Saint Sixtus II, Pope, and Companions, Martyrs

Optional memorial

Thursday of the Eighteenth Week in Ordinary Time

The Church remembers Saint Sixtus II, Pope, and Companions, Martyrs (d. c. 258). Today is an optional memorial.

Also today (optional): Saint Cajetan, Priest

Readings of the day

Luminous Mysteries

Fourth Mystery: The Transfiguration

“This is my beloved Son. Listen to him!”Luke 9:35

On the mountain, before Peter, James and John, Jesus is transfigured: His face shines and His garments become dazzling white. Moses and Elijah speak with Him, and the Father’s voice comes from the cloud.

Fruit of the mystery: Desire for holiness

The Our Father

Our Father in heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.

Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. 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

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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
The Exaltation of the Holy CrossSun, Sep 14 · 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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