December 14–20, 2014

Sunday, December 14

Saint of the Day: Saint John of the Cross (c.1541-1591)

Reading 1: Isaiah 61:1-2a, 10-11

Responsorial Psalm: Luke 1:46-48, 49-50, 53-54

Reading 2: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24

Gospel: John 1:6-8, 19-28

Monday, December 15

Saint of the Day: Saint Mary Di Rosa (1813-1855)

Reading 1: Numbers 24:2-7, 15-17a

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 25:4-5ab, 6 and 7bc, 8-9

Gospel: Matthew 21:23-27

Tuesday, December 16

Saint of the Day: Saint Adelaide (931-999)

Reading 1: Zephania 3:1-2, 9-13

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 34:2-3, 6-7, 17-18, 19 and 23

Gospel: Matthew 21:28-32

Wednesday, December 17

Saint of the Day: Saint Jose Manyanet y Vives (1833-1901)

Reading 1: Genesis 49:2, 8-10

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 72:1-2, 3-4ab, 7-8, 17

Gospel: Matthew 1:1-17

Thursday, December 18

Saint of the Day: Saint Flannan (d.642)

Reading 1: Jeremiah 23:5-8

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 72:1-2, 12-13, 18-19

Gospel: Matthew 1:18-25

Friday, December 19

Saint of the Day: Saint Anastasius I (d.401)

Reading 1: Judges 13:2-7, 24-25a

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 71:3-4a, 5-6ab, 16-17

Gospel: Luke 1:5-25

Saturday, December 20

Saint of the Day: Saint Dominic of Silos (1000-1073)

Reading 1: Isaiah 7:10-14

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 24:1-2, 3-4ab, 5-6

Gospel: Luke 1:26-38