How to Pray the Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary
It is unimaginable that anyone would have to suffer what Christ suffered, but the fact that He was came down from Heaven and died so willingly for us is truly incomprehensible. These most Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary are to be said on Tuesdays and Fridays throughout the year and Sundays during the Lenten Season.
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Reflect on the first Sorrowful Mystery, "The Agony in the Garden." Before Jesus was crucified, He was overcome with agony at the thought of those who would refuse the ultimate gift, His torture and death. Although He would have gone through these tortures for just one soul, he saw the innumerable souls that would reject Him. His grief was so intense that his sweat was mixed with blood.
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Imagine the pain Jesus endured when reflecting on the second Sorrowful Mystery of the Rosary, "The Scourging at the Pillar." Envision His suffering as they guards scourged him with their barbed whips. He never once complained often we complain about the least little trouble in our lives, and remember Jesus' patience and courage.
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Take pity on the King of Kings when praying the third Sorrowful Mystery, "The Crowning of Thorns." He was crowned with a wreath of thorns that tore his flesh. Try to make amends for this indignity by praising and thanking Him throughout each day.
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Lay your burdens that are carried daily at the foot of the cross as you reflect on the Fourth Sorrowful Mystery, "The Carrying of the Cross." Jesus carried the beam he was to be nailed to without a word of complaint. He takes our troubles onto his shoulders just as willingly. Try to follow in His footsteps spiritually with an uncomplaining heart.
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Lower your head when visualizing the Fifth Sorrowful Mystery, "The Crucifixion of Our Lord." We all bear the shame of the crucifixion of God the Son, because of our sins. Every time we sin, we drive a nail into His hand. Every time we neglect to love one another, we pierce His side. We must beg His pardon and begin anew every hour of every day.
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