In this episode of Saints & Side-Eye®, we journey through the Seven Sorrows of Mother Mary, reflecting on her faith, her suffering, and her unwavering love for Jesus.

Inspired by the spiritual writings and Revelations of St. Bridget of Sweden, we reflect on Mary not simply as the Mother who witnessed Christ’s Passion, but as the Mother who teaches us how to remain faithful when our hearts are broken.

St. Bridget’s profound devotion to Christ’s Passion and to the sorrows of His Mother invites us to look more deeply at Mary standing beneath the Cross—suffering with her Son, yet trusting completely in God.

Seven Sorrows. One faithful Mother. An invitation to deeper love.

“Let us console the Queen of Heaven, so sorrowful for love of us.”
— St. Bridget of Sweden

May Mary, Our Sorrowful Mother, teach us to bring our own suffering to Christ and to remain faithful through every season of life.

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Faith. Prayer. Side-Eye. And a whole lot of Jesus

Mary teaches us how to journey:

The Church walks like Mary, poor, steady, carrying Christ for the world.

She's the pilgrim Mother, the sign of God's nearness, the instrument of human unity.

Small enough for grace, wide enough for the whole race.

Join us as we discover what it means to carry Christ into the world.

Faith, fellowship, a little side-eye, and a whole lot of Jesus.

Click the link below to the places we talk about in this episode to find out more, so you can do your own pilgrimage ❤️ 🙏⛪

https://www.missionsjc.com/

https://sanluisrey.org/

https://theshroudexperience.com/

https://www.missionparish.org/schedules-calendars/mass-schedule

Big "T" Sacred Tradition: Unchanging divine truth passed down from the Apostles (Scripture, Creed, Sacraments). Non-negotiable, eternal, core faith!

Small "t" tradition: Dynamic cultural practices, customs, and devotions (Rosary styles, Latin Mass, liturgical colors). Flexible, adaptable, and helps us live out Big "T" Tradition.

Big "T" = The faith itself.

Small "t" = How we express it.

https://www.usccb.org/catechism-of-the-catholic-church

In this episode, we explore St. Juan Diego’s humble witness, the profound symbolism of the Silver Rose, and the inspiring call for every Catholic—young squire or seasoned knight—to embody courage and compassion today.

Hit play to discover a tradition that continues to transform lives and uplift spirits! Press play and step into a tradition that transforms lives and uplifts spirits.🌹🌹🌹

Grab your drinks and get ready for a fast-paced sanity check packed with deep context and a sharp side-eye!

👉 Hit the link for book materials used in this episode.

https://www.usccb.org/beliefs-and-teachings/what-we-believe/catechism/us-catholic-catechism-for-adults

https://ignatius.com/catechism-of-the-catholic-church-second-edition-ccc3p/

https://www.amazon.com/Catechism-Catholic-Church-Second-U-S/dp/0385508190

https://youcat.org/products/youcat/

https://carmelitesofboston.org/prayer/prayers-of-our-carmelite-saints/prayers-of-st-teresa-benedicta-of-the-cross-edith-stein/

To learn more about the books used for this episode, What are Relics? Click the link below

https://www.usccb.org/beliefs-and-teachings/what-we-believe/catechism/us-catholic-catechism-for-adults

https://ignatius.com/catechism-of-the-catholic-church-second-edition-ccc3p/

https://www.amazon.com/Catechism-Catholic-Church-Second-U-S/dp/0385508190

https://youcat.org/products/youcat/

Joan Carroll Cruz

https://tanbooks.com/products/books/relics-what-they-are-and-why-they-matter/?srsltid=AfmBOorxGq1oyqn06XpAg2FlFVDXgiOtW0b_ExK30yZRPQHbjEil6774

Pray with us! We're closing out Episode 6 with our final Rosary meditation, and we couldn't be more grateful for this community. Your support means the world to us on the podcasting journey. Know that as you pray for us, we are lifting every single one of you.

Hit the subscribe button and let us know your favorite takeaway from the series in the comments. Blessing!

Click the link to access the guide on how to pray and meditate with the Rosary.

USCCB guides how to pray the Rosary :

https://www.usccb.org/how-to-pray-the-rosary

YOUCAT How do you Pray the Rosary? Section (481) Pg. 264-265

https://youcat.org/products/youcat/

https://www.amazon.com/Fruits-Mysteries-Rosary-Patrice-Fagnant-MacArthur/dp/B09X7FSLWL

https://www.usccb.org/beliefs-and-teachings/what-we-believe/catechism/us-catholic-catechism-for-adults

https://ignatius.com/catechism-of-the-catholic-church-second-edition-ccc3p/

If you would like to learn more or check out the sources used in this episode, the links are below:

https://www.usccb.org/beliefs-and-teachings/what-we-believe/catechism/us-catholic-catechism-for-adults

https://ignatius.com/catechism-of-the-catholic-church-second-edition-ccc3p/

https://www.amazon.com/Catechism-Catholic-Church-Second-U-S/dp/0385508190

https://youcat.org/products/youcat/

https://ignatius.com/rosary-gems-rgemp/

https://www.amazon.com/Rosary-Gems-Donald-H-Calloway/dp/1596143177

Interested in diving deeper? Explore all the sources for this episode below:

https://www.usccb.org/sites/default/files/flipbooks/uscca/files/assets/basic-html/page-1.html#

https://fathercalloway.com/thirteenth-of-the-month-club/how-to-pray-the-rosary/

https://www.amazon.com/dp/1596143975?lv=shuf&channelId=500&plpRedirect=mhFallback

In this episode, we're driving deep into a profound, beautiful, and sometimes mysterious relationship between the Corpus ( the body of Christ) and the Cross itself. Why do some traditions feature a crucifix with Jesus' body depicted, while others opt for an empty cross? Is it just a matter of church decor, or is there a massive theological masterclass hidden in plain sight?

Spoiler alert: it's the latter.

Join Saints and Side-Eye as we break down what the Catechism really says about the theological errors and how it all ties back to the misunderstood life of Saint Mary Magdalene.

Tune in for a perfect blend of church history, deep faith, and just a little bit of side-eye.

Follow the links below for all the books used for this episode.

American Catechism for Adults

https://www.usccb.org/sites/default/files/flipbooks/uscca/files/assets/basic-html/page-1.html#

Mary Magdalene In The Visions of Anne Catherine Emmerich

https://tanbooks.com/products/books/mary-magdalen-in-the-visions-of-anne-catherine-emmerich/?_gl=1*165452v*_up*MQ..*_gs*MQ..&gclid=Cj0KCQjwsMLSBhD9ARIsAIpUTDpwHJgY4_5uBBbUCOKF9K8uaA5Atmj9CFwC2ckjvkk7z7-LubOyrKIaAqsnEALw_wcB&gbraid=0AAAAADyykAwPy0TVsP-S76S9mNEyR1K4v

You can also check out Amazon for more options. Blessing!

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