Saint Andrew, Apostle

Feast

Andrew, a fisherman and brother of Peter, was the first called among the Apostles and brought Peter to Jesus. Tradition says he was crucified in Greece.

Readings of the day

Joyful Mysteries

Fourth Mystery: The Presentation

““Now you are releasing your servant, Master, according to your word, in peace;”Luke 2:29

In obedience to the Law, Mary and Joseph present the Child Jesus in the Temple. The righteous Simeon takes Him in his arms and blesses God, and the prophetess Anna speaks of Him to all awaiting redemption.

Fruit of the mystery: Obedience

A prayer with Saint Andrew

Lord Jesus, you called Saint Andrew to carry your Gospel to the world. By the prayers of Saint Andrew, help me to hear your word and to share it gladly. Amen.

Hail Mary, full of grace…

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This day’s five mysteries (Joyful Mysteries)

The Annunciation
The Visitation
The Nativity
The Presentation
The Finding in the Temple

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First Sunday of AdventSun, Dec 1 · Sunday
The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin MaryMon, Dec 9 · Solemnity
Our Lady of GuadalupeThu, Dec 12 · Feast
The Nativity of the Lord (Christmas)Wed, Dec 25 · Solemnity
Saint Stephen, the First MartyrThu, Dec 26 · Feast

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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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