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October 11–17, 2026

Sunday, October 11

Saint of the Day: Saint Kenneth (c.525-c.599)

Reading 1: Isaiah 25:6-10A

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 23:1-3A, 3B-4, 5, 6

Reading 2: Philippians 4:12-14, 19-20

Alleluia: Cf. Ephesians 1:17-18

Gospel: Matthew 22:1-14

Alternate Gospel: Matthew 22:1-10

Monday, October 12

Saint of the Day: Saint Seraphin of Montegranaro (1540-1604)

Reading 1: Galatians 4:22-24, 26-27, 31–5:1

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 113:1B-2, 3-4, 5A, 6-7

Alleluia: Psalm 95:8

Gospel: Luke 11:29-32

Tuesday, October 13

Saint of the Day: Saint Edward the Confessor (1003-1066)

Reading 1: Galatians 5:1-6

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 119:41, 43, 44, 45, 47, 48

Alleluia: Hebrews 4:12

Gospel: Luke 11:37-41

Wednesday, October 14

Saint of the Day: Saint Callistus I (d.223)

Reading 1: Galatians 5:18-25

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 1:1-2, 3, 4, 6

Alleluia: John 10:27

Gospel: Luke 11:42-46

Thursday, October 15

Saint of the Day: Saint Teresa of Avila (1515-1582)

Reading 1: Ephesians 1:1-10

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 98:1, 2-3Ab, 3Cd-4, 5-6

Alleluia: John 14:6

Gospel: Luke 11:47-54

Friday, October 16

Saint of the Day: Saint Marguerite d’Youville (1701-1771)

Reading 1: Ephesians 1:11-14

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 33:1-2, 4-5, 12-13

Alleluia: Psalm 33:22

Gospel: Luke 12:1-7

Saturday, October 17

Saint of the Day: Saint Ignatius of Antioch (d.107)

Reading 1: Ephesians 1:15-23

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 8:2-3Ab, 4-5, 6-7

Alleluia: John 15:26B, 27A

Gospel: Luke 12:8-12