Seven Sorrows of the Blessed Virgin Mary

read by Matthew Arnold

Devotion to the Sorrows of Mary is a traditional favourite among Catholics. Long approved by the Church, this devotion is part of her official liturgy; both the Holy Mass and the Divine Office (Liturgy of the Hours). In the Sorrows of Our Lady, we see a reflection of the suffering of the Sacred Humanity of Our Lord. Through devotion to her Sorrows we recall that to be her true children we must each pick up our cross daily and follow her Divine Son. Seven of Mary’s Sorrows or Dolors have been chosen for our special veneration.

This presentation includes:

- an Introduction to the history of the devotion

- the traditional Daily Devotion to the Seven Sorrows from the Raccolta

- the Chaplet of the Seven Sorrows

- and the Devotion to the Seven Dolors of Mary at the Death of Jesus (for a Happy Hour of Death)

The Devotions are accompanied by a subtle musical background, and include opening and concluding prayers plus two litanies of Our Sorrowful Mother approved for private use.

SET SAIL FOR THE GOLDEN CITY TO MEET THE KING!

Now the whole family can join the wise Captain and the young Mariners of the good ship Pax on their perilous journey to the Golden City. By employing the dangers of a long sea voyage as a powerful allegory for the way of salvation, English Benedictine dom. Bede Camm (1864-1942) created an exciting way to introduce young hearts to the joys and challenges of the religious life. It was the author's hope that, "Perhaps indeed [The Voyage of the Pax] may help to develop in some young heart the germ of a nascent vocation."

Originally written to be read aloud, this new audio presentation of The Voyage of the Pax features music, sound effects, and a talented cast of young voice actors to bring dom. Bede's classic tale to life as never before. This presentation is sure to join Mother Mary Loyola’s beloved The King of the Golden City as another family favourite.