December 22–28, 2013

Sunday, December 22

Saint of the Day: Saint Zeno of Nicomedia (d.303)

Reading 1: Isaiah 7:10-14

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

Reading 2: Romans 1:1-7

Gospel: Matthew 1:18-24

Monday, December 23

Saint of the Day: Saint John Kanty (1390-1473)

Reading 1: Malachi 3:1-4, 23-24

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 25:4-5ab, 8-9, 10 and 14

Gospel: Luke 1:57-66

Tuesday, December 24

Saint of the Day: Saint Adele (d.730)

Reading 1: 2 Samuel 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 89:2-3, 4-5, 27 and 29

Gospel: Luke 1:67-79

Wednesday, December 25

Saint of the Day: Saint Eugenia (d.258)

Thursday, December 26

Saint of the Day: Saint Stephen (d.33)

Reading 1: Acts 6:8-10; 7:54-59

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 31:3cd-4, 6 and 8ab, 16bc and 17

Gospel: Matthew 10:17-22

Friday, December 27

Saint of the Day: Saint John the Apostle (1st century)

Reading 1: 1 John 1:1-4

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 97:1-2, 5-6, 11-12

Gospel: John 20:1a and 2-8

Saturday, December 28

Saint of the Day: Saint Anthony the Hermit (c.468-c.520)

Reading 1: 1 John 1:5—2:2

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 124:2-3, 4-5, 7cd-8

Gospel: Matthew 2:13-18