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October 26–November 1, 2025

Sunday, October 26

Saint of the Day: Saint Rusticus of Narbonne (d.462)

Reading 1: Sirach 35:12-14, 16-18

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

Reading 2: 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18

Alleluia: 2 Corinthians 5:19

Gospel: Luke 18:9-14

Monday, October 27

Saint of the Day: Saint Frumentius (4th century-c.380)

Reading 1: Romans 8:12-17

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 68:2 And 4, 6-7Ab, 20-21

Alleluia: John 17:17B, 17A

Gospel: Luke 13:10-17

Tuesday, October 28

Saint of the Day: Sts. Simon and Jude (1st century)

Reading 1: Ephesians 2:19-22

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 19:2-3, 4-5

Alleluia See Te Deum: "

Gospel: Luke 6:12-16

Wednesday, October 29

Saint of the Day: Saint Narcissus of Jerusalem (99-215)

Reading I: Romans 8:26-30

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 13:4-5, 6

Alleluia: See 2 Thessalonians 2:14

Gospel: Luke 13:22-30

Thursday, October 30

Saint of the Day: Saint Alphonsus Rodriguez (1533-1617)

Reading 1: Romans 8:31B-39

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 109:21-22, 26-27, 30-31

Alleluia: See Luke 19:38; 2:14

Gospel: Luke 13:31-35

Friday, October 31

Saint of the Day: Saint Wolfgang of Regensburg (924-994)

Reading 1: Romans 9:1-5

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 147:12-13, 14-15, 19-20

Alleluia: John 10:27

Gospel: Luke 14:1-6

Saturday, November 1

Saint of the Day: Solemnity of All Saints

Reading 1: Revelation 7:2-4, 9-14

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

Reading 2: 1 John 3:1-3

Alleluia: Matthew 11:28

Gospel: Matthew 5:1-12A