Monday, November 9, 2026
The Dedication of the Lateran Basilica
Feast
The Lateran Basilica, the Pope’s cathedral as Bishop of Rome, is called “mother and head of all churches.” It was dedicated in the 4th century.
Readings of the day
Joyful Mysteries
Second Mystery: The Visitation
“She called out with a loud voice and said, “Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb!”Luke 1:42
Mary hastens into the hill country to serve her kinswoman Elizabeth. At Mary’s greeting the infant John leaps for joy in Elizabeth’s womb, and Mary sings her song of praise, the Magnificat.
Fruit of the mystery: Love of neighbor
The Fatima Prayer
O my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell, lead all souls to heaven, especially those who are in most need of your mercy. 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 Presentation of the Blessed Virgin MarySat, Nov 21 · Memorial
- Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the UniverseSun, Nov 22 · Solemnity
- First Sunday of AdventSun, Nov 29 · Sunday
- Saint Andrew, ApostleMon, Nov 30 · Feast
- The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin MaryTue, Dec 8 · Solemnity
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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