Our Lady of Sorrows

Today, September 15th is the Feast of Our Lady of Sorrows. The 7 Sorrows of our Blessed Mother are:

1.The prophecy of Simeon (Luke 2:25-35)

2.The flight into Egypt (Matthew 2:13-15)

3.Loss of the Child Jesus for three days (Luke 2:41-50)

4.Mary meets Jesus on his way to Calvary (Luke 23:27-31; John 19:17)

5.The Crucifixion and Death of Jesus (John 19:25-30)

6.The body of Jesus being taken from the Cross (Psalm 130; Luke 23:50-54; John 19:31-37)

7.The burial of Jesus (Isaiah 53:8; Luke 23:50-56; John 19:38-42; Mark 15:40-47)

Reference: catholicculture.org

Matthew 11:28-30

"Come to me , all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and humble of heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light." Matthew 11:28-30

Philippians 4:6-7

"Have no anxiety about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which passes all understanding, will keep your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." Philippians 4:6-7

Meditation on the Annunciation

The 1st Joyful Mystery of the Rosary, the Annunciation. The angel Gabriel was sent from God to our Blessed Mother. She was chosen by God the Father to be the Mother of God the Son and the Spouse of God the Holy Spirit. We humbly pray.

Philippians 2:8-11

"And being found in human form he humbled himself and became obedient unto death, even death on the cross. Therefore God has highly exalted him and bestowed on him the name which is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord." Philippians 2:8-11

1 John 3:23-24

And this is his commandment, that we should believe in the name of his Son Jesus Christ and love one another, just as he has commanded us. All who keep his commandments abide in him, and he in them. And by this we know that he abides in us, by the Spirit which he has given us. 1 John 3:23-24

Psalm 59:16-17

For thou hast been to me a fortress and a refuge in the day of my distress. O my Strength, I will sing praises to thee, for thou, O God, art my fortress, the God who shows me steadfast love. Psalm 59:16-17