Curiosities about the Novena to Our Lady of Sorrows
| The ninth begins: | September 6th |
| festive day: | September 15th |
You can pray the full Novena to Our Lady of Sorrows below.
day 1 prayer
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
introductory sentence
O Sorrowful Mother, I turn to you with complete confidence. You suffered life's sharpest pains, watching your Son die on the Cross, and yet you remained with Him to the end.
Look at me, poor sinner, and obtain for me from your Son all the graces I need to endure the sufferings that God allows me to face.
daily prayer
On the Cross his Son died.
Mary was under Him weeping,
Sharing your saving cross.
While he hangs, his soul is sad,
and a sword your heart is breaking
and mourns the bitter loss.
O Mother of Sorrows, for your First Sorrow, the Prophecy of Saint Simeon, intercede for me with the Sacred Heart of Jesus and grant me the favor I beg of you.(mention order here).
final sentence
the remember
Remember, O merciful Virgin Mary, that it was never known that anyone who came to your protection, implored your help or asked for your intercession, would be destitute. Encouraged by this trust, I fly to you, O Virgin of Virgins, my Mother. I come to you, before you I present myself, sinner and afflicted. O Mother of the Incarnate Word, do not despise my requests, but in your clemency, hear me and answer me. Amen.
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Day 2 Prayer
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
introductory sentence
O Sorrowful Mother, I turn to you with complete confidence. You suffered life's sharpest pains, watching your Son die on the Cross, and yet you remained with Him to the end.
Look at me, poor sinner, and obtain for me from your Son all the graces I need to endure the sufferings that God allows me to face.
daily prayer
Oh sad sad mother
of the Son beyond all others:
Only Son of the Most High God.
Full of sadness, your heart is in pain;
looking at him, his body, trembling,
trembles when its offspring dies.
O Mother of Sorrows, for your Second Sorrow, the Flight to Egypt, intercede for me with the Sacred Heart of Jesus and grant me the grace I beg of you.(mention order here).
final sentence
the remember
Remember, O merciful Virgin Mary, that it was never known that anyone who came to your protection, implored your help or asked for your intercession, would be destitute. Encouraged by this trust, I fly to you, O Virgin of Virgins, my Mother. I come to you, before you I present myself, sinner and afflicted. O Mother of the Incarnate Word, do not despise my requests, but in your clemency, hear me and answer me. Amen.
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Day 3 Prayer
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
introductory sentence
O Sorrowful Mother, I turn to you with complete confidence. You suffered life's sharpest pains, watching your Son die on the Cross, and yet you remained with Him to the end.
Look at me, poor sinner, and obtain for me from your Son all the graces I need to endure the sufferings that God allows me to face.
daily prayer
Who would see the mother of Christ weeping?
in the bitter crucifixion
without tears of sympathy?
Who could see the depth of your feelings?—
thoughts of many hearts revealing —
and not share your agony?
O Mother of Sorrows, for your Third Sorrow, the Loss of the Child Jesus, intercede for me with the Sacred Heart of Jesus and grant me the grace I beg of you.(mention order here).
final sentence
the remember
Remember, O merciful Virgin Mary, that it was never known that anyone who came to your protection, implored your help or asked for your intercession, would be destitute. Encouraged by this trust, I fly to you, O Virgin of Virgins, my Mother. I come to you, before you I present myself, sinner and afflicted. O Mother of the Incarnate Word, do not despise my requests, but in your clemency, hear me and answer me. Amen.
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Day 4 Prayer
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
introductory sentence
O Sorrowful Mother, I turn to you with complete confidence. You suffered life's sharpest pains, watching your Son die on the Cross, and yet you remained with Him to the end.
Look at me, poor sinner, and obtain for me from your Son all the graces I need to endure the sufferings that God allows me to face.
daily prayer
Forgiveness for our sins begging,
She watched him endure the beating.
All our guilt was laid on Him.
She stood in contemplation
When your Son, in desolation
It broke your spirit.
O Mother of Sorrows, for your Fourth Sorrow, meeting Jesus on the way to Calvary, intercede for me with the Sacred Heart of Jesus and grant me the grace I beg of you.(mention order here).
final sentence
the remember
Remember, O merciful Virgin Mary, that it was never known that anyone who came to your protection, implored your help or asked for your intercession, would be destitute. Encouraged by this trust, I fly to you, O Virgin of Virgins, my Mother. I come to you, before you I present myself, sinner and afflicted. O Mother of the Incarnate Word, do not despise my requests, but in your clemency, hear me and answer me. Amen.
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Day 5 Prayer
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
introductory sentence
O Sorrowful Mother, I turn to you with complete confidence. You suffered life's sharpest pains, watching your Son die on the Cross, and yet you remained with Him to the end.
Look at me, poor sinner, and obtain for me from your Son all the graces I need to endure the sufferings that God allows me to face.
daily prayer
Fountain of love, O Most Holy Mother,
lend me tears to cry my brother.
Never let my ardor go out.
Let my heart burn free
Christ my God be glad to see me
all burning with love for Him.
