Chaplet of the Seven Sorrows

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

The First Sorrow: the prophecy of Simeon. Holy Mother, you heard from Simeon that a sword would pierce your soul. Teach us, in our suffering, to bring our hearts to Christ as you did. Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; th…

The Second Sorrow: the flight into Egypt. Holy Mother, you fled with the Child into exile to protect Him from Herod. Help us trust the Lord in our own moments of fear and uncertainty. Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; th…

The Third Sorrow: the loss of the Child Jesus in the Temple. Holy Mother, you searched for your Son for three days. Help us seek Christ in earnest whenever we wander from Him. Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdo…

The Fourth Sorrow: Mary meets Jesus carrying the cross. Holy Mother, you met your Son on the road of His suffering. Teach us to remain close to Him in His passion, and in our own. Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy ki…

The Fifth Sorrow: the crucifixion and death of Jesus. Holy Mother, you stood at the foot of the cross as your Son died. Strengthen us to bear the crosses placed upon our lives. Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy kingd…

The Sixth Sorrow: Jesus is taken down from the cross and placed in Mary's arms. Holy Mother, you received the body of your Son. Teach us to hold Christ close even in moments of loss. Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy…

The Seventh Sorrow: the burial of Jesus. Holy Mother, you laid your Son in the tomb. Plant in our hearts the hope of resurrection that you carried in faith. Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come, thy will be…

Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee; blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen. Hail Mary, full of grace, the…