14/09/2026
The Rosary of the 7 Sorrows
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Beginning
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When starting the Rosary of Sorrows, after the sign of the cross, we do not recite the "Creed," but immediately say the following prayer:
Introductory prayer
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My God, I offer you this Rosary in honour of the seven principal Sorrows of Mary, for your greatest glory, for my conversion and that of all people through your beloved Son, Jesus Christ, our salvation and our unique way to come to you, in union with the Holy Spirit for ever and ever. Amen!
Act of contrition
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My God, I regret so much to have offended you because you are infinitely good, infinitely kind and you dislike sin. I make a firm resolution, with the help of your holy grace, never to offend you and to do penance. In this state of contrition, I want to live and die. Amen!
**1 ° First Sorrow:
The prophecy of Simeon to Mary, a sword will pierce your soul
- One Our Father
- Seven Hail Marys
- “Most merciful Mother, remind us always
about the sorrows of your Son, Jesus.”
**2 ° Second Sorrow:
The flight into Egypt
- One Our Father
- Seven Hail Marys
- “Most merciful Mother, remind us always
about the sorrows of your Son, Jesus.”
**3 ° Third Sorrow:
The loss of Jesus in the Temple
- One Our Father
- Seven Hail Marys
- “Most merciful Mother, remind us always
about the sorrows of your Son, Jesus.”
**4 ° Fourth Sorrow:
Mary meets Jesus on the Way to Calvary
- One Our Father
- Seven Hail Marys
- “Most merciful Mother, remind us always
about the sorrows of your Son, Jesus.”
**5 ° Fifth Sorrow:
Mary stands at the foot of the Cross
- One Our Father
- Seven Hail Marys
- “Most merciful Mother, remind us always
about the sorrows of your Son, Jesus.”
**6 ° Sixth Sorrow:
Mary receives the dead body of Jesus
- One Our Father
- Seven Hail Marys
- “Most merciful Mother, remind us always
about the sorrows of your Son, Jesus.”
**7 ° Seventh Sorrow:
Jesus is laid in the tomb
- One Our Father
- Seven Hail Marys
- “Most merciful Mother, remind us always
about the sorrows of your Son, Jesus.”
Closing prayer:
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Queen of Martyrs, your heart
suffered so much. I beg you by the merits of the
tears you shed in these terrible and sorrowful
times, to obtain for me and all the sinners of the
world, the grace of complete sincerity and
repentance. AMEN.
Three “Hail Marys” are said in honor of the Tears of Our Sorrowful Mother.