Saint John Eudes, Priest

Optional memorial

Thursday of the Twentieth Week in Ordinary Time

The Church remembers Saint John Eudes, Priest (d. 1680). Today is an optional memorial.

Readings of the day

Luminous Mysteries

Fifth Mystery: The Institution of the Eucharist

“This is my body which is given for you. Do this in memory of me.”Luke 22:19

At the Last Supper, on the night before He suffered, Jesus takes bread and wine and gives His Body and Blood to the apostles as food and drink, the new covenant in His Blood.

Fruit of the mystery: Adoration

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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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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