Mother of Eternal Sorrow
They curse her with sorrow every September 15.
This year, I hear someone’s coming for “harvest” September 17.
The Sorrowful Mother, also known as Our Lady of Sorrows or Mater Dolorosa, is a major title for Mary, the mother of Jesus. It focuses on her deep emotional pain and suffering during the life and death of her son Jesus. Her feast day is September 15.
The Seven SorrowsSimeon’s Prophecy: Mary hears that a sword will pierce her soul.
The Flight into Egypt: Mary and Joseph flee with baby Jesus to escape danger.
Loss of Jesus: Jesus is lost in the temple for three days.
Meeting on the Way to Calvary: Mary sees Jesus carry his heavy cross.
The Crucifixion: Mary stands at the foot of the cross as Jesus dies.
Taking Down the Body: Jesus is taken down from the cross.
The Burial: Jesus is placed in the tomb.
Art and Prayer
Art: Artists show her with a sad face, tears, or a heart pierced by seven swords. Michelangelo’s Pietà is a famous example.
Hymns: The Stabat Mater is a famous medieval poem and hymn about her standing by the cross.
Devotion: People pray the Chaplet of the Seven Sorrows to reflect on her pain and find comfort in their own hard times.
I heard 7 years ago they retrieved her ashes and “cancelled her contract”.
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