Tuesday, October 2, 2029
The Holy Guardian Angels
Memorial
The Church honors the angels whom God gives to guard and guide each person (cf. Matthew 18:10).
Readings of the day
Sorrowful Mysteries
Fifth Mystery: The Crucifixion
“Father, into your hands I commit my spirit!”Luke 23:46
Jesus is nailed to the Cross between two thieves. He forgives His executioners, promises Paradise to the repentant thief, gives His Mother to the beloved disciple, and dies for our salvation.
Fruit of the mystery: Perseverance
Angel of God
Angel of God, my guardian dear, to whom God’s love commits me here, ever this day be at my side, to light and guard, to rule and guide. Amen.
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This day’s five mysteries (Sorrowful Mysteries)
- The Agony in the Garden
- The Scourging at the Pillar
- The Crowning with Thorns
- The Carrying of the Cross
- The Crucifixion
Coming up
- Saint Luke, EvangelistThu, Oct 18 · Feast
- All SaintsThu, Nov 1 · Solemnity
- The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed (All Souls’ Day)Fri, Nov 2 · Solemnity
- The Dedication of the Lateran BasilicaFri, Nov 9 · Feast
- The Presentation of the Blessed Virgin MaryWed, Nov 21 · Memorial
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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