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January 11–17, 2026

Sunday, January 11

Saint of the Day: Saint Theodosius the Cenobiarch (423-529)

Reading I: Isaiah 42:1-4, 6-7

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 29:1-2, 3-4, 3, 9-10

Reading II: Acts 10:34-38

Alleluia: Cf. Mark 9:7

Gospel: Matthew 3:13-17

Monday, January 12

Saint of the Day: Saint Marguerite Bourgeoys (1620-1700)

Reading I: 1 Samuel 1:1-8

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 116:12-13, 14-17, 18-19

Alleluia: Mark 1:15

Gospel: Mark 1:14-20

Tuesday, January 13

Saint of the Day: Saint Hilary of Poitiers (c.315-368)

Reading I: 1 Samuel 1:9-20

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

Alleluia: See 1 Thessalonians 2:13

Gospel: Mark 1:21-28

Wednesday, January 14

Saint of the Day: Saint Sava (1174-1237)

Reading I: 1 Samuel 3:1-10, 19-20

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 40:2 And 5, 7-8A, 8B-9, 10

Alleluia: John 10:27

Gospel: Mark 1:29-39

Thursday, January 15

Saint of the Day: Saint Paul the Hermit (c.230-342)

Reading I: 1 Samuel 4:1-11

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 44:10-11, 14-15, 24-25

Alleluia: See Matthew 4:23

Gospel: Mark 1:40-45

Friday, January 16

Saint of the Day: Saint Berard (d.1220)

Reading I: 1 Samuel 8:4-7, 10-22A

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 89:16-17, 18-19

Alleluia: Luke 7:16

Gospel: Mark 2:1-12

Saturday, January 17

Saint of the Day: Saint Anthony of Egypt (251-356)

Reading I: 1 Samuel 9:1-4, 17-19; 10:1

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 21:2-3, 4-5, 6-7

Alleluia: Luke 4:18

Gospel: Mark 2:13-17