Friday, November 17, 2028
Saint Elizabeth of Hungary, Religious
Memorial
Princess and widow who spent her wealth on a hospital for the poor and joined the Franciscan Third Order (d. 1231).
Readings of the day
Sorrowful Mysteries
First Mystery: The Agony in the Garden

“Father, if you are willing, remove this cup from me. Nevertheless, not my will, but yours, be done.”Luke 22:42
In the Garden of Gethsemane, Jesus prays in anguish as His Passion approaches. His sweat becomes like drops of blood, and He surrenders Himself wholly to the Father’s will.
Fruit of the mystery: Sorrow for sin · conformity to God’s will
A prayer with Saint Elizabeth of Hungary
Lord, Saint Elizabeth of Hungary gave everything to belong wholly to you. By the prayers of Saint Elizabeth of Hungary, teach me to seek you first and to find my joy in 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
- The Presentation of the Blessed Virgin MaryTue, Nov 21 · Memorial
- Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the UniverseSun, Nov 26 · Solemnity
- Saint Andrew, ApostleThu, Nov 30 · Feast
- First Sunday of AdventSun, Dec 3 · Sunday
- The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin MaryFri, Dec 8 · Solemnity
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