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September 15, 2025September 14, 2025

Our Lady of Sorrows and the Mystery of Christ

Snail and tulips speaking the Shalom Snail poem, "Our Lady of Sorrows." — “Our Lady of Sorrows”
A reflection on Luke 2:33-35
Memorial of Our Lady of Sorrows
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Our Lady of Sorrows and the Mystery of Christ reveals Mary’s profound contemplation of her son’s divine identity, foretold by Simeon as a sign to be contradicted, piercing her heart with sorrow.… Read the rest

September 15, 2020September 14, 2022

Our Lady of Sorrows

Andreas Ritzos (1421-1492), Icon of the Mother of God of the Passion (Strastnaia). Web Gallery of Art 19511.

Memorial of Our Lady of Sorrows

The Hearts of Jesus and Mary

The hearts (kardia) of Jesus and Mary were so closely knit that they beat together as one.… Read the rest

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Blessings to you, Ellen!
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Thank you for your beautiful reflection, Ellen!