Wednesday, August 29, 2029
The Passion of Saint John the Baptist
Memorial
The Church remembers the beheading of John the Baptist by Herod Antipas, a martyr for truth (Mark 6:17–29).
Readings of the day
Glorious Mysteries
First Mystery: The Resurrection
“He is not here, for he has risen, just like he said. Come, see the place where the Lord was lying.”Matthew 28:6
On the third day Jesus rises gloriously from the dead. The angel at the empty tomb tells the holy women not to be afraid, and the risen Lord Himself meets them.
Fruit of the mystery: Faith
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
- 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
- Our Lady of SorrowsSat, Sep 15 · Memorial
- Saint Matthew, Apostle and EvangelistFri, Sep 21 · 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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