Queen of Martyrs

[Gloria]

Queen of Martyrs

St. Basil said of her:

"As the sun surpasses all the stars in lustre, so the sorrows of Mary surpass all the tortures of the martyrs."

Mary, mother of Jesus, was a mother more loving than all other mothers, loving
more than all mothers combined, even if their affections were united into one inexpressible act of love.

This is because both natural and supernatural love were united in the heart of Mary: she loved Jesus as her Son, and she loved Him as her God.

Her entire life was a martyrdom, for according to Simeon's prophecy, she was
enlightened with regard to the intense sufferings of her Divine Son.


Then Simeon blessed them and said to Mary, his mother: "This child is destined
to cause the falling and rising of many in Israel... And a sword will pierce
your own soul, too."
—Luke 2:34-35

The Crucifixion by Fra Angelico

When we suffer, we can lift our eyes
to Jesus, and find solace there.

But in her anguish, where could Mary turn
her gaze as she stood beneath the Cross?

Upon Jesus?

It was precisely the sight of her
Divine Son in anguish that caused
her the most intense suffering.

Jesus, the joy and consolation of martyrs, was the cause of His
Mother's greatest sufferings.

St. Bernardine of Siena says the sorrow of Mary was so great that if it had been
equally divided among all men, they would have died immediately.

Yet she suffered voluntarily for us, in union with the heart of her Son.

Our Lady of Sorrows by Lazzaro Pisani

What thanks or recognition have we given her for this?


"I gaze upon the children of men to see whether
anyone feels compassion for me, and alas, I see
but few! ... Do not forget me. Consider
how much I have suffered."
—Our Lady to St. Bridget


Mary has given us seven specific sorrows to
contemplate and meditate upon, for which
she grants many graces in return.


The Seven Sorrows are:

The Prophecy of Simeon (Luke 2:34-35) The Flight into Egypt (Matthew 2:13-21) The Loss of Jesus for Three Days (Luke 2:41-50) The Carrying of the Cross (John 19:17) The Crucifixion of Jesus (John 19:18-30) Jesus Taken Down from the Cross (John 19:39-40) Jesus Laid in the Tomb (John 19:39-42)

Our Lady promises to bestow seven graces
to those who honor her and her Son by
contemplating these events daily:

"I will grant peace to their families." "They will be enlightened about the divine Mysteries." "I will console them in their pains and I will accompany them in their work." "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." "I will defend them in their spiritual battles with the infernal enemy and I will protect them at every instant of their lives." "I will visibly help them at the moment of their death—they will see the face of their mother." "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."

The Feast of Our Lady of Sorrows is September 15th—the day after the
Feast of the Exaltation of the Cross.

[Flavia Talladen Schott]

Our Lady of Sorrows, pray for us.

[Alley]

Sometimes we need just to be reminded of what we already know and renew our love 

for Our Dear Mother with a burning fervor and devotion and renew our consecration to Her.

Thank you, Gloria, I didn't catch this the first time.

[Judy Muller]

With love.......Amen.

[Dawn Marie]

Thank you so much for sharing this <3

[Flavia Talladen Schott]

Our Lady of Sorrows, pray for us.