Saint Thomas, Apostle

Feast

Thomas doubted the Resurrection until he saw the risen Lord, then confessed, “My Lord and my God!” Tradition holds that he preached the Gospel in India.

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

A prayer with Saint Thomas

Lord Jesus, you called Saint Thomas to carry your Gospel to the world. By the prayers of Saint Thomas, help me to hear your word and to share it gladly. 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 Mount CarmelThu, Jul 16 · Optional memorial
Saint Mary MagdaleneWed, Jul 22 · Feast
Saint James, ApostleSat, Jul 25 · Feast
The Transfiguration of the LordThu, Aug 6 · Feast
Saint Lawrence, Deacon and MartyrMon, Aug 10 · 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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