About Our Lady of Sorrows
Our Lady of Sorrows, oMater Dolorosa, is the title given to the Blessed Virgin Mary, in reference to the sufferings she endured as the Mother of Jesus. the match ofOur Lady of SorrowsIt was first celebrated in 1244 by the seven founders of the Servite Order to help them focus their devotion and meditation on the Sorrows of Mary. Being under the cross was the main devotion of his order. Since the fourteenth century there have traditionally beenSevensorrows that were honored:Simeon's prophecy(Lucas 2:25-35),the flight to egypt(Mateo 2:13-15),the loss of the baby Jesus for three days(Lucas 2:41-50),Mary meets Jesus on the Road to Calvary(Juan 19:17),Mary watches the crucifixion and death of Jesus(Juan 19:25-30),Mary receives the Body of Jesus from the Cross(Juan 19:31-37) miMary watches as Jesus is laid in the tomb(Juan 19:38-42).
the match ofOur Lady of Sorrowsit is dedicated to the suffering and pain of Mary in union with her Son. In her compassion for the sufferings of her Son, he shows the depth of her maternal love. the picture ofOur Lady of Sorrowsshe is shown traditionally dressed in black with seven swords piercing her heart. Each sword representing a greater pain that Mary suffered in union with her Son. The sword piercing the heart of Mary is also seen in the Biblical reference,Lucas 2:35, where Simon tells her that she herself would be run through with a sword so that the thoughts of many hearts would be revealed.
Hail Holy Queen, Mother of Mercy, our life, our sweetness and our hope!
Our Lady of Sorrows
Beginning of the Novena: September 6
Holiday: September 15
Patron of:Universal
Day 1 – Novena to Our Lady of Sorrows
Let's begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Oh Sorrowful Mother, I turn to you with all confidence. You suffered the most acute pains of life, watching your Son die on the Cross and, nevertheless, you remained with Him until the end.
Look at me, poor sinner, and get me from your Son all the graces I need to endure the sufferings that God allows me to face.
daily prayer
On the cross, her Son was dying.
Maria stood under him crying,
Sharing in his saving cross.
As he hangs, his soul suffers,
and a sword your heart is breaking
and she mourns the bitter loss.
O Mother of Sorrows, for your First Sorrow, the Prophecy of Saint Simeon, intercede for me before the Sacred Heart of Jesus and grant me the favor that I implore.
(mention your request here...)
Prayer 1: Our Father… Prayer 1: Hail Mary… Prayer 1: Glory Be…
2nd day – Novena to Our Lady of Sorrows
Let's begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Oh Sorrowful Mother, I turn to you with all confidence. You suffered the most acute pains of life, watching your Son die on the Cross and, nevertheless, you remained with Him until the end.
Look at me, poor sinner, and get me from your Son all the graces I need to endure the sufferings that God allows me to face.
daily prayer
Oh sad and sorrowful mother
of the Son beyond all others:
Only Son of the Most High God.
Full of sadness, your heart aches;
looking at him, his body, trembling,
trembles when its offspring die.
O Mother of Sorrows, for your First Sorrow, the Prophecy of Saint Simeon, intercede for me before the Sacred Heart of Jesus and grant me the favor that I implore.
(mention your request here...)
Prayer 1: Our Father… Prayer 1: Hail Mary… Prayer 1: Glory Be…
3rd day – Novena to Our Lady of Sorrows
Let's begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Oh Sorrowful Mother, I turn to you with all confidence. You suffered the most acute pains of life, watching your Son die on the Cross and, nevertheless, you remained with Him until the end.
Look at me, poor sinner, and get 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 crying
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 First Sorrow, the Prophecy of Saint Simeon, intercede for me before the Sacred Heart of Jesus and grant me the favor that I implore.
(mention your request here...)
Prayer 1: Our Father… Prayer 1: Hail Mary… Prayer 1: Glory Be…
4th day – Novena to Our Lady of Sorrows
Let's begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Oh Sorrowful Mother, I turn to you with all confidence. You suffered the most acute pains of life, watching your Son die on the Cross and, nevertheless, you remained with Him until the end.
Look at me, poor sinner, and get me from your Son all the graces I need to endure the sufferings that God allows me to face.
daily prayer
Pardon for our sins begging,
She watched him take the beating.
All our guilt was placed on Him.
She stood in contemplation
When your Son, in desolation
Finally he breathed out His spirit.
O Mother of Sorrows, for your First Sorrow, the Prophecy of Saint Simeon, intercede for me before the Sacred Heart of Jesus and grant me the favor that I implore.
(mention your request here...)
