Saint John of Kanty, Priest

Optional memorial

December 23

The Church remembers Saint John of Kanty, Priest (d. 1473). Today is an optional memorial.

Readings of the day

Luminous Mysteries

Third Mystery: The Proclamation of the Kingdom

In Advent, the Joyful Mysteries are a natural companion any day.

“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

“O Emmanuel” — the O Antiphon for December 23

O Emmanuel, our King and Lawgiver, the expectation of the nations and their Savior: come to save us, O Lord our God.

Roman Breviary, Magnificat antiphon (translated for this app)

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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

The Nativity of the Lord (Christmas)Sat, Dec 25 · Solemnity
The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and JosephSun, Dec 26 · Feast
Saint John, Apostle and EvangelistMon, Dec 27 · Feast
The Holy Innocents, MartyrsTue, Dec 28 · 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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