Saint Francis of Paola, Hermit

Optional memorial

Wednesday of the Fourth Week of Lent

The Church remembers Saint Francis of Paola, Hermit (d. 1507). Today is an optional memorial.

Readings of the day

Glorious Mysteries

First Mystery: The Resurrection

“He is not here, for he has risen, just like he said. Come, see the place where the Lord was lying.”Matthew 28:6

On the third day Jesus rises gloriously from the dead. The angel at the empty tomb tells the holy women not to be afraid, and the risen Lord Himself meets them.

Fruit of the mystery: Faith

Act of Contrition

O my God, I am heartily sorry for having offended you, and I detest all my sins because of your just punishments, but most of all because they offend you, my God, who are all good and deserving of all my love.

I firmly resolve, with the help of your grace, to sin no more and to avoid the near occasion of sin. Amen.

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This day’s five mysteries (Glorious Mysteries)

The Resurrection
The Ascension
The Descent of the Holy Spirit
The Assumption of Mary
The Coronation of Mary

Coming up

Palm Sunday of the Passion of the LordSun, Apr 13 · Sunday
Holy Thursday: Evening Mass of the Lord’s SupperThu, Apr 17
Friday of the Passion of the LordFri, Apr 18
Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the LordSun, Apr 20 · Solemnity
Second Sunday of Easter or Sunday of Divine MercySun, Apr 27 · Sunday

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