«Today we remember Our Lady of Sorrows, who with faith stayed next to the cross of her Son,» he said. «Dear young people, like Mary, do not be afraid to stay next to the cross. The Lord will instill in you the courage to overcome every obstacle in your daily life.»
Referring to the sick, the Holy Father made a similar recommendation: that they find in Mary the «consolation and support to learn the salvific value of suffering from the crucified Christ.»
Finally, he encouraged newlyweds to have confidence in turning to the Virgin of Sorrows in moments of difficulty. «With her maternal intercession,» he said, she «will help you to face» such moments.
