Seven Sorrows of the Blessed Virgin Mary Rosary
Seven Sorrows of the Blessed Virgin Mary Rosary
Prayed on rosary beads: one Our Father and seven Hail Marys for each of Our Lady's seven sorrows, from the Prophecy of Simeon to the burial of Jesus in the tomb.
Opening
Sign of the Cross
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
The Apostles' Creed
I believe in God the Father almighty,
Creator of heaven and earth.
And in Jesus Christ, His only Son,
our Lord, Who was conceived by the Holy Spirit,
born of the Virgin Mary,
suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, died, and was buried.
He descended into hell; the third day
He rose again from the dead;
He ascended into heaven, and sits at
the right hand of God the Father
almighty, from thence He shall come
to judge the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit,
the holy Catholic Church,
the communion of saints,
the forgiveness of sins,
the resurrection of the body and life everlasting.
Amen.
Come, Holy Spirit
Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful
and kindle in them the fire of your love.
Send forth your Spirit and they shall be created,
and you shall renew the face of the earth.
Let us pray.
O God, who have taught the hearts of the faithful
by the light of the Holy Spirit,
grant that in the same Spirit we may be truly wise
and ever rejoice in his consolation.
Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Offering
My God, I offer You this rosary for Your glory, so I can honor Your Holy Mother, the Blessed Virgin Mary, and meditate upon and share in her suffering. I humbly beg You to give me true repentance for all my sins. Give me wisdom and humility, so that I may receive an unbreakable, enduring faith, unblemished by a single speck of doubt.
Act of Contrition
O my God, I am heartily sorry for having offended You, and I detest all my sins because I dread the loss of Heaven and abhor the pains of Hell; but most of all because they offend You, my God, Who are all good and deserving of all my love. I firmly resolve, with the help of Your grace, to resist the temptations of sin and change my life toward holiness. Amen.
Versicles
V. Have mercy on us, O Lord.
R. For we have sinned against Thee.
V. Show us, O Lord, Thy mercy.
R. And grant us Thy salvation.
May almighty God have mercy on us, forgive us our sins,
and bring us to everlasting life.
Amen.
Memorare
Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary,
that never was it known
that anyone who fled to thy protection,
implored thy help,
or sought thy intercession,
was left unaided.
Inspired by this confidence
I fly unto thee,
O Virgin of virgins, my Mother.
To thee do I come,
before thee I stand,
sinful and sorrowful.
O Mother of the Word Incarnate,
despise not my petitions,
but in thy mercy hear and answer me.
Amen.
The First Sorrow of Mary: The Prophecy of Simeon
Holy Scripture — Luke 2:34-35
…Simeon blessed them and said to Mary his mother, “Behold, this child is destined for the fall and rise of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be contradicted (and you yourself a sword will pierce) so that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.”
Panel includes Simeon’s prophecy at the Presentation (no dedicated Prophecy of Simeon work in the collection).
I grieve with thee, O Mary most sorrowful
I grieve with thee, O Mary most sorrowful, in the affliction of thy tender heart at the prophecy of the holy and aged Simeon.
O Mother Most Merciful
O Mother Most Merciful, remind us always of the Sorrows of Thy Son, Jesus.
Our Father
Our Father who art in heaven,
hallowed be thy name.
Thy kingdom come.
Thy will be done
on earth, as it is in heaven.
Give us this day
our daily bread,
and forgive us our trespasses,
as we forgive those who trespass against us,
and lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
Amen.
Hail Mary × 7 (or one Hail Mary)
Hail, Mary, full of grace,
the Lord is with thee.
Blessed art thou amongst women
and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother of God,
pray for us sinners,
now and at the hour of our death.
Amen.
Pray for us, O Virgin most sorrowful
Pray for us, O Virgin most sorrowful, that we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.
The Second Sorrow of Mary: The Flight Into Egypt
Holy Scripture — Matthew 2:13-14
When they had departed, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream and said, “Rise, take the child and his mother, flee to Egypt, and stay there until I tell you. Herod is going to search for the child to destroy him.” Joseph rose and took the child and his mother by night and departed for Egypt.
