Advent is coming. Prepare your heart with free lessons and reading plans for your school, parish, or family!

Get free Advent resources

May 19–25, 2024

Sunday, May 19

Saint of the Day: Saint Theophilus of Corte (d.1740)

Monday, May 20

Saint of the Day: Saint Bernardino of Siena (1380-1444)

Reading I: Gn 3:9-15, 20

Responsorial Psalm: 87:1-2, 3 And 5, 6-7

Alleluia:

Gospel: Jn 19:25-34

Tuesday, May 21

Saint of the Day: Saint Cristóbal Magallanes Jara (1869-1927)

Reading 1: Jas 4:1-10

Responsorial Psalm: 55:7-8, 9-10A, 10B-11A, 23

Alleluia: Gal 6:14

Gospel: Mk 9:30-3

Wednesday, May 22

Saint of the Day: Saint Rita of Cascia (1381-1457)

Reading 1: Jas 4:13-17

Responsorial Psalm: Ps 49:2-3, 6-7, 8-10, 11

Alleluia: Jn 14:6

Gospel: Mk 9:38-40

Thursday, May 23

Saint of the Day: Saint Julia (fifth century)

Reading 1: Jas 5:1-6

Responsorial Psalm: Ps 49:14-15Ab, 15Cd-16, 17-18, 19-20

Alleluia: See 1 Thes 2:13

Gospel: Mk 9:41-50

Friday, May 24

Saint of the Day: Saint Vincent of Lerins (d.445)

Reading 1: Jas 5:9-12

Responsorial Psalm: Ps 103:1-2, 3-4, 8-9, 11-12

Alleluia: See Jn 17:17B, 17A

Gospel: Mk 10:1-12

Saturday, May 25

Saint of the Day: Saint Bede the Venerable (672-735)

Reading 1: Jas 5:13-20

Responsorial Psalm: Ps 141:1-2, 3 And 8

Alleluia: See Mt 11:25

Gospel: Mk 10:13-16