Holy Days of Obligation
In addition to Sunday being an Obligation day, here is a list of other obligation days that you should observe:
9 May 2024 The Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord
15 Aug 2024 The Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
1 Nov 2024 The Solemnity of All Saints
25 Dec 2024 The Solemnity of the Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ
Upcoming Feast Days
1 Jan 2024 The Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God
7 Jan 2024 The Epiphany of the Lord
8 Jan 2024 The Baptism of the Lord
25 Jan 2024 The Conversion of St Paul the Apostle
2 Feb 2024 The Presentation of the Lord
14 Feb 2024 Ash Wednesday
22 Feb 2024 Chair of St Peter, the Apostle
19 Mar 2024 Solemnity of St Joseph, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary
24 Mar 2024 Palm Sunday
28 Mar 2024 Holy Thursday
29 Mar 2024 Good Friday of the Passion of the Lord
30 Mar 2024 Holy Saturday
31 Mar 2024 Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord
8 Apr 2024 Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord
14 May 2024 Feast of St Matthias, Apostle
19 May 2024 Pentecost Sunday
27 May 2024 Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity
31 May 2024 Feast of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
2 June 2024 Solemnity of the Most Holy Body & Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi)
7 June 2024 Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus
24 June 2024 Solemnity of the Nativity of St John the Baptist
29 June 2024 Solemnity of Saints Peter & Paul, Apostles
3 July 2024 Feast of St Thomas, Apostle
22 July 2024 Feast of St Mary Magdalene, Apostle of the Apostles
25 July 2024 Feast of St James, Apostle
26 July 2024 Memorial of Saints Joachim & Anne, Parents of the Blessed Virgin Mary
6 Aug 2024 Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord
10 Aug 2024 Feast of St Lawrence, Deacon & Martyr
22 Aug 2024 Memorial of the Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary
12 Sep 2024 Memorial of the Most Holy Name of the Blessed Virgin Mary
14 Sep 2024 Feast of Exaltation of the Cross
21 Sep 2024 Feast of St Matthew, Apostle & Evangelist
1 Oct 2024 Feast of St Therese of the Child Jesus, Virgin & Doctor
2 Oct 2024 Memorial of the Holy Guardian Angels
18 Oct 2024 Feast of St Luke, Evangelist
2 Nov 2024 The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed (All Souls' Day)
9 Nov 2024 Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica
25 Nov 2024 Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe
30 Nov 2024 Feast of St Andrew, Apostle
2024 Liturgical Seasons
9 Jan – 13 Feb 2024 Ordinary Time
14 Feb – 19 May 2024 Lent, Triduum, Easter
20 May – 30 Nov 2024 Ordinary Time
1 Dec – 12 Jan 2025 Advent, Christmas
The Holy Rosary
The Rosary is made up of twenty "mysteries" (significant events or moments in the life of Jesus and Mary), which, following the Apostolic Letter Rosarium Virginis Mariae, are grouped into four series.
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Joyful mysteries are recited on Mondays and Saturdays);
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Luminous mysteries are recited on Thursdays;
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Sorrowful mysteries are recited on Tuesdays and Fridays;
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Glorious mysteries are recited on Wednesdays and Sundays.
What are the benefits of Praying the Rosary?
First time praying the Rosary? Here are the benefits, summarised below:
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It can help you to overcome challenges and find peace in your life. When you are facing a challenge, praying the Rosary can help you to feel God's presence and to trust that he will help you through it. It can also help you to find peace and clarity in your life.
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It helps you to grow in your faith. As you pray the Rosary, you are reminded of the love that God has for you and the many blessings that he has given you. This can help you to have a more positive outlook on life and to live your life in a more Christ-like way.
First Decade
Second Decade
Third Decade
Fourth Decade
Fifth Decade
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Make the Sign of the Cross and pray the Apostles' Creed.
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Say the Our Father.
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Say 3 Hail Marys for Faith, Hope and Charity.
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Say the Glory Be.
For each decade,
Announce the corresponding Mystery and say the Our Father.
Then, say 10 Hail Marys while meditating on the mystery.
Say the Glory Be and the O My Jesus.
After completing the last Mystery,
Say the Closing Prayers: the Hail Holy Queen and Final Prayer.
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Make the Sign of the Cross.