Friday, January 9, 2026
Friday 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
Sorrowful Mysteries
Third Mystery: The Crowning with Thorns
“Hail, King of the Jews!”Matthew 27:29
The soldiers clothe Jesus in a scarlet cloak, press a crown of thorns upon His head and mock Him as king. He who is truly King of Kings endures their scorn.
Fruit of the mystery: Moral courage
The Fatima Prayer
O my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell, lead all souls to heaven, especially those who are in most need of thy mercy. Amen.
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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 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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