Our Lady of Loreto

Optional memorial

Thursday of the Second Week of Advent

The Holy House of Loreto in Italy is venerated by tradition as the house of Nazareth; Our Lady of Loreto is patroness of aviators.

Readings of the day

Luminous Mysteries

Third Mystery: The Proclamation of the Kingdom

In Advent, the Joyful Mysteries are a natural companion any day.

“The time is fulfilled, and God’s Kingdom is at hand! Repent, and believe in the Good News.”Mark 1:15

Jesus goes into Galilee preaching the Gospel of the Kingdom of God, calling all to conversion, forgiving sins and healing the sick.

Fruit of the mystery: Repentance and trust in God

The Memorare

Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to your protection, implored your help, or sought your intercession was left unaided.

Inspired by this confidence, I fly to you, O Virgin of virgins, my mother; to you I come, before you I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, do not despise my petitions, but in your mercy hear and answer me. Amen.

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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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Our Lady of GuadalupeSat, Dec 12 · Feast
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The Holy Innocents, MartyrsMon, Dec 28 · Feast

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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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