Saint John Bosco, Priest

Memorial

Don Bosco of Turin founded the Salesians to educate poor and abandoned boys with reason, religion and kindness (d. 1888).

Readings of the day

Luminous Mysteries

First Mystery: The Baptism of the Lord

“This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased.”Matthew 3:17

Jesus is baptized by John in the Jordan. The heavens open, the Spirit of God descends upon Him like a dove, and the voice of the Father is heard.

Fruit of the mystery: Openness to the Holy Spirit

A prayer with Saint John Bosco

Lord Jesus, through the ministry of Saint John Bosco you drew many to yourself. By the prayers of Saint John Bosco, 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

Coming up

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
Ash WednesdayWed, Mar 6
Saint Joseph, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin MaryTue, Mar 19 · 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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