Prayer 1: Our Father… Prayer 1: Hail Mary… Prayer 1: Glory Be…
5th day – Novena to Our Lady of Sorrows
Let's begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Oh Sorrowful Mother, I turn to you with all confidence. You suffered the most acute pains of life, watching your Son die on the Cross and, nevertheless, you remained with Him until the end.
Look at me, poor sinner, and get me from your Son all the graces I need to endure the sufferings that God allows me to face.
daily prayer
Source of love, O Most Holy Mother,
lend me tears to cry my brother.
Never let my ardor subside.
Let my heart burn freely
Christ my God be glad to see me
all burning with love for Him.
O Mother of Sorrows, for your First Sorrow, the Prophecy of Saint Simeon, intercede for me before the Sacred Heart of Jesus and grant me the favor that I implore.
(mention your request here...)
Prayer 1: Our Father… Prayer 1: Hail Mary… Prayer 1: Glory Be…
6th day – Novena to Our Lady of Sorrows
Let's begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Oh Sorrowful Mother, I turn to you with all confidence. You suffered the most acute pains of life, watching your Son die on the Cross and, nevertheless, you remained with Him until the end.
Look at me, poor sinner, and get 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,
so that I also bear his wounds:
fix them deep in my heart.
Mine is the load that He carried;
make me part of your pain;
share their suffering.
O Mother of Sorrows, for your First Sorrow, the Prophecy of Saint Simeon, intercede for me before the Sacred Heart of Jesus and grant me the favor that I implore.
(mention your request here...)
Prayer 1: Our Father… Prayer 1: Hail Mary… Prayer 1: Glory Be…
7th day – Novena to Our Lady of Sorrows
Let's begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Oh Sorrowful Mother, I turn to you with all confidence. You suffered the most acute pains of life, watching your Son die on the Cross and, nevertheless, you remained with Him until the end.
Look at me, poor sinner, and get 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 mourning
for my life we cry without rest
tears for Jesus Crucified.
Let me stand and share your cry
all day the vigil of death,
happy to be near you.
O Mother of Sorrows, for your First Sorrow, the Prophecy of Saint Simeon, intercede for me before the Sacred Heart of Jesus and grant me the favor that I implore.
(mention your request here...)
Prayer 1: Our Father… Prayer 1: Hail Mary… Prayer 1: Glory Be…
8th day – Novena to Our Lady of Sorrows
Let's begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Oh Sorrowful Mother, I turn to you with all confidence. You suffered the most acute pains of life, watching your Son die on the Cross and, nevertheless, you remained with Him until the end.
Look at me, poor sinner, and get 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 choir,
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 their wounds rejoice.
O Mother of Sorrows, for your First Sorrow, the Prophecy of Saint Simeon, intercede for me before the Sacred Heart of Jesus and grant me the favor that I implore.
(mention your request here...)
Prayer 1: Our Father… Prayer 1: Hail Mary… Prayer 1: Glory Be…
Day 9 – Novena to Our Lady of Sorrows
Let's begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Oh Sorrowful Mother, I turn to you with all confidence. You suffered the most acute pains of life, watching your Son die on the Cross and, nevertheless, you remained with Him until the end.
Look at me, poor sinner, and get 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 that 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 light up and burn.
Virgin, help me on your throne.
May your 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 to glory awakens
and in heaven take a place. Amen.
O Mother of Sorrows, for your First Sorrow, the Prophecy of Saint Simeon, intercede for me before the Sacred Heart of Jesus and grant me the favor that I implore.
(mention your request here...)
Prayer 1: Our Father… Prayer 1: Hail Mary… Prayer 1: Glory Be…
Prayer to the Mother of Sorrows
"Oh Mother of Sorrows,
for the anguish and love with which
you remained at the Cross of Jesus,
stay by my side in my last agony.
To your motherly heart I entrust the
last three hours of my life.
Offer these hours to the Eternal Father
in union with the agony of our beloved
Lord in atonement for my sins.
Offer the Eternal Father the most
Precious Blood of Jesus, mixed with
your tears on Calvary, so that I can
obtain the grace to receive the Holy
Communion with the most perfect
love and contrition before my death,
and that I can breathe my soul
in the loving presence of Jesus.
Mother dear, when the time comes
my death has finally come,
present me as your son to Jesus.
ask him to forgive me for having
I offended you because I don't know what
I did. beg him to take me in
Your kingdom of glory will unite
with him forever. Amen."
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FAQs
What is the novena prayer never known to fail? ›
Oh, Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth, I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart to succour me in my necessity (make request). There are none that can withstand your power. Oh, Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee (Say 3 times).
How do you pray the novena to Our Lady of Sorrows? ›Mother of Sorrows, for the love of your Divine Son, whose precious blood was shed for us, pray for our beloved dead, and pray for us now and at the hour of our death. Amen. Holy Mary, Mother of God and Queen of Martyrs, I do this day choose you as my model, protectress, and advocate.
