Saint Thomas Aquinas, Priest and Doctor of the Church

Memorial

Dominican friar and Doctor of the Church whose Summa Theologiae united faith and reason; he also wrote hymns for Corpus Christi (d. 1274).

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

Adoro Te Devote

Godhead here in hiding, whom I do adore, masked by these bare shadows, shape and nothing more, see, Lord, at thy service low lies here a heart lost, all lost in wonder at the God thou art.

St. Thomas Aquinas; tr. Gerard Manley Hopkins (d. 1889)

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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

Coming up

The Presentation of the LordTue, Feb 2 · Feast
Ash WednesdayWed, Feb 10
Our Lady of LourdesThu, Feb 11 · Optional memorial
The Chair of Saint Peter the ApostleMon, Feb 22 · Feast
Saint Joseph, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin MaryFri, Mar 19 · Solemnity

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