Wednesday, July 4, 2029
Independence Day
USA observance
Wednesday of the Thirteenth Week in Ordinary Time
On Independence Day the Church in the U.S. may celebrate a Mass for the nation, giving thanks for the gift of liberty.
Readings of the day
Glorious Mysteries
Fifth Mystery: The Coronation of Mary
“A great sign was seen in heaven: a woman clothed with the sun, and the moon under her feet, and on her head a crown of twelve stars.”Revelation 12:1
Mary is crowned Queen of Heaven and Earth by her Son. She reigns as Queen and Mother, interceding for all her children.
Fruit of the mystery: Trust in Mary’s intercession
The Fatima Prayer
O my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell, lead all souls to heaven, especially those who are in most need of your mercy. Amen.
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This day’s five mysteries (Glorious Mysteries)
- The Resurrection
- The Ascension
- The Descent of the Holy Spirit
- The Assumption of Mary
- The Coronation of Mary
Coming up
- Our Lady of Mount CarmelMon, Jul 16 · Optional memorial
- Saint James, ApostleWed, Jul 25 · Feast
- The Transfiguration of the LordMon, Aug 6 · Feast
- Saint Lawrence, Deacon and MartyrFri, Aug 10 · Feast
- The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin MaryWed, Aug 15 · Solemnity
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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