Saint Junípero Serra, Priest

Optional memorial

Thursday of the Thirteenth Week in Ordinary Time

Franciscan missionary who founded the first missions of California, canonized in Washington, D.C., in 2015 (d. 1784).

Readings of the day

Luminous Mysteries

Third Mystery: The Proclamation of the Kingdom

“The time is fulfilled, and God’s Kingdom is at hand! Repent, and believe in the Good News.”Mark 1:15

Jesus goes into Galilee preaching the Gospel of the Kingdom of God, calling all to conversion, forgiving sins and healing the sick.

Fruit of the mystery: Repentance and trust in God

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 (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

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
Saint Lawrence, Deacon and MartyrTue, Aug 10 · 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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