Our Lady of Sorrows

September 15, 2009

Our Lady of Sorrows

In the 'grand-stairs' of the Guesthouse, a set of the traditional frames of the Seven Sorrows came with the foundation. The morning sun shines in from the east, and there the light has direct sun and has sadly caused the bleaching of the pictures.
The reproductions of the Durer (see to left) are not subject to fading of the colours from the Internet exposure.

The Seven Sorrows of the Blessed Virgin Mary First Sorrow The Prophecy of Simeon. Reading: Luke 2: 25-35. When Mary and Joseph present the infant Jesus in the temple, Simeon predicts that a "sword" (of sorrow) will pierce her soul. Second Sorrow The flight into Egypt. Reading: Matthew 2: 13-15. When King Herod orders the death of all male children age two or younger, Mary and Joseph flee to Egypt with the infant Jesus. Third Sorrow The Child Jesus Lost in the Temple. Reading: Luke 2: 41-50. Mary and Joseph search for the child Jesus for three days, fnding him at last in the temple. Fourth Sorrow Mary meets Jesus carrying the cross. Reading: Luke 23: 27-29. Mary shares Jesus' suffering as He carries the cross through the streets of Jerusalem. Fifth Sorrow Mary at the foot of the cross. Reading: John 19: 25-30. Mary witnesses the crucifixion and death of Jesus. Sixth Sorrow Mary receives the body of Jesus. Reading: Psalm 130. Jesus is taken down from the cross and his body is placed in Mary's arms. Seventh Sorrow Mary witnesses the burial of Jesus. Reading: Luke 23: 50-56. The body of Jesus is laid in the tomb and Mary awaits the Resurrection.