The saints tell us that Our Lady of Sorrows is a great source of comfort when we suffer! Let us turn to her for consolation!
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Devotion to Our Lady of Sorrows focuses on the Virgin Mary’s many sufferings throughout her life, particularly during the Passion and crucifixion of her Son, Jesus Christ.
It is rooted in both scripture and tradition, aiming to deepen our understanding of her role in salvation history.
The Catholic Church celebrates the feast of Our Lady of Sorrows on September 15!
Meditating on her sufferings can help the faithful embrace the Mother of God as a model of redemptive suffering and as a source of comfort in our spiritual lives.
This devotion is powerful and needed, especially in our culture today.
If you ever feel alone in your suffering or sadness, look to Our Lady of Sorrows!
Here are six timeless pieces of wisdom from the saints on Mary’s role as Our Lady of Sorrows:
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“Mary’s sorrow was less when she saw her only Son crucified, than it is now at the sight of man offending Him by sin.” – Saint Ignatius of Loyola
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