The seven sorrows and seven joys of the Virgin Mary as seen by GRANDA

(Exterior doors of the Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament (Hacenville, Alabama, United States).

THE SEVEN JOYS OF THE VIRGIN
First joy: the angel Gabriel announces the Birth of Jesus to Mary
Second joy: Mary visits her kinswoman Elizabeth
Third joy: Jesus, the Son of God, is born of the Virgin Mary.
Fourth joy: Wise men from the East adore the baby Jesus in Bethlehem
Fifth joy: Mary and Joseph find the baby Jesus in the Temple
Sixth joy: Jesus rises victorious from the dead and appears to His own
Seventh joy: Mary is raised to heaven and crowned as queen and firstfruits of redeemed humanity.

THE SEVEN SORROWS OF MARY
First pain: Simeon's prophecy: "This Child is laid for ruin and resurrection of many of Israel, and a sword will pierce your soul".
Second sorrow: Herod's persecution and flight to Egypt.
Third sorrow: Jesus lost in the Temple for three days.
Fourth sorrow: Mary encounters Jesus, carrying the Cross.
Fifth Sorrow: The Crucifixion and Death of Our Lord
Sixth Sorrow: Mary receives Jesus coming down from the Cross
Seventh Sorrow: The Burial of Jesus