The Rosary of the Seven Sorrows

The Rosary of the Seven Sorrows consists of seven
groups of seven beads, with three additional beads
and a Crucifix.  The seven groups of seven Hail
Marys are recited in remembrance of the Seven
Sorrows of Mary, namely:

  1. The prophecy of Semeon.
  2. The flight into Egypt.
  3. The loss of the Child Jesus in the Temple.
  4. Mary meets Jesus carrying His cross.
  5. The Crucifixion
  6. Mary received the body of Jesus from the cross
  7. The body of Jesus is placed in a tomb.
Three Hail Marys are added in remembrance of the tears
Mary shed because of the suffering of her Divine Son.
These are said to obtain true sorrow for our sins.
Following is the concluding prayer.

V. Pray for us, O most sorrowful Virgin.
R. The we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.

Let us Pray
Lord Jesus, we now implore, both for the present and for
the hour of our death, the intercession of the most Blessed
Virgin Mary, Thy Mother, whose holy soul was pierced at
the time of Thy passion by a sword of grief.  Grant us this
favor, O Savior of the world, Who livest and reignest with
the Father and the Holy Spirit forever and ever. Amen.