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. When Mary and Joseph present the infant Jesus in the temple, Simeon predicts that a "sword" (of sorrow) will pierce her soul.
The flight into
When King Herod orders the death of all male children age two or younger, Mary and Joseph flee to
The Child Jesus Lost in the
Mary and Joseph search for the child Jesus for three days, fnding him at last in the temple.
Mary meets Jesus carrying the cross.
Mary shares Jesus' suffering as He carries the cross through the streets of
Mary at the foot of the cross.
Mary witnesses the crucifixion and death of Jesus.
Sixth Sorrow Mary receives the body of Jesus.
Jesus is taken down from the cross and his body is placed in Mary's arms.
Mary witnesses the burial of Jesus.
The body of Jesus is laid in the tomb and Mary awaits the Resurrection.
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