Saint Junípero Serra, Priest

Optional memorial

Tuesday of the Thirteenth Week in Ordinary Time

Franciscan missionary who founded the first missions of California, canonized in Washington, D.C., in 2015 (d. 1784).

Readings of the day

Sorrowful Mysteries

First Mystery: The Agony in the Garden

“Father, if you are willing, remove this cup from me. Nevertheless, not my will, but yours, be done.”Luke 22:42

In the Garden of Gethsemane, Jesus prays in anguish as His Passion approaches. His sweat becomes like drops of blood, and He surrenders Himself wholly to the Father’s will.

Fruit of the mystery: Sorrow for sin · conformity to God’s will

The Fatima Prayer

O my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell, lead all souls to heaven, especially those who are in most need of thy mercy. Amen.

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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

Coming up

Saint Thomas, ApostleThu, Jul 3 · Feast
Our Lady of Mount CarmelWed, Jul 16 · Optional memorial
Saint Mary MagdaleneTue, Jul 22 · Feast
Saint James, ApostleFri, Jul 25 · Feast
The Transfiguration of the LordWed, Aug 6 · Feast

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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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