Saints Cornelius, Pope, and Cyprian, Bishop, Martyrs

Memorial

Pope Cornelius and Cyprian, Bishop of Carthage, stood together for mercy toward repentant sinners and died as martyrs in the 3rd century.

Readings of the day

Luminous Mysteries

Third Mystery: The Proclamation of the Kingdom

“The time is fulfilled, and God’s Kingdom is at hand! Repent, and believe in the Good News.”Mark 1:15

Jesus goes into Galilee preaching the Gospel of the Kingdom of God, calling all to conversion, forgiving sins and healing the sick.

Fruit of the mystery: Repentance and trust in God

A prayer with Saints Cornelius

Lord Jesus, you gave Saints Cornelius the courage to bear witness to you even to the shedding of blood. By the prayers of Saints Cornelius, make me steadfast in faith and unafraid to follow you. Amen.

Hail Mary, full of grace…

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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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Saint Matthew, Apostle and EvangelistTue, Sep 21 · Feast
Saints Michael, Gabriel and Raphael, ArchangelsWed, Sep 29 · Feast
The Holy Guardian AngelsSat, Oct 2 · Memorial
Our Lady of the RosaryThu, Oct 7 · Memorial
Saint Luke, EvangelistMon, Oct 18 · 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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