Saint Alphonsus Mary Liguori, Bishop and Doctor of the Church

Memorial

Neapolitan lawyer turned priest, bishop and moral theologian; founded the Redemptorists (d. 1787).

Readings of the day

Luminous Mysteries

Third Mystery: The Proclamation of the Kingdom

“The time is fulfilled, and God’s Kingdom is at hand! Repent, and believe in the Good News.”Mark 1:15

Jesus goes into Galilee preaching the Gospel of the Kingdom of God, calling all to conversion, forgiving sins and healing the sick.

Fruit of the mystery: Repentance and trust in God

A prayer with Saint Alphonsus Mary Liguori

Holy Spirit, you filled Saint Alphonsus Mary Liguori with wisdom to teach your Church. By the prayers of Saint Alphonsus Mary Liguori, open my mind to your truth and my heart to love it. Amen.

Hail Mary, full of grace…

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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

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