Devotion to the Mother of Sorrows

Imprimatur, 1933. 63 page booklet.

This devotional work, Devotion to the Mother of Sorrows, centers on the Seven Sorrows of the Blessed Virgin Mary and the graces attached to meditating upon them. It explains how Holy Church has long encouraged devotion to Mary’s sorrows through feasts, the rosary of the Seven Dolors, and indulgenced prayers like the Stabat Mater. The text details the seven traditional sorrows—from Simeon’s prophecy to Christ’s burial—highlighting Mary’s lifelong martyrdom of compassion. Drawing on visions and teachings of saints such as St. Bridget and St. Alphonsus, it emphasizes how deeply Mary suffered as both Mother and disciple of Christ, making her the Queen of Martyrs. Her grief is portrayed as unique, incomparable, and directly tied to her sanctity and role in the redemption of mankind.
The work also describes how devotion to the Sorrowful Mother brings special graces: consolation in trials, strength against sin, a peaceful death, and protection in purgatory. It recounts the foundation of the Servite Order, dedicated to spreading this devotion, and provides examples of saints (such as St. Gabriel of Our Lady of Sorrows and Ven. Vincent Pallotti) who practiced it fervently. The book concludes with prayers, litanies, and meditations—including the Seven Dolors, Litany of the Sorrowful Mother, and prayers for a happy death—encouraging the faithful to honor Mary’s tears and compassion as a sure path to holiness and eternal salvation