Thursday, October 16, 2031
Saint Hedwig, Religious
Optional memorial
Thursday of the Twenty-eighth Week in Ordinary Time
The Church remembers Saint Hedwig, Religious (d. 1243). Today is an optional memorial.
Also today (optional): Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque, Virgin
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 Hail Mary
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. 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
Coming up
- Saint Luke, EvangelistSat, Oct 18 · Feast
- Saints Simon and Jude, ApostlesTue, Oct 28 · Feast
- All SaintsSat, Nov 1 · Solemnity
- The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed (All Souls’ Day)Sun, Nov 2 · Solemnity
- The Dedication of the Lateran BasilicaSun, Nov 9 · Feast
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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