Saint Gregory the Great, Pope and Doctor of the Church

Memorial

Pope from 590 to 604, reformer of the liturgy, servant of the poor and sender of missionaries to England.

Readings of the day

Luminous Mysteries

Fifth Mystery: The Institution of the Eucharist

“This is my body which is given for you. Do this in memory of me.”Luke 22:19

At the Last Supper, on the night before He suffered, Jesus takes bread and wine and gives His Body and Blood to the apostles as food and drink, the new covenant in His Blood.

Fruit of the mystery: Adoration

A prayer with Saint Gregory the Great

Holy Spirit, you filled Saint Gregory the Great with wisdom to teach your Church. By the prayers of Saint Gregory the Great, open my mind to your truth and my heart to love it. Amen.

Hail Mary, full of grace…

A short prayer composed for Rosary Cards

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This day’s five mysteries (Luminous Mysteries)

The Baptism of the Lord
The Wedding at Cana
The Proclamation of the Kingdom
The Transfiguration
The Institution of the Eucharist

Coming up

The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin MaryTue, Sep 8 · Feast
The Most Holy Name of MarySat, Sep 12 · Optional memorial
The Exaltation of the Holy CrossMon, Sep 14 · Feast
Our Lady of SorrowsTue, Sep 15 · Memorial
Saint Matthew, Apostle and EvangelistMon, Sep 21 · 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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