Saturday, September 9, 2028
Saint Peter Claver, Priest
Memorial
Spanish Jesuit who ministered for decades to enslaved Africans arriving at Cartagena, Colombia (d. 1654).
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
A prayer with Saint Peter Claver
Lord Jesus, through the ministry of Saint Peter Claver you drew many to yourself. By the prayers of Saint Peter Claver, make me generous in serving you and my neighbor. Amen.
Hail Mary, full of grace…
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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
- 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
- Saints Michael, Gabriel and Raphael, ArchangelsFri, Sep 29 · Feast
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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