Compassion of Our Lady | An alternate proper for Friday in the Fifth Week of Lent
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| The people’s Anglican missal in the American edition (1946)
This is an alternate proper for the Friday before Palm Sunday. The theme is Mary’s participation in the Passion of our Lord (“A sword shall pierce thine own soul also”--Luke 2:35). In the Roman Rite this feast is known as The Seven Sorrows of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and occurs twice in the calendar, the other time being 15 September. It began as an observance of the Servite Order. The Seven Sorrows are Simeon’s prophecy, the flight into Egypt, the loss of the boy Jesus in Jerusalem, the meeting on the way to Calvary, the Crucifixion, the descent from the Cross, and the burial. The Lenten observance emphasizes the last four. |
Part 1. English Rite I
Introit | Stabant juxta : Mulier | Cf. John 19:25,26/27

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ow there stood by the cross of Jesus his Mother, and his Mother’s sister Salome, and Mary the wife of Cleophas, and Mary Magdalene. Verse. Jesus saith: “Woman, behold thy son!”; then saith he to the disciple: “Behold thy Mother.” Gloria Patri.

Graduale romanum (1961), Septem Dolorem Beatæ Mariæ Virginis | |
Gloria in excelsis is omitted
Collect | |

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 God, who didst will that in the passion of thy Son a sword of grief should pierce the soul of the blessed Virgin Mary his Mother: Mercifully grant that thy Church, having shared with her in his passion, may be made worthy to share in the joys of his resurrection; through the same thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

The book of occasional services (1991), Way of the Cross: Station 4 | |
Lesson	Judith 13:18-20
Gradual | Dolorosa | Anonymous
Mournful and weeping art thou, O Virgin Mary, who standest by the Cross of the Lord Jesus thy Son, the Redeemer. Verse. Virgin Mother of God, the whole world cannot contain him, yet made man, the Author of our life endures the torment of the cross. | |
Graduale romanum (1961), Septem Dolorem Beatæ Mariæ Virginis | |
Epistle	Hebrews 5:1-10 | |
Tract | Stabat sancta Maria | Anonymous; Lamentations 1:12
There stood by the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ holy Mary, Queen of Heaven, and Lady of the world, mournful and weeping. | |
All ye that pass by, behold, and see if there be any sorrow like unto my sorrow. | |
Graduale romanum (1961), Septem Dolorem Beatæ Mariæ Virginis | |
Sequence | Stabat Mater | Attributed to Pope Innocent II, 1160 or 61-1216. There are more verses than the ones shown here. The text is that found in The hymnal 1982 (1985).

1. At the cross her vigil keeping,
stood the mournful Mother weeping,
where he hung, the dying Lord:

2. There she waited in her anguish,
seeing Christ in torment languish,
in her heart the piercing sword.

3. With what pain and desolation,
with what grief and resignation,
Mary watched her dying Son.

4. Deep the woe of her affliction,
when she saw the crucifixion
of the sole-begotten one.

5. Him she saw for our salvation
mocked with cruel acclamation,
scourged, and crowned with thorns entwined.

6. Saw him then from judgement taken,
and in death by all forsaken,
till his spirit he resigned.

7. Who, on Christ’s dear Mother gazing,
pierced by anguish so amazing,
born of woman, would not weep?

8. Who, on Christ’s dear Mother thinking,
such a cup of sorrow drinking,
would not share her sorrows deep?

9. Jesus, may her deep devotion
stir in me the same emotion,
Fount of love, Redeemer kind.

10.That my heart fresh ardour gaining,
and a purer love attaining,
may with thee acceptance find.

