Our Lady of Sorrows, depicted as " Mater Dolorosa " (Mother of Sorrows) has been the subject of some key works of Catholic Marian art. Mater Dolorosa is one of the three common artistic …

Sep 15, 2021 · But what are the “Sorrows” of Mary, specifically? Indeed, she has given us seven specific sorrows to contemplate and meditate upon, for which she grants many graces in return.

The Feast of Our Lady of Sorrows on September 15 honors Mary's deep union with Jesus, sharing in His suffering during His Passion and Death.

When our sorrow is holy, we are filled with compassion and spiritual empathy. The word “compassion” means “to suffer with.” The Blessed Mother, united with her Son’s Sacred Heart, …

Our Lady of Sorrows is a profound symbol of maternal compassion and deep faith. She represents the sorrows of Mary, the Mother of Jesus, as she witnessed her Son’s passion and …

Sep 15, 2023 · “Mary, Mother of Sorrows, remains at the foot of the cross. She simply stands there. She does not run away, or try to save herself, or find ways to alleviate her grief,” he …

Her Feast of September 15 is one day after the Feast of the Triumph of the Cross. The first known outpouring of honoring Mary as a Sorrowful Mother go back at least as early two or more …

Jan 1, 2026 · Devotion to Our Lady of Sorrows has been cherished by Catholics for many generations. Many know the Sorrowful Mother as the image of Mary with seven swords …

Sep 15, 2025 · Catholics contemplate Mary’s persistent faith in spite of her grief and suffering in hymns, prayers, and other devotions. Under the titles of Our Lady of Sorrows or Mother of …

Jan 20, 2025 · Our Lady of Sorrows, also referred to as Mater Dolorosa, Our Lady of Dolours, Mother of Sorrows, or Our Lady of the Seven Sorrows, is a title given to Mary, the mother of …