January 31–February 6, 2016

Sunday, January 31

Saint of the Day: Saint John Bosco (1815-1888)

Reading 1: Jeremiah 1:4-5, 17-19

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 71:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 15-17

Reading 2: 1 Corinthians 12:31—13:13

Alternate Reading 2: 1 Corinthians 13:4-13

Alleluia: Luke 4:18

Gospel: Luke 4:21-30

Monday, February 1

Saint of the Day: Saint Brigid of Ireland (c.452-524)

Reading 1: 2 Samuel 15:13-14, 30; 16:5-13

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 3:2-3, 4-5, 6-7

Alleluia: Luke 7:16

Gospel: Mark 5:1-20

Tuesday, February 2

Saint of the Day: Saint Joan de Lestonnac (d.1640)

Reading 1: Malachi 3:1-4

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 24:7, 8, 9, 10

Reading 2: Hebrews 2:14-18

Alleluia: Luke 2:32

Gospel: Luke 2:22-40

Alternate Gospel: Luke 2:22-32

Wednesday, February 3

Saint of the Day: Saint Blaise (d.316)

Reading 1: 2 Samuel 24:2, 9-17

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 32:1-2, 5, 6, 7

Alleluia: John 10:27

Gospel: Mark 6:1-6

Thursday, February 4

Saint of the Day: Saint Joseph of Leonessa (1556-1612)

Reading 1: 1 Kings 2:1-4, 10-12

Responsorial Psalm: 1 Chr 29:10, 11ab, 11d-12a, 12bcd

Alleluia: Mark 1:15

Gospel: Mark 6:7-13

Friday, February 5

Saint of the Day: Saint Agatha (d.251)

Reading 1: Sirach 47:2-11

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 18:31, 47 and 50, 51

Alleluia: See Lk 8:15

Gospel: Mark 6:14-29

Saturday, February 6

Saint of the Day: Saint Paul Miki (d.1597)

Reading 1: 1 Kings 3:4-13

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 119:9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14

Alleluia: John 10:27

Gospel: Mark 6:30-34