September.
The Sorrows of Our Lady.
The Seven Sorrows of Mary.
V. O God, stretch forth to aid me.
R. O Lord, make haste to help me.
Glory be to the Father.
1. O most sorrowful Mary, I compassionate the grief of thy tender heart at the prophecy of the holy old man Simeon. O beloved Mother, through, that afflicted heart obtain for me the virtue of humility and the gift of the holy fear of God. Hail Mary.
2. O most sorrowful Mary, I compassionate those afflictions which thy most sensitive heart endured during, the flight into Egypt and the dwelling there. O beloved Mother, by that afflicted heart obtain for me the virtue of liberality specially towards the poor, and the gift of piety. Hail Mary.
3. O most sorrowful Mary, I compassionate that intense distress which thine anxious heart experienced for the loss of thy dearest Jesus. O beloved Mother, by that deeply troubled heart obtain for me the virtue of chastity and the gift of knowledge. Hail Mary.
4. O most sorrowful Mary, I compassionate the consternation which thy maternal heart experienced when thou didst meet Jesus bearing his cross. O beloved Mother, by that deep distress of thy tender heart obtain for me the virtue of patience, and the gift of fortitude. Hail Mary.
5. O most sorrowful Mary, I compassionate that martyrdom which thy mournful heart endured in witnessing the last agony of Jesus. O beloved Mother, by that martyred heart obtain for me the virtue of temperance and the gift of counsel. Hail Mary.
6. O most sorrowful Mary, I compassionate that wound which thy mournful heart endured from the lance which tore the side of Jesus and wounded his most lovely heart.
