Friday after the Epiphany of the Lord

Christmas weekday

Christmas Time celebrates the birth of Christ and his manifestation to the world, from Christmas through the Baptism of the Lord.

Readings of the day

Sorrowful Mysteries

Fourth Mystery: The Carrying of the Cross

“The Place of a Skull”, which is called in Hebrew, “Golgotha”John 19:17

Jesus carries His Cross to Calvary. Simon of Cyrene is made to help Him, and along the way He speaks to the women of Jerusalem who weep for Him.

Fruit of the mystery: Patience

The Jesus Prayer

Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner.

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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 Baptism of the LordSun, Jan 11 · Feast
The Presentation of the LordMon, Feb 2 · Feast
Ash WednesdayWed, Feb 11
Saint Joseph, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin MaryFri, Mar 19 · Solemnity
Palm Sunday of the Passion of the LordSun, Mar 21 · Sunday

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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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