Monday, June 28, 2032
Saint Irenaeus, Bishop, Martyr and Doctor of the Church
Memorial
Bishop of Lyon and disciple of Polycarp, whose writings Against Heresies defend the apostolic faith (d. c. 202).
Readings of the day
Joyful Mysteries
Fifth Mystery: The Finding in the Temple
“Why were you looking for me? Didn’t you know that I must be in my Father’s house?”Luke 2:49
After three days of sorrowful searching, Mary and Joseph find the twelve-year-old Jesus in the Temple, sitting among the teachers, listening to them and asking them questions.
Fruit of the mystery: Piety · joy in finding Jesus
A prayer with Saint Irenaeus
Lord Jesus, you gave Saint Irenaeus the courage to bear witness to you even to the shedding of blood. By the prayers of Saint Irenaeus, make me steadfast in faith and unafraid to follow you. Amen.
Hail Mary, full of grace…
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This day’s five mysteries (Joyful Mysteries)
- The Annunciation
- The Visitation
- The Nativity
- The Presentation
- The Finding in the Temple
Coming up
- Saints Peter and Paul, ApostlesTue, Jun 29 · Solemnity
- Saint Thomas, ApostleSat, Jul 3 · Feast
- Our Lady of Mount CarmelFri, Jul 16 · Optional memorial
- Saint Mary MagdaleneThu, Jul 22 · Feast
- The Transfiguration of the LordFri, Aug 6 · Feast
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