Saint Monica

Memorial

Mother of Saint Augustine, who prayed for years for her son’s conversion and saw him baptized before her death in 387.

Readings of the day

Sorrowful Mysteries

Third Mystery: The Crowning with Thorns

“Hail, King of the Jews!”Matthew 27:29

The soldiers clothe Jesus in a scarlet cloak, press a crown of thorns upon His head and mock Him as king. He who is truly King of Kings endures their scorn.

Fruit of the mystery: Moral courage

From the Confessions

Thou awakest us to delight in thy praise; for thou madest us for thyself, and our heart is restless, until it repose in thee.

St. Augustine, Confessions I.1; tr. E. B. Pusey, 1838

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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

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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
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Saints Michael, Gabriel and Raphael, ArchangelsWed, Sep 29 · Feast

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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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