Saint Leo the Great, Pope and Doctor of the Church

Memorial

Pope from 440 to 461 whose teaching on the two natures of Christ guided the Council of Chalcedon; he met Attila to protect Rome.

Readings of the day

Sorrowful Mysteries

Third Mystery: The Crowning with Thorns

“Hail, King of the Jews!”Matthew 27:29

The soldiers clothe Jesus in a scarlet cloak, press a crown of thorns upon His head and mock Him as king. He who is truly King of Kings endures their scorn.

Fruit of the mystery: Moral courage

A prayer with Saint Leo the Great

Holy Spirit, you filled Saint Leo the Great with wisdom to teach your Church. By the prayers of Saint Leo 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 (Sorrowful Mysteries)

The Agony in the Garden
The Scourging at the Pillar
The Crowning with Thorns
The Carrying of the Cross
The Crucifixion

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