The Blessed Virgin Mary, also known as Our Lady of Sorrows, is a title that honors her profound suffering and sorrow during the life and death of her son, Jesus, specifically focusing on the seven sorrows she experienced.
The Seven Sorrows of Mary:
The Prophecy of Simeon: Simeon, a righteous man, foretold that a sword would pierce Mary's soul when Jesus was presented in the Temple.
The Flight into Egypt: The Holy Family fled to Egypt to escape King Herod's persecution of Jesus.
The Loss of the Child Jesus in the Temple: Mary and Joseph lost Jesus for three days in Jerusalem, only to find him in the Temple, engaged in religious discourse.
Mary Meets Jesus on His Way to Calvary: Mary met Jesus on his way to the cross, witnessing his suffering and the events leading to his crucifixion.
The Crucifixion and Death of Jesus: Mary stood at the foot of the cross, witnessing the crucifixion and death of her son.
The Body of Jesus Being Taken from the Cross: Mary received the body of Jesus after he was taken down from the cross.
The Burial of Jesus: Mary witnessed the burial of her son.
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