O Mother of Sorrows, for your Fifth Sorrows, with your dying Son on Mount Calvary, intercede for me with the Sacred Heart of Jesus and grant me the favor I beg of you.(mention order here).
final sentence
the remember
Remember, O merciful Virgin Mary, that it was never known that anyone who came to your protection, implored your help or asked for your intercession, would be destitute. Encouraged by this trust, I fly to you, O Virgin of Virgins, my Mother. I come to you, before you I present myself, sinner and afflicted. O Mother of the Incarnate Word, do not despise my requests, but in your clemency, hear me and answer me. Amen.
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Day 6 Prayer
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
introductory sentence
O Sorrowful Mother, I turn to you with complete confidence. You suffered life's sharpest pains, watching your Son die on the Cross, and yet you remained with Him to the end.
Look at me, poor sinner, and obtain for me from your Son all the graces I need to endure the sufferings that God allows me to face.
daily prayer
This I ask of you, O Most Holy Mary,
that I also bear your wounds:
fix them deep in my heart.
Mine the load I carried;
let me be a part of Your pain;
He shares in their suffering.
O Mother of Sorrows, for your Sixth Sorrow, your Jesus is placed in your arms, intercede for me with the Sacred Heart of Jesus and grant me the grace I beg of you.(mention order here).
final sentence
the remember
Remember, O merciful Virgin Mary, that it was never known that anyone who came to your protection, implored your help or asked for your intercession, would be destitute. Encouraged by this trust, I fly to you, O Virgin of Virgins, my Mother. I come to you, before you I present myself, sinner and afflicted. O Mother of the Incarnate Word, do not despise my requests, but in your clemency, hear me and answer me. Amen.
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Day 7 Prayer
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
introductory sentence
O Sorrowful Mother, I turn to you with complete confidence. You suffered life's sharpest pains, watching your Son die on the Cross, and yet you remained with Him to the end.
Look at me, poor sinner, and obtain for me from your Son all the graces I need to endure the sufferings that God allows me to face.
daily prayer
Let me join your screams
through my life crying relentlessly
tears for Jesus Crucified.
Let me stay and share your cry
all day watching death,
happy to be near you.
O Mother of Sorrows, for your Seventh Sorrows, the burial of your Jesus, intercede for me with the Sacred Heart of Jesus and grant me the favor I beg of you.(mention order here).
final sentence
the remember
Remember, O merciful Virgin Mary, that it was never known that anyone who came to your protection, implored your help or asked for your intercession, would be destitute. Encouraged by this trust, I fly to you, O Virgin of Virgins, my Mother. I come to you, before you I present myself, sinner and afflicted. O Mother of the Incarnate Word, do not despise my requests, but in your clemency, hear me and answer me. Amen.
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Day 8 Prayer
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
introductory sentence
O Sorrowful Mother, I turn to you with complete confidence. You suffered life's sharpest pains, watching your Son die on the Cross, and yet you remained with Him to the end.
Look at me, poor sinner, and obtain for me from your Son all the graces I need to endure the sufferings that God allows me to face.
daily prayer
queen of all virgin chorus,
don't judge me when i aspire
your pure tears to imitate.
Make me share in the affliction of Christ —
death by bitter crucifixion —
and His wounds rejoice.
We give thanks to God for the exaltation of his Holy Cross and we ask you, dear Mother of Sorrows, to pray for us.(mention order here).
final sentence
the remember
Remember, O merciful Virgin Mary, that it was never known that anyone who came to your protection, implored your help or asked for your intercession, would be destitute. Encouraged by this trust, I fly to you, O Virgin of Virgins, my Mother. I come to you, before you I present myself, sinner and afflicted. O Mother of the Incarnate Word, do not despise my requests, but in your clemency, hear me and answer me. Amen.
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Day 9 Prayer
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
introductory sentence
O Sorrowful Mother, I turn to you with complete confidence. You suffered life's sharpest pains, watching your Son die on the Cross, and yet you remained with Him to the end.
Look at me, poor sinner, and obtain for me from your Son all the graces I need to endure the sufferings that God allows me to face.
daily prayer
Let me taste the pains He offered,
intoxicated with love for the One who suffered.
May your wounds become mine.
On the day of Christ's return
let my heart ignite and burn.
Virgin, help me on Your throne.
May His Cross intercede
and His death my plea for victory.
May He keep me in His grace.
When my flesh is taken by death,
that my soul awakens to glory
and in heaven take a place. Amen.
Holy Mother, on this last day of our novena to you we entrust ourselves to your heart pierced with love for your Divine Son(mention order here).
final sentence
the remember
Remember, O merciful Virgin Mary, that it was never known that anyone who came to your protection, implored your help or asked for your intercession, would be destitute. Encouraged by this trust, I fly to you, O Virgin of Virgins, my Mother. I come to you, before you I present myself, sinner and afflicted. O Mother of the Incarnate Word, do not despise my requests, but in your clemency, hear me and answer me. Amen.
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Novena to St. Gabriel to Our Lady of Sorrows
In this novena, we remember the pains that our Blessed Mother endured during her life. We live in a valley of tears until we reach our heavenly homeland, and for this reason we ask the Virgin to intercede for us.
She suffered a lot and can console us in our sufferings, reaching out to us with God's grace. Her seven pains were:
- simeon's prophecy
- The Escape to Egypt
- The Loss of Baby Jesus in the Temple
- The encounter of Mary and Jesus on the Way to Calvary
- The Crucifixion and Death of Jesus
- The Piercing of Jesus' Side and His Descent from the Cross
- the burial of jesus