Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Saint Peter Claver, Priest
Memorial
Spanish Jesuit who ministered for decades to enslaved Africans arriving at Cartagena, Colombia (d. 1654).
Readings of the day
Glorious Mysteries
First Mystery: The Resurrection
“He is not here, for he has risen, just like he said. Come, see the place where the Lord was lying.”Matthew 28:6
On the third day Jesus rises gloriously from the dead. The angel at the empty tomb tells the holy women not to be afraid, and the risen Lord Himself meets them.
Fruit of the mystery: Faith
A prayer with Saint Peter Claver
Lord Jesus, through the ministry of Saint Peter Claver you drew many to yourself. By the prayers of Saint Peter Claver, make me generous in serving you and my neighbor. 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 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
- Saints Michael, Gabriel and Raphael, ArchangelsTue, Sep 29 · 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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