Beginning Prayer: "Crucified Jesus, prostrate at Your Feet, we offer You the Tears of her, with intimate, sympathetic love that accompanied You on Your Painful Way of the Cross...Grant, O Good Master, that we take to heart the Lessons which the Tears of Your most Holy Mother afford us, so that we may fulfill Your Holy Will on earth that we may become worthy to laud and bless You in Heaven for all eternity. Amen."
On the "Our Father" bead pray: "O Jesus, look upon the Tears of her...who loved You most while on earth, and who loves You most intimately in Heaven."
The Leader will then pray a Meditation Prayer for each of the Seven Sorrows of Mary (below).
Then, on the "Hail Mary" beads pray: "O Jesus, hear our petitions...for the Sake of the Tears of Your most Holy Mother."
Conclusion, after the 7 Meditations, on the 3 beads by the Crucifix, pray: "O Jesus, look upon the Tears of her...who loved You most while on earth, and who loves You most intimately in Heaven."
And on the Crucifix pray: "O Mary, Mother of Love, of sorrows and of Mercy, join your prayers with ours, so that Jesus, your Divine Son, to Whom we turn, will graciously hear our petitions in the name of your Maternal Tears, and together with the graces we implore, grant us finally the reward of eternal Life. Amen!"
Chaplet Meditation Prayers in Honor of the Seven Sorrows of Mary
(Choose from one of the following themes)
ABORTION
1. O Jesus, for the sake of the Tears of Your Most Holy Mother shed during Simeon's Prophecy that a sword will pierce Her Heart, grant strength and healing to our nation, especially to the mothers, fathers, and grandparents who remain wounded and weep in heartbreak that they were deceived, and whose children were slain by abortion [Lk 2:34-35].
2. O Jesus, for the sake of the Tears of Your Most Holy Mother shed during Her Flight into Egypt, have Mercy on all the parents in the midst of crisis pregnancies who flee from those who pressure them to abort, and have chosen to protect their unborn children. Grant them safety, protection, courage, and help with their every need [Mt 2:13-15].
3. O Jesus, for the sake of the Tears of Your Most Holy Mother shed during Her Search for You, have Mercy on those who have lost You and who are vulnerable to the deceit of the anti-life mentality. Grant that they will find You again through the Faith remaining in the Temple of their hearts, and in the hearts of Your servants who defend life. Help them to find You as their Source of Life, and to find a home in Your holy churches throughout the world [Lk 2: 43-51].
4. O Jesus, for the sake of the Tears of Your Most Holy Mother, shed when You met Her during Your Painful Way of the Cross, grant us help when we are given crosses to bear in our lives, especially those in the pro-life battle. Grant that children no longer be viewed as a cross, a burden, disease or curse, but rather as precious and a blessing to the world [Jn 19: 25-27].
5. O Jesus, for the sake of the Tears of Your Most Holy Mother shed during Your Holy Agony on the Cross, send comfort to those who bear witness to the children dismembered, poisoned or burned to death today by abortion, and grant salvation to dying souls who are in spiritual danger from past sins related to abortion [Mk 15: 37-38; Mt 27: 50-54].
6. O Jesus, for the sake of the Tears of Your Most Holy Mother shed when Your Sacred Body was taken from the Cross and placed in Her arms, have Mercy on all the mothers, fathers, and families who feel deep longing and emptiness, because they will never feel the warmth and joy of the child who was designed by God to be in their arms. Grant Mercy to this world because of the loss of future generations who have been annihilated by abortion [Jn 19: 32-33].
7. O Jesus, for the sake of the Tears of Your Most Holy Mother which she shed when You were placed in the Sepulchre, grant us strength to be Your servants for the Culture of Life so that Your precious unborn children will no longer have to fear rejection and death in the womb, and that all of humanity will share a New Hope of a blessed Resurrection in You [Lk 23: 55; Jn 19: 41-42].
