Saints Cornelius, Pope, and Cyprian, Bishop, Martyrs

Memorial

Pope Cornelius and Cyprian, Bishop of Carthage, stood together for mercy toward repentant sinners and died as martyrs in the 3rd century.

Readings of the day

Joyful Mysteries

Fourth Mystery: The Presentation

““Now you are releasing your servant, Master, according to your word, in peace;”Luke 2:29

In obedience to the Law, Mary and Joseph present the Child Jesus in the Temple. The righteous Simeon takes Him in his arms and blesses God, and the prophetess Anna speaks of Him to all awaiting redemption.

Fruit of the mystery: Obedience

A prayer with Saints Cornelius

Lord Jesus, you gave Saints Cornelius the courage to bear witness to you even to the shedding of blood. By the prayers of Saints Cornelius, make me steadfast in faith and unafraid to follow you. 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

Saint Matthew, Apostle and EvangelistThu, Sep 21 · Feast
Saints Michael, Gabriel and Raphael, ArchangelsFri, Sep 29 · Feast
The Holy Guardian AngelsMon, Oct 2 · Memorial
Our Lady of the RosarySat, Oct 7 · Memorial
Saint Luke, EvangelistWed, Oct 18 · 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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