Saint Augustine, Bishop and Doctor of the Church

Memorial

After a restless youth, Augustine was converted and baptized in 387, became Bishop of Hippo and wrote the Confessions and The City of God (d. 430).

Readings of the day

Joyful Mysteries

Fourth Mystery: The Presentation

““Now you are releasing your servant, Master, according to your word, in peace;”Luke 2:29

In obedience to the Law, Mary and Joseph present the Child Jesus in the Temple. The righteous Simeon takes Him in his arms and blesses God, and the prophetess Anna speaks of Him to all awaiting redemption.

Fruit of the mystery: Obedience

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 (Joyful Mysteries)

The Annunciation
The Visitation
The Nativity
The Presentation
The Finding in the Temple

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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
Saint Matthew, Apostle and EvangelistTue, Sep 21 · Feast
Saints Michael, Gabriel and Raphael, ArchangelsWed, Sep 29 · Feast

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