Tuesday 15 September 2026 - Here is your son

Tuesday 15 September 2026 Today is Tuesday the 15th of September, the feast of Our Lady of Sorrows, in the 24th week of Ordinary Time. Gillian Fisher and Michael Chance sing Stabat Mater Dolorosa by Pergolesi. ‘By the cross from which hung her son, his mother stood in sorrow and tears.’ As you listen, prepare to contemplate today on Mary’s share in the suffering and the sacrifice of Jesus, a sacrifice made freely, and made out of love for the world. Today’s reading is from the Gospel of John. John 19:25-27 Meanwhile, standing near the cross of Jesus were his mother, and his mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene. When Jesus saw his mother and the disciple whom he loved standing beside her, he said to his mother, ‘Woman, here is your son.’ Then he said to the disciple, ‘Here is your mother.’ And from that hour the disciple took her into his own home. Imagine yourself standing at the foot of the cross. What is it that has brought you to the cross? Notice who is with you... What can you see and hear? As you stand there, Jesus speaks to his mother and the disciple John. How do you imagine this moment? Listen to his words and how he says them... As you listen to this short passage again, think about what it means for you to be a disciple of Jesus. John 19:25-27 Meanwhile, standing near the cross of Jesus were his mother, and his mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene. When Jesus saw his mother and the disciple whom he loved standing beside her, he said to his mother, ‘Woman, here is your son.’ Then he said to the disciple, ‘Here is your mother.’ And from that hour the disciple took her into his own home. In these final moments of prayer, imagine that Jesus looks directly at you from the cross and speaks. What does he say to you? Allow yourself to respond. What will you do next? Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be World without end Amen