The purpose of the Devotion of the Seven Sorrows is to promote union with the sufferings of Christ, in union with the special sufferings that our Lady endured, because she was the mother of God. Mary shared in the sufferings of Christ in a way that nobody else possibly could. And yet she’s fully redeemed from all of that, [which offers us] a great sign of hope for us as Christians. By uniting ourselves with both the Passion of Christ and His Holy Mother, we enter into Jesus’ Heart and honor Him greatly; He is more honored because we have so honored His Mother.

During this retreat, we will Learn about our Lady of Sorrows, and how the devotion developed. We will discuss private revelations made by our Mother Mary to different saints and mystics such as Saint Bridget, and Anne Catherine Emmerich. You will learn the promises Mother Mary…