Podcasts about sorrows

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What should you do when someone you love abandons the Catholic faith? The story of St. Monica and St. Augustine offers hope—and a difficult but essential lesson: you cannot force another person to convert, but you can pray, sacrifice, love faithfully, and entrust that soul to God.St. Monica watched her brilliant son reject Christianity, pursue worldly ambition and sexual pleasure, embrace Manichaeism, and resist her efforts to bring him home. Yet she refused to abandon him. Through years of hidden prayer, tears, fasting, penance, and patient love, Monica learned to surrender Augustine to divine providence.What looked like failure was actually part of God's plan. When Augustine sailed away from his mother, Monica could see only the departing ship. She could not yet see St. Ambrose waiting in Milan, Augustine's conversion in the garden, his baptism at Easter, or the future bishop, Doctor of the Church, and saint he would become.This reflection explores:• How to pray for a fallen-away Catholic• Why conversion cannot be forced through arguments• What St. Monica teaches parents and families• The value of fasting, sacrifice, penance, and reparation• Why God may transform the person who is praying• When helping becomes rescuing someone from consequences• How Our Lady of Sorrows models faithful, suffering love• Why apparently unanswered prayers are never wasted• How Augustine finally surrendered to God's graceIf someone you love is far from God, do not lose hope. Keep praying. Keep sacrificing. Keep loving. Keep becoming holy—and surrender the timetable to God.

Fr. Steve's Homily from September 15, 2026

"Saints never suffer alone." In suffering, hardship, and sorrow, will you turn inward—or turn toward the pierced heart of Jesus and Mary?

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Tuesday Rosary - SPOKEN MALE VOICE with AMBIENT MUSIC by artist: Van Sandano  - Song Title: Quiescis This week's collection of beautiful music welcomes you into a calm state of prayer as together, we offer up our daily prayer and intentions alongside this daily rosary. This rosary contains the sorrowful mysteries, recited on Tuesdays and Fridays  These mysteries focus on Christ's Passion and death, with fruits like sorrow for sin and patience. Be a part of the communion of saints in praying the rosary, as it connects you with the communal prayer of the universal Church and the saints throughout history, fostering a profound sense of spiritual solidarity.  The spoken portion of this rosary is 17 minutes, with extended music for additional meditation.  All music in this video is licensed thru Epidemic Sound Publishing. May this Rosary become a faithful companion to your prayer life. Additional prayer tools at www.rosarywristband.com 30 MINUTE TRADITIONAL ROSARY - SORROWFUL TUESDAY - SPOKEN ONLY https://youtu.be/xuBcmbi8XKM ROSARY - SPOKEN ONLY VERSION: Tuesday - SPOKEN ONLY https://youtu.be/KyCey-qH-lA MOST VIEWED TUESDAY ROSARY: Calm Music    https://youtu.be/tcryvk5IlmY MOST VIEWED ONE HOUR ROSARY DEVOTION: Complete Rosary    https://youtu.be/rrNMRJ5oH-Q MOST VIEWED SLEEP ROSARY: 4 Hour Sleep Rosary    https://youtu.be/4a-uaEEJOF4 Consider a donation through PayPal to help us continue creating quality content:  https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?business=CHerrera720037%40gmail.com&cmd=_donations¤cy_code=USD&item_name=Donation+to+The+Communion+of+Saints&return=https%3A%2F%2Frosarywristband.com%2Fhome Blessings, Chris - The Communion of Saints Email: chris@rosarywristband.com Simply, easy and quick rosary prayers for everyday recitation and reflection.   This collection of Catholic rosary videos in english serve as a daily devotion and feature calm background music and nature soundscapes.   Choose from audio only or follow along video with all mysteries: Joyful, Sorrowful, Glorious and Luminous.  Listen before sleep or any time for renewed focus and peace. "Together we pray" Visit rosarywristband.com for comfortable one decade rosaries. #Rosary #SorrowfulMysteries #CatholicMeditation #TuesdayRosary #todayrosary #todayrosaryinenglish

