THE CHAPLET OF THE SEVEN SORROWS

This devotion was originated in the Thirteenth Century. It recalls the Sorrows the Virgin Mother of God endured in compassion for the suffering and death of her Divine Son. The Seven Sorrows Chaplet consists of seven Hail Mary’s for each of the seven Sorrows. One Our Father is said before each group of seven Hail Mary’s. On the three beads of the rosary at the end, three Hail Mary’s are said in honor of the Tears of Our Sorrowful Mother. While reciting the prayers meditate upon:

THE FIRST SORROW - The Prophecy

The prophecy of holy Simeon who told Our Sorrowful Mother of the bitter passion and death of Jesus. (Our Father – Seven Hail Mary’s).

THE SECOND SORROW - The Flight

Our Sorrowful Mother is forced to flee into Egypt to save her beloved Son from the death decreed by Herod. (Our Father – Seven Hail Mary’s).

THE THIRD SORROW - The Loss
Our Sorrowful Mother is separated from Jesus for three long days while He is lost in Jerusalem. (Our Father – Seven Hail Mary’s).

THE FOURTH SORROW - The Meeting
Our Sorrowful Mother meets Jesus on the road to Calvary and sees Him fall under the cruel weight of the Cross. (Our Father – Seven Hail Mary’s).

THE FIFTH SORROW Jesus Dies
Our Sorrowful Mother watches Jesus die on the Cross. (Our Father – Seven Hail Mary’s).

THE SIXTH SORROW - Mary Receives Jesus

Our Sorrowful Mother receives the dead body of Jesus in her arms. (Our Father – Seven Hail Mary’s).

THE SEVENTH SORROW - The Burial

Our Sorrowful Mother sees Jesus placed in the sacred tomb. (Our Father – Seven Hail Mary’s).

THREE HAIL MARYS
Three Hail Mary’s are said in honor of the Tears of Our Sorrowful Mother.

Our Father, Hail Mary, Gloria for
the intention of the Pope.

The Church has recognized and blessed the Chaplet of Our Lady of Sorrows. It is one among many to which indulgences have been attached. If it is recited fulfilling the conditions of the Church, a full or partial indulgence is granted.

To Obtain a Full Indulgence

Recite the Chaplet in front of the Blessed Sacrament

Recite the Chaplet every day for one month

Recite the Chaplet on Tuesday and Friday for the Souls in Purgatory

When you recite the Chaplet on September 15th, the Feast of Our Lady of Sorrows, it can be said anywhere

Recite the Chaplet anywhere on Good Friday

When the Chaplet is recited anywhere at any time one can gain a partial indulgence. The Chaplet was granted a full or partial indulgence on May 28, 1942.

Promises of Jesus and Mary Regarding the

Chaplet of Our Lady of Sorrows

Whoever recites the Chaplet of Our Lady of Sorrows during their entire lifetime will receive the grace of complete and true repentance before death.

Whoever promises to recite the Chaplet once a day for 31 days - without interruption and without distractions , Jesus will forgive all the sins you have forgotten to confess since your childhood up to the 31st day of your Chaplet. Then you will be made accountable once more for whatever sins you may commit after the 31st day. This, however, does not exempt you from your obligation to confess all the sins you remember to a priest.