Wednesday, February 23, 2028
Saint Polycarp, Bishop and Martyr
Memorial
Bishop of Smyrna and disciple of the Apostle John, burned at the stake c. 155 at the age of 86.
Readings of the day
Glorious Mysteries
Third Mystery: The Descent of the Holy Spirit
“They were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak with other languages, as the Spirit gave them the ability to speak.”Acts 2:4
On Pentecost, as the apostles are gathered with Mary in prayer, a sound like a mighty wind fills the house and tongues as of fire rest upon each of them. The Church goes forth to proclaim Christ.
Fruit of the mystery: Love of God · wisdom
A prayer with Saint Polycarp
Lord Jesus, you gave Saint Polycarp the courage to bear witness to you even to the shedding of blood. By the prayers of Saint Polycarp, 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 (Glorious Mysteries)
- The Resurrection
- The Ascension
- The Descent of the Holy Spirit
- The Assumption of Mary
- The Coronation of Mary
Coming up
- Ash WednesdayWed, Mar 1
- Saint Joseph, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin MaryMon, Mar 20 · Solemnity
- The Annunciation of the LordSat, Mar 25 · Solemnity
- Palm Sunday of the Passion of the LordSun, Apr 9 · Sunday
- Holy Thursday: Evening Mass of the Lord’s SupperThu, Apr 13
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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