Tuesday, February 8, 2028
Saint Jerome Emiliani
Optional memorial
Tuesday of the Fifth Week in Ordinary Time
The Church remembers Saint Jerome Emiliani (d. 1537). Today is an optional memorial.
Also today (optional): Saint Josephine Bakhita, Virgin
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
The Fatima Prayer
O my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell, lead all souls to heaven, especially those who are in most need of your mercy. Amen.
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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
Coming up
- Our Lady of LourdesFri, Feb 11 · Optional memorial
- The Chair of Saint Peter the ApostleTue, Feb 22 · Feast
- Ash WednesdayWed, Mar 1
- Saint Joseph, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin MaryMon, Mar 20 · Solemnity
- The Annunciation of the LordSat, Mar 25 · Solemnity
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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