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January 18–24, 2026

Sunday, January 18

Saint of the Day: Saint Charles of Sezze (1613-1670)

Reading 1: Isaiah 49:3, 5-6

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 40:2, 4, 7-8, 8-9, 10

Reading 2: 1 Corinthians 1:1-3

Alleluia: John 1:14A, 12A

Gospel: John 1:29-34

Monday, January 19

Saint of the Day: Saint Wulfstan (d.1095)

Reading 1: 1 Samuel 15:16-23

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 50:8-9, 16Bc-17, 21 And 23

Alleluia: Hebrews 4:12

Gospel: Mark 2:18-22

Tuesday, January 20

Saint of the Day: Saint Fabian (d.250)

Reading I: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 89:20, 21-22, 27-28

Alleluia: See Ephesians 1:17-18

Gospel: Mark 2:23-28

Wednesday, January 21

Saint of the Day: Saint Agnes (d.304)

Reading 1: 1 Samuel 17:32-33, 37, 40-51

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 144:1B, 2, 9-10

Alleluia: See Matthew 4:23

Gospel: Mark 3:1-6

Thursday, January 22

Saint of the Day: Saint Vincent the Deacon (d.304)

Reading 1: 1 Samuel 18:6-9; 19:1-7

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 56:2-3, 9-10A, 10B-11, 12-13

Alleluia: 2 Timothy 1:10

Gospel: Mark 3:7-12

Friday, January 23

Saint of the Day: Saint John the Almoner (d.619)

Reading 1: 1 Samuel 24:3-21

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 57:2, 3-4, 6 And 11

Alleluia: 2 Corinthians 5:19

Gospel: Mark 3:13-19

Saturday, January 24

Saint of the Day: Saint Francis de Sales (1567-1622)

Reading 1: 2 Samuel 1:1-4, 11-12, 19, 23-27

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 80:2-3, 5-7

Alleluia: See Acts 16:14B

Gospel: Mark 3:20-21