The Most Holy Name of Mary

Optional memorial

Saturday of the Twenty-third Week in Ordinary Time

The Church honors the holy Name of Mary; the memorial was extended to the whole Church after the relief of Vienna in 1683.

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

Readings of the day

Joyful Mysteries

Fourth Mystery: The Presentation

““Now you are releasing your servant, Master, according to your word, in peace;”Luke 2:29

In obedience to the Law, Mary and Joseph present the Child Jesus in the Temple. The righteous Simeon takes Him in his arms and blesses God, and the prophetess Anna speaks of Him to all awaiting redemption.

Fruit of the mystery: Obedience

The Hail Mary

Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.

Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. 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 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
The Holy Guardian AngelsFri, Oct 2 · Memorial

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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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