Wednesday, June 3, 2026
Saints Charles Lwanga and Companions, Martyrs
Memorial
Charles Lwanga and companions, young Christians of Uganda, were martyred in 1885–1887 for their faith; most were burned at Namugongo.
Readings of the day
Glorious Mysteries
Third Mystery: The Descent of the Holy Spirit
“They were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak with other languages, as the Spirit gave them the ability to speak.”Acts 2:4
On Pentecost, as the apostles are gathered with Mary in prayer, a sound like a mighty wind fills the house and tongues as of fire rest upon each of them. The Church goes forth to proclaim Christ.
Fruit of the mystery: Love of God · wisdom
A prayer with Saints Charles Lwanga and Companions
Lord Jesus, you gave Saints Charles Lwanga and Companions the courage to bear witness to you even to the shedding of blood. By the prayers of Saints Charles Lwanga and Companions, make me steadfast in faith and unafraid to follow you. Amen.
Hail Mary, full of grace…
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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
- The Most Holy Body and Blood of ChristSun, Jun 7 · Solemnity
- The Most Sacred Heart of JesusFri, Jun 12 · Solemnity
- The Immaculate Heart of the Blessed Virgin MarySat, Jun 13 · Memorial
- The Nativity of Saint John the BaptistWed, Jun 24 · Solemnity
- Saints Peter and Paul, ApostlesMon, Jun 29 · 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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