Welcome to St. Joseph!
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.
