![]() ![]() The word compassion derives from the Latin roots cum and patior which means “to suffer with”. ![]() William Saunders, “… in 1482, the feast was officially placed in the Roman Missal under the title of Our Lady of Compassion, highlighting the great love our Blessed Mother displayed in suffering with her Son. Its object was the sorrow of Mary during the Crucifixion and Death of Christ. It was designated for the Friday after the third Sunday after Easter and had the title: Commemoratio angustiae et doloris B. The formal feast of the Our Lady of Sorrows was originated by a provincial synod of Cologne in 1423. There are different names by which Our Lady is addressed as: Our Lady of Sorrows (Latin: Beata Maria Virgo Perdolens), Our Lady of Dolours, the Sorrowful Mother or Mother of Sorrows (Latin: Mater Dolorosa), Our Lady of the Seven Sorrows. The feast of Our Lady of Sorrows is liturgically celebrated every on 15 September. Having given a thought to these names we do have people with these traits and now we can add ‘the solace of migrants’! Say: cause of our Joy, the most Prudent, Mirror of justice, Seat of Wisdom, Help of Christians and the famous our lady of sorrows! ‘Hey, here comes the lady of sorrows’!!! This is often mentioned even in the retreats. Yes, each personality had a different name. The Word sorrows bring to mind couple of instances where we indeed enjoyed the nick names kept for certain persons. It’s a month where we celebrate Teachers’ day, the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, The Exaltation of the Cross and the Mater Dolorosa – the Lady of Sorrows. Just like the rose plant without thorns loses its charm, fascination, or attraction whatever you call it. ![]() A month where we are reminded to celebrate the Joys and Pains of our life! For without joy/pain there’s no beauty. The Month of September is like a coin with two sides. ![]()
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