Our Lady of Sorrows: Devotion to Mary's Seven Sorrows for Children

Our Lady of Sorrows: Devotion to Mary's Seven Sorrows for Children

Imagine if you were privileged enough to sit beside Our Lady and hear from her very lips the story of Jesus' birth and suffering. In these short, moving reflections, told from the perspective of the Blessed Mother to a child, readers young and old will experience a depth of love for God and closeness to Mary's tender heart such as they have never felt before. Patrick O' Hearn masterfully guides you through Our Lady's Seven Sorrows with brief Scripture passages, meditations, and prayers for each mystery. He revives the age-old practice of praying seven Hail Marys daily in honor of Our Lady's Seven Sorrows, one of the simplest yet most powerful and grace-releasing devotions in the Catholic Church that every Catholic child should know and practice. As Our Lady speaks to your soul through these stirring reflections, accompanied by breathtaking illustrations by Adalee Hude, she will help you: Overcome any fear, worry, or doubt - Develop virtues such as courage, faith, and perseverance - Imitate the Holy Family in practicing obedience, trust, and fidelity - Reflect on the life of Jesus from His birth through His Passion - Grow in grace and hope in Jesus' Resurrection This book also contains a collection of traditional prayers in both English and Latin as well as four original prayers by Fr. Chad Ripperger that children can pray daily in gratitude to grow closer to Our Lady and for their vocation and protection. “I am very thankful for Mr. Patrick O’Hearn’s beautiful book, Our Lady of Sorrows: Devotion to Mary’s Seven Sorrows for Children because it paints for readers vivid imagery of the connection our Blessed Mother had to Jesus during his earthly life. The noble practice of praying seven Hail Mary’s while meditating on her Seven Sorrows is sure to bring clarity and peace to every home.” Harrison Butker 3X Super Bowl Champion "This is a very touching and gentle book for young (and old) to share in the Sorrows of Our Lady as she Journeys with her Son. Patrick O'Hearn does a beautiful job of introducing our Blessed Mother's Sorrows to her precious children, so they can better embrace Jesus in a way they never were able to before and deepen their own relationship with Our Blessed Mother because she understands our sorrows too." Sr. Deirdre M. Byrne, POSC Little Workers of the Sacred Hearts “Every family should have this book in your home! With the constant battles that we all face, and especially considering the relentless attacks against our children, it is imperative that every parent and grandparent does what they can to strengthen our children at the earliest possible age. This magnificent book is a powerful way to do just that.” Doug Barry Co-host of the US Grace Force Podcast & founder of RADIX and the BR Coalition Patrick O'Hearn is a husband and a father. He holds a master's degree in education from Franciscan University. He has authored or co-authored thirteen books, including Parents of the Saints, The Shepherd at the Crib and the Cross, Courtship of the Saints, The Grief of Dads (co-author), Go and Fear Nothing, Our Lady of Sorrows, Nursery of Heaven (co-author), The Truth about Hell (co-author), Saints Come in All Shapes and Sizes, Virtues of the Saints (co-author), The Most Powerful Saints in Exorcisms (co-author), and Sacred Heart of Jesus. He is also a contributor to Fr. Donald Calloway's book 30 Day Eucharistic Revival. When not writing, Patrick leads pilgrimages and speaks on the Holy Eucharist, spiritual warfare, Our Lady, the saints, and child loss. You can visit his website at patrickrohearn.com.