Mary’s sorrow is witnessed in both Gospel options today: Luke’s passage speaks of the “sword of sorrow”, and John’s text reveals Mary’s agony before the Cross of her Son.
A Catholic priest since 1997, Fr. Andrew Ricci is currently the rector of the Cathedral of Christ the King in Superior, WI. His website "Three Great Things" can be found at studyprayserve.com and his podcasts can be found under "Catholic Inspiration" in the iTunes store.
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September 15th, 2023 at 6:08 pm
Beautiful reflection! I plan to use it in the next agenda of a Grief Support ministry. Thank you! Tim W