Saint Clare, Virgin

Memorial

Follower of Saint Francis who founded the Poor Clares, living in radical poverty and prayer at San Damiano (d. 1253).

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

A prayer with Saint Clare

Lord, Saint Clare gave everything to belong wholly to you. By the prayers of Saint Clare, teach me to seek you first and to find my joy in you. Amen.

Hail Mary, full of grace…

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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

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The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin MaryTue, Aug 15 · Solemnity
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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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