Thursday, July 26, 2029
Saints Joachim and Anne, Parents of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Memorial
By ancient tradition the parents of the Blessed Virgin Mary and grandparents of Jesus.
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
A prayer with Saints Joachim and Anne
Lord, Saints Joachim and Anne gave everything to belong wholly to you. By the prayers of Saints Joachim and Anne, 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 (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 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
- The Queenship of the Blessed Virgin MaryWed, Aug 22 · Memorial
- Saint Bartholomew, ApostleFri, Aug 24 · Feast
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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