Tuesday, November 4, 2031
Saint Charles Borromeo, Bishop
Memorial
Cardinal Archbishop of Milan who carried out the reforms of the Council of Trent and cared for the sick during plague (d. 1584).
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
A prayer with Saint Charles Borromeo
Good Shepherd, you gave your people Saint Charles Borromeo as a faithful shepherd. By the prayers of Saint Charles Borromeo, 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 (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 Dedication of the Lateran BasilicaSun, Nov 9 · Feast
- The Presentation of the Blessed Virgin MaryFri, Nov 21 · Memorial
- Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the UniverseSun, Nov 23 · Solemnity
- First Sunday of AdventSun, Nov 30 · Sunday
- The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin MaryMon, Dec 8 · Solemnity
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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