Saint Francis de Sales, Bishop and Doctor of the Church

Memorial

Bishop of Geneva and gentle spiritual guide, author of the Introduction to the Devout Life; he is patron of writers and journalists (d. 1622).

Readings of the day

Sorrowful Mysteries

Third Mystery: The Crowning with Thorns

“Hail, King of the Jews!”Matthew 27:29

The soldiers clothe Jesus in a scarlet cloak, press a crown of thorns upon His head and mock Him as king. He who is truly King of Kings endures their scorn.

Fruit of the mystery: Moral courage

A prayer with Saint Francis de Sales

Holy Spirit, you filled Saint Francis de Sales with wisdom to teach your Church. By the prayers of Saint Francis de Sales, open my mind to your truth and my heart to love it. Amen.

Hail Mary, full of grace…

A short prayer composed for Rosary Cards

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This day’s five mysteries (Sorrowful Mysteries)

The Agony in the Garden
The Scourging at the Pillar
The Crowning with Thorns
The Carrying of the Cross
The Crucifixion

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