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October 18–24, 2026

Sunday, October 18

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

Reading 1: Isaiah 45:1, 4-6

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 96:1, 3, 4-5, 7-8, 9-10

Reading 2: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-5B

Alleluia: Philippians 2:15D, 16A

Gospel: Matthew 22:15-21

Monday, October 19

Saint of the Day: Saint Isaac Jogues (1607-1646)

Reading 1: Ephesians 2:1-10

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 100:1B-2, 3, 4Ab, 4C-5

Alleluia: Matthew 5:3

Gospel: Luke 12:13-21

Tuesday, October 20

Saint of the Day: Saint Artemius (d.363)

Reading 1: Ephesians 2:12-22

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 85:9Ab-10, 11-12, 13-14

Alleluia: Luke 21:36

Gospel: Luke 12:35-38

Wednesday, October 21

Saint of the Day: Saint Hilarion (c.291-371)

Reading 1: Ephesians 3:2-12

Responsorial Psalm: Isaiah 12:2-3, 4Bcd, 5-6

Alleluia: