Saint Blaise, Bishop and Martyr

Optional memorial

Monday of the Fourth Week in Ordinary Time

Bishop and martyr of Armenia in the early 4th century; throats are traditionally blessed today with crossed candles.

Also today (optional): Saint Ansgar, Bishop

Readings of the day

Joyful Mysteries

Third Mystery: The Nativity

“She gave birth to her firstborn son. She wrapped him in bands of cloth and laid him in a feeding trough, because there was no room for them in the inn.”Luke 2:7

In Bethlehem the Son of God is born in poverty. Angels announce the good news to shepherds keeping watch over their flocks, and they come in haste to adore Him.

Fruit of the mystery: Poverty of spirit

The Our Father

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.

Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.

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This day’s five mysteries (Joyful Mysteries)

The Annunciation
The Visitation
The Nativity
The Presentation
The Finding in the Temple

Coming up

Our Lady of LourdesTue, Feb 11 · Optional memorial
The Chair of Saint Peter the ApostleSat, Feb 22 · Feast
Ash WednesdayWed, Mar 5
Saint Joseph, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin MaryWed, Mar 19 · Solemnity
The Annunciation of the LordTue, Mar 25 · Solemnity

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Liturgical calendar for the dioceses of the USA (General Roman Calendar and U.S. proper), checked against the USCCB liturgical calendar. Readings: citations from the U.S. Lectionary for Mass, text from the Douay-Rheims Bible (public domain).

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