The Passion of Saint John the Baptist

Memorial

The Church remembers the beheading of John the Baptist by Herod Antipas, a martyr for truth (Mark 6:17–29).

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

Come, Holy Spirit

Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and kindle in them the fire of your love.

V. Send forth your Spirit and they shall be created.
R. And you shall renew the face of the earth.

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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 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
The Holy Guardian AngelsWed, Oct 2 · Memorial
Our Lady of the RosaryMon, Oct 7 · Memorial

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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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