Saint Junípero Serra, Priest

Optional memorial

Saturday of the Twelfth Week in Ordinary Time

Franciscan missionary who founded the first missions of California, canonized in Washington, D.C., in 2015 (d. 1784).

On Saturdays in Ordinary Time without an obligatory memorial, the Church may honor the Blessed Virgin Mary (optional memorial).

Readings of the day

Joyful Mysteries

Second Mystery: The Visitation

“She called out with a loud voice and said, “Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb!”Luke 1:42

Mary hastens into the hill country to serve her kinswoman Elizabeth. At Mary’s greeting the infant John leaps for joy in Elizabeth’s womb, and Mary sings her song of praise, the Magnificat.

Fruit of the mystery: Love of neighbor

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 (Joyful Mysteries)

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

Coming up

Saint Thomas, ApostleMon, Jul 3 · Feast
Saint Mary MagdaleneSat, Jul 22 · Feast
Saint James, ApostleTue, Jul 25 · Feast
The Transfiguration of the LordSun, Aug 6 · Feast
Saint Lawrence, Deacon and MartyrThu, Aug 10 · Feast

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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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