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January 25–31, 2026

Sunday, January 25

Saint of the Day: Saint Paul (1st century)

Reading 1: Isaiah 8:23—9:3

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 27:1, 4, 13-14

Reading 2: 1 Corinthians 1:10-13, 17

Alleluia: Matthew 4:23

Gospel: Matthew 4:12-23 Or 4:12-17

Monday, January 26

Saint of the Day: Saint Timothy (1st century)

Reading 1: 2 Timothy 1:1-8

Alternate Reading 1: Titus 1:1-5

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 96:1-2A, 2B-3, 7-8A, 10

Alleluia: See 2 Timothy 1:10

Gospel: Mark 3:22-30

Tuesday, January 27

Saint of the Day: Saint Angela Merici (1470-1540)

Reading 1: 2 Samuel 6:12B-15, 17-19

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 24:7, 8, 9, 10

Alleluia: See Matthew 11:25

Gospel: Mark 3:31-35

Wednesday, January 28

Saint of the Day: Saint Thomas Aquinas (1225-1274)

Reading 1: 2 Samuel 7:4-17

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 89:4-5, 27-28, 29-30

Alleluia: "

Gospel: Mark 4:1-20

Thursday, January 29

Saint of the Day: Saint Gildas the Wise (c.500-570)

Reading I: 2 Samuel 7:18-19, 24-29

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 132:1-2, 3-5, 11, 12, 13-14

Alleluia: Psalm 119:105

Gospel: Mark 4:21-25

Friday, January 30

Saint of the Day: Saint Hyacintha of Mariscotti (1585-1640)

Reading 1: 2 Samuel 11:1-4A, 5-10A, 13-17

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 51:3-4, 5-6A, 6Bcd-7, 10-11

Alleluia: Matthew 11:25

Gospel: Mark 4:26-34

Saturday, January 31

Saint of the Day: Saint John Bosco (1815-1888)

Reading I: 2 Samuel 12:1-7A, 10-17

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 51:12-13, 14-15, 16-17

Alleluia: John 3:16

Gospel: Mark 4:35-41