Graduale romanum (1961), Septem Dolorem Beatæ Mariæ Virginis | |

The Holy Gospel	Odd years John 19:25-27
Even years Luke 2:33-35

The Nicene Creed is omitted.
Collect after the Prayers of the People
If today is a fixed holy day in Lesser Feasts and Fasts, the collect for the holy day may be used. Otherwise, the following may be used
O Lord, who dost, out of the abundance of thy great riches, relieve our necessity: Grant, we beseech thee, that we may accept with joy the salvation thou dost bestow, and by the quality of our lives show forth the same to all the world; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Lesser feasts and fasts (1997), Friday in the Fifth Week of Lent
Offertory | Recordare Virgo | Cf. Jeremiah 18:20
Remember, O Virgin Mother of God, when thou standest in the sight of the Lord, that thou speak good for us, and turn away his wrath from us. | |
Graduale romanum (1961), Septem Dolorem Beatæ Mariæ Virginis | |
Secret | |
We offer thee prayers and sacrifices, O Lord Jesus Christ, humbly beseeching thee that we who we recall the piercing of the most sweet soul of blessed Mary, thy Mother, so by her intercession may have our lot with the blessed; through the merits of thy death; who livest and reignest with the Father and the Holy Ghost, one God, world without end. Amen. | |
The Catholic missal (1935), Mass of the Seven Sorrows of the Blessed Virgin Mary | |
Preface of Lent
Communion | Felices sensus | Anonymous
Happy the heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary who without death gained the palm of martyrdom beneath the cross of the Lord. | |
Graduale romanum (1961), Septem Dolorem Beatæ Mariæ Virginis | |
Postcommunion Collect | |
O Lord Jesus Christ, may the sacrifices of which we have partaken, in the devout remembrance of the sorrow-pierced soul of thy Virgin Mother, obtain for us from thy merciful clemency the effect of every salutary blessing; who livest and reignest with the Father and the Holy Ghost, one God, world without end. Amen. | |
The Catholic missal (1935), Mass of the Seven Sorrows of the Blessed Virgin Mary | |
Prayer over the People | |
The Celebrant turns to the people and says: | |
Let us pray. | |
The Deacon [or Celebrant] says: | |
Bow down before the Lord. | |
The people kneel. The Celebrant, with arms outstretched over the people, continues: | |
Look with compassion, O Lord, upon this thy people; that, rightly observing this holy season, they may learn to know thee more fully, and to serve thee with a more perfect will; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. | |
The book of occasional services (1991) 6, altered in Rite I | |
A short form of blessing may be added, followed by a dismissal. | |

Part 2. English Rite II
Introit | Stabant juxta : Mulier | Cf. John 19:25,26/27

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tanding by the cross of Jesus were his Mother, and his Mother’s sister, and Mary the wife of Clopas, and Salome, and Mary Magdalene. Verse. Jesus said: “Woman, behold your Son;” then he said to the disciple: “Behold your Mother.” Gloria Patri.

Graduale romanum (1961), Septem Dolorem Beatæ Mariæ Virginis | |
Gloria in excelsis is omitted
Collect | |

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 God, you willed that in the passion of your Son a sword of grief should pierce the soul of the blessed Virgin Mary his Mother: Mercifully grant that your Church, having shared with her in his passion, may be made worthy to share in the joys of his resurrection; through your Son Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

