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December 14–20, 2025

Sunday, December 14

Saint of the Day: Saint John of the Cross (c.1541-1591)

Reading 1: Isaiah 35:1-6A, 10

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 146:6-7, 8-9, 9-10.

Reading 2: James 5:7-10

Alleluia: Isaiah 61:1 (Cited In Lk 4:18)

Gospel: Matthew 11:2-11

Monday, December 15

Saint of the Day: Saint Mary Di Rosa (1813-1855)

Reading 1: Numbers 24:2-7, 15-17A

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 25:4-5Ab, 6 And 7Bc, 8-9

Alleluia: Psalm 85:8

Gospel: Matthew 21:23-27

Tuesday, December 16

Saint of the Day: Saint Adelaide (931-999)

Reading I: Zephaniah 3:1-2, 9-13

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 34:2-3, 6-7, 17-18, 19 And 23

Alleluia:

Gospel: Matthew 21:28-32

Wednesday, December 17

Saint of the Day: Saint Jose Manyanet y Vives (1833-1901)

Reading 1: Genesis 49:2, 8-10

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 72:1-2, 3-4Ab, 7-8, 17

Alleluia: "

Gospel: Matthew 1:1-17

Thursday, December 18

Saint of the Day: Saint Flannan (d.642)

Reading 1: Jeremiah 23:5-8

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 72:1-2, 12-13, 18-19

Alleluia: "

Gospel: Matthew 1:18-25

Friday, December 19

Saint of the Day: Saint Anastasius I (d.401)

Reading 1: Judges 13:2-7, 24-25A

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 71:3-4A, 5-6Ab, 16-17

Alleluia: "

Gospel: Luke 1:5-25

Saturday, December 20

Saint of the Day: Saint Dominic of Silos (1000-1073)

Reading 1: Isaiah 7:10-14

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

Alleluia: "

Gospel: Luke 1:26-38