The swords represent her grievous sorrows. Known as the Seven Dolors of Mary, these sorrows are: The prophecy of Simeon (Luke 2:25-35) The flight into Egypt (Matthew 2:13-15) ...

Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Sep 15, 2023 / 02:00 am. Catholics are invited to contemplate the seven sorrows of the Blessed Virgin Mary in a special way on Sept. 15, the feast of Our Lady of Sorrows.

To-day being the feast of the Seven Dolors of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the sequence "Stabat Mater" must be said between the epistle and gospel of every mass.

Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Sep 15, 2023 / 02:00 am. Catholics are invited to contemplate the seven sorrows of the Blessed Virgin Mary in a special way on Sept. 15, the feast of Our Lady of Sorrows.