The Dedication of the Lateran Basilica

Feast

The Lateran Basilica, the Pope’s cathedral as Bishop of Rome, is called “mother and head of all churches.” It was dedicated in the 4th century.

Readings of the day

Glorious Mysteries

Third Mystery: The Descent of the Holy Spirit

“They were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak with other languages, as the Spirit gave them the ability to speak.”Acts 2:4

On Pentecost, as the apostles are gathered with Mary in prayer, a sound like a mighty wind fills the house and tongues as of fire rest upon each of them. The Church goes forth to proclaim Christ.

Fruit of the mystery: Love of God · wisdom

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 (Glorious Mysteries)

The Resurrection
The Ascension
The Descent of the Holy Spirit
The Assumption of Mary
The Coronation of Mary

Coming up

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
Our Lady of GuadalupeFri, Dec 12 · 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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