Thursday, February 6, 2031
Saint Paul Miki and Companions, Martyrs
Memorial
Paul Miki, a Japanese Jesuit, and 25 companions were crucified at Nagasaki in 1597, preaching forgiveness from the cross.
Readings of the day
Luminous Mysteries
Second Mystery: The Wedding at Cana
“Whatever he says to you, do it.”John 2:5
At a wedding feast in Cana, Mary notices that the wine has run out and brings the need to her Son. At her word the servants obey Him, and Jesus works His first sign, changing water into wine.
Fruit of the mystery: To Jesus through Mary
A prayer with Saint Paul Miki and Companions
Lord Jesus, you gave Saint Paul Miki and Companions the courage to bear witness to you even to the shedding of blood. By the prayers of Saint Paul Miki and Companions, 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 (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
- Our Lady of LourdesTue, Feb 11 · Optional memorial
- The Chair of Saint Peter the ApostleSat, Feb 22 · Feast
- Ash WednesdayWed, Feb 26
- Saint Joseph, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin MaryWed, Mar 19 · Solemnity
- The Annunciation of the LordTue, Mar 25 · Solemnity
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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