The Holy Innocents, Martyrs

Feast

The baby boys of Bethlehem killed by King Herod in his attempt to destroy the newborn Christ (Matthew 2:16–18).

Readings of the day

Joyful Mysteries

Second Mystery: The Visitation

“She called out with a loud voice and said, “Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb!”Luke 1:42

Mary hastens into the hill country to serve her kinswoman Elizabeth. At Mary’s greeting the infant John leaps for joy in Elizabeth’s womb, and Mary sings her song of praise, the Magnificat.

Fruit of the mystery: Love of neighbor

The Glory Be

Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit.

As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

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This day’s five mysteries (Joyful Mysteries)

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

Coming up

The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and JosephSun, Dec 29 · Feast
Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of GodWed, Jan 1 · Solemnity
The Most Holy Name of JesusFri, Jan 3 · Optional memorial
The Epiphany of the LordSun, Jan 5 · Solemnity
The Baptism of the LordSun, Jan 12 · 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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