Tuesday, July 20, 2027
Saint Apollinaris, Bishop and Martyr
Optional memorial
Tuesday of the Sixteenth Week in Ordinary Time
The Church remembers Saint Apollinaris, Bishop and Martyr (d. c. 81). Today is an optional memorial.
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
Come, Holy Spirit
Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and kindle in them the fire of your love.
V. Send forth your Spirit and they shall be created.
R. And you shall renew the face of the earth.
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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
- Saint Mary MagdaleneThu, Jul 22 · Feast
- The Transfiguration of the LordFri, Aug 6 · Feast
- Saint Lawrence, Deacon and MartyrTue, Aug 10 · Feast
- The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin MarySun, Aug 15 · Solemnity
- Saint Bartholomew, ApostleTue, Aug 24 · Feast
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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