Description
Mary suffered the seven great swords of her life and the multitude of little swords. All of them were the cost of mothering the earth’s Redeemer and His members. Calvary was the climax of her sorrows.
The Chaplet of the Seven Sorrows of Our Lady has 7 sets of 7 beads, with a separating medal between each set, and 3 additional beads and a medal.
The Chaplet of the Seven Sorrows of Our Lady – Rosary Parts Include:
Beads: Mozambique Garnet Semiprecious Stone Grade AA Beads 8 mm
8 Medals Set: Seven Sorrows Medal Set 5/8″ or 16 mm, Sterling Silver 0.925
Rosary Center: Seven Sorrows 3/4″ (19 mm), Sterling Silver 0.925
All medals and the rosary center are handmade, cast in sterling silver using the ancient lost wax method, and antiqued to recapture the original appearance of the designs.
Bead Caps: Sterling Silver 0.925
Wire: Sterling Silver
Method: Wire-wrapped by hand
Total Length: 23.5″ (59.5 cm)
Gift box: Included
About the Devotion to Our Lady of Sorrows
The Chaplet of the Seven Sorrows of Mary recalls seven events in the life of Mary when she experienced great sorrow.
They are as follows:
- The Prophecy of Simeon
- The Flight into Egypt
- The Loss of the Child Jesus in the Temple of Jerusalem
- The Meeting of Mary and Jesus on his Way to Calvary
- Standing at the Foot of the Cross
- Jesus Being Taken Down from the Cross
- The Burial of Jesus
