The Epiphany of the Lord

Solemnity

The Magi from the East follow the star and worship the Child, showing that Christ is revealed to all nations. In the USA it is kept on the Sunday between January 2 and 8.

Readings of the day

Joyful Mysteries

Third Mystery: The Nativity

This mystery is featured for The Epiphany of the Lord.

“She gave birth to her firstborn son. She wrapped him in bands of cloth and laid him in a feeding trough, because there was no room for them in the inn.”Luke 2:7

In Bethlehem the Son of God is born in poverty. Angels announce the good news to shepherds keeping watch over their flocks, and they come in haste to adore Him.

Fruit of the mystery: Poverty of spirit

The Hail Mary

Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.

Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. 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

The Baptism of the LordSun, Jan 13 · Feast
The Conversion of Saint Paul the ApostleFri, Jan 25 · Feast
The Presentation of the LordSat, Feb 2 · Feast
Our Lady of LourdesMon, Feb 11 · Optional memorial
The Chair of Saint Peter the ApostleFri, Feb 22 · 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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