Saint Martin of Tours, Bishop

Memorial

A Roman soldier who shared his cloak with a beggar, then became a monk and Bishop of Tours (d. 397).

Readings of the day

Joyful Mysteries

Fifth Mystery: The Finding in the Temple

“Why were you looking for me? Didn’t you know that I must be in my Father’s house?”Luke 2:49

After three days of sorrowful searching, Mary and Joseph find the twelve-year-old Jesus in the Temple, sitting among the teachers, listening to them and asking them questions.

Fruit of the mystery: Piety · joy in finding Jesus

A prayer with Saint Martin of Tours

Good Shepherd, you gave your people Saint Martin of Tours as a faithful shepherd. By the prayers of Saint Martin of Tours, bless the pastors of your Church and keep us united in 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

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