The book of occasional services (1991), Way of the Cross: Station 4 | |
Lesson	Judith 13:18-20
Gradual | Salvum me fac | Psalm 31:16, with verses 1,2/3,4/5,7/16,17
The refrain is recited first by a leader or cantor and then repeated by the congregation. It is repeated again by all where indicated in the text. | |
Refrain. In your loving-kindness, save me, O Lord. | |
V. In you, O Lord, have I taken refuge; let me never be put to shame; * deliver me in your righteousness. | |
V. Incline your ear to me; * make haste to deliver me. | |
Refrain. | |
V. Be my strong rock, a castle to keep me safe, for you are my crag and my stronghold; * for the sake of your Name, lead me and guide me. | |
V. Take me out of the net that they have secretly set for me, * for you are my tower of strength. | |
Refrain. | |
V. Into your hands I commend my spirit, * for you have redeemed me, O Lord, O God of truth. | |
V. I will rejoice and be glad because of your mercy; * for you have seen my affliction; you know my distress. | |
Refrain. | |
V. Make your face to shine upon your servant, * and in your loving-kindness save me. | |
V. Lord, let me not be ashamed for having called upon you; * rather, let the wicked be put to shame; let them be silent in the grave. | |
Refrain. | |
Missale romanum cum lectionibus (1977), Beatæ Mariæ Virginis Perdolentis | |
Epistle	Hebrews 5:1-10 | |
Tract | Cui comparabo | Lamentations 2:13; Matthew 5:4; Cf. Isaiah 60:20
What can I say for you, O Daughter of Jerusalem? * what can I liken to you that I may comfort you, O Virgin Daughter of Zion? | |
For vast as the sea is your ruin; * who can restore you? | |
Blessed are those who mourn, * for they shall be comforted. | |
The Lord will be your everlasting light, * and the days of your mourning shall be ended. | |
The book of occasional services (1991), Way of the Cross: Station 4 | |
Sequence | Stabat Mater | Attributed to Pope Innocent II, 1160 or 61-1216. There are more verses than the ones shown here. The text is that found in The hymnal 1982 (1985).

1. At the cross her vigil keeping,
stood the mournful Mother weeping,
where he hung, the dying Lord:

2. There she waited in her anguish,
seeing Christ in torment languish,
in her heart the piercing sword.

3. With what pain and desolation,
with what grief and resignation,
Mary watched her dying Son.

4. Deep the woe of her affliction,
when she saw the crucifixion
of the sole-begotten one.

5. Him she saw for our salvation
mocked with cruel acclamation,
scourged, and crowned with thorns entwined.

6. Saw him then from judgement taken,
and in death by all forsaken,
till his spirit he resigned.

7. Who, on Christ’s dear Mother gazing,
pierced by anguish so amazing,
born of woman, would not weep?

8. Who, on Christ’s dear Mother thinking,
such a cup of sorrow drinking,
would not share her sorrows deep?

9. Jesus, may her deep devotion
stir in me the same emotion,
Fount of love, Redeemer kind.

10.That my heart fresh ardor gaining,
and a purer love attaining,
may with thee acceptance find.

Graduale romanum (1961), Septem Dolorem Beatæ Mariæ Virginis | |

The Holy Gospel	Odd years John 19:25-27
Even years Luke 2:33-35

The Nicene Creed is omitted.
Collect after the Prayers of the People
If today is a fixed holy day in Lesser Feasts and Fasts, the collect for the holy day may be used. Otherwise, the following may be used
O Lord, you relieve our necessity out of the abundance of your great riches: Grant that we may accept with joy the salvation you bestow, and manifest it to all the world by the quality of our lives; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Lesser feasts and fasts (1997), Friday in the Fifth Week of Lent
Offertory | Recordare Virgo | Cf. Jeremiah 18:20
Remember, O Virgin Mother of God, when you stand before the Lord, to speak good for us, to turn away his wrath from us. | |
Graduale romanum (1961), Septem Dolorem Beatæ Mariæ Virginis | |
Secret | |
God of mercy, receive the prayers and gifts we offer in praise of your Name on this feast of the Virgin Mary. While she stood beside the cross of Jesus you gave her to us as our loving Mother. Grant this through Christ our Lord. Amen. | |
The Roman missal. The sacramentary (1974), Our Lady of Sorrows | |
Preface of Lent
Communion | Felices sensus | Anonymous
Happy is the heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary, who without dying, has won the martyr’s palm beneath the cross of the Lord. | |
Graduale romanum (1961), Septem Dolorem Beatæ Mariæ Virginis | |
Postcommunion Collect | |
Lord, hear the prayers of those who receive the sacraments of eternal salvation. As we honor the compassionate love of the Virgin Mary, may we make up in our own lives whatever is lacking in the sufferings of Christ for the good of the Church. We ask this in the Name of Jesus the Lord. Amen. | |
The Roman missal. The sacramentary (1974), Our Lady of Sorrows | |
Prayer over the People | |
The Celebrant turns to the people and says: | |
Let us pray. | |
The Deacon [or Celebrant] says: | |
Bow down before the Lord. | |
The people kneel. The Celebrant, with arms outstretched over the people, continues: | |
Look with compassion, O Lord, upon this your people; that, rightly observing this holy season, they may learn to know you more fully, and to serve you with a more perfect will; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. | |
The book of occasional services (1991) 6 | |
A short form of blessing may added, followed by a dismissal. | |

