July 26–August 1, 2015

Sunday, July 26

Saint of the Day: Sts. Joachim and Anne (1st century)

Reading 1: 2 Kings 4:42-44

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 145:10-11, 15-16, 17-18

Reading 2: Ephesians 4:1-6

Alleluia: Luke 7:16

Gospel: John 6:1-15

Monday, July 27

Saint of the Day: Saint Pantaleon (d.303)

Reading 1: Exodus 32:15-24, 30-34

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 106:19-20, 21-22, 23

Alleluia: James 1:18

Gospel: Matthew 13:31-35

Tuesday, July 28

Saint of the Day: Saint Leopold Mandic (1887-1942)

Reading 1: Exodus 33:7-11; 34:5b-9, 28

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 103:6-7, 8-9, 10-11, 12-13

Gospel: Matthew 13:36-43

Wednesday, July 29

Saint of the Day: Saint Martha (1st century)

Reading 1: Exodus 34:29-35

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 99:5, 6, 7, 9

Alleluia: John 8:12

Gospel: John 11:19-27

Alternate Gospel: Luke 10:38-42

Thursday, July 30

Saint of the Day: Saint Peter Chrysologus (d.450)

Reading 1: Exodus 40:16-21, 34-38

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 84:3, 4, 5-6a and 8a, 11

Alleluia: See Acts 16:14b

Gospel: Matthew 13:47-53

Friday, July 31

Saint of the Day: Saint Ignatius of Loyola (1491-1556)

Reading 1: Leviticus 23:1, 4-11, 15-16, 27, 34b-37

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 81:3-4, 5-6, 10-11ab

Alleluia: 1 Pt 1:25

Gospel: Matthew 13:54-58

Saturday, August 1

Saint of the Day: Saint Alphonsus Liguori (1696-1787)

Reading 1: Leviticus 25:1, 8-17

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 67:2-3, 5, 7-8

Gospel: Matthew 14:1-12