List of points

The Virgin of Sorrows. When you contemplate her, look into her Heart; she is a Mother with two sons, face to face: He… and you.

Marvel at Mary's courage: at the foot of the Cross, with the greatest of human sorrows — there is no sorrow like her sorrow — filled with fortitude.

And ask her for that same strength, so that you too can remain beside the Cross.

Mary, teacher of the sacrifice that is hidden and silent!

See her, nearly always in the background, co-operating with her Son; she knows, yet says nothing.

Before, by yourself, you couldn't. Now, you have turned to our Lady, and, with her, how easy it is!

Have confidence. Return, call on our Lady and you will be faithful.

So your strength is fast failing you? Why don't you say to your Mother, 'comforter of the afflicted, help of Christians… our hope, queen of apostles' ?

Mother! Call her again and again. She is listening, she sees you in danger perhaps, and with her Son's grace she, your holy Mother Mary, offers you the refuge of her arms, the tenderness of her embrace. Call her, and you will find yourself with added strength for the new struggle.