Saint Rita of Cascia, Religious

Optional memorial

Saturday of the Seventh Week in Ordinary Time

Wife, mother and widow who became an Augustinian nun at Cascia, Italy; a patron of difficult causes (15th century).

On Saturdays in Ordinary Time without an obligatory memorial, the Church may honor the Blessed Virgin Mary (optional memorial).

Readings of the day

Joyful Mysteries

First Mystery: The Annunciation

“Behold, the servant of the Lord; let it be done to me according to your word.”Luke 1:38

The angel Gabriel is sent by God to a virgin of Nazareth named Mary and tells her she will conceive by the power of the Holy Spirit and bear a Son, who will be called the Son of the Most High. Mary gives her humble, free consent.

Fruit of the mystery: Humility

The Hail Mary

Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with you. Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb, Jesus.

Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. 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 Most Holy TrinitySun, May 23 · Solemnity
The Most Holy Body and Blood of ChristSun, May 30 · Solemnity
The Visitation of the Blessed Virgin MaryMon, May 31 · Feast
The Most Sacred Heart of JesusFri, Jun 4 · Solemnity
The Immaculate Heart of the Blessed Virgin MarySat, Jun 5 · Memorial

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