The Immaculate Heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Optional memorial

Saturday of the Tenth Week in Ordinary Time

On the day after the Sacred Heart, the Church honors the Immaculate Heart of Mary, who “kept all these things, pondering them in her heart” (Luke 2:19).

On Saturdays in Ordinary Time without an obligatory memorial, the Church may honor the Blessed Virgin Mary (optional memorial).

Also today (optional): Saint Anthony of Padua, Priest and Doctor of the Church

Readings of the day

Joyful Mysteries

Third Mystery: The Nativity

“She gave birth to her firstborn son. She wrapped him in bands of cloth and laid him in a feeding trough, because there was no room for them in the inn.”Luke 2:7

In Bethlehem the Son of God is born in poverty. Angels announce the good news to shepherds keeping watch over their flocks, and they come in haste to adore Him.

Fruit of the mystery: Poverty of spirit

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 (Joyful Mysteries)

The Annunciation
The Visitation
The Nativity
The Presentation
The Finding in the Temple

Coming up

The Nativity of Saint John the BaptistWed, Jun 24 · Solemnity
Saints Peter and Paul, ApostlesMon, Jun 29 · Solemnity
Saint Thomas, ApostleFri, Jul 3 · Feast
Our Lady of Mount CarmelThu, Jul 16 · Optional memorial
Saint Mary MagdaleneWed, Jul 22 · Feast

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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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