Our Lady of Sorrows stood at the foot of the Cross and simply would not look away. This feast honors the depth of Mary's suffering as Jesus's mother, from Simeon's warning that a sword would pierce her heart, all the way to Calvary, where she stood beneath the Cross to the very end. Because she knows real suffering, Catholics have brought their own sorrows to her for two thousand years. "That is what real love does. It does not look away." Today's challenge is just the start. Grab our free Family Pack — a saint calendar, activity pages, and discussion questions for the whole family, plus more surprises along the way: https://shop.catholicsprouts.com/pages/every-days-a-feast-day-follow-along  

Kris McGregor reflects with St. Bernard of Clairvaux on Our Lady of Sorrows and how the Blessed Mother helps us carry loss, longing, and sorrow while remaining open to God. The post Our Lady of Sorrows – When Love Encounters Loss | The Spiritual Journey for the Discerning Heart Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Tuesday of the Memorial of Our Lady of Sorrows by Dr. John Bergsma. Our Lady of Sorrows Obligatory Memorial First Reading: First Corinthians 12: 12-14, 27-31a Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 100: 1b-2, 3, 4, 5 Gospel: John 19: 25-27 or Luke 2: 33-35   Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com Encounter Christ in Scripture and share Him with others. Join us at stpaulcenter.com/memberships

SCRIPTURE- 2 Chronicles 7:14       “If my people who are called by my name humble themselves, and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and heal their land.” REFLECTION- JavierMUSIC- Were You There - Instrumental NOTES- BLOG: Vincentian AccompanimentPRAYER OF LETTING GOTo You do I belong, O God,into Your hands I surrender my life.Pour out Your Spirit upon methat I may love You perfectly,and serve You faithfullyuntil my soul rests in You.

Today we recall the sorrow of Mary as she endured the passion and death of her Son on the Cross. (Lectionary #444/639) September 15, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

Today’s Topics: 1) Gospel – John 19:25-27 – Standing by the Cross of Jesus were His mother and His mother's sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene. When Jesus saw His mother and the disciple there whom He loved He said to His mother, “Woman, behold, your son.” Then He said to the disciple, “Behold, your mother.” And from that hour the disciple took her into his home. Memorial of Our Lady of Sorrows Our Lady of Sorrows, pray for us! Bishop Sheen quote of the day 2, 3) Drew Mason joins Terry to discuss how to financially protect your family from the coming economic crisis through the purchase of precious metals 4) Knowledge is not enough, you must do the will of God.

What does it mean to let Mary walk with us through suffering?Kristi is joined by Candice Saltzman and Tonia Cormier for a beautiful conversation about Our Lady of Sorrows and the Rosary of the Seven Sorrows. They share how this centuries-old devotion became deeply personal through experiences of infertility, adoption, grief, family struggles, addiction, unanswered prayer, and surrender.Together, they walk through the Seven Sorrows of Mary and reflect on the very human experiences found within them: worrying about our children, feeling lost, watching someone we love suffer, grieving someone we've lost, and trusting God when His answer looks different from the one we prayed for.Through it all, the conversation keeps returning to one beautiful truth: Mary understands sorrow, she walks with us through it, and she always leads us back to Jesus.If you've ever felt alone in suffering or struggled to understand where God is in the middle of it, this episode is for you.Can I getta Amen? Support the show

Fr. Patrick preached this homily on September 15, 2026. The readings are from Hebrews 5:7-9, Psalm 31:2-3ab, 3cd-4, 5-6, 15-16, 20, John 19:25-27 or Luke 2:33-35 (Memorial of Our Lady of Sorrows). Connect with us! Website: https://slakingthirsts.com/ YouTube: www.youtube.com/@SlakingThirsts Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/SlakingThirsts/

Hour 2 for 9/15/26 Drew and Helen pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy (1:00). Dr. Mark Miravalle joins Drew (32:23) to discuss the 7 sorrows of our Lady. (41:28)

