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Seven Sorrows of Mary: #1 The Prophecy of Simeon

"The martyrdom of Mary was longer than that of all the martyrs The martyrdom of Mary was greater than that of all the martyrs The martyrdom of Mary was never equaled The martyrdom of Mary was without relief" - St. Alphonsus Liguori First Sorrow: The Prophecy of Simeon In this valley of tears, every man is born to weep, and every one must suffer those affli…

seven sorrows of Mary

The Seven Sorrows of Mary

1. The Prophecy of Simeon (Luke 2:34-35) 2. The Flight into Egypt (Matthew 2:13-21) 3. The Loss of Jesus for Three Days (Luke 2:41-50) 4. The Carrying of the Cross (John 19:17) 5. The Crucifixion of Jesus (John 19:18-30) 6. Jesus Taken Down from the Cross (John 19:39-40) 7. Jesus Laid in the Tomb (John 19:39-42) Excerpt from Dom Prosper Gueranger's reflection on …