Saint Vincent de Paul, Priest

Memorial

French priest who founded the Congregation of the Mission and, with Louise de Marillac, the Daughters of Charity; patron of charitable works (d. 1660).

Readings of the day

Luminous Mysteries

Fifth Mystery: The Institution of the Eucharist

“This is my body which is given for you. Do this in memory of me.”Luke 22:19

At the Last Supper, on the night before He suffered, Jesus takes bread and wine and gives His Body and Blood to the apostles as food and drink, the new covenant in His Blood.

Fruit of the mystery: Adoration

A prayer with Saint Vincent de Paul

Lord Jesus, through the ministry of Saint Vincent de Paul you drew many to yourself. By the prayers of Saint Vincent de Paul, make me generous in serving you and my neighbor. Amen.

Hail Mary, full of grace…

A short prayer composed for Rosary Cards

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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

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The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed (All Souls’ Day)Fri, Nov 2 · Solemnity

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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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