November 21, 2026 · The Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary

The Church’s prayer today

United States Roman Calendar · Year A → Year B at Advent · Cycle II. Liturgical color: white.

Scripture for the liturgy

Rv 11:4-12/Lk 20:27-40 (502)

These references follow the annual calendar, including permitted reading choices. Optional memorials ordinarily retain the weekday readings. The linked daily readings also include the responsorial psalm.

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Enter the Marian mystery

The Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Saint Alphonsus contemplates Mary’s offering of herself to God, prompt and without reserve.

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Contemplate with Mary

As therefore the holy little Mary presented and offered herself in the Temple to God promptly and entirely, so let us on this day, without delay and without reserve, present ourselves to Mary, and beg her to offer us to God, who will not refuse us when he sees us offered by her hand — she who was the living Temple of the Holy Spirit, the Delight of her Lord, and the chosen Mother of the Eternal Word.

Saint Alphonsus Liguori, The Glories of Mary, Part II, Discourse III, On the Presentation of Mary (excerpt)

Make this prayer your own

Behold, O Mary, today I present myself to You, and offer myself wholly to your service, and for the little or much that remains to me to live on this earth; and together with You I renounce all Creatures, and dedicate myself entirely to the Love of my Creator. I consecrate to you then, O Queen, my mind, that it may think always of the Love which You deserve; my tongue, to praise you; my heart, to love you.

St. Alphonsus de Liguori · The Glories of Mary · Presentation of Mary, prayer (excerpt)

One faithful act

Pray the act of consecration to Jesus through Mary.

Renew your offering through Mary

Calendar scope and local observance

Dates, ranks, and reading references follow the official calendar for the dioceses of the United States, with Ascension on Sunday. Diocesan, parish, patronal, and religious-family calendars may differ. Consult your parish for Mass schedules and obligations. The Marian meditation is a devotional aid accompanying the day.