Saint Stephen, the First Martyr

Feast

Stephen, one of the first seven deacons, was stoned to death in Jerusalem while praying for his persecutors — the first Christian martyr (Acts 7).

Readings of the day

Glorious Mysteries

Fifth Mystery: The Coronation of Mary

“A great sign was seen in heaven: a woman clothed with the sun, and the moon under her feet, and on her head a crown of twelve stars.”Revelation 12:1

Mary is crowned Queen of Heaven and Earth by her Son. She reigns as Queen and Mother, interceding for all her children.

Fruit of the mystery: Trust in Mary’s intercession

A prayer with Saint Stephen

Lord God, you are glorified in your saints. By the prayers of Saint Stephen, help me to follow Christ faithfully today. Amen.

Hail Mary, full of grace…

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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

Saint John, Apostle and EvangelistThu, Dec 27 · Feast
The Holy Innocents, MartyrsFri, Dec 28 · Feast
The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and JosephSun, Dec 30 · Feast
Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of GodTue, Jan 1 · Solemnity
The Most Holy Name of JesusThu, Jan 3 · Optional memorial

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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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