Saint Teresa of Jesus, Virgin and Doctor of the Church

Memorial

Carmelite reformer and mystic of Spain, author of The Interior Castle; the first woman named a Doctor of the Church (d. 1582).

Readings of the day

Luminous Mysteries

Second Mystery: The Wedding at Cana

“Whatever he says to you, do it.”John 2:5

At a wedding feast in Cana, Mary notices that the wine has run out and brings the need to her Son. At her word the servants obey Him, and Jesus works His first sign, changing water into wine.

Fruit of the mystery: To Jesus through Mary

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Let nothing disturb thee, nothing affright thee; all things are passing; God never changeth; patient endurance attaineth to all things; who God possesseth in nothing is wanting; alone God sufficeth.

St. Teresa of Avila; tr. H. W. Longfellow

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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

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Saints Simon and Jude, ApostlesWed, Oct 28 · Feast
All SaintsSun, Nov 1 · Solemnity
The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed (All Souls’ Day)Mon, Nov 2 · Solemnity
The Dedication of the Lateran BasilicaMon, Nov 9 · Feast
The Presentation of the Blessed Virgin MarySat, Nov 21 · Memorial

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