I grieve with thee, O Mary most sorrowful
I grieve with thee, O Mary most sorrowful, in the anguish of thy most affectionate heart during your flight to Egypt.
O Mother Most Merciful
O Mother Most Merciful, remind us always of the Sorrows of Thy Son, Jesus.
Our Father
Our Father who art in heaven,
hallowed be thy name.
Thy kingdom come.
Thy will be done
on earth, as it is in heaven.
Give us this day
our daily bread,
and forgive us our trespasses,
as we forgive those who trespass against us,
and lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
Amen.
Hail Mary × 7 (or one Hail Mary)
Hail, Mary, full of grace,
the Lord is with thee.
Blessed art thou amongst women
and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother of God,
pray for us sinners,
now and at the hour of our death.
Amen.
Pray for us, O Virgin most sorrowful
Pray for us, O Virgin most sorrowful, that we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.
The Third Sorrow of Mary: Jesus is Lost in the Temple
Holy Scripture — Luke 2:43-45
After they had completed their days, as they were returning, the boy Jesus remained behind in Jerusalem, but his parents did not know it. Thinking that he was in the caravan, they journeyed for a day and looked for him among their relatives and acquaintances, but not finding him, they returned to Jerusalem to look for him.
Closest match in the collection (the young Christ Child with Mary; no Finding in the Temple or Christ Among the Doctors work).
I grieve with thee, O Mary most sorrowful
I grieve with thee, O Mary most sorrowful, in anxieties which troubled thy heart at the loss of thy Son Jesus in Jerusalem.
O Mother Most Merciful
O Mother Most Merciful, remind us always of the Sorrows of Thy Son, Jesus.
Our Father
Our Father who art in heaven,
hallowed be thy name.
Thy kingdom come.
Thy will be done
on earth, as it is in heaven.
Give us this day
our daily bread,
and forgive us our trespasses,
as we forgive those who trespass against us,
and lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
Amen.
Hail Mary × 7 (or one Hail Mary)
Hail, Mary, full of grace,
the Lord is with thee.
Blessed art thou amongst women
and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother of God,
pray for us sinners,
now and at the hour of our death.
Amen.
Pray for us, O Virgin most sorrowful
Pray for us, O Virgin most sorrowful, that we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.
The Fourth Sorrow of Mary: Meeting Jesus on the Way to Calvary
Holy Scripture — Luke 23:27-29
A large crowd of people followed Jesus, including many women who mourned and lamented him. Jesus turned to them and said, “Daughters of Jerusalem, do not weep for me; weep instead for yourselves and for your children, for indeed, the days are coming when people will say, ‘Blessed are the barren, the wombs that never bore and the breasts that never nursed.’”
I grieve with thee, O Mary most sorrowful
I grieve with thee, O Mary most sorrowful, in the torment of thy heart at meeting Jesus as he carried His Cross to Calvary.
O Mother Most Merciful
O Mother Most Merciful, remind us always of the Sorrows of Thy Son, Jesus.
Our Father
Our Father who art in heaven,
hallowed be thy name.
Thy kingdom come.
Thy will be done
on earth, as it is in heaven.
Give us this day
our daily bread,
and forgive us our trespasses,
as we forgive those who trespass against us,
and lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
Amen.
Hail Mary × 7 (or one Hail Mary)
Hail, Mary, full of grace,
the Lord is with thee.
Blessed art thou amongst women
and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother of God,
pray for us sinners,
now and at the hour of our death.
Amen.
Pray for us, O Virgin most sorrowful
Pray for us, O Virgin most sorrowful, that we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.
The Fifth Sorrow of Mary: Standing at the Foot of the Cross
Holy Scripture — John 19:25-27
Standing by the cross of Jesus were his mother and his mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary of Magdala. When Jesus saw his mother and the disciple there whom he loved, he said to his mother, “Woman, behold, your son.” Then he said to the disciple, “Behold, your mother.” And from that hour the disciple took her into his home.
I grieve with thee, O Mary most sorrowful
I grieve with thee, O Mary most sorrowful, in the pain which thy heart endured while standing near Jesus in His agony.
O Mother Most Merciful
O Mother Most Merciful, remind us always of the Sorrows of Thy Son, Jesus.
