Thursday, January 8, 2026
Thursday after the Epiphany of the Lord
Christmas weekday
Christmas Time celebrates the birth of Christ and his manifestation to the world, from Christmas through the Baptism of the Lord.
Readings of the day
Luminous Mysteries
Second Mystery: The Wedding at Cana
“Whatever he says to you, do it.”John 2:5
At a wedding feast in Cana, Mary notices that the wine has run out and brings the need to her Son. At her word the servants obey Him, and Jesus works His first sign, changing water into wine.
Fruit of the mystery: To Jesus through Mary
The Jesus Prayer
Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner.
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This day’s five mysteries (Luminous Mysteries)
- The Baptism of the Lord
- The Wedding at Cana
- The Proclamation of the Kingdom
- The Transfiguration
- The Institution of the Eucharist
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
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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