Saint Rita of Cascia, Religious

Optional memorial

Saturday of the Seventh Week in Ordinary Time

Wife, mother and widow who became an Augustinian nun at Cascia, Italy; a patron of difficult causes (15th century).

On Saturdays in Ordinary Time without an obligatory memorial, the Church may honor the Blessed Virgin Mary (optional memorial).

Readings of the day

Joyful Mysteries

Third Mystery: The Nativity

“She gave birth to her firstborn son. She wrapped him in bands of cloth and laid him in a feeding trough, because there was no room for them in the inn.”Luke 2:7

In Bethlehem the Son of God is born in poverty. Angels announce the good news to shepherds keeping watch over their flocks, and they come in haste to adore Him.

Fruit of the mystery: Poverty of spirit

Come, Holy Spirit

Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and kindle in them the fire of your love.

V. Send forth your Spirit and they shall be created.
R. And you shall renew the face of the earth.

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This day’s five mysteries (Joyful Mysteries)

The Annunciation
The Visitation
The Nativity
The Presentation
The Finding in the Temple

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The Most Holy TrinitySun, May 23 · Solemnity
The Most Holy Body and Blood of ChristSun, May 30 · Solemnity
The Visitation of the Blessed Virgin MaryMon, May 31 · Feast
The Most Sacred Heart of JesusFri, Jun 4 · Solemnity
The Immaculate Heart of the Blessed Virgin MarySat, Jun 5 · Memorial

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