Episode 1623: The Seventh Sword of Sorrow - Mary helps place the body of Jesus in the tomb

O Mother of Sorrows, who could express the
cruel anguish of this moment? The same Child
that you once wrapped in swaddling clothes
amidst unspeakable joy, you now wrap silently in
His burial shroud. Your tears mingle with the
blood and dirt that covers His broken body. But
even in this moment your trust in His promise did
not die. Your mourning was not without hope,
for you knew that He would rise again from this
grave just as He promised. Through this bitter
sword of sorrow obtain for us the grace to believe
with unshakable hope in the victory of our Lord
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John 19:39-42

And Nicodemus, who at the first had come to Jesus by night, came also, bringing a mixture of myrrh and aloes, about an hundred pound weight.

Then took they the body of Jesus, and wound it in linen clothes with the spices, as the manner of the Jews is to bury.

Now in the place where he was crucified there was a garden; and in the garden a new sepulchre, wherein was never man yet laid.

There laid they Jesus therefore because of the Jews' preparation day; for the sepulchre was nigh at hand.

The reverence shown to Jesus' body by Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus. Despite being secret disciples, Joseph and Nicodemus were willing to risk their reputations to bury Jesus' body properly. This shows their deep respect for Jesus and their belief in him as the Messiah.
The fulfillment of prophecy. The Old Testament prophets had foretold that the Messiah would be buried in a new tomb (Isaiah 53:9). The fact that Jesus was buried in a new tomb is seen as evidence that he is the Messiah.
The haste of the burial. Jesus' body was buried quickly because it was the Sabbath preparation day and the Jews were not allowed to do any work on the Sabbath. This haste also shows the urgency of the situation and the fact that Jesus' disciples were afraid of the Jewish authorities.
In addition to these general points, the traditional Catholic interpretation of this passage also includes the following specific points:

The mixture of myrrh and aloes that Nicodemus brought. Myrrh and aloes were expensive spices that were used to anoint the bodies of the dead. The fact that Nicodemus brought such a large quantity of these spices shows his great love and respect for Jesus.
The new tomb in the garden. The new tomb in the garden is seen as a symbol of the new life that Jesus offers to those who believe in him. It is also seen as a foreshadowing of Jesus' resurrection.
The proximity of the tomb to the place where Jesus was crucified. The fact that the tomb was so close to the place where Jesus was crucified is seen as a sign of God's mercy and love. It shows that even in the midst of death, God is with us and offers us hope.
Overall, the traditional Catholic interpretation of John 19:39-42 is a positive and hopeful one. It sees the burial of Jesus as a sign of his great love for humanity and his desire to save us from sin and death. It also sees the new tomb in the garden as a symbol of the new life that Jesus offers to those who believe in him.
The traditional Catholic view of Mary's suffering, or her seventh and final sorrow, is that it was the most intense and profound suffering that any human being has ever experienced. Mary's suffering was not only physical, but also spiritual and emotional. She witnessed the torture and death of her son, and she knew that he was dying for the sins of the world.

The traditional Catholic view of Mary's suffering is based on the following:

The scriptural accounts of Mary's suffering, such as the prophecy of Simeon (Luke 2:34-35) and the scene of Mary standing at the foot of the cross (John 19:25-27).
The teachings of the Church Fathers, such as Saint Augustine and Saint Bernard, who wrote extensively about Mary's suffering.
The personal experiences of many saints and mystics, who have had visions and revelations of Mary's suffering.
The traditional Catholic view of Mary's suffering is that it is a source of great grace and strength for Christians. Mary's suffering shows us that God is with us in our suffering, and that he can bring good out of even the worst situations. Mary's suffering also helps us to understand the depths of God's love for us, and the price that he was willing to pay for our salvation.

Here is a quote from Saint Bernard of Clairvaux on Mary's suffering:

"O Mother of Sorrows, stand by me in my time of need. Help me to bear my own sorrows with patience and love, and to unite them to your sufferings. Teach me to see in my suffering the love of God, and to offer it up to him as a sacrifice for my sins and the sins of the world."

The traditional Catholic view of Mary's suffering is a source of great comfort and hope for Christians. It reminds us that we are not alone in our suffering, and that God is with us always.