This Seven Sorrows Chaplet — also called the Rosary of the Seven Sorrows, the Servite Rosary, or the Seven Dolors Rosary — features 7mm blue glass beads with a smooth, cool feel in the hand, silver oxidized medals depicting each of Mary's seven sorrows, and a pewter Our Lady of Sorrows centerpiece. The blue glass reflects the Marian tradition of associating the color blue with the Blessed Mother, while the silver oxidized finish on the medals gives the chaplet a timeless, reverent appearance. It arrives in a deluxe gift box — ready to give or ready to pray. Unlike a standard five-decade rosary, this chaplet consists of seven groups of seven beads — 49 Hail Mary beads total — each group dedicated to one of the seven sorrows the Blessed Virgin Mary endured during her life. Praying it is a direct meditation on Mary's suffering, a participation in her grief, and an appeal for the graces she promised to those who honor her sorrows. This devotion originated with the Servite Order in 13th-century Florence and was given renewed urgency in 1982 when the Blessed Virgin Mary appeared to visionary Marie-Claire Mukangango at Kibeho, Rwanda. Our Lady taught Marie-Claire the Seven Sorrows Rosary and asked her to spread it throughout the world — just two years before the Rwandan genocide. The apparitions at Kibeho were approved by the Catholic Church in 2001, making them the first and only approved Marian apparitions on the continent of Africa. Product Details Beads: 7mm blue glass — smooth, round, cool to the touch Medals: Silver oxidized (silver ox) medals depicting each of the Seven Sorrows Centerpiece: Pewter Our Lady of Sorrows decal Structure: 7 groups of 7 beads + 3 concluding beads + crucifix Total beads: 49 Hail Mary beads + 3 concluding beads Packaging: Deluxe gift box included — ready for gifting The Seven Sorrows of Mary Each of the seven decades corresponds to one of Mary's sorrows — moments where her heart was pierced by grief, just as Simeon prophesied: "A sword will pierce your own soul" (Luke 2:35). 1. The Prophecy of Simeon — Mary learns at the Presentation in the Temple that a sword of sorrow will pierce her soul (Luke 2:25–35). 2. The Flight into Egypt — Mary flees with Joseph and the infant Jesus to escape Herod's massacre of the Holy Innocents (Matthew 2:13–15). 3. The Loss of Jesus in the Temple — Mary and Joseph search for the twelve-year-old Jesus for three agonizing days (Luke 2:41–52). 4. Mary Meets Jesus on the Way to Calvary — Mary sees her Son carrying the cross, beaten and stumbling (Luke 23:27–31). 5. Mary Stands at the Foot of the Cross — Mary watches her Son die and is entrusted to the Apostle John (John 19:25–30). 6. Mary Receives the Dead Body of Jesus — The body of Christ is taken down from the cross and placed in Mary's arms (John 19:38–40). 7. The Body of Jesus Is Placed in the Tomb — Mary follows as her Son's body is carried to the tomb and the stone is rolled shut (Luke 23:50–56). How to Pray the Seven Sorrows Chaplet Begin with the Sign of the Cross and an Act of Contrition. On the three introductory beads, pray three Hail Marys in honor of Mary's tears. Then announce the First Sorrow and meditate on the scene. On the divider bead or medal, pray one Our Father. On each of the seven beads that follow, pray one Hail Mary while meditating on the sorrow. After the seventh Hail Mary, move to the next sorrow and repeat the pattern through all seven. Conclude with three Hail Marys and the closing prayer: "Queen of Martyrs, your heart suffered so much. I beg you, by the merits of the tears you shed in these terrible and sorrowful times, to obtain for me and all sinners of the world the grace of complete sincerity and repentance. Amen." When to Pray This Chaplet The Seven Sorrows Chaplet is especially powerful during Lent, on Fridays throughout the year, on the Feast of Our Lady of Sorrows (September 15th), and during any period of personal suffering, grief, or mourning. It is a prayer for anyone who is watching a loved one suffer, enduring illness, grieving a death, or carrying a cross that feels unbearable. Mary understands suffering — not from a distance, but from the inside. She watched her Son die. She held His dead body. She buried Him. When you pray this chaplet, you are praying with a Mother who has been exactly where you are. A Meaningful Gift for Those Who Suffer The deluxe gift box makes this chaplet ready to give immediately — no wrapping needed. It is one of the most meaningful Catholic gifts for someone going through a difficult time: a friend in the hospital, a parent caring for a sick child, a widow, a family in crisis, or anyone who needs to know that the Blessed Mother walks with them in their pain. It also makes a thoughtful gift for Confirmation, RCIA, or anyone deepening their Marian devotion. Pair it with an Our Lady medal or a Miraculous Medal necklace for a complete Marian gift set. For those new to the devotion, add a laminated prayer card with the Seven Sorrows prayers so they can begin immediately. Ships within 1–2 business days. Free shipping on all U.S. orders over $40. ```
