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WITHOUT removing the author’s original words, this SPECIAL EDITION, updated to modern-day English punctuation and grammar, is available only through KIC (Keeping It Catholic).

In this Catholic classic, Fr. Frederick W. Faber, the famous 19th century priest who first translated St. Louis de Montfort's "True Devotion to Mary," details the Seven Dolors (or Sorrows) of the Virgin Mary. Relating them to our own spiritual life, Fr. Faber explains why God permitted her sorrows, as he also describes their characteristics and immensity. In addition, Fr. Faber helps us understand how and why Our Lady rejoiced in her sorrows, just as he demonstrates how the Church places before us the Seven Sorrows of the Virgin.

Detailing the depths of each sorrow, "The Foot of the Cross with Mary" cultivates a more ardent adoration to Our Lord by way of the dolors of the Virgin Mother—an experience displaying that we never grow more rapidly in the love of the Son than when we travel by the Mother. As Our Lady of Fatima said, "My Immaculate Heart will be your refuge and the path that leads you to God” and as St. Louis de Montfort taught, “To Jesus through Mary!” This Catholic classic is perfect for all Church seasons, especially Lent.