Saint Stephen of Hungary

Optional memorial

Thursday of the Nineteenth Week in Ordinary Time

The Church remembers Saint Stephen of Hungary (d. 1038). Today is an optional memorial.

Readings of the day

Luminous Mysteries

Third Mystery: The Proclamation of the Kingdom

“The time is fulfilled, and God’s Kingdom is at hand! Repent, and believe in the Good News.”Mark 1:15

Jesus goes into Galilee preaching the Gospel of the Kingdom of God, calling all to conversion, forgiving sins and healing the sick.

Fruit of the mystery: Repentance and trust in God

The Memorare

Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to your protection, implored your help, or sought your intercession was left unaided.

Inspired by this confidence, I fly to you, O Virgin of virgins, my mother; to you I come, before you I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, do not despise my petitions, but in your mercy hear and answer me. 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 Queenship of the Blessed Virgin MaryWed, Aug 22 · Memorial
Saint Bartholomew, ApostleFri, Aug 24 · Feast
The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin MarySat, Sep 8 · Feast
The Most Holy Name of MaryWed, Sep 12 · Optional memorial
The Exaltation of the Holy CrossFri, Sep 14 · 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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