December 19

Advent weekday

From December 17 the Advent liturgy turns to the immediate preparation for Christmas, with the great “O Antiphons” at Evening Prayer.

Readings of the day

Sorrowful Mysteries

Third Mystery: The Crowning with Thorns

In Advent, the Joyful Mysteries are a natural companion any day.

“Hail, King of the Jews!”Matthew 27:29

The soldiers clothe Jesus in a scarlet cloak, press a crown of thorns upon His head and mock Him as king. He who is truly King of Kings endures their scorn.

Fruit of the mystery: Moral courage

“O Root of Jesse” — the O Antiphon for December 19

O Root of Jesse, standing as a sign for the peoples, before whom kings shall keep silent and whom the nations shall seek: come to deliver us, and delay no longer.

Roman Breviary, Magnificat antiphon (translated for this app)

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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 Nativity of the Lord (Christmas)Mon, Dec 25 · Solemnity
Saint Stephen, the First MartyrTue, Dec 26 · Feast
Saint John, Apostle and EvangelistWed, Dec 27 · Feast
The Holy Innocents, MartyrsThu, Dec 28 · Feast
The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and JosephSun, Dec 31 · 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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