Our Lady of Sorrows was established in 1959, in the
picturesque city of Farmington, MI. At Our Lady of Sorrows they come together
each week to celebrate the Eucharist and proclaim the good news of Jesus
Christ.
The main entrance to Our Lady of Sorrows leads us into a
large gathering area that in turns leads us into the main church area. In the
church one is immediately drawn to the altar at the front and center of the
church. The altar is green and white marble and has a long rectangular shape. A
matching lectern is set off to the left of the altar. The altar is surrounded
by brick and wooden fixtures; the brick interior also continues around the rest
of the church. Behind the altar is a mural painting showing various events in
religious life including Moses, Mary and Joseph. The mural reaches up to the
ceiling over the altar.
On either side of the altar are prayer/devotion areas. These
areas are elegantly decorated with mosaic paintings of Jesus, Mary and Joseph. There
are also candles that people can light in prayer for their loved ones. These areas provide a quiet area to pray and
reflect before and after mass.
The inside of the church is constructed in a semi-circle.
Along the back walls, the Stations of the Cross are displayed. The pews at Our
Lady of Sorrows are arranged around the altar. They are made of medium oak with
soft cushioned kneelers.
The pastor at Our Lady of Sorrows is Fr. Mark Brauer. They
also have an associate priest; Fr. Paul Snyder, as well as 2 retired priests
who help out as weekend assistants. We attended a Saturday evening mass where
Fr. Snyder acted as the celebrant. In his homily, Fr. Snyder talked about the
relationship between Jesus and the blind man Bartimeaus. Fr. Snyder encouraged the congregation to
follow the example of Bartimeaus and to be humbled and follow in the ways of
the Lord.
We enjoyed our visit to Our Lady of Sorrows. It’s a
beautiful church filled with a mix of families, young adults and seniors. They are true believers and they proclaim the
good news that is Jesus Christ in words and actions!
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Our Lady of Sorrows
Entrance to Our Lady of Sorrows
Waterfall in front of church
Steeple at Our Lady of Sorrows
Exterior view of Our Lady of Sorrows
The altar at Our Lady of Sorrows
Close up view of altar
Artwork at Our Lady of Sorrows
