Commemoration of Mary, Our Sorrowful Mother.

Holy Queen, mother of mothers, consolation and protectress of all Christian motherhood, Mother Mary help me.

In all things Mother, assist me! that I may, like you, with patience turn all my trials into spiritual treasures: that I may grow ever more like you, the cherished queen of the most holy family, dear Mary, help me!

Mary, my mother, obtain for me, I beg you, the grace of a holy resignation. Obtain for me the grace to understand this trial which is so hard for me to bear. I know that God in his all-wise providence has seen that it is for the best. Yet it is hard for me to bear the grief I feel. I come too you,dear mother, comforter of the afflicted and constant aid of those who trust in you. I know that you can obtain for me the peace and resignation that I seek. I confide in you entirely in this my tribulation and sorrow. You know the meaning of a mother’s love, and can understand the dept of my affliction. Be to me a tender and protecting mother. For now, dear Mother Mary, I feel more than ever the need of your motherly love and sweet consolation.

Mary sorrowing, Mary of all Christians, pray for us!

From Mothers’ Manual by A. Francis Coomes, S.J.