Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Saint Scholastica, Virgin
Memorial
Twin sister of Saint Benedict, Scholastica led a community of consecrated women near Monte Cassino (d. c. 543).
Readings of the day
Sorrowful Mysteries
Fifth Mystery: The Crucifixion
“Father, into your hands I commit my spirit!”Luke 23:46
Jesus is nailed to the Cross between two thieves. He forgives His executioners, promises Paradise to the repentant thief, gives His Mother to the beloved disciple, and dies for our salvation.
Fruit of the mystery: Perseverance
A prayer with Saint Scholastica
Lord, Saint Scholastica gave everything to belong wholly to you. By the prayers of Saint Scholastica, teach me to seek you first and to find my joy in you. Amen.
Hail Mary, full of grace…
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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
- Our Lady of LourdesWed, Feb 11 · Optional memorial
- Ash WednesdayWed, Feb 18
- Saint Joseph, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin MaryThu, Mar 19 · Solemnity
- The Annunciation of the LordWed, Mar 25 · Solemnity
- Palm Sunday of the Passion of the LordSun, Mar 29 · Sunday
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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