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Following on the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, comes today's Memorial: Our Lady of Sorrows. Standing at the foot of the cross, watching Jesus bleed and suffer his excruciating death, the words of Simeon must have again pierced Mary's heart and soul "that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed." (Lk 2:35). The words of Lamentations fit well:
"Come, all you who pass by the way,
look and see
Whether there is any suffering like my suffering" (Lam 1:12)
As the Mother of Sorrows, Mary has the understanding and compassion to help soothe our sorrows. The world is sorrowing, is sorrowful, and each one of us bears some burden which causes us pain, be it the death of someone close, an illness, the waywardness of the young, the persecution (subtle or direct) of those who try to live their faith, or the aches and pains of age. We look to Mary for comfort at the foot of the cross, in Pieta form, when the pain was most likely the acutest. Just knowing she understands and is holding us too, brings a peace that cannot be measured.
Let us pray with our Lady of Sorrows: O God of ancient and abundant mercy, help us listen to the voices of the weary and isolated with courage and hope. Through the intercession of Mary, Our Lady of Sorrows, keep us vigilant in our efforts to serve all people most in need of forgiveness and peace. Receive the many sorrows of your people and help us stand patiently next to all human suffering with heartfelt hope in your Son, Jesus the Christ, who lives and reigns forever and ever. Amen.
Bro. Rene
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