Thursday, August 21, 2031
Saint Pius X, Pope
Memorial
Pope from 1903 to 1914, who encouraged frequent Communion and admitted young children to the Eucharist.
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
A prayer with Saint Pius X
Good Shepherd, you gave your people Saint Pius X as a faithful shepherd. By the prayers of Saint Pius X, bless the pastors of your Church and keep us united in 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
- 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
- Our Lady of SorrowsMon, Sep 15 · 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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