Tuesday, October 17, 2028
Saint Ignatius of Antioch, Bishop and Martyr
Memorial
Bishop of Antioch who wrote seven letters to the churches on his way to martyrdom in Rome, c. 107.
Readings of the day
Sorrowful Mysteries
Fifth Mystery: The Crucifixion
“Father, into your hands I commit my spirit!”Luke 23:46
Jesus is nailed to the Cross between two thieves. He forgives His executioners, promises Paradise to the repentant thief, gives His Mother to the beloved disciple, and dies for our salvation.
Fruit of the mystery: Perseverance
A prayer with Saint Ignatius of Antioch
Lord Jesus, you gave Saint Ignatius of Antioch the courage to bear witness to you even to the shedding of blood. By the prayers of Saint Ignatius of Antioch, 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 (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
- Saint Luke, EvangelistWed, Oct 18 · Feast
- Saints Simon and Jude, ApostlesSat, Oct 28 · Feast
- All SaintsWed, Nov 1 · Solemnity
- The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed (All Souls’ Day)Thu, Nov 2 · Solemnity
- The Dedication of the Lateran BasilicaThu, Nov 9 · 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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