Our Lady of Sorrows Novena
A beautiful nine-day prayer to seek the intercession of Our Lady of Sorrows. This traditional novena helps us find comfort in Mary's maternal care and learn to unite our sufferings with those of Christ.
About the Our Lady of Sorrows Novena
The Our Lady of Sorrows Novena is a traditional nine-day prayer that honors the Blessed Virgin Mary under her title of Our Lady of Sorrows. This devotion commemorates the seven great sorrows that Mary endured throughout her life, especially during the Passion and Death of her Son, Jesus Christ.
The title "Our Lady of Sorrows" (Mater Dolorosa) reminds us of Mary's deep suffering and her perfect union with the sufferings of her Son. Through this novena, we seek Mary's intercession for our needs and learn to unite our own sufferings with those of Jesus, finding comfort and strength in her maternal care.
This novena helps us to grow in faith, hope, and love while seeking Mary's powerful intercession for our needs and intentions, especially in times of suffering and difficulty.
Daily Prayers
Mothers
Pray for God to bless and protect all mothers in the world with strength, patience, and grace.
Families
Pray for all families to be united in love, strengthened in faith, and protected from every harm.
Suffering
Pray for parents who witness the suffering of their children and to offer trials to God with patience.
Grief
Pray for all those grieving the loss of a loved one to find consolation and strength.
Emotional Pain
Pray for all who suffer from emotional pain, anxiety, and heartbreak to find comfort and peace.
Trust
Pray to grow in unshakable trust in God's plan and to surrender our lives fully to His will.
Devotion
Pray for an increase in devotion to Our Lady of Sorrows among all Christians.
Courage
Pray to unite our sufferings with those of Christ and to see trials as opportunities for holiness.
Church
Pray for the Church's holiness, unity, and mission in the world.
How to Make an Excellent Novena
Trust in Mary
Trust completely in Mary's maternal care and her ability to help you. Turn to her with confidence in every need, especially in times of suffering.
Be Persistent
Pray this novena with persistence and faith. Mary will not fail to help those who turn to her with trust.
Be Specific
Present your specific needs and intentions to Mary. She wants to help you with the particular difficulties you face.
Be Grateful
Thank Mary for her help and intercession. Gratitude opens our hearts to receive more graces.
The Three Theological Virtues
Faith
Believe in Mary's powerful intercession and her maternal care. Trust that she will bring our prayers to Jesus.
Hope
Hope in Mary's promise to help us through our sufferings. She is always ready to comfort us in our trials.
Love
Love Mary as our mother and show our love through devotion. Imitate her love for Jesus in our daily lives.
What is the Our Lady of Sorrows Devotion?
The Our Lady of Sorrows devotion is a way of honoring and seeking the intercession of Mary through her seven great sorrows, finding comfort and strength in her maternal care.
Elements of Sorrows Devotion
This devotion helps us to:
- • Find comfort in Mary's maternal care during suffering
- • Unite our sufferings with those of Jesus
- • Grow in faith, hope, and love
- • Learn to trust in God's plan even in difficult times
- • Commemorate the seven sorrows of Mary