Our Lady of Loreto

Optional memorial

Monday of the Second Week of Advent

The Holy House of Loreto in Italy is venerated by tradition as the house of Nazareth; Our Lady of Loreto is patroness of aviators.

Readings of the day

Joyful Mysteries

Fourth Mystery: The Presentation

In Advent, the Joyful Mysteries are a natural companion any day.

““Now you are releasing your servant, Master, according to your word, in peace;”Luke 2:29

In obedience to the Law, Mary and Joseph present the Child Jesus in the Temple. The righteous Simeon takes Him in his arms and blesses God, and the prophetess Anna speaks of Him to all awaiting redemption.

Fruit of the mystery: Obedience

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 (Joyful Mysteries)

The Annunciation
The Visitation
The Nativity
The Presentation
The Finding in the Temple

Coming up

Our Lady of GuadalupeWed, Dec 12 · Feast
The Nativity of the Lord (Christmas)Tue, Dec 25 · Solemnity
Saint Stephen, the First MartyrWed, Dec 26 · Feast
Saint John, Apostle and EvangelistThu, Dec 27 · Feast
The Holy Innocents, MartyrsFri, Dec 28 · 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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