Parte 3. Español
Introito | Stabant juxta : Mulier | Cf. Juan 19:25,26/27

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staban junto a la cruz de Jesús su Madre, y la hermana de su Madre, y María la de Cleofás, y Salomé y María Magdalena. Versículo. Jesús dijo: “He ahí a tu hijo;” luego dijo al discípulo: “He ahí a tu Madre.” Gloria Patri.

Graduale romanum (1961), Septem Dolorem Beatæ Mariæ Virginis | |
Gloria in excelsis se omite
Colecta | |

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h Dios, que quisiste que en la pasión de tu Hijo una espada de aflicción traspasara el alma de la bendita Virgen María, su Madre: Concede misericordiosamente que tu Iglesia, habiendo participado con ella en su pasión, sea hecha digna de participar en el gozo de su resurrección; quien vive y reina contigo y el Espíritu Santo, un solo Dios, por los siglos de los siglos. Amén.

Ritual para ocasiones especiales (1990), Vía Crucis, Estación 4 | |
Lección	Judit 13:18-20
Gradual | Salvum me fac | Salmo 31:16, con versículos 1,2/3,4/5,7/16,17
Un cantor o lector recita primero la antífona y el pueblo la repite. Todos la repiten otra vez cuando se indica en el texto. | |
Antífona. Sálvame, oh Señor, por tu misericordia. | |
V. En ti, oh Señor, he esperado; no sea yo avergonzado jamás; * líbrame en tu justicia. | |
V. Inclina a mí tu oído; * apresúrate a librarme. | |
Antífona. | |
V. Sé tú mi roca fuerte, y fortaleza para salvarme; porque tú eres mi risco y mi castillo; * por tu Nombre me guiarás y me encaminarás. | |
V. Me sacarás de la red que han escondido para mí, * pues tú eres mi refugio. | |
Antífona. | |
V. En tu mano encomiendo mi espíritu; * tú me has redimido, oh Señor, Dios de verdad. | |
V. Me gozaré y alegraré en tu misericordia; * porque has visto mi aflicción; conoces la angustia de mi vida. | |
Antífona. | |
V. Haz resplandecer tu rostro sobre tu siervo; * sálvame por tu misericordia. | |
V. No sea yo avergonzado, oh Señor, ya que te he invocado; * sean avergonzados los malvados; estén mudos en el sepulcro. | |
Antífona. | |
Missale romanum cum lectionibus (1977), Beatæ Mariæ Virginis Perdolentis | |
Epístola	Hebreos 5:1-10 | |
Tracto | Cui comparabo | Lamentaciones 2:13; Mateo 5:4; Cf. Isaías 60:20
¿A quién te compararé y asemejaré, Hija de Jerusalén? * ¿a quién te igualaría yo para consolarte, Virgen Hija de Sión? | |
Tu quebranto es grande como el mar; * ¿quién podrá curarte? | |
Bienaventurados los que lloran, * porque ellos serán consolados. | |
Será el Señor tu eterna luz; * se acabaron los días de tu luto. | |
Ritual para ocasiones especiales (1990), Vía Crucis, Estación 4 | |
Secuencia | Stabat Mater | Atribuida al Papa Inocente II, 1160 o 61-1216. Hay más estrofas que las que se usa aquí. El texto inglés es de The hymnal 1982 (1985), y las estrofas en español son las correspondientes. El texto español es de Misal completo latino-español para uso de los fieles (1963), y es la traducción de Lope de Vega, 1562-1635.

