Friday, August 16, 2030
Saint Stephen of Hungary
Optional memorial
Friday of the Nineteenth Week in Ordinary Time
The Church remembers Saint Stephen of Hungary (d. 1038). Today is an optional memorial.
Readings of the day
Sorrowful Mysteries
Third Mystery: The Crowning with Thorns
“Hail, King of the Jews!”Matthew 27:29
The soldiers clothe Jesus in a scarlet cloak, press a crown of thorns upon His head and mock Him as king. He who is truly King of Kings endures their scorn.
Fruit of the mystery: Moral courage
The Fatima Prayer
O my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell, lead all souls to heaven, especially those who are in most need of your mercy. Amen.
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This day’s five mysteries (Sorrowful Mysteries)
- The Agony in the Garden
- The Scourging at the Pillar
- The Crowning with Thorns
- The Carrying of the Cross
- The Crucifixion
Coming up
- The Queenship of the Blessed Virgin MaryThu, Aug 22 · Memorial
- Saint Bartholomew, ApostleSat, Aug 24 · Feast
- The Most Holy Name of MaryThu, Sep 12 · Optional memorial
- The Exaltation of the Holy CrossSat, Sep 14 · Feast
- Saint Matthew, Apostle and EvangelistSat, Sep 21 · Feast
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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