The Stations of the Cross is a 14-step Catholic devotion that commemorates Jesus Christ's sufferings (passion) on his last day on Earth as a man. The 14 stations, focus on specific events of His last day, beginning with His condemnation and culminating with his burial in the sepulcher (which is the 14th Sttion or step.
Each of The 14 Stations (of the Cross) which is paryed and meditated on in steps or ‘stations’, is usually marked with an image or icon that represents the particular event in Christ’s passion being meditated on...
The Blessed Virgin Mary has promised Seven Graces to the souls who will honor her daily by meditating on her tears and dolors (sorrows). This devotion was passed on by St. Bridget.
THE SEVEN GRACES ARE:
- I will grant peace to their families.
- They will be enlightened about the divine mysteries.
- I will console them in their pains
- I will accompany them in their work. Read More
The practice of The Three Hail Marys is undoubtedly very agreeable to the Blessed Virgin Mary. It has a promise of attracting and drawing many special graces during life and at the hour of death, on those who never omit it for a single day.
This practice was revealed to St. Melchtilde (13th century) while she was beseeching Our Blessed Mother to assist her in her hour of death. Our Lady appeared to her and said: "I will, certainly. But I also want you to say three special Hail Marys to me every day.
One of the greatest means of salvation and one of the surest signs of predestination, is unquestionably, the devotion to the Most Blessed Virgin.
All the holy doctors of the Church are unanimous in saying with St. Alphonsus of Liguori: "A devout servant of Mary shall never perish." The chief thing is to persevere faithfully until death in this devotion.
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