Saint Leo the Great, Pope and Doctor of the Church

Memorial

Pope from 440 to 461 whose teaching on the two natures of Christ guided the Council of Chalcedon; he met Attila to protect Rome.

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

A prayer with Saint Leo the Great

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

Hail Mary, full of grace…

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This day’s five mysteries (Joyful Mysteries)

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

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