1. La Madre piadosa estaba
junto a la Cruz, y lloraba
mientras el Hijo pendía.

2. Cuya alma triste y llorosa
traspasada y dolorosa
fiero cuchillo tenía.

3. Cuando triste contemplaba
y dolorosa miraba
del Hijo amado la pena.

4. ¡Oh cuán triste y cuán aflicta
se vio la Madre bendita,
de tantos tormentos llena!

5. Por los pecados del mundo
vio a Jesús en tan profundo
tormento la dulce Madre.

6. Vio morir al Hijo amado,
que rindió desamparado
el espíritu a su Padre.

7. Y ¿cuál hombre no llorara,
si a la Madre contemplara
de Cristo en tanto dolor?

8. Y ¿quién no se entristeciera,
¡Madre piadosa! si os viera
sujeta a tanto rigor?

9. Hazme contigo llorar
y de veras lastimar
de sus penas mientras vivo.

10. Porque acompañar deseo
en la cruz donde le veo
tu corazón compasivo.

Graduale romanum (1961), Septem Dolorem Beatæ Mariæ Virginis | |

El Santo Evangelio	Años impares Juan 19:25-27
Años pares Lucas 2:33-35

El Credo Niceno se omite.
Colecta después de la Oración de los Fieles
Si este día es día fijo en el calendario de santos menores, se puede usar aquí la colecta propia. De otra manera se puede usar la siguiente:
Oh Señor, tú alivias nuestra necesidad desde la abundancia de tu gran riqueza: Concede que aceptemos con gozo la salvación que confieres, y la manifestemos a todo el mundo por la calidad de nuestra vida; por Jesucristo nuestro Señor, que vive y reina contigo y el Espíritu Santo, un solo Dios, ahora y por siempre. Amén.
Lesser feasts and fasts (1997), Friday in the Fifth Week of Lent, tr. ed.
Ofertorio | Recordare Virgo | Cf. Jeremías 18:20
Acuérdate, O Virgen Madre de Dios, cuando estás presente delante del Señor, para hablar en favor nuestro, para apartar de nosotros su indignación. | |
Graduale romanum (1961), Septem Dolorem Beatæ Mariæ Virginis | |
Secreta | |
Dios de misericordia, recibe los dones y oraciones que ofrecemos, a gloria de tu Nombre, en esta fiesta de la Virgen María, a quien tú nos entregaste como Madre amorosa cuando estaba junto a la cruz de tu Hijo, Jesucristo nuestro Señor. Amén. | |
Misal de la comunidad (1976), Nuestra Señora, la Virgen de los Dolores | |
Prefacio de Cuaresma
Comunión | Felices sensus | Anónimo
Felices los sentidos de la Virgen Santa María, que, sin morir, merecieron la palma del martirio bajo la cruz del Señor. | |
Graduale romanum (1961), Septem Dolorem Beatæ Mariæ Virginis | |
Poscomunión | |
Después de recibir el sacramento de la eterna redención, te pedimos, Señor, que al recordar los dolores de la Virgen María, completemos en nosotros, en favor de la Iglesia, lo que falta a la pasión de Jesucristo; que vive y reina contigo y el Espíritu Santo, un solo Dios, por los siglos de los siglos. Amén. | |
Misal de la comunidad (1976), Nuestra Señora, la Virgen de los Dolores | |
Oración sobre el Pueblo | |
El Celebrante se vuelve frente al pueblo y dice: | |
Oremos. | |
El Diácono [o Celebrante] dice: | |
Póstrense de hinojos delante del Señor. | |
El Pueblo se arrodilla. El Celebrante, con brazos extendidos sobre el pueblo, continúa: | |
Mira con piedad, oh Señor, a este tu pueblo; para que, observando debidamente esta santa estación, aprenda a conocerte de una manera más plena y a servirte con una voluntad más perfecta; por Cristo nuestro Señor. Amén. | |
Ritual para ocasiones especiales (1990) 6 | |
Se puede añadir una fórmula corta de bendición, seguida por una despedida. | |

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