December 18

Advent weekday

From December 17 the Advent liturgy turns to the immediate preparation for Christmas, with the great “O Antiphons” at Evening Prayer.

Readings of the day

Luminous Mysteries

Second Mystery: The Wedding at Cana

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

“Whatever he says to you, do it.”John 2:5

At a wedding feast in Cana, Mary notices that the wine has run out and brings the need to her Son. At her word the servants obey Him, and Jesus works His first sign, changing water into wine.

Fruit of the mystery: To Jesus through Mary

“O Adonai” — the O Antiphon for December 18

O Adonai and Leader of the house of Israel, who appeared to Moses in the flame of the burning bush and gave him the law on Sinai: come, and redeem us with outstretched arm.

Roman Breviary, Magnificat antiphon (translated for this app)

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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 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
Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of GodThu, Jan 1 · Solemnity

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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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