Monday, August 16, 2027
Saint Stephen of Hungary
Optional memorial
Monday of the Twentieth Week in Ordinary Time
The Church remembers Saint Stephen of Hungary (d. 1038). Today is an optional memorial.
Readings of the day
Joyful Mysteries
Second Mystery: The Visitation
“She called out with a loud voice and said, “Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb!”Luke 1:42
Mary hastens into the hill country to serve her kinswoman Elizabeth. At Mary’s greeting the infant John leaps for joy in Elizabeth’s womb, and Mary sings her song of praise, the Magnificat.
Fruit of the mystery: Love of neighbor
The Fatima Prayer
O my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell, lead all souls to heaven, especially those who are in most need of your mercy. 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
- Saint Bartholomew, ApostleTue, Aug 24 · Feast
- The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin MaryWed, Sep 8 · Feast
- The Exaltation of the Holy CrossTue, Sep 14 · Feast
- Our Lady of SorrowsWed, Sep 15 · Memorial
- Saint Matthew, Apostle and EvangelistTue, Sep 21 · 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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