Rosary of The Seven Sorrows
This devotion was originated in the thirteenth century It
recalls the Sorrows the Virgin Mother of God endured in compassion for the suffering and
death of her Divine Son. The Seven Sorrows rosary consists of seven Hail Marys For each of
the seven Sorrows. One Our Father is said before each group of seven Hail Marys: which ore
separated by a medal. On the three beads of the rosary at the end three Hail Marys are
said in honor of the Tears of Our Sorrowful Mother. While reciting the prayers meditate
upon.
THE FIRST SORROW- The Prophecy
The prophecy of holy Simeon who told Our Sorrowful Mother of the bitter passion and
death of Jesus (Our Father-Seven HaiI Marys:
THE SECOND SORROW - The Flight
Our Sorrowful Mother is forced to flee into Egypt to save her beloved Son from the
death decreed by Herod (Our Father-Seven Hail Mary:
THE THIRD SORROW- The Loss
Our Sorrowful Mother is separated From Jesus for three long days while He is lost in
Jerusalem (Our Father-Seven Hail Marys)
THE FORTH SORROW - The Meeting
Our Sorrowful Mother meets Jesus on the road to Calvary and sees Him fall under the
cruel weight of the cross (Our Father-Seven Hail Marys
THE FIFTH SORROW- Jesus Dies
Our Sorrowful Mother watches Jesus die on the Cross (Our Father-Seven Hail Marys
THE SIXTH SORROW - Mary Receives Jesus
Our Sorrowful Mother receives the dead body of Jesus in her arms (Our Father-Seven Hail
Marys)
THE SEVENTH SORROW - The Burial
Our Sorrowful Mother sees Jesus placed in the sacred tomb (Our Father-Seven Hail Marys)
THREE HAIL MARYS
Three Hail Marys are said in honor of the Tears of Our Sorrowful Mother
Our Father, Hail Mary, Gloria For the intention of the Pope