Original Airdate: September 15, 2023 === Gospel  Luke 2:33-35 Jesus' father and mother were amazed at what was said about him; and Simeon blessed them and said to Mary his mother, “Behold, this child is destined for the fall and rise of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be contradicted and you yourself a sword will pierce so that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.” Reflection What Simeon and Anna had told Mary and Joseph about their son was that he was the one to come. He was the Messiah. And they must have had some sense of that because of the way his birth took place. But they also said his message is going to be contradicted by the temple. He's going to be the enemy of the temple. And you also will see him suffer intensely. Yet he's doing something that you must understand, he's revealing people's hearts, he's revealing who all of us are. Closing Prayer Mary and Joseph became aware of their destiny. Their child was called to save the world, would be rejected and would be put through a painful, painful death. And Mary had to begin her journey of acceptance. That's the key. Accepting our destiny. It calls for great authenticity, it calls for us recognizing and spending time wondering about who we are and why we're here. When those two things are in sync with God's plan we are a powerful source of life to ourselves and everyone around us. Amen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Through Mary's compassionate presence at the Cross, that event – as it recurs in our lives – becomes more deeply human, filling us with the courage to face life's sufferings, certain in the secure embrace of Divine Providence. Come celebrate this wonderful memorial with Fr. Wade on Open Line Tuesday.

 OUR LADY OF SORROWS O Mary, Our Lady of Sorrows, you knew the pain of watching your beloved Son suffer, yet you remained faithful, trusting in God even when your heart was pierced with grief. Stay close to us in the sorrows and struggles of our own lives. When we are burdened by loss, disappointment, loneliness, fear, or uncertainty, help us remember that we are never alone. Teach us to stand with courage at the foot of the Cross, to trust when we do not understand, and to believe that God can bring hope even from our deepest suffering. Our Lady of Sorrows, walk with us through every difficult season of life. Strengthen our faith, deepen our hope, and teach us to love as faithfully as you loved. Lead us always closer to Jesus, and help us place every sorrow, every fear, and every need into His loving hands. Our Lady of Sorrows, pray for us. Amen. 

Friends of the Rosary,Today, September 15, is the Memorial of Our Lady of Sorrows, with the devotion of the Seven Sorrows of Mary. The two titles focus on Mary's spiritual martyrdom and her sufferings with her Divine Son.The feast dates back to the 12th century and was especially promoted by the Cistercians and the Servites. The Seven Dolors of Mary refers to the seven swords that pierced her Heart, as Simeon had foretold.The seven sorrows of Mary:The prophecy of Simeon, (Luke 2:25-35)The flight into Egypt, (Matthew 2:13-15)Loss of the Child Jesus for three days, (Luke 2:41-50)Mary meets Jesus on his way to Calvary, (Luke 23:27-31; John 19:17)Crucifixion and Death of Jesus, (John 19:25-30)The body of Jesus being taken from the Cross (deposition from the Cross), (Psalm 130; Luke 23:50-54; John 19:31-37)The burial of Jesus, (Isaiah 53:8; Luke 23:50-56; John 19:38-42; Mark 15:40-47)Mary stands with Jesus in sorrow, and she teaches us how to remain faithful when love is painful. The Church is one Body, and suffering borne with Christ can become communion rather than isolation.Our Lady of Sorrows is the patroness of people named Dolores, Dolais, Deloris, Dolorita, Maria Dolorosa, Pia, and Pieta.In Italy, the title of Our Lady of Sorrows is Maria Santissima Addolorata. She is the patron of many Italian cities. In southern Italy, there is La Festa della Madonna dei Sette Dolori (the festival of the Seven Sorrows of the Madonna), also called the Madonna dell'Addolorata Festival.Today, Roman Martyrology also commemorates St. Nicomedes, an early Roman martyr of unknown date, and St. Catherine of Genoa (1447-1510), who wrote a treatise on Purgatory and a Dialogue between the soul and body—two outstanding documents of Christian mysticism.Ave Maria!Come, Holy Spirit, come!To Jesus through Mary!Here I am, Lord; I come to do your will.Please give us the grace to respond with joy!+ Mikel Amigot w/ María Blanca | RosaryNetwork.com, New YorkEnhance your faith with the new Holy Rosary University app:Apple iOS | New! Android Google Play• September 15, 2026, Today's Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

What are the seven swords?

