Chaplet of the Seven Sorrows of Mary

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. O God, come to my assistance. O Lord, make haste to help me. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. O my God, I am heartily sorry for having offended Thee. I detest all my sins because I dread the loss of heaven and the pains of hell; but most of all because they offend Thee, my God, who art all good and deserving of all my love. I firmly resolve, with the help of Thy grace, to confess my sins, to do penance, and to amend my life. Amen.

For each sorrow, pray one Our Father and seven Hail Marys.

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.

Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.

The First Sorrow: The Prophecy of Simeon. Simeon blesses the Holy Family and tells Mary that a sword will pierce her soul. Let us contemplate her sorrow and ask for fidelity when God's will brings suffering. Pray one Our Father and seven Hail Marys.

The Second Sorrow: The Flight into Egypt. Warned by an angel, Joseph takes Mary and the infant Jesus into Egypt. Let us contemplate Mary's fear and hardship, and pray for families driven from their homes. Pray one Our Father and seven Hail Marys.

The Third Sorrow: The Loss of the Child Jesus. Mary and Joseph search for Jesus in great sorrow for three days. Let us ask for the grace to seek Christ faithfully whenever we feel separated from Him. Pray one Our Father and seven Hail Marys.

The Fourth Sorrow: Mary Meets Jesus Carrying the Cross. Mary encounters her wounded Son on the road to Calvary and shares silently in His suffering. Let us ask for courage to remain close to Jesus in every trial. Pray one Our Father and seven Hail Marys.

The Fifth Sorrow: The Crucifixion and Death of Jesus. Mary stands beneath the Cross as Jesus gives His life for the salvation of the world. Let us unite our sorrows to His sacrifice and trust in His redeeming love. Pray one Our Father and seven Hail Marys.

The Sixth Sorrow: Jesus Is Taken Down from the Cross. The lifeless body of Jesus is placed in the arms of His Mother. Let us contemplate Mary's grief and ask for compassion toward all who mourn. Pray one Our Father and seven Hail Marys.

The Seventh Sorrow: The Burial of Jesus. Mary accompanies her Son to the tomb and entrusts Him to the Father in faith. Let us ask for hope when darkness surrounds us and for confidence in the Resurrection. Pray one Our Father and seven Hail Marys.

Pray three Hail Marys in honor of the tears shed by Our Lady in her sorrows.

For the intentions of the Holy Father, pray one Our Father, one Hail Mary, and one Glory Be.

Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

Virgin Most Sorrowful, pray for us. (Three times)

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.