✝️ The Seven Sorrows of Our Lady ✝️
A Hand-Carved Beechwood Devotional for Contemplating the Compassionate Heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary
“And a sword will pierce your own soul too.” — Luke 2:35
Walk with Our Lady through her sorrows, and find solace in her unwavering faith.
All wood carving products are carved from solid beechwood. Each piece is hand-carved and hand-painted with prayerful dedication, using water-based paints to honor the sanctity of creation. If you wish to witness the devotion in detail, you may contact our Facebook page to request a video inspection—we are honored to share this sacred work with you.
Devotional Details:
• Craft: Handmade with prayerful intention
• Treatment: Hand-painted for spiritual reverence
• Material: Solid beech wood, water-based paint
• Weight Options: 500g, 1000g, 2000g (for home, chapel, or community use)
• Sizes: 250*198*18mm, 350*280*25mm, 500*397*35mm
• Accessories: Hanging buckle for easy placement in your sacred space
A visual aid for meditation, inviting you to enter into the heart of Our Lady’s compassion.
🕊️ A Devotional Journey Through the Seven Sorrows
In the Catholic tradition, the Seven Sorrows of the Blessed Virgin Mary are a profound devotion that leads us deeper into the Paschal Mystery. This hand-carved piece is not merely an artwork—it is a sacramental designed to accompany you in prayer, helping you unite your sufferings with hers and find hope in redemptive love.
First Sorrow: The Prophecy of Simeon
As Simeon foretold the piercing of her soul, Mary embraced God’s will with perfect fiat. This sorrow invites us to trust in divine providence even when the path ahead holds uncertainty, remembering that every “yes” to God bears eternal fruit.
Reflection: Where is God asking for your trust today?
Second Sorrow: The Flight into Egypt
In the silence of night, the Holy Family fled to safety. This sorrow resonates with all who have known displacement or fear, reminding us that God is our refuge and guide—even in the darkest journeys of life.
Reflection: How can you offer shelter to those in need?
Third Sorrow: The Loss of the Child Jesus
For three days, Mary sought her Son with aching heart. This sorrow comforts parents and all who feel separated from God’s presence, teaching us to persevere in prayer until we find Him again in the temple of our souls.
Reflection: When have you experienced the joy of finding Christ anew?
Fourth Sorrow: The Meeting on the Way of the Cross
As Mary encountered her Son carrying the cross, her heart broke yet she remained steadfast. This sorrow calls us to stand in solidarity with those who suffer, offering our presence as a balm of compassion.
Reflection: Who needs your compassionate presence today?
Fifth Sorrow: The Crucifixion and Death of Jesus
At the foot of the cross, Mary witnessed the ultimate sacrifice. Her sorrow becomes a channel of grace for all who bear loss, injustice, or grief, pointing us to the redemptive power of sacrificial love.
Reflection: How can you unite your sufferings with Christ’s?
Sixth Sorrow: The Descent from the Cross
Cradling her Son’s lifeless body, Mary’s love remained unbroken. This sorrow embraces all who hold the broken, the departed, or the wounded, reminding us that love endures even in death.
Reflection: How can you be a vessel of tender mercy?
Seventh Sorrow: The Burial of Jesus
In the silence of the tomb, Mary waited in hope. This final sorrow assures us that even in our deepest loneliness, the dawn of resurrection is near—for the cross is always followed by the empty tomb.
Reflection: What hope do you cling to in times of waiting?
🙏 A Prayer for the Seven Sorrows
O Most Sorrowful Virgin, whose heart was pierced by seven swords of grief,
Draw me close to your compassionate heart.
Teach me to embrace my crosses with your faith,
To find strength in your steadfast love,
And to hope always in the resurrection promised by your Son.
May this devotion unite my sufferings with yours,
Transforming sorrow into grace,
And leading me ever deeper into the mystery of redemptive love.
Amen.
Pray this prayer daily with your devotional piece as a guide.
Invite This Sacred Companion Into Your Home
This hand-carved devotional is more than an object—it is a means of grace, a tool for prayer, and a testament to Our Lady’s enduring presence. Hang it in your prayer corner, family room, or chapel to foster a home where faith is lived and sorrows are sanctified.
Let it remind you: you are never alone in your suffering.
Begin Your Devotional Journey ✝️
Each piece is carefully packaged with prayer, ready to become a part of your spiritual life.
