The Rosary of the Seven Sorrows of Mary

The Rosary of the Seven Sorrows consists of seven groups of seven beads, with three additional beads and a medal. The seven groups of seven Hail Marys are recited in remembrance of the Seven Sorrows of Mary.

1. The Prophecy Of Simeon (Lk 2:34-35)

I grieve for You, Ô Mary, most sorrowful, in the affliction of Your tender heart at the prophecy of the holy and aged Simeon. Dear Mother, by Your heart so afflicted, obtain for me the virtue of humility and the gift of the holy fear of God. - Our Father, seven Hail Marys.

2. The flight into Egypt (Mt 2:13-14)

I grieve for You, Ô Mary most sorrowful, in the anguish of Your most affectionate heart during the flight into Egypt and Your sojourn there. Dear Mother, by Your heart so troubled, obtain for me the virtue of generosity, especially toward the poor, and the gift of piety. - Our Father, seven Hail Marys.

3. The Loss of the Child Jesus in.. the Temple (Lk 2:43-45).

I grieve for You, Ô Mary most sorrowful, in those anxieties which tried Your troubled heart at the loss of Your dear Jesus. Dear Mother, by Your heart so full of anguish, obtain for me the virtue of chastity and the gift of knowledge. - Our Father, seven Hail Marys.

4. Mary meets Jesus carrying His Cross (Lk 23:26-27)

I grieve for You, Ô Mary most sorrowful, in the consternation of your heart at meeting Jesus as He carried His cross. Dear Mother, by Your heart so troubled, obtain for me the virtue of patience and the gift of fortitude. - Our Father, seven Hail Marys.

5. The Crucifixion (Jn 19:25-27)

I grieve for You, Ô Mary most sorrowful, in the martyrdom which Your generous heart endured in standing near Jesus in His agony. Dear Mother, by Your afflicted heart, obtain for me the virtue of temperance and the gift of counsel. - Our Father, seven Hail Marys.

6. Striking of Jesus with the lance Jesus' Body is taken down from the Cross (Mt 27:57-59)

I grieve for You, O Mary most sorrowful, in the wounding of Your compassionate heart, when the side of Jesus was struck by the lance before His Body was removed from the cross. Dear Mother, by Your heart thus transfixed, obtain for me the virtue of fraternal charity and the gift of understanding. - Our Father, seven Hail Marys.

7. The body of Jesus is placed in the tomb (Jn 19:40-42)

I grieve for You, Ô Mary most sorrowful, for the pangs that wrenched Your most loving heart at the burial of Jesus. Dear Mother, by Your heart sunk in the bitterness of desolation, obtain for me the virtue of diligence and the gift of wisdom. – Our Father, seven Hail Marys.

Three Hail Marys are added in remembrance of the tears Mary shed because of the suffering of Her Divine Son. These are said to obtain true sorrow for our sins. Following is the concluding prayer.

V. Pray for us, Ô most sorrowful Virgin.

R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.

Let us pray: Ô God, at whose Passion, according to the prophecy of Simeon, a sword of sorrow didst pierce through the most sweet soul of the glorious Virgin Mother Mary, grant that we, who commemorate and reverence Her dolours, may experience the blessed. effect of Thy Passion, who livest and reignest, world without end. Amen.