Saints Basil the Great and Gregory Nazianzen, Bishops and Doctors of the Church

Memorial

Two 4th-century bishops and friends from Cappadocia whose writings defended the divinity of Christ and the Holy Spirit.

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

A prayer with Saints Basil the Great and Gregory Nazianzen

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

Hail Mary, full of grace…

A short prayer composed for Rosary Cards

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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

The Most Holy Name of JesusSat, Jan 3 · Optional memorial
The Epiphany of the LordSun, Jan 4 · Solemnity
The Baptism of the LordSun, Jan 11 · Feast
The Presentation of the LordMon, Feb 2 · Feast
Our Lady of LourdesWed, Feb 11 · Optional memorial

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