Wednesday, August 21, 2030
Saint Pius X, Pope
Memorial
Pope from 1903 to 1914, who encouraged frequent Communion and admitted young children to the Eucharist.
Readings of the day
Glorious Mysteries
Third Mystery: The Descent of the Holy Spirit
“They were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak with other languages, as the Spirit gave them the ability to speak.”Acts 2:4
On Pentecost, as the apostles are gathered with Mary in prayer, a sound like a mighty wind fills the house and tongues as of fire rest upon each of them. The Church goes forth to proclaim Christ.
Fruit of the mystery: Love of God · wisdom
A prayer with Saint Pius X
Good Shepherd, you gave your people Saint Pius X as a faithful shepherd. By the prayers of Saint Pius X, bless the pastors of your Church and keep us united in you. 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
- 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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