Saint Teresa of Calcutta, Virgin

Optional memorial

Tuesday of the Twenty-second Week in Ordinary Time

Mother Teresa founded the Missionaries of Charity to serve the poorest of the poor in Calcutta and around the world (d. 1997).

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

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 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
Saint Matthew, Apostle and EvangelistThu, Sep 21 · 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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