Origin, History

The Chaplet of Tears is based on the Rosary (or Chaplet) of the Seven Sorrows (or Dolors) of Mary, also known as the Servite Rosary. This Chaplet of Tears may also be used to pray the Rosary of the Seven Sorrows.
This devotion was originated in the thirteenth century It recalls the Sorrows the Virgin Mother of God endured in compassion for the suffering and death of her Divine Son. The Seven Sorrows rosary consists of seven Hail Marys For each of the seven Sorrows. One Our Father is said before each group of seven Hail Marys: which ore separated by a medal. On the three beads of the rosary at the end three Hail Marys are said in honor of the Tears of Our Sorrowful Mother. While reciting the prayers meditate upon.