Our Lady of Loreto

Optional memorial

Wednesday of the Second Week of Advent

The Holy House of Loreto in Italy is venerated by tradition as the house of Nazareth; Our Lady of Loreto is patroness of aviators.

Readings of the day

Glorious Mysteries

Fourth Mystery: The Assumption of Mary

In Advent, the Joyful Mysteries are a natural companion any day.

“The Immaculate Mother of God, the ever Virgin Mary, having completed the course of her earthly life, was assumed body and soul into heavenly glory.”Pope Pius XII, Munificentissimus Deus (1950)

At the end of her earthly life, the Blessed Virgin Mary is taken up body and soul into the glory of heaven, sharing first in her Son’s Resurrection. The Church solemnly defined this truth in 1950.

Fruit of the mystery: Grace of a happy death

The Memorare

Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to your protection, implored your help, or sought your intercession was left unaided.

Inspired by this confidence, I fly to you, O Virgin of virgins, my mother; to you I come, before you I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, do not despise my petitions, but in your mercy hear and answer me. 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

Our Lady of GuadalupeFri, Dec 12 · Feast
The Nativity of the Lord (Christmas)Thu, Dec 25 · Solemnity
Saint Stephen, the First MartyrFri, Dec 26 · Feast
Saint John, Apostle and EvangelistSat, Dec 27 · Feast
The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and JosephSun, Dec 28 · 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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