Flower of Devotion

Love’s sorrows began with the birth of her Most Holy Son,

and the Blessed Virgin Love once said to St. Bridget:

“From the birth of my Son until his death, I was full of sorrow. I carried the heaviest burden on my heart, for I was constantly engaged in working for God, and I bore with patience all that happened to me. I carried a heavy burden in My arms, for I bore sorrow and heartache more than any other creature. My eyes filled with tears as I considered the places on My Son’s limbs, where the nails were supposed to be pierced in His future Passion; and when I saw all things fulfilled in Him, what I heard the prophets foretold of Him.

Now I turn My eyes upon all who are in the world, whether there are any who feel pity for Me and remember My sorrows. But I find very few who feel with Me and dwell on My sufferings. Therefore, My daughter, do not forget Me, for so many forget and neglect Me. Behold My sorrow and imitate Me in it, as much as you can. Meditate on My sufferings and My tears, and lament that there are so few friends of God.”