December 17

Advent weekday

From December 17 the Advent liturgy turns to the immediate preparation for Christmas, with the great “O Antiphons” at Evening Prayer.

Readings of the day

Glorious Mysteries

Fifth Mystery: The Coronation of Mary

In Advent, the Joyful Mysteries are a natural companion any day.

“A great sign was seen in heaven: a woman clothed with the sun, and the moon under her feet, and on her head a crown of twelve stars.”Revelation 12:1

Mary is crowned Queen of Heaven and Earth by her Son. She reigns as Queen and Mother, interceding for all her children.

Fruit of the mystery: Trust in Mary’s intercession

“O Wisdom” — the O Antiphon for December 17

O Wisdom, who came forth from the mouth of the Most High, reaching from end to end and ordering all things mightily and sweetly: come, and teach us the way of prudence.

Roman Breviary, Magnificat antiphon (translated for this app)

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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

The Nativity of the Lord (Christmas)Thu, Dec 25 · Solemnity
Saint Stephen, the First MartyrFri, Dec 26 · Feast
Saint John, Apostle and EvangelistSat, Dec 27 · Feast
The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and JosephSun, Dec 28 · Feast
Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of GodThu, Jan 1 · 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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