Seven Sorrows of Mary
A devotion meditating on the seven sorrows experienced by the Blessed Virgin Mary throughout her life, approved by Pope Pius VII in 1815.
Duration: 15-20 minutes
History
The devotion to the Seven Sorrows of Mary has its roots in the 13th century and was popularized by the Servite Order, founded in 1233. The seven sorrows correspond to seven prophesied or experienced sufferings of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
This form of the devotion was approved by Pope Pius VII in 1815. Each sorrow is meditated upon with a Hail Mary, asking for specific virtues and gifts of the Holy Spirit.
The feast of Our Lady of Sorrows is celebrated on September 15, the day after the Exaltation of the Holy Cross.
Promises
- 1I will grant peace to their families.
- 2They will be enlightened about the divine mysteries.
- 3I will console them in their pains and I will accompany them in their work.
- 4I will give them as much as they ask for as long as it does not oppose the adorable will of my divine Son.
- 5I will defend them in their spiritual battles and I will protect them at every instant of their lives.
- 6I will visibly help them at the moment of their death; they will see the face of their Mother.
- 7I have obtained from my divine Son that those who propagate this devotion to my tears and sorrows will be taken directly from this earthly life to eternal happiness.
Church Approval
This devotion was approved by Pope Pius VII in 1815 and is associated with the Servite Order.