Father, if you are willing, take this cup away from me; still, not my will but yours be done.He was in such agony and he prayed so fervently that his sweat became like drops of blood falling on the ground. Then Pilate took Jesus and had him scourged. From the sole of the foot to the head there is no sound spot: Wound and welt and gaping gash, not drained, or bandaged, or eased with salve. -The 1st Sorrowful Mystery

Quotes on Mary

S
cripture meditation: O All you who pass by the way, look and see whether there is any sorrow like my sorrow. Lamentations 1:12

Reflection: Human beings will never comprehend sufficiently the anguish and immensity of Mary's sorrows. Very few Christians partake of those sufferings and even fewer offer any consolation to her.

St. Bridget of Sweden (1303-1373AD)
Mini-Bio: Swedish; wife and mother, mystical writer, visionary, reformer, founder of the Order of the Most Holy Trinity (Brigettines)

Prayer: O Mary, let me dwell constantly on your part in the Redemption, which entailed great sorrow for you. Teach me to compassionate with you in your sufferings and unite myself to them.
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