Tuesday, November 17, 2026
Saint Elizabeth of Hungary, Religious
Memorial
Princess and widow who spent her wealth on a hospital for the poor and joined the Franciscan Third Order (d. 1231).
Readings of the day
Sorrowful Mysteries
Fifth Mystery: The Crucifixion
“Father, into your hands I commit my spirit!”Luke 23:46
Jesus is nailed to the Cross between two thieves. He forgives His executioners, promises Paradise to the repentant thief, gives His Mother to the beloved disciple, and dies for our salvation.
Fruit of the mystery: Perseverance
A prayer with Saint Elizabeth of Hungary
Lord, Saint Elizabeth of Hungary gave everything to belong wholly to you. By the prayers of Saint Elizabeth of Hungary, teach me to seek you first and to find my joy in you. 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
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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