The Sorrowful Mysteries - Meditations based on the Akathist and the Litany of Loreto

The Agony in the Garden

Hail, sweet-smelling incense of prayer,
haven for those sailing through life,
sea in which the spiritual pharaoh was drowned,
defense against invisible wolves.
Queen of the Most Holy Rosary, Virgin most faithful,
Holy Mary – pray for us.

The Scourging at the Pillar

Hail, O lofty pillar of virginity,
who drive away the one who seduces souls,
medicine for my body,
painful wound inflicted on demons.
Queen of Martyrs, Mother most admirable,
Holy Mary – pray for us.

The Crowning with Thorns

Hail, venerable diadem of god-fearing kings,
crown of temperance,
unconquered fortitude of those wearing the crown of victory,
salvation of my soul.
Mother inviolate, Tower of David,
Holy Mary – pray for us.

The Carrying of the Cross

Hail, who raise Adam from his fall,
who direct men upward,
tree of sweet Fruit, food of believers,
pillar of fire leading through the darkness.
Mother most amiable, Virgin most powerful,
Holy Mary – pray for us.

The Crucifixion and Death of Jesus

Hail, Mother of the Star that never sets,
robe of maturity for those stripped of the right to speak,
inexhaustible treasury of life,
hope of a blessed eternity.
Mother of our Creator, Refuge of sinners,
Holy Mary – pray for us.