Chaplet Meditation Prayers in Honor of the Seven Sorrows of Mary
2. O Jesus, for the sake of the Tears of Your Most Holy Mother shed during Her Flight into Egypt, have Mercy on all the parents in the midst of crisis pregnancies who flee from those who pressure them to abort, and have chosen to protect their unborn children. Grant them safety, protection, courage, and help with their every need [Mt 2:13-15].
3. O Jesus, for the sake of the Tears of Your Most Holy Mother shed during Her Search for You, have Mercy on those who have lost You and who are vulnerable to the deceit of the anti-life mentality. Grant that they will find You again through the Faith remaining in the Temple of their hearts, and in the hearts of Your servants who defend life. Help them to find You as their Source of Life, and to find a home in Your holy churches throughout the world [Lk 2: 43-51].
4. O Jesus, for the sake of the Tears of Your Most Holy Mother, shed when You met Her during Your Painful Way of the Cross, grant us help when we are given crosses to bear in our lives, especially those in the pro-life battle. Grant that children no longer be viewed as a cross, a burden, disease or curse, but rather as precious and a blessing to the world [Jn 19: 25-27].
5. O Jesus, for the sake of the Tears of Your Most Holy Mother shed during Your Holy Agony on the Cross, send comfort to those who bear witness to the children dismembered, poisoned or burned to death today by abortion, and grant salvation to dying souls who are in spiritual danger from past sins related to abortion [Mk 15: 37-38; Mt 27: 50-54].
6. O Jesus, for the sake of the Tears of Your Most Holy Mother shed when Your Sacred Body was taken from the Cross and placed in Her arms, have Mercy on all the mothers, fathers, and families who feel deep longing and emptiness, because they will never feel the warmth and joy of the child who was designed by God to be in their arms. Grant Mercy to this world because of the loss of future generations who have been annihilated by abortion [Jn 19: 32-33].
7. O Jesus, for the sake of the Tears of Your Most Holy Mother which she shed when You were placed in the Sepulchre, grant us strength to be Your servants for the Culture of Life so that Your precious unborn children will no longer have to fear rejection and death in the womb, and that all of humanity will share a New Hope of a blessed Resurrection in You [Lk 23: 55; Jn 19: 41-42].
Chaplet Meditation Prayers in Honor of the Seven Sorrows of Mary
PRIESTS AND RELIGIOUS
1. O Jesus, for the sake of the Tears of Your Most Holy Mother shed during Simeon's Prophecy that a sword will pierce Her Heart, grant that all priests and religious be consecrated to the Immaculate Heart of Mary and the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
2. O Jesus, for the sake of the Tears of Your Most Holy Mother shed during Her Flight into Egypt, have Mercy on all the priests and religious persecuted for the Faith.
3. O Jesus, for the sake of the Tears of Your Most Holy Mother shed during Her Search for You, grant that more priests and religious will respond to the Call of service for which they have been chosen.
4. O Jesus, for the sake of the Tears of Your Most Holy Mother, shed when You met Her during Your Painful Way of the Cross, grant that all priests and religious remain firm in unity, faithfulness, loyalty, and obedience to the Pope and to Holy Mother Church in spite of all temptations, falls, and suffering they may endure.
5. O Jesus, for the sake of the Tears of Your Most Holy Mother shed during Your Holy Agony on the Cross, grant all priests and religious strength to endure the agony caused by priests and religious who betray the Church and the Pope.
6. O Jesus, for the sake of the Tears of Your Most Holy Mother shed when Your Sacred Body was taken from the Cross and placed in Her arms, grant that all priests and religious embrace and remain faithful to the Sacred Scriptures and to the Teachings of Holy Mother Church.
7. O Jesus, for the sake of the Tears of Your Most Holy Mother which she shed when You were placed in the Sepulchre, grant that all priests and religious respect, adore, praise, and honor the Resurrected Jesus.
Chaplet Meditation Prayers in Honor of the Seven Sorrows of Mary
1. O Jesus, for the sake of the Tears of Your Most Holy Mother shed during Simeon's Prophecy that a sword will pierce Her Heart, grant that all priests and religious be consecrated to the Immaculate Heart of Mary and the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
2. O Jesus, for the sake of the Tears of Your Most Holy Mother shed during Her Flight into Egypt, have Mercy on all the priests and religious persecuted for the Faith.
