Ep 112 - Battling Satan with Our Lady of Sorrows with Patrick O'Hearn

In this episode of The Manly Catholic, host James interviews Patrick O'Hearn about his book 'Our Lady of Sorrows: Devotion to Mary's Seven Sorrows for Children'. They discuss the history and significance of the devotion, the seven sorrows of Mary, and the promises given to St. Bridget of Sweden for those who practice this devotion. They also explore the role of Our Lady of Sorrows in spiritual warfare and the importance of fathers leading their families in this devotion. Patrick emphasizes the love and consolation that Mary offers and encourages listeners to embrace this powerful devotion.

Takeaways

The devotion to Our Lady of Sorrows is a powerful and significant devotion in the Catholic Church.
St. Bridget of Sweden received seven promises from Our Lady of Sorrows for those who practice this devotion.
Our Lady of Sorrows is particularly relevant in times of suffering and spiritual warfare.
Fathers have an important role in leading their families in the devotion to Our Lady of Sorrows.
The devotion to Our Lady of Sorrows is a way to console Mary's heart and, in turn, console the heart of Jesus.
There is no limit to how much we can love and honor Mary, as she always leads us to her Son.

Nuggets to Chew On

"You can never love Mary too much."
"Our Lady of Sorrows, she helps reveal our certain vices, our hidden sins."
"Our Lady of Sorrows, yes it's like the end all of our Lady of Sorrows is to go to the heart of Christ."

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Patrick O'Hearn

Patrick O'Hearn is a devout Catholic, husband, and father. He is an author, literary consultant, speaker, and a freelance editor, previously serving as TAN Books' acquisitions editor for two years.

He grew up in the Midwest and spent close to three years in a Benedictine Monastery before discerning the call to marriage. He graduated with a master's in education from Franciscan University of Steubenville and a bachelor's in marketing from St. Ambrose University.