I developed a devotion to Our Lady of Sorrows within the last three years after discovering the supernatural power of her intercession.
Below, I've listed six ways Our Lady of Sorrows gives me grace, comfort, strength, and what I believe are miracles in my daily life.
- Our Lady of Sorrows Gives Me Joy & Comforts Me in Suffering. It is difficult to explain, but when I ask for Our Lady of Sorrows' intercession, most especially on the Seven Sorrows Rosary, she grants me the grace of joy. Upon finishing this meditational prayer, I feel stronger and more capable of handling life's difficulties.
- Our Lady of Sorrows Grants Me Miracles. The first time I began embracing the Seven Sorrows devotion, my husband and I had just moved back to my hometown. We could not find a place to live. Everywhere we turned, every home we attempted to purchase, failed. Feeling lost and hopeless, I turned to Our Lady of Sorrows before the Eucharistic tabernacle. I asked her to place the Lord's will for our family on my husband's heart--to reveal to him where God called us to live.
- Within 20 minutes, before I even left the chapel, my husband called and asked me if we could look at a home in my hometown.
- Our Lady of Sorrows Draws Me Closer to Jesus. When I pray and meditate on Our Lady's suffering, she grants me the grace to love Jesus more. She draws me to the Eucharist, gives me the desire to pray and attend Mass as often as possible, and grants me the grace to love Him, especially in my trials.
- Our Lady of Sorrows Helps Me in My Vocation as a Wife & Mother. I married my husband almost 12 years ago and we have two children. The vocation of marriage and motherhood is not always easy and requires a lot of grace.When I ask for Our Lady of Sorrows' intercession, she gives me the grace of temperance. As mothers, it is easy to get angry or impatient. Our Lady grants me the grace of patience and gentleness when I feel the need to raise my voice at my children. She says in my heart, "Be gentle and patient, as I am gentle and patient."
- Our Lady of Sorrows Accompanies Me in My Work.Our Lady of Sorrows promises she will accompany devotees in their work. This is definitely true for me. Ever since embracing this devotion, I noticed Our Lady's hand in all the work I carry out throughout the day.
- Our Lady of Sorrows Helps Me Grow in Virtue. The devotion to Our Lady of Sorrows helps me grow in virtue. She helps me desire greater patience, humility, temperance, and kindness. She helps me overcome my faults. She helps me desire the sacraments, which gives me the grace to desire and carry out these virtues.
