Friday, September 20, 2030
Saints Andrew Kim Tae-gŏn, Priest, Paul Chŏng Ha-sang and Companions, Martyrs
Memorial
Andrew Kim, the first Korean priest, Paul Chong, a lay leader, and 101 companions were martyred in Korea in the 19th century.
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
A prayer with Saints Andrew Kim Tae-gŏn
Lord Jesus, you gave Saints Andrew Kim Tae-gŏn the courage to bear witness to you even to the shedding of blood. By the prayers of Saints Andrew Kim Tae-gŏn, make me steadfast in faith and unafraid to follow you. Amen.
Hail Mary, full of grace…
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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
- Saint Matthew, Apostle and EvangelistSat, Sep 21 · Feast
- The Holy Guardian AngelsWed, Oct 2 · Memorial
- Our Lady of the RosaryMon, Oct 7 · Memorial
- Saint Luke, EvangelistFri, Oct 18 · Feast
- Saints Simon and Jude, ApostlesMon, Oct 28 · Feast
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