"Everyone can find their struggles and sadness hidden in the folds of Mary's robe of sorrows," says Rupp. Using the seven sorrows of Mary as a format in this audiobook, she guides the listener to journey with Mary in the various events in her life. Rupp uses the sorrows to examine many tribulations, such as being a refugee, losing a child, illness, pain, grief or coping with death. Through her creative words, she provides an oasis of strength and wisdom in what we find most demanding or tragic. "You must trust that the enduring courage you need will be there for you. I understand your difficult situation. Your sorrow is my sorrow. You are not alone."

The book is a blessing in allowing us to examine Mary's sorrows, to see how her faith allowed her to keep going during the most difficult of times and to see how Jesus gave her the strength to endure. In this, it offers a template for our own lives.

Beautiful prayers grace the end of each sorrow and every chapter concludes with ideas for personal reflection and/or group discussion drawing us to healing and deep peace.

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