Thursday of the Seventh Week in Ordinary Time

Weekday

Ordinary Time (from “ordinal,” counted weeks) follows the public life and teaching of Jesus, week by week.

Readings of the day

Luminous Mysteries

Fourth Mystery: The Transfiguration

“This is my beloved Son. Listen to him!”Luke 9:35

On the mountain, before Peter, James and John, Jesus is transfigured: His face shines and His garments become dazzling white. Moses and Elijah speak with Him, and the Father’s voice comes from the cloud.

Fruit of the mystery: Desire for holiness

The Jesus Prayer

Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner.

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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 Most Holy TrinitySun, May 27 · Solemnity
The Visitation of the Blessed Virgin MaryThu, May 31 · Feast
The Most Holy Body and Blood of ChristSun, Jun 3 · Solemnity
The Most Sacred Heart of JesusFri, Jun 8 · Solemnity
The Immaculate Heart of the Blessed Virgin MarySat, Jun 9 · Memorial

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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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