Join Father Kevin Drew as he preaches on this Memorial of Our Lady of Sorrows. Today's readings First Reading: Hebrews 5:7-9 Psalm: Psalm 31:2 and 3b, 3cd-4, 5-6, 15-16, 20 Gospel: John 19:25-27 Catholic Radio Network

— Has loss, disappointment, or heartache left you reeling? We'll help you discover God's healing.( Memorial of Our Lady of Sorrows)

A meditation preached by Fr. Eric Nicolai to priests at Saint Augustine Seminary in Toronto on September 15, 2026.Today's feast of Our Lady of Sorrows has an ancient and layered liturgical background. It is said to have started with the ancient Franciscan spirituality that meditated on Mary's sorrows. We know that St. Francis himself suffered the stigmata, reflecting his closeness to Mary, who suffered a spiritual stigmata. The Great Rood crucifix in Westminster Cathedral is the perfect image to contemplate across these two consecutive feasts: yesterday's Exaltation of the Holy Cross and today's feast of Our Lady of Sorrows. 

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September 15th, 2026:  Our Lady of Sorrows - Co-Redemptive Sufferings;  The Seven Sorrows of Our Lady - Losing Jesus for Three Days;  The Tears of Our Lady of Sorrows

One of the strange ironies of the Christian life is that sorrow and suffering are to be celebrated as a chance for sanctification. Marcus reflects on today's Feast of Our Lady of Sorrows.

ROSARY - SORROWFUL MYSTERIES today.  DIVINE MERCY CHAPLET for Tuesday.

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Tuesday of the Memorial of Our Lady of Sorrows by Dr. John Bergsma. Our Lady of Sorrows Obligatory Memorial First Reading: First Corinthians 12: 12-14, 27-31a Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 100: 1b-2, 3, 4, 5 Gospel: John 19: 25-27 or Luke 2: 33-35   Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com Encounter Christ in Scripture and share Him with others. Join us at stpaulcenter.com/memberships

Homily from the Mass offered Sunday, September 15th - 1st Reading: 1 Corinthians 12:12-14, 27-31a - Gospel Reading: John 19:25-27- To support the podcast financially, click here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://stpiuscda.org/online-giving⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Father Anthony with Cristina and Tony regroup today after the weekend to discuss the goings on, and people in the Parish. Father talks about the sufferings of Mary, Mother of God and its connection to the Passion of her Son as today is the Feast of Our Lady of Sorrows. Father then talks about Our Lady's appearance for those in suffering in recent times such as Our Lady of Kibeho in the lead up to the Rwandan genocide. They discuss what Our Lady's sufferings means for us on this holy day as Catholics. St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish 

9-15-26: Our Lady of Sorrows – Fr. Michael Passo, FSSP by

Pray Vespers, Evening Prayer from the Liturgy of the Hours, also known as the Divine Office, for Memorial of Our Lady of SorrowsPsalm 122Psalm 127Canticle: Ephesians 1Reading: Galatians 4Intercessions: Mary, full of grace, intercede for us.St. Helena Ministries is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit. Your donations may be tax-deductibleSupport us at: sthelenaministries.com/supportPresentation of the Liturgy of the Hours (Divine Office) from The Liturgy of the Hours (Four Volumes) © 1975, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. The texts of Biblical readings are reproduced from the New American Bible © 1975

Pray Compline, Night Prayer from the Liturgy of the Hours, also known as the Divine Office, for Memorial of Our Lady of SorrowsDo not hide your face from me; in you I put my trust.St. Helena Ministries is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit. Your donations may be tax-deductibleSupport us at: sthelenaministries.com/supportPresentation of the Liturgy of the Hours (Divine Office) from The Liturgy of the Hours (Four Volumes) © 1975, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. The texts of Biblical readings are reproduced from the New American Bible © 1975

Pray Lauds, Morning Prayer from the Liturgy of the Hours, also known as the Divine Office, for Memorial of Our Lady of SorrowsPsalm 63Canticle: Daniel 3Psalm 149Reading: Isaiah 61Intercessions: May your mother intercede for us, Lord.St. Helena Ministries is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit. Your donations may be tax-deductibleSupport us at: sthelenaministries.com/supportPresentation of the Liturgy of the Hours (Divine Office) from The Liturgy of the Hours (Four Volumes) © 1975, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. The texts of Biblical readings are reproduced from the New American Bible © 1975

+ Holy Gospel according to Saint John 19: 25 – 27Standing by the cross of Jesus were his mother and his mother's sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary of Magdala.When Jesus saw his mother and the disciple there whom he loved, he said to his mother, "Woman, behold, your son." Then he said to the disciple, "Behold, your mother." And from that hour the disciple took her into his home.The Gospel of the Lord

(...) and you yourself a sword will pierceso that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed

John 19:25-27 Standing by the cross of Jesus were his motherand his mother's sister, Mary the wife of Clopas,and Mary Magdalene.When Jesus saw his mother and the disciple there whom he lovedhe said to his mother, “Woman, behold, your son.”Then he said to the disciple,“Behold, your mother.”And from that hour the disciple took her into his home.