Our Father
Our Father who art in heaven,
hallowed be thy name.
Thy kingdom come.
Thy will be done
on earth, as it is in heaven.
Give us this day
our daily bread,
and forgive us our trespasses,
as we forgive those who trespass against us,
and lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
Amen.
Hail Mary × 7 (or one Hail Mary)
Hail, Mary, full of grace,
the Lord is with thee.
Blessed art thou amongst women
and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother of God,
pray for us sinners,
now and at the hour of our death.
Amen.
Pray for us, O Virgin most sorrowful
Pray for us, O Virgin most sorrowful, that we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.
The Sixth Sorrow of Mary: Jesus is Taken Down From the Cross
Holy Scripture — John 19:32-34
…the soldiers came and broke the legs of the first and then of the other one who was crucified with Jesus. But when they came to Jesus and saw that he was already dead, they did not break his legs, but one soldier thrust his lance into his side, and immediately blood and water flowed out.
I grieve with thee, O Mary most sorrowful
I grieve with thee, O Mary most sorrowful, in the wounding of thy compassionate heart, when the side of Jesus was struck by the lance, His Heart was pierced and His body was removed from the Cross.
O Mother Most Merciful
O Mother Most Merciful, remind us always of the Sorrows of Thy Son, Jesus.
Our Father
Our Father who art in heaven,
hallowed be thy name.
Thy kingdom come.
Thy will be done
on earth, as it is in heaven.
Give us this day
our daily bread,
and forgive us our trespasses,
as we forgive those who trespass against us,
and lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
Amen.
Hail Mary × 7 (or one Hail Mary)
Hail, Mary, full of grace,
the Lord is with thee.
Blessed art thou amongst women
and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother of God,
pray for us sinners,
now and at the hour of our death.
Amen.
Pray for us, O Virgin most sorrowful
Pray for us, O Virgin most sorrowful, that we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.
The Seventh Sorrow of Mary: Jesus is Buried in the Garden Tomb
Holy Scripture — John 19:41-42
…in the place where he had been crucified there was a garden, and in the garden a new tomb, in which no one had yet been buried. So they laid Jesus there because of the Jewish preparation day; for the tomb was close by.
I grieve with thee, O Mary most sorrowful
I grieve with thee, O Mary most sorrowful, for the pangs that wrenched thy most loving heart at the burial of Jesus.
O Mother Most Merciful
O Mother Most Merciful, remind us always of the Sorrows of Thy Son, Jesus.
Our Father
Our Father who art in heaven,
hallowed be thy name.
Thy kingdom come.
Thy will be done
on earth, as it is in heaven.
Give us this day
our daily bread,
and forgive us our trespasses,
as we forgive those who trespass against us,
and lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
Amen.
Hail Mary × 7 (or one Hail Mary)
Hail, Mary, full of grace,
the Lord is with thee.
Blessed art thou amongst women
and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother of God,
pray for us sinners,
now and at the hour of our death.
Amen.
Pray for us, O Virgin most sorrowful
Pray for us, O Virgin most sorrowful, that we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.
Closing
Intercession
Let intercession be made for us, we beseech Thee, O Lord Jesus Christ, now and at the hour of our death, before the throne of Thy mercy, by the Blessed Virgin Mary, Thy Mother, whose most holy soul was pierced by a sword of sorrow in the hour of Thy bitter Passion. Through Thee, Jesus Christ, Savior of the world, Who with the Father and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, world without end. Amen.
Blessing
May the Lord bless us, keep us from all evil, and bring us to everlasting life. Amen.
Mary, who was conceived without sin and who suffered for us × 3
Mary, who was conceived without sin and who suffered for us, pray for us.
Hail, Holy Queen
Hail, Holy Queen, Mother of Mercy,
our life, our sweetness and our hope.
To you do we cry,
poor banished children of Eve.
To you do we send up our sighs,
mourning and weeping in this valley of tears.
Turn then, most gracious advocate,
your eyes of mercy toward us,
and after this exile
show unto us the blessed fruit of thy womb,
Jesus.
O clement, O loving,
O sweet Virgin Mary.
Sign of the Cross
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.