Tuesday, September 21, 2032
Saint Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist
Feast
Matthew, a tax collector, left his post to follow Jesus. He is honored as the author of the first Gospel.
Readings of the day
Sorrowful Mysteries
Fifth Mystery: The Crucifixion
“Father, into your hands I commit my spirit!”Luke 23:46
Jesus is nailed to the Cross between two thieves. He forgives His executioners, promises Paradise to the repentant thief, gives His Mother to the beloved disciple, and dies for our salvation.
Fruit of the mystery: Perseverance
A prayer with Saint Matthew
Lord Jesus, you called Saint Matthew to carry your Gospel to the world. By the prayers of Saint Matthew, help me to hear your word and to share it gladly. Amen.
Hail Mary, full of grace…
A short prayer composed for Rosary Cards
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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
- Saints Michael, Gabriel and Raphael, ArchangelsWed, Sep 29 · Feast
- The Holy Guardian AngelsSat, Oct 2 · Memorial
- Our Lady of the RosaryThu, Oct 7 · Memorial
- Saint Luke, EvangelistMon, Oct 18 · Feast
- Saints Simon and Jude, ApostlesThu, Oct 28 · Feast
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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