Read OnlineCommingling of Love and SufferingJesus' father and mother were amazed at what was said about him; and Simeon blessed them and said to Mary his mother, “Behold, this child is destined for the fall and rise of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be contradicted and you yourself a sword will pierce so that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.” Luke 2:33–35It is no liturgical coincidence that the day after we celebrate the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, we honor Our Lady of Sorrows. This close liturgical connection highlights the inseparable union between Christ's Passion and His Mother's compassion.The passage above is one of the two optional Gospel readings for today. The other is taken from the foot of the Cross: “Standing by the cross of Jesus were his mother and his mother's sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene” (John 19:25). In both passages, we are invited to gaze with reverent love upon the overflowing charity found in the Blessed Mother's Immaculate Heart. Though she experienced countless moments of profound joy, today we contemplate the holy sorrow she endured as she accompanied her divine Son.From the first moment of her Immaculate Conception, the Blessed Mother's heart was full of grace. She was preserved from the stain of Original Sin and remained sinless throughout her life by freely obeying every prompting of the Holy Spirit who overshadowed her. For this reason, her Immaculate Heart is unique—no other motherly heart has ever loved so purely, and no other heart has ever suffered so deeply.It is easy to imagine that pure love would exempt a soul from suffering. But all we need to do is look upon the Son of God to know that this is not so. Suffering, sorrow, and the perfection of love are not opposed; they are perfectly united in every holy soul conformed to Christ, as exemplified in His Mother.When we contemplate the Exaltation of the Cross, we behold Jesus crucified—naked, humiliated, and in excruciating agony. Yet that suffering held no power over Him. He conquered it by embracing it, enduring it, and transforming it into the very foundation of Divine Mercy.Likewise, as the Mother of God stood before the exalted Cross of her Son and beheld Him in His final agony, her heart was pierced by the sword that Simeon prophesied on the day of Jesus' Presentation in the Temple. In that moment, sorrow and love became one. How could she feel otherwise? Had she not loved her Son so deeply, she would not have suffered so profoundly. It was precisely because her love was so pure that her sorrow was so great.There is much to learn from the Sorrowful Heart of the Immaculate Virgin Mary. From her we learn that holy love enables us to suffer with others. This is the essence of the word compassion—to suffer with. When we witness the sins of others—for which Christ suffered—or when we ourselves experience rejection, betrayal, or injustice, we are faced with a choice. We can turn inward in bitterness and self-pity, or we can imitate the Blessed Mother and choose holy compassion, loving even in the midst of pain, rejection, and abuse.Why did our Blessed Mother choose this holy sorrow, this loving compassion? Because love expressed in this way draws sinners back to God. Her compassion, united with Christ's, became a silent yet powerful invitation for all souls to repent, to believe, and to be healed.Reflect today on the sorrow within your own heart. It is easy to be saddened by loss, hardship, or trials. But sadness is not the same as holy sorrow. Does suffering lead you to compassion and empathy, or does it turn into self-pity? As we ponder the sorrows of our Blessed Mother, pray for the grace to imitate her holy compassion. Embrace your trials with love, and allow mercy to flow from your wounded heart. The Blessed Virgin perfectly exemplifies this sacred charity, and through her intercession and example, we are called to do the same. Our Lady of Sorrows, you stood by your divine Son in His joys and in His sufferings. You felt what He felt, loved with His love, and had compassion for all. Please pray for me, that as I gaze upon the exalted triumph of your Son's Cross, I may never look away, but look with love, uniting my own crosses with His. Sorrowful Heart of Mary, pray for us. Jesus, I trust in You.  Image via Adobe Stock: Main; Featured Source: Free RSS feed from catholic-daily-reflections.com — Copyright © 2026 My Catholic Life! Inc. All rights reserved. This content is provided solely for personal, non-commercial use. Redistribution, republication, or commercial use — including use within apps with advertising — is strictly prohibited without written permission.

