Tuesday, August 4, 2026
Saint John Mary Vianney, Priest
Memorial
The Curé of Ars, who spent up to 16 hours a day hearing confessions in a small French village; patron of parish priests (d. 1859).
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 John Mary Vianney
Lord Jesus, through the ministry of Saint John Mary Vianney you drew many to yourself. By the prayers of Saint John Mary Vianney, make me generous in serving you and my neighbor. 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
- The Transfiguration of the LordThu, Aug 6 · Feast
- Saint Lawrence, Deacon and MartyrMon, Aug 10 · Feast
- The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin MarySat, Aug 15 · Solemnity
- The Queenship of the Blessed Virgin MarySat, Aug 22 · Memorial
- Saint Bartholomew, ApostleMon, Aug 24 · Feast
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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