Friday, June 9, 2028
Saint Ephrem, Deacon and Doctor of the Church
Optional memorial
Friday of the Ninth Week in Ordinary Time
The Church remembers Saint Ephrem, Deacon and Doctor of the Church (d. c. 373). Today is an optional memorial.
Readings of the day
Sorrowful Mysteries
Fifth Mystery: The Crucifixion
“Father, into your hands I commit my spirit!”Luke 23:46
Jesus is nailed to the Cross between two thieves. He forgives His executioners, promises Paradise to the repentant thief, gives His Mother to the beloved disciple, and dies for our salvation.
Fruit of the mystery: Perseverance
The Hail Mary
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with you. Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. 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
- The Most Holy TrinitySun, Jun 11 · Solemnity
- The Most Holy Body and Blood of ChristSun, Jun 18 · Solemnity
- The Most Sacred Heart of JesusFri, Jun 23 · Solemnity
- The Immaculate Heart of the Blessed Virgin MarySat, Jun 24 · Memorial
- Saints Peter and Paul, ApostlesThu, Jun 29 · 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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