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The Rosary of the Seven Swords of Sorrow; a Chaplet of devotion for Our Lady of Sorrows that includes scripture for each sword of sorrow. The day of devotion for Our Lady of Sorrows is September 15th however this prayer can be prayed as a devotional prayer anytime.
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Opening Prayer
Now, pray 3 Hail Mary's.
Most Merciful Mother, remind us always about the Sorrows of your Son, Jesus.
The First Sword of Sorrow: The Prophecy of Simeon
Luke 2:34-35
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Beloved Mother Mary, whose Heart suffered beyond bearing because of us, teach us to suffer with you and with love, and to accept all the suffering God deems it necessary to send our way. Let us suffer, and may our suffering be known to God only, like yours and that of Jesus. Do not let us show our suffering to the world, so it will matter more and be used to atone for the sins of the world. You, Mother, who suffered with the Savior of the world, we offer you our suffering, and the suffering of the world, because we are your children. Join those sorrows to your own and to those of the Lord Jesus Christ, then offer them to God the Father. You are a Mother greater than all.
Now, pray 1 Our Father and 7 Hail Marys. (do this at each sorrow)
Most Merciful Mother, remind us always about the Sorrows of your Son, Jesus.(at each sorrow)
The Second Sword of Sorrow: The Flight Into Egypt
Matthew 2:13-14
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Beloved Mother, who has suffered so much, give to us your courageous heart. Please pray for us to have strength so that we can be brave like you and accept with love the suffering God sends our way. Help us to also accept all the suffering we inflict upon ourselves and the suffering inflicted upon us by others. Heavenly Mother, you, in union with Jesus, purify our suffering so that we may give glory to God and save our souls.
The Third Sword of Sorrow: The Loss of Jesus in the Temple
Luke 2:43-45
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Beloved Mother, teach us to accept all our sufferings because of our sins and to atone for the sins of the whole world.
The Fourth Sword of Sorrow: Mary Meets Jesus on His Way to Calvary
Luke 23:27-29
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Beloved Mother, so stricken with grief, help us to bear our own suffering with courage and love so that we may relieve your Sorrowful Heart and that of Jesus. In doing so, may we give glory to God Who gave you and Jesus to humanity. As you suffered, teach us to suffer silently and patiently. Grant unto us the grace of loving God in everything. O Mother of Sorrows, most afflicted of all mothers, have mercy on the sinners of the whole world.
The Fifth Sword of Sorrow: Mary Stands at the Foot of the Cross
John 19:25-27
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Beloved Mother, Queen of the Martyrs, give us the courage you had in all your sufferings so that we may unite our sufferings with yours and give glory to God. Help us follow all His commandments and those of the Church so that Our Lord’s sacrifice will not be in vain, and all sinners in the world will be saved.
The Sixth Sword of Sorrow: Jesus is Taken Down From the Cross
John 19:32-34
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We thank you, Beloved Mother, for your courage as you stood beneath your dying Child to comfort Him on the Cross. As our Savior drew His last breath, you became a wonderful Mother to all of us; you became the Blessed Mother of the world. We know that you love us more than our own earthly parents do. We implore you to be our advocate before the Throne of Mercy and Grace so that we can truly become your children. We thank you for Jesus, our Savior and Redeemer, and we thank Jesus for giving you to us. Please pray for us, Mother.
The Seventh Sword of Sorrow: The Burial of Jesus
John 19:41-42
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Most Beloved Mother, whose beauty surpasses that of all mothers, Mother of Mercy, Mother of Jesus, and Mother to us all, we are your children and we place all our trust in you. Teach us to see God in all things and all situations, even our sufferings. Help us to understand the importance of suffering, and also to know the purpose of our suffering as God had intended it.
You yourself were conceived and born without sin, were preserved from sin, yet you suffered more than anybody else. You accepted suffering and pain with love and with unsurpassed courage. You stood by your Son from the time He was arrested until He died. You suffered along with Him, felt His every pain and torment. You accomplished the Will of God the Father; and according to His will, you have become our Mother.
We beg you, dear Mother, to teach us to do as Jesus did. Teach us to accept our cross courageously. We trust you, most Merciful Mother, so teach us to sacrifice for all the sinners in the world. Help us to follow in your Son’s footsteps, and even to be willing to lay down our lives for others.
Closing Prayer
Mary, who was conceived without sin and who suffered for us, pray for us. (Pray 3x)