Our Lady of Sorrows and devotion to the seven pains
THE SEVEN PAIN OF MARY
The Mother of God revealed to Saint Brigida that whoever recites seven "Ave Maria" a day meditating on her pains and tears and spreads this devotion, will enjoy the following benefits:
Peace in the family.
Enlightenment about divine mysteries.
The acceptance and satisfaction of all requests as long as they are according to the will of God and for the salvation of his soul.
Eternal joy in Jesus and in Mary.
FIRST PAIN: The revelation of Simeon
Simeon blessed them and spoke to Mary, his mother: «He is here for the ruin and resurrection of many in Israel, a sign of contradiction for the thoughts of many hearts to be revealed. And to you also a sword will pierce the soul "(Lk 2, 34-35).
Holy Mary…
SECOND PAIN: The flight to Egypt
An angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream and said to him: "Get up, take the child and his mother with you and flee to Egypt, and stay there until I warn you, because Herod is looking for the child to kill him." Joseph woke up and took the boy and his mother with him in the night and fled to Egypt.
(Mt 2, 13-14)
Holy Mary…
THIRD PAIN: The loss of Jesus in the Temple
Jesus remained in Jerusalem, without the parents noticing. Believing him in the caravan, they made a day of travel, and then they started looking for him among relatives and acquaintances. After three days they found him in the temple, sitting among the doctors, listening to them and questioning them. They were amazed to see him and his mother said to him, "Son, why have you done this to us?" Behold, your father and I have been looking for you anxiously. "
(Lk 2, 43-44, 46, 48).
Holy Mary…
FOURTH PAIN: The encounter with Jesus on the way to Calvary
All of you who go down the street, consider and observe if there is a pain similar to my pain. (Lm 1:12). "Jesus saw his Mother present there" (Jn 19:26).
Holy Mary…
FIFTH PAIN: The crucifixion and death of Jesus.
When they reached the place called Cranio, there they crucified Him and the two evildoers, one on the right and the other on the left. Pilate also composed the inscription and had it placed on the cross; there was written "Jesus the Nazarene, the king of the Jews" (Lk 23,33:19,19; Jn 19,30:XNUMX). And after receiving the vinegar, Jesus said, "Everything is done!" And, bowing his head, he expired. (Jn XNUMX)
Holy Mary…
SIXTH PAIN: The deposition of Jesus in the arms of Mary
Giuseppe d'Arimatèa, an authoritative member of the Sanhedrin, who also waited for the kingdom of God, bravely went to Pilate to ask for the body of Jesus. Then, having bought a sheet, he lowered it down from the cross and, wrapped it in the sheet, laid it down. in a sepulcher dug in the rock. Then he rolled a boulder against the entrance to the tomb. Meanwhile Mary of Magdala and Mary the mother of Ioses were watching where he was laid. (Mk 15, 43, 46-47).
Holy Mary…
SEVENT PAIN: The burial of Jesus and the solitude of Mary
His mother, her mother's sister, Mary of Cleopa and Mary of Magdala, stood at the cross of Jesus. Then Jesus, seeing the mother and the disciple whom he loved standing beside her, said to the mother: «Woman, here is your son!». Then he said to the disciple, "Here is your mother!" And from that moment the disciple took her into his home. (Jn 19, 25-27).
Holy Mary…
NOVENA OF THE SEVEN PAIN OF MARY PAINFUL
1. Queen of Martyrs, sorrowful Mary, for the bewilderment and pain that gripped you when your son's passion and death was foretold by Simeon, I implore you to grant me the exact knowledge of my sins and the firm will not to more sinning. Ave Maria…
2. Queen of Martyrs, sorrowful Mary, for the pain you had when the persecution of Herod and the flight to Egypt was announced to you by the Angel, I implore you to give me prompt help to overcome the attacks of the Enemy and fortress lend to escape the sin. Ave Maria…
3. Queen of Martyrs, grieved Mary, for the pain that annihilated you when you lost your Son in the Temple and for three tireless days you sought him, I implore you so that I never have to lose the grace of God and perseverance in His service. Ave Maria …
4. Queen of Martyrs, sorrowful Mary, for the pain you felt when the news of the capture and torture inflicted on your Son was brought to you, I implore you to grant me forgiveness for the evil done and prompt response to God's calls. Ave Maria ...
5. Queen of Martyrs, sorrowful Mary, for the pain that surprised you when you met your bloody Son on the road to Calvary, I beg you that I will have enough strength to bear adversity and to recognize the dispositions of God in all events. Ave Maria ...
6. Queen of Martyrs, sorrowful Mary, for the pain you felt at the Crucifixion of your Son, I implore you so that I may receive the holy Sacraments on the day of death and lay my soul in your loving arms. Ave Maria…
7. Queen of Martyrs, sorrowful Mary, for the pain that submerged you when you saw your Son dead and then buried, I beg you to detach me from all earthly pleasure and yearn to come and praise you forever in Heaven. Ave Maria…
Let's pray:
O God, who, to redeem mankind seduced by the deception of the evil one, associated the sorrowful Mother to the passion of your Son, make all the children of Adam, healed by the devastating effects of guilt, participate in the renewed creation in Christ. Redeemer. He is God and lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit for ever and ever. Amen.