Tuesday, July 29, 2031
Saints Martha, Mary and Lazarus
Memorial
The family of Bethany who welcomed Jesus into their home; Jesus raised Lazarus from the dead (John 11).
Readings of the day
Sorrowful Mysteries
Fifth Mystery: The Crucifixion
“Father, into your hands I commit my spirit!”Luke 23:46
Jesus is nailed to the Cross between two thieves. He forgives His executioners, promises Paradise to the repentant thief, gives His Mother to the beloved disciple, and dies for our salvation.
Fruit of the mystery: Perseverance
A prayer with Saints Martha
Lord God, you are glorified in your saints. By the prayers of Saints Martha, help me to follow Christ faithfully today. Amen.
Hail Mary, full of grace…
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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
- The Transfiguration of the LordWed, Aug 6 · Feast
- The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin MaryFri, Aug 15 · Solemnity
- The Queenship of the Blessed Virgin MaryFri, Aug 22 · Memorial
- The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin MaryMon, Sep 8 · Feast
- The Most Holy Name of MaryFri, Sep 12 · Optional 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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