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December 21–27, 2025

Sunday, December 21

Saint of the Day: Saint Peter Canisius (1521-1597)

Reading 1: Isaiah 7:10-14

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

Reading 2: Romans 1:1-7

Alleluia: Matthew 1:23

Gospel: Matthew 1:18-24

Monday, December 22

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

Reading 1: 1 Samuel 1:24-28

Responsorial Psalm: 1 Samuel 2:1, 4-5, 6-7, 8Abcd

Alleluia: "

Gospel: Luke 1:46-56

Tuesday, 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

Alleluia: "

Gospel: Luke 1:57-66

Wednesday, 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

Alleluia: "

Gospel: Luke 1:67-79

Thursday, December 25

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

Friday, 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

Alleluia: Psalm 118:26A, 27A

Gospel: Matthew 10:17-22

Saturday, 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

Alleluia: "

Gospel: John 20:1A And 2-8