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Due to popular interest, another session of this virtual program will take place
Monday evenings from 7-8:15 P.M.
October 19, 26 and November 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30

If you are seeking to find hope, strength and comfort from a loss, burden or sorrow, join us for A Journey with Mary Through Her Seven Sorrows, a virtual seven-week program that will explore each of the seven sorrows of Mary’s life and the message of strength and encouragement each one contains.

These two sessions have already filled up:

Tuesday nights from 7-8:15 P.M. September 15, 22, October 6, 13, 20, 27 and November 3, or:
Wednesday afternoons from 1:30-2:45 P.M.  September 16, 23, October 7, 14, 21, 28 and November 4.

Each week will include a reflection on one of Mary’s sorrows, guided prayer imagery and discussion.

The program is free, but registration is required. To do so, or, for more information, contact the Catholic Family Services Office, 860-848-2237, Ext. 312, or email mmclaughlin@norwichdiocese.net.

 

SEVEN SORROWS

1. The prophecy of Simeon. (St. Luke 2:34, 35)

2. The flight into Egypt. (St. Matthew 2:13, 14)

3. The loss of the Child Jesus in the temple. (St. Luke 2: 43-45)

4. The meeting of Jesus and Mary on the Way of the Cross.

5. The Crucifixion.

6. The taking down of the Body of Jesus from the Cross.

7. The burial of Jesus.


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