Full Text of Readings Memorial of Our Lady of Sorrows Lectionary: 444/639 The Saint of the day is Our Lady of Sorrows The Story of Our Lady of Sorrows For a while there were two feasts in honor of the Sorrowful Mother: one going back to the 15th century, the other to the 17th century. For a while both were celebrated by the universal Church: one on the Friday before Palm Sunday, the other in September. The principal biblical references to Mary's sorrows are in Luke 2:35 and John 19:26-27. The Lucan passage is Simeon's prediction about a sword piercing Mary's soul; the Johannine passage relates Jesus' words from the cross to Mary and to the beloved disciple. Many early Church writers interpret the sword as Mary's sorrows, especially as she saw Jesus die on the cross. Thus, the two passages are brought together as prediction and fulfillment. Saint Ambrose in particular sees Mary as a sorrowful yet powerful figure at the cross. Mary stood fearlessly at the cross while others fled. Mary looked on her Son's wounds with pity, but saw in them the salvation of the world. As Jesus hung on the cross, Mary did not fear to be killed, but offered herself to her persecutors. Reflection John's account of Jesus' death is highly symbolic. When Jesus gives the beloved disciple to Mary, we are invited to appreciate Mary's role in the Church: She symbolizes the Church; the beloved disciple represents all believers. As Mary mothered Jesus, she is now mother to all his followers. Furthermore, as Jesus died, he handed over his Spirit. Mary and the Spirit cooperate in begetting new children of God—almost an echo of Luke's account of Jesus' conception. Christians can trust that they will continue to experience the caring presence of Mary and Jesus' Spirit throughout their lives and throughout history.Saint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

Lessons from Mary at the foot of the cross - Fr. Lucas Laborde. Click here for today's readings.What do you learn by imagining the face of Mary, the soul of Mary at the foot of the cross? How can you be more deeply united with Christ, so that his joys and sorrows will be yours? Why does Jesus want you to receive Mary as your mother?

Corinthians 12:12-14, 27-31 (You are the body of Christ and individually members of it.) Hebrews 5:7-9 · (He learned obedience and became the source of eternal salvation.)

Pray the Office of Readings from the Liturgy of the Hours, also known as the Divine Office, for Memorial of Our Lady of SorrowsPsalm 24Psalm 46Psalm 87Reading 1: Isaiah 7, 8, 11Reading 2: From a sermon by St. Bernard, abbotSt. Helena Ministries is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit. Your donations may be tax-deductibleSupport us at: sthelenaministries.com/supportPresentation of the Liturgy of the Hours (Divine Office) from The Liturgy of the Hours (Four Volumes) © 1975, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. The texts of Biblical readings are reproduced from the New American Bible © 1975

Friends of the Rosary,In today's Sunday Gospel, from St. Matthew 18:21-35, we hear the story of the merciless servant, whom we all might judge as a mean, heartless man.But we'd better stop and think for a moment that we ourselves may be that merciless servant described in the parable.Every time we sin, we incur a debt to God's loving, infinite mercy. Then can it happen that we can be so heartless and foolish as to refuse to forgive a neighbor for some offense he has committed against us?Will it be the fate of all unforgiving Christians a deserved punishment of the merciless?That day has not yet come for us. And we still have time to put our affairs in order.We can still forgive all our enemies from our hearts. If we do not, we are cutting ourselves off from the possibility of having our own sins and offenses forgiven by God. We might then have the word of our divine Lord, as we read in today's parable: "So will my heavenly Father do to you, unless each of you forgives your brother from your heart.”Also, September 13 marks the fifth apparition of Our Lady of Fatima, which occurred in 1917 at Cova da Iria in Fatima, Portugal.An immense crowd of around 30,000 to 40,000 pilgrims accompanied the three shepherd children—Lucia, Francisco, and Jacinta—to the site, hoping for a glimpse of the Blessed Virgin Mary.Around noon, after a flash of light, the children saw Mary appear above the Holm oak tree. Our Lady told the children to continue praying the Rosary daily to bring an end to World War I. She stated that God was pleased with their sacrifices but instructed them not to sleep with the penitential ropes on, to wear them only during the daytime.Mary promised that during her final visit on October 13, Our Lord, Our Lady of Sorrows, Our Lady of Mount Carmel, and Saint Joseph with the Child Jesus would appear, and she would perform a great miracle so that all would believe.Ave Maria!Come, Holy Spirit, come!To Jesus through Mary!Here I am, Lord; I come to do your will.Please give us the grace to respond with joy!+ Mikel Amigot w/ María Blanca | RosaryNetwork.com, New YorkEnhance your faith with the new Holy Rosary University app:Apple iOS | New! Android Google Play• ⁠September 13, 2026, Today's Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