3. O Jesus, for the sake of the Tears of Your Most Holy Mother shed during Her Search for You, grant that more priests and religious will respond to the Call of service for which they have been chosen.
4. O Jesus, for the sake of the Tears of Your Most Holy Mother, shed when You met Her during Your Painful Way of the Cross, grant that all priests and religious remain firm in unity, faithfulness, loyalty, and obedience to the Pope and to Holy Mother Church in spite of all temptations, falls, and suffering they may endure.
5. O Jesus, for the sake of the Tears of Your Most Holy Mother shed during Your Holy Agony on the Cross, grant all priests and religious strength to endure the agony caused by priests and religious who betray the Church and the Pope.
6. O Jesus, for the sake of the Tears of Your Most Holy Mother shed when Your Sacred Body was taken from the Cross and placed in Her arms, grant that all priests and religious embrace and remain faithful to the Sacred Scriptures and to the Teachings of Holy Mother Church.
7. O Jesus, for the sake of the Tears of Your Most Holy Mother which she shed when You were placed in the Sepulchre, grant that all priests and religious respect, adore, praise, and honor the Resurrected Jesus.
Chaplet Meditation Prayers in Honor of the Seven Sorrows of Mary
CHILDREN
1. O Jesus, for the sake of the Tears of Your Most Holy Mother shed during Simeon's Prophecy that a sword will pierce Her Heart, grant the end of abortion, the killing of innocent children.
2. O Jesus, for the sake of the Tears of Your Most Holy Mother shed during Her Flight into Egypt, have mercy on the hungry and the homeless children.
3. O Jesus, for the sake of the Tears of Your Most Holy Mother shed during Her Search for You, have mercy on the orphaned children and the children neglected by their parents.
4. O Jesus, for the sake of the Tears of Your Most Holy Mother shed when You met Her during Your Painful Way of the Cross, grant help and healing to the children who suffer from cancer, AIDS, all diseases, and handicaps.
5. O Jesus, for the sake of the Tears of Your Most Holy Mother shed during Your Agony on the Cross, grant all the abused children protection and peace.
6. O Jesus, for the sake of the Tears of Your Most Holy Mother which she shed when Your Sacred Body was taken from the Cross and placed in Her arms, grant the hearts of the mothers who kill their children, to be open to Your Love so that they may be reconciled with God and be forgiven.
7. O Jesus, for the sake of the Tears of Your Most Holy Mother which she shed when You were placed in the Sepulchre, grant Baptism to all stillborn, aborted, and murdered children so they may have everlasting Life.
Chaplet Meditation Prayers in Honor of the Seven Sorrows of Mary
1. O Jesus, for the sake of the Tears of Your Most Holy Mother shed during Simeon's Prophecy that a sword will pierce Her Heart, grant the end of abortion, the killing of innocent children.
2. O Jesus, for the sake of the Tears of Your Most Holy Mother shed during Her Flight into Egypt, have mercy on the hungry and the homeless children.
3. O Jesus, for the sake of the Tears of Your Most Holy Mother shed during Her Search for You, have mercy on the orphaned children and the children neglected by their parents.
4. O Jesus, for the sake of the Tears of Your Most Holy Mother shed when You met Her during Your Painful Way of the Cross, grant help and healing to the children who suffer from cancer, AIDS, all diseases, and handicaps.
5. O Jesus, for the sake of the Tears of Your Most Holy Mother shed during Your Agony on the Cross, grant all the abused children protection and peace.
6. O Jesus, for the sake of the Tears of Your Most Holy Mother which she shed when Your Sacred Body was taken from the Cross and placed in Her arms, grant the hearts of the mothers who kill their children, to be open to Your Love so that they may be reconciled with God and be forgiven.
7. O Jesus, for the sake of the Tears of Your Most Holy Mother which she shed when You were placed in the Sepulchre, grant Baptism to all stillborn, aborted, and murdered children so they may have everlasting Life.
