The Chaplet of the Seven Sorrows of Mary

(Pray one Our Father and seven Hail Marys after each sorrow.) 1. The Prophecy of Simeon: Mary, may I share in your sorrow at hearing that a sword would pierce your heart. 2. The Flight into Egypt: Mary, may I share your sorrow at fleeing to save your Child. 3. The Loss of the Child Jesus in the Temple: Mary, may I share your sorrow in searching for your Son. 4. Mary Meets Jesus Carrying the Cross: Mary, may I share your sorrow in meeting your Son on the way of the cross. 5. Jesus Dies on the Cross: Mary, may I share your sorrow in standing beneath the cross. 6. Mary Receives the Body of Jesus: Mary, may I share your sorrow in holding your Son's lifeless body. 7. Jesus Is Laid in the Tomb: Mary, may I share your sorrow in laying your Son in the tomb. Closing: V. Pray for us, most sorrowful Virgin. R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ. Amen.