Our Lady of Lourdes

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Wednesday of the Fifth Week in Ordinary Time

In 1858 the Virgin Mary appeared eighteen times to Saint Bernadette at Lourdes, France, saying, “I am the Immaculate Conception.” World Day of the Sick.

Readings of the day

Glorious Mysteries

First Mystery: The Resurrection

“He is not here, for he has risen, just like he said. Come, see the place where the Lord was lying.”Matthew 28:6

On the third day Jesus rises gloriously from the dead. The angel at the empty tomb tells the holy women not to be afraid, and the risen Lord Himself meets them.

Fruit of the mystery: Faith

The Memorare

Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to your protection, implored your help, or sought your intercession was left unaided.

Inspired by this confidence, I fly to you, O Virgin of virgins, my mother; to you I come, before you I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, do not despise my petitions, but in your mercy hear and answer me. Amen.

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This day’s five mysteries (Glorious Mysteries)

The Resurrection
The Ascension
The Descent of the Holy Spirit
The Assumption of Mary
The Coronation of Mary

Coming up

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
Holy Thursday: Evening Mass of the Lord’s SupperThu, Apr 2

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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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