September 15

The Feast of the Seven Sorrows of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Pray the traditional Seven Sorrows chaplet with Novena Regina. The prayers, printable guide, complete reader, and paperback companion are gathered here for the feast.

On the 1962 Roman calendar, September 15 is the Seven Sorrows of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Class II.

The sorrowful Virgin Mary holds the body of Jesus, surrounded by mourning angels, in Bouguereau’s Pietà
William-Adolphe Bouguereau, Pietà (1876)

Pray now

Follow the traditional chaplet from your phone, with the seven Sorrows, the Act of Contrition, and the closing prayer.

Pray the chaplet

Download the free guide

Print a short black-and-white guide with the full prayer order and a labeled bead diagram.

Download the guide

Read the companion

Read the complete online edition with Servite history, Gospel readings, meditations, and source notes.

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Cover of The Seven Sorrows of Our Lady: History, Meditation, and the Traditional Rosary

Printed companion

The Seven Sorrows of Our Lady

Learn the Rosary of the Seven Sorrows and pray it with understanding. Historical prayers, Gospel readings, and reflections help you keep company with Our Lady at the foot of the Cross.

A purchase is optional. The prayers and companion reading remain free online.

The seven meditations

From Simeon’s prophecy to the tomb

The chaplet keeps the heart close to Our Lady’s sorrows and to the Passion of her Son. Announce each Sorrow, then pray one Our Father and seven Hail Marys.

  1. The Prophecy of Simeon
  2. The Flight into Egypt
  3. The Loss of Jesus for Three Days
  4. Mary Meets Jesus Carrying the Cross
  5. The Crucifixion and Death of Jesus
  6. The Body of Jesus Is Placed in Mary’s Arms
  7. The Burial of Jesus

Traditional calendar

September 15 on the 1962 Roman calendar

Novena Regina lists the day as Seven Sorrows of the Blessed Virgin Mary, with the commemoration of S. Nicomedes.

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