Saint Cecilia, Virgin and Martyr

Memorial

Roman virgin and martyr of the early Church, honored as patron of music and musicians.

Readings of the day

Joyful Mysteries

Fifth Mystery: The Finding in the Temple

“Why were you looking for me? Didn’t you know that I must be in my Father’s house?”Luke 2:49

After three days of sorrowful searching, Mary and Joseph find the twelve-year-old Jesus in the Temple, sitting among the teachers, listening to them and asking them questions.

Fruit of the mystery: Piety · joy in finding Jesus

A prayer with Saint Cecilia

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

Hail Mary, full of grace…

A short prayer composed for Rosary Cards

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This day’s five mysteries (Joyful Mysteries)

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

Coming up

First Sunday of AdventSun, Nov 28 · Sunday
Saint Andrew, ApostleTue, Nov 30 · Feast
The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin MaryWed, Dec 8 · Solemnity
The Nativity of the Lord (Christmas)Sat, Dec 25 · Solemnity
The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and JosephSun, Dec 26 · Feast

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