Posted on 08/16/2013 7:03:18 AM PDT by Salvation
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MATER DOLOROSA
Sorrowing Mother. Title of the Blessed Virgin, referring especially to her mourning Christ's death as she stood beneath the Cross.
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For decades I have wondered why even very pious families would name their daughter Dolores. While I understand the religious meaning, it seems to emphasize the suffering and dying, which while important, is eclipsed by the resurrection and redemption.
And what does a baby represent? Not suffering and dying at the end of life, but the joyous hope of new life.
Think of it in terms of gratitude — even for me did the Lord suffer.
The First Sorrow
The Prophecy of Simeon
Reading: Luke 2:25-35.
When Mary and Joseph present the infant Jesus in the temple, Simeon predicts that a "sword" (of sorrow) will pierce Mary's soul.
The Second Sorrow
The flight into Egypt
Reading: Matthew 2:13-15.
When King Herod orders the death of all male children age two or younger, Mary and Joseph flee to Egypt with the infant Jesus.
The Third Sorrow
The Child Jesus Lost in the Temple
Reading: Luke 2: 41-50.
Mary and Joseph search for the child Jesus for three days, finding Him at last — after agonizing sorrow — in the temple.
The Fourth Sorrow
Mary meets Jesus carrying the cross
Reading: Luke 23: 27-29.
As Jesus makes His way to Calvary, condemned to crucifixion, He meets His mother, Mary. He is bruised, derided, cursed and defiled and her sorrow is absolute as Jesus drags His own cross up the hill of His crucifixion.
The Fifth Sorrow
Mary at the foot of the cross
Reading: John 19: 25-30.
Mary stands near her dying Son unable to minister to him as He cries "I thirst." She hears Him promise heaven to a thief and forgive His enemies. His last words, "Behold your mother," charge us to look on Mary as our mother.
The Sixth Sorrow
Mary receives the body of Jesus
Reading: Psalm 130.
Jesus is taken down from the cross and His body is placed in Mary's arms. The passion and death are over, but for His mother, grief continues. She holds His body in her arms.
The Seventh Sorrow
Mary witnesses the burial of Jesus
Reading: Luke 23: 50-56.
The body of Jesus is laid in the tomb. The most tragic day in history ends, Mary alone in sorrow, awaiting the Resurrection.
Didn’t she play Mary Madgalene in one of those Charlton Heston bible movies?
LOL!
Men are sometimes named “Dolores,” too, at least in Mexico. If you name a child Dolores for the meaning - rather than because it was Grandma’s name - perhaps you’re acknowledging that she’s going to experience pain in life. I certainly have.
One of my great-aunts was named Delores. I’m not sure why: the family wasn’t Catholic. Perhaps someone my great-grandmother had known. Delores had a sister named Della-Lou.
It gets stranger. I was checking the etymology of Delores, and as I was suspecting, it is just a variant. However, some of the other variants were not suspected.
VARIANTS: Delora, Deloris, Dolores
DIMINUTIVES: Dollie, Dolly
OTHER LANGUAGES: Dolores, Lola, Lolita
Many nicknames in Spanish-derived cultures go back to Marian titles. “Lola” is a good example.
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