Monday, February 8, 2010

The Rosary of the Seven Sorrows of Mary; the Third Mystery

The Third Mystery of this beautiful devotion is the loss of Jesus in the Temple; based on Luke 2:41-52.

Jesus is the only begotten son of God but he is also the son of Mary. The Blessed Virgin loved Jesus more than herself because he is her son and her God. When Mary lost Jesus on their way back from Jerusalem, the world became so big and lonely that she believed she couldn't go on living without him, so great was her sorrow.

As the Holy Mother looked anxiously for her beloved boy, deep pain welled in her heart. She blamed herself, asking why she didn't take greater care of him. But it was not her fault; Jesus no longer needed her protection as before. What really hurt Maary was that her son decided to stay behind without her consent. Jesus had pleased her in everything so far; he would never displease his parents. She knew that he always did what was necessary so she never suspected him of being disobedient.

Beloved Mother, teach us to accept all our sufferings because of our sins and to atone for the sins of the whole world.

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