The Holy Innocents, Martyrs

Feast

The baby boys of Bethlehem killed by King Herod in his attempt to destroy the newborn Christ (Matthew 2:16–18).

Readings of the day

Luminous Mysteries

Second Mystery: The Wedding at Cana

“Whatever he says to you, do it.”John 2:5

At a wedding feast in Cana, Mary notices that the wine has run out and brings the need to her Son. At her word the servants obey Him, and Jesus works His first sign, changing water into wine.

Fruit of the mystery: To Jesus through Mary

The Our Father

Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name; your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.

Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.

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This day’s five mysteries (Luminous Mysteries)

The Baptism of the Lord
The Wedding at Cana
The Proclamation of the Kingdom
The Transfiguration
The Institution of the Eucharist

Coming up

The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and JosephSun, Dec 31 · Feast
Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of GodMon, Jan 1 · Solemnity
The Most Holy Name of JesusWed, Jan 3 · Optional memorial
The Epiphany of the LordSun, Jan 7 · Solemnity
The Baptism of the LordMon, Jan 8 · 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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