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Francis Speaks – Our Lady of Tears

Mary’s tears are a reflection of Jesus’ tears. Jesus wept, the Gospel tells us of two episodes: at the tomb of his friend Lazarus (cf. Jn 11:35) and in front of Jerusalem (cf. Lk 19:41). In both cases they were tears of sorrow. But we can imagine that Jesus also wept with joy, for example when he saw the […]

Reflection on Our Lady of Sorrows

The Seven Sorrows, remind us of significant events in the Life of Mary, but, for me, it is more helpful to contemplate the totality of Our Lady’s life and her relationship with her Son.