Chaplet Meditation Prayers in Honor of the Seven Sorrows of Mary
CONVERSION OF SOULS
1. O Jesus, for the sake of the Tears of Your Most Holy Mother shed during Simeon's Prophecy that a sword will pierce Her Heart, through the united prayers, rosaries and chaplets of the world, may all of the devil's swords of anger, hatred, unforgiveness, violence, killing and war fall to the ground never to be used again, and may the sword of love of the Immaculate Heart of Mary triumph.
2. O Jesus, for the sake of the Tears of Your Most Holy Mother shed during Her Flight into Egypt, and for the sake of all the souls who fast, have Mercy on the poor, the homeless, lonely, hungry and refugees in the world and those persecuted for their faith.
3. O Jesus, for the sake of the Tears of Your Most Holy Mother shed during Her Search for You, and for the sake of all the souls who purify their souls through Confession, have Mercy on all souls who have lost You or have never known You, and grant the conversion of all sinners.
4. O Jesus, for the sake of the Tears of Your Most Holy Mother shed when You met Her during Your Painful Way of the Cross, and for the sake of the souls who attend Mass and who trust in the Word of God, the Holy Bible, grant all souls the strength to carry their crosses through tribulations, illness, war and hunger.
5. O Jesus, for the sake of the Tears of Your Most Holy Mother shed during Your Agony on the Cross, and for the sake of all who pray before Your Most Holy Cross and love Your Most Precious Blood, Body and Wounds, have Mercy on all the souls on earth and in Purgatory.
6. O Jesus, for the sake of the Tears of Your Most Holy Mother which she shed when Your Sacred Body was taken from the Cross and placed in Her arms, and for the sake of all souls who consecrate themselves to Your Most Sacred Heart and to the Immaculate Heart of Mary, take into Your Hands the hearts of all sinful souls who have caused pain in Your Sacred Heart and in Your Mother's Immaculate Heart, and have Mercy on them and open their hearts to Your everlasting peace.
7. O Jesus, for the sake of the Tears of Your Most Holy Mother which she shed when You were placed in the Sepulchre, have Mercy on those souls who do not believe, or who do not have faith or trust in Your Most Precious Body and Blood, and open them to Your Light. May the whole world know that You are the Light of the World, the Light Who gives eternal Life.
2. O Jesus, for the sake of the Tears of Your Most Holy Mother shed during Her Flight into Egypt, and for the sake of all the souls who fast, have Mercy on the poor, the homeless, lonely, hungry and refugees in the world and those persecuted for their faith.
3. O Jesus, for the sake of the Tears of Your Most Holy Mother shed during Her Search for You, and for the sake of all the souls who purify their souls through Confession, have Mercy on all souls who have lost You or have never known You, and grant the conversion of all sinners.
4. O Jesus, for the sake of the Tears of Your Most Holy Mother shed when You met Her during Your Painful Way of the Cross, and for the sake of the souls who attend Mass and who trust in the Word of God, the Holy Bible, grant all souls the strength to carry their crosses through tribulations, illness, war and hunger.
5. O Jesus, for the sake of the Tears of Your Most Holy Mother shed during Your Agony on the Cross, and for the sake of all who pray before Your Most Holy Cross and love Your Most Precious Blood, Body and Wounds, have Mercy on all the souls on earth and in Purgatory.
6. O Jesus, for the sake of the Tears of Your Most Holy Mother which she shed when Your Sacred Body was taken from the Cross and placed in Her arms, and for the sake of all souls who consecrate themselves to Your Most Sacred Heart and to the Immaculate Heart of Mary, take into Your Hands the hearts of all sinful souls who have caused pain in Your Sacred Heart and in Your Mother's Immaculate Heart, and have Mercy on them and open their hearts to Your everlasting peace.
7. O Jesus, for the sake of the Tears of Your Most Holy Mother which she shed when You were placed in the Sepulchre, have Mercy on those souls who do not believe, or who do not have faith or trust in Your Most Precious Body and Blood, and open them to Your Light. May the whole world know that You are the Light of the World, the Light Who gives eternal Life.
