Saint John Neumann, Bishop

Memorial

Bohemian-born Redemptorist who became Bishop of Philadelphia and built the first diocesan Catholic school system in the U.S. (d. 1860).

Readings of the day

Joyful Mysteries

Fourth Mystery: The Presentation

““Now you are releasing your servant, Master, according to your word, in peace;”Luke 2:29

In obedience to the Law, Mary and Joseph present the Child Jesus in the Temple. The righteous Simeon takes Him in his arms and blesses God, and the prophetess Anna speaks of Him to all awaiting redemption.

Fruit of the mystery: Obedience

A prayer with Saint John Neumann

Good Shepherd, you gave your people Saint John Neumann as a faithful shepherd. By the prayers of Saint John Neumann, bless the pastors of your Church and keep us united in you. 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

Coming up

The Baptism of the LordSun, Jan 11 · Feast
The Presentation of the LordMon, Feb 2 · Feast
Our Lady of LourdesWed, Feb 11 · Optional memorial
Ash WednesdayWed, Feb 18
Saint Joseph, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin MaryThu, Mar 19 · 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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