Saint Thérèse of the Child Jesus, Virgin and Doctor of the Church

Memorial

Carmelite nun of Lisieux, author of Story of a Soul and teacher of the “little way” of trust and love; she died at 24 in 1897.

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

A prayer with Saint Thérèse of the Child Jesus

Holy Spirit, you filled Saint Thérèse of the Child Jesus with wisdom to teach your Church. By the prayers of Saint Thérèse of the Child Jesus, open my mind to your truth and my heart to love it. Amen.

Hail Mary, full of grace…

A short prayer composed for Rosary Cards

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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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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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