Tuesday, March 7, 2028
Saints Perpetua and Felicity, Martyrs
Optional memorial
Tuesday of the First Week of Lent
A young noble mother and her pregnant slave, martyred together in the arena at Carthage in 203; Perpetua’s own prison diary survives.
Readings of the day
Sorrowful Mysteries
First Mystery: The Agony in the Garden
“Father, if you are willing, remove this cup from me. Nevertheless, not my will, but yours, be done.”Luke 22:42
In the Garden of Gethsemane, Jesus prays in anguish as His Passion approaches. His sweat becomes like drops of blood, and He surrenders Himself wholly to the Father’s will.
Fruit of the mystery: Sorrow for sin · conformity to God’s will
Anima Christi
Soul of Christ, sanctify me. Body of Christ, save me. Blood of Christ, inebriate me. Water from the side of Christ, wash me. Passion of Christ, strengthen me.
O good Jesus, hear me. Within your wounds hide me. Do not let me be separated from you. From the malicious enemy defend me. In the hour of my death call me, and bid me come to you, that with your saints I may praise you for ever and ever. Amen.
Traditional (14th century)
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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
- 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
- Friday of the Passion of the LordFri, Apr 14
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