Wednesday, August 23, 2028
Saint Rose of Lima, Virgin
Optional memorial
Wednesday of the Twentieth Week in Ordinary Time
The Church remembers Saint Rose of Lima, Virgin (d. 1617). Today is an optional memorial.
Readings of the day
Glorious Mysteries
Fifth Mystery: The Coronation of Mary
“A great sign was seen in heaven: a woman clothed with the sun, and the moon under her feet, and on her head a crown of twelve stars.”Revelation 12:1
Mary is crowned Queen of Heaven and Earth by her Son. She reigns as Queen and Mother, interceding for all her children.
Fruit of the mystery: Trust in Mary’s intercession
Come, Holy Spirit
Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and kindle in them the fire of your love.
V. Send forth your Spirit and they shall be created.
R. And you shall renew the face of the earth.
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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
- Saint Bartholomew, ApostleThu, Aug 24 · Feast
- The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin MaryFri, Sep 8 · Feast
- The Most Holy Name of MaryTue, Sep 12 · Optional memorial
- The Exaltation of the Holy CrossThu, Sep 14 · Feast
- Our Lady of SorrowsFri, Sep 15 · Memorial
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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