The Sixth Sorrow: the Deposition
In the Sixth Sorrow, the faithful reflect on the devastating sword of grief that pierced the Virgin’s heart when the soldier thrust his lance into the side of Jesus and his body was removed from the cross.
The Fifth Sorrow: the Crucifixion of Christ
In the Fifth Sorrow, the faithful stand prayerfully with the sorrowful Virgin at the foot of the cross, as she contemplates the agonising death of her Son.
The Fourth Sorrow: the Carrying of the Cross
In the Fourth Sorrow, the faithful consider the Virgin’s anguish when she saw her son struggling under the weight of the cross, as he undertook the painful journey through Jerusalem to Calvary.
The Seven Sorrows of the Virgin
By contemplating the sufferings of the Virgin Mary alongside her Son, the faithful can find great strength during times of trial.
From Eve to Mary: discovering the Virgin in Scripture
Explore the life of Mary through church art - prophecies, Old Testament counterparts, and gospel stories.
Women of the New Testament
In the New Testament, many women are celebrated and praised for their faith and good works – as well as for their role in the Christian story.
Christ unites the Virgin and St John (John 19:25-27)
As Jesus died on the cross, he brought his mother Mary and St John into a new relationship.
The Holy Rosary: Opening Prayers
Traditionally, Catholics start the Holy Rosary by making the Sign of the Cross, saying one Our Father, Three Hail Maries and one Glory Be. Then they recite the Apostles' Creed.
5. The Feast of the Holy Family
“When they had fulfilled everything required by the Law of the Lord, they returned to Galilee, to their own town of Nazareth. The child grew and became strong, filled with wisdom, and God’s favor was upon him.” (Luke 2:39-40)
8. Mary, the Holy Mother of God
“When the fullness of time had come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under the Law, in order to redeem those who were under the Law, so that we might receive adoption as sons.” (Galatians 4:4-5)