What do you do when life doesn't make sense—and God doesn't answer the way you expected?Chapter 11 of I Am a Witness – The Search Is Over, “Trading My Sorrows,” is one of the most personal and vulnerable chapters in the book.After more than forty years of walking with Yeshua, I have discovered that faith does not spare us from grief, disappointment, unanswered questions, betrayal, or painful loss. There have been seasons when my health faltered, finances disappeared, ministry became painfully difficult, and doors I believed God had opened suddenly closed. There were moments when I asked:“Father, where are You?” “Why did You allow this?” “Have You forgotten me?”Those questions are not necessarily evidence that we have abandoned God. Sometimes they come from hearts desperately trying to trust Him when we cannot understand what He is doing. In this chapter, I share some of the painful seasons of my own journey and one truth I can now declare:God never abandoned me. Not once.The sorrow itself was never the gift, but the Father never wasted a single tear. Some of the hardest chapters of my life became the places where I learned to know Him most intimately. The Psalms taught me that faith is not pretending to be strong. David brought his fear, confusion, disappointment, anger, grief, repentance, and longing honestly before God. That honesty became a doorway to healing. Out of those lessons eventually came The Letter of Hope, a message the Holy Spirit has used to bring hope to thousands, call prodigals home, and help people standing on the edge of suicide choose life. It became another reminder that God can transform our deepest sorrows into hope for someone else. Isaiah describes this beautiful exchange:Beauty instead of ashes. Joy instead of mourning. Praise instead of despair. Isaiah 61:3 Trading your sorrows doesn't mean pretending the pain never happened. It means placing it into the hands of the One who knows you completely.If you are walking through a season you don't understand, I pray this chapter reminds you: your story isn't finished, and the Father has not abandoned you.I Am a Witness – The Search Is Over Dr. Kenny Russell BulldozerFaith — From Israel to the Nations

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You may have heard of the Werther effect, named after Goethe's 1774 novel The Sorrows of Young Werther. After the story's hero takes his own life, the book was linked to a wave of copycat suicides. Even today, research suggests that when a celebrity's suicide receives extensive media coverage, suicide rates can rise by an average of 13%. The effect has been observed following the deaths of Marilyn Monroe, Dalida, Kurt Cobain and Robin Williams. So what is the Papageno effect? So should the media avoid talking about suicide? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: How is toilet paper helping to reduce suicide in Japan? What is the Werther effect? What is the Pygmalion effect? A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Faith Matters is a weekly podcast for the Messenger newsletter of the Basilica School of Saint Mary, which gets distributed to Basilica School families. It features Father Edward Hathaway, the rector of the Basilica. In this week's episode, Fr. Hathaway reflects on the Feast of Our Lady of Sorrows, which the Church celebrates on September 15th.  He also reminds parishioners that the Basilica will be holding another voter registration drive this weekend after all the Masses. And he shares that there are two amendments on the November ballot that threaten the right to life and the truth of marriage, which has prompted Bishop Burbidge to write a letter, which will read at all the Masses this week, encouraging Catholics to vote "no" to prevent the amendments from becoming part of Virginia's Constitution. Click here to learn more. 

Why would Our Lady in her apparitions at places like Kibeho, return us to a 14th-century devotion of meditating on her 7 sorrows? What do her sorrows have to do with the sorrows we are experiencing right now? View this video and see.

John 11:1-44 | Pastor Mike Awtry