Saint Vincent, Deacon and Martyr

Optional memorial

Thursday of the Second Week in Ordinary Time

The Church remembers Saint Vincent, Deacon and Martyr (d. c. 304). Today is an optional memorial.

Also today (optional): Saint Marianne Cope, Virgin

Readings of the day

Luminous Mysteries

Third Mystery: The Proclamation of the Kingdom

“The time is fulfilled, and God’s Kingdom is at hand! Repent, and believe in the Good News.”Mark 1:15

Jesus goes into Galilee preaching the Gospel of the Kingdom of God, calling all to conversion, forgiving sins and healing the sick.

Fruit of the mystery: Repentance and trust in God

The Fatima Prayer

O my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell, lead all souls to heaven, especially those who are in most need of your mercy. Amen.

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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 Conversion of Saint Paul the ApostleSat, Jan 25 · Feast
The Presentation of the LordSun, Feb 2 · Feast
Our Lady of LourdesTue, Feb 11 · Optional memorial
The Chair of Saint Peter the ApostleSat, Feb 22 · Feast
Ash WednesdayWed, Feb 26

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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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