Siete espadas gloriosas: los Dolores de María en sus Maitines

In brief

Monsignor Alberto José González Chaves describes how the Church uses psalms, antiphons, lessons, and responsories to contemplate the mystery of the Seven Sorrows of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

Writing for InfoVaticana, González Chaves explains that these liturgical elements allow the Church to reflect deeply on the mystery, much like turning a jewel slowly under the light. This tradition honors the feast of the Seven Sorrows of Mary, which is observed on September 15.