What is a powerful novena for impossible requests? ›The Novena for Impossible Requests is a powerful novena that honors the nine months in which the Virgin Mary carried Jesus in her womb. The novena is prayed daily starting on March 25th (Feast of the Annunciation) and concluding on December 25th (Birth of Christ).
What is the most powerful novena prayer? ›Our Lady of Victory Novena.
What is the three impossible things novena? ›Pray the following prayer devoutly every day from March 25th through December 25th for each of three intentions. "Hail, Holy Queen, Mother of Mercy, our life, our sweetness, and our hope!
What is the Catholic miracle prayer for the impossible? ›I promise, dear St. Rita, if my petition is granted, to glorify thee, by making known thy favor, to bless and sing thy praises forever. Relying then upon thy merits and power before the Sacred Heart of Jesus I pray. Amen.
What is the day 3 novena of Our Lady of Sorrows? ›Our Lady of Sorrows Novena - Day 3
Amen. O BLESSED Virgin Mary, Mother of our Redeemer! remember we are thy children, given to thee by thy Divine Son, when expiring on the cross. Mother of sorrows!
Day 8 Prayer
O sorrowful Mother, I turn to you in total trust. You suffered the sharpest pains in life, watching your Son die upon the Cross, and yet you remained by Him to the end.
Say, "My God, I offer you this Rosary in honour of the seven principal Sorrows of Mary, for your greatest glory, for my conversion and that of all people through your beloved Son, Jesus Christ, our salvation and our unique way to come to you, in union with the Holy Spirit for ever and ever. Amen!"
What are the 3 powerful prayers? ›The prayer of protection. The prayer of transformation. The prayer of restoration.
Do novenas get answered? ›
Many people don't understand the power of novenas but they are, indeed, very powerful. When people pray novenas, they don't always receive specifically what they request, but they do always get an answer in some form.
What is the most powerful prayer that could be offered? ›It is called the "Jesus Prayer", and it consists simply in uttering the single word "Jesus" (or "Lord Jesus", or "Lord Jesus Christ, have mercy on me, a sinner") in any situation, at any time and place, either aloud or silently.
What is the prayer to Virgin Mary never known to fail? ›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.
What is the most powerful Catholic prayer? ›“The Rosary is the most excellent form of prayer and the most efficacious means of attaining eternal life.
How many times should one recite a novena in a day? ›Say the Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Novena to ask for forgiveness. Perform the Holy Rosary Novena by praying the rosary once a day for 9 days.
Why are novenas so powerful? ›Novenas Work
They flow from faith, and God always attends to the prayers of His faithful. We may or may not get what we want. But as we pray novenas, we are praising, preparing, waiting and trusting. And we will be rewarded, just as Christ's first disciples were, in whatever way God sees fit.
A Miracle Prayer for the Impossible
God, please bring a miracle into my life. I know that you can do the impossible in my life and I am trusting in your promises. Thank you for being a God who sees and hears my every need. In Jesus' name, amen.
Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto thee, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother. To thee I come, before thee I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petition, but in thy mercy, hear and answer me. Amen.
What is the Forbidden prayer? ›There are 3(three) times at which the Messenger of Allah (pbuh) forbade us to pray: When the sun has clearly started to rise until it is fully risen; When it is directly overhead at midday until it has passed its zenith/highest point; and. When the sun becomes pale and starts to set until it has fully set.”
Why is novena so powerful? ›For us, too, novenas can be times of persevering prayer for special needs and of preparation for solemn feasts. Novenas also can help us to focus our intentions so that we can more effectively give thanks for God's response to our needs — whatever they are — placing ever greater trust in the Lord Jesus.
Who is the saint of the impossible novena? ›
Rita, you are the patron of the impossible. In our times of need and suffering we fly to you with confidence because you are close with the Lord. You were greatly burdened during your life and you know what we are going through now. We offer our prayers for relief, please hear and bring our intentions to the Lord.
What is the original novena? ›The nine days between the Feast of the Ascension and Pentecost, when the disciples gathered in the upper room and devoted themselves to prayer, is often considered to be the first novena.
When should you not pray? ›They cannot be offered at sunrise, true noon, or sunset. The prohibition against salah at these times is to prevent the practice of sun worship. Some Muslims offer voluntary prayers immediately before and after the five prescribed prayers.
Which prayer is an abomination to God? ›Proverbs 15:8 “The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord, but the prayer of the upright is his delight.”
What is the most sacred prayer? ›O most holy Heart of Jesus, fountain of every blessing, I adore You, I love You, and with a lively sorrow for my sins, I offer You this poor heart of mine. Make me humble, patient, pure, and wholly obedient to Your will. Grant, good Jesus, that I may live in You and for You.