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Lady of Dolours/Our Lady of SorrowsIt is said that Jesus Christ revealed to Blessed Veronica da Binasco that He was more pleased in seeing compassion given to His Mother than Himself. Jesus Christ's words were,
"My daughter, tears shed for My Passion are dear to Me; but as I love My Mother Mary with an immense love, the meditation of the torments which she endured at My death is even more agreeable to Me."And, as was revealed to St. Elizabeth, it is written that St. John the Evangelist desired to see his Mother again after her assumption into heaven. The favor was granted to him; and with his Mother appeared Jesus Christ. St. Elizabeth then heard Mary ask her Son to grant special grace to all those who are devoted to her dolours. Jesus promised her four principal graces. Among these four graces, there are seven graces as given to St. Bridget in this devotion. God grants these Seven Promises to those who honor The Blessed Virgin Mother daily by saying seven Hail Mary's while contemplating her tears and sorrows during her life.
2. They will be enlightened about the Divine Mysteries.
3. I will console them in their pains and I will accompany them in their work.
4. I will give them as much as they ask for as long as it does not oppose the adorable will of my Divine Son or the sanctification of their souls.
5. I will defend them in their spiritual battles with the infernal enemy and I will protect them at every instant of their lives.
6. I will visibly help them at the moment of their death, they will see the face of their mother.
7. I have obtained (this grace) from my Divine Son, that those who propagate this devotion to my tears and dolors, will be taken directly from this earthly life to eternal happiness since all their sins will be forgiven and my Son will be their eternal consolation and joy.
Oh God, come to my assistance; Oh Lord, make haste to help me.
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the
beginning, is now, and forever shall be, world without end. Amen.
The prophecy of Simeon. I grieve for you, Oh Mary most sorrowful, in affliction of your tender heart at the prophecy of the holy and aged Simeon. Oh dearest Mother, by your heart so afflicted, implore for me the virtue of humility and the Gift of the holy Fear of God. Hail Mary full of grace...
The flight into Egypt. I grieve for you, Oh Mary most sorrowful, in the anguish of your most affectionate heart during the flight into Egypt and your sojourn there. Oh dearest Mother, by your anxious heart so troubled, obtain for me the virtue of generosity, especially toward the poor, and the Gift of Piety. Hail Mary full of grace...
The three day loss of Jesus in the Temple at Jerusalem. I grieve for you, Oh Mary most sorrowful, in those anxieties which tried your troubled heart at the loss of your beloved Child Jesus. Oh dearest Mother, by your exceedingly troubled heart implore for me the virtue of chastity and the Gift of Knowledge. Hail Mary full of grace...
The meeting with her Son on the way to Calvary. I grieve for you, Oh Mary most sorrowful, on account of the horror with which your mother heart was stricken when meeting Jesus bearing the Cross. Oh dearest Mother, by your exceedingly oppressed heart implore for me the virtue of patience and the Gift of Fortitude. Hail Mary full of grace...
Mary standing at the foot of the Cross. I grieve for you, Oh Mary most sorrowful, on account of that martyrdom which tortured your generous heart at the death agony of Jesus. Oh dearest Mother, through this thy martyred heart, implore for me the virtue of temperance and the Gift of Counsel. Hail Mary full of grace...
Jesus' body pierced by a lance; the taking down of Christ's body from the Cross. I grieve for you, Oh Mary most sorrowful, in the wounding of your tender heart, by the thrust of the lance that opened the side of Jesus and pierced His most adorable Heart. Oh dearest Mother, by this vicarious transfixion of thy own heart, implore for me the virtue of brotherly love and the Gift of Understanding. Hail Mary full of grace...
Her Divine Son is laid in the tomb. I grieve for you, Oh Mary most sorrowful, on account of that agony which racked your most loving heart at the burial of Jesus. Oh dearest Mother, through this extreme torment that filled thy burdened heart, obtain for me the virtue of zeal and the Gift of Wisdom. Hail Mary full of grace...
Sorrowful and Immaculate Heart of Mary, pray for us; that we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.
At the end of the rosary, we are advised to recite THREE Hail Mary in honour of Her pains and sorrows.
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