Tuesday, May 13, 2031
Our Lady of Fatima
Optional memorial
Tuesday of the Fifth Week of Easter
From May to October 1917 the Virgin Mary appeared to three shepherd children at Fatima, Portugal, asking for prayer of the Rosary and penance.
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
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 (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 Matthias, ApostleWed, May 14 · Feast
- The Ascension of the LordSun, May 25 · Solemnity
- The Visitation of the Blessed Virgin MarySat, May 31 · Feast
- Pentecost SundaySun, Jun 1 · Solemnity
- Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the ChurchMon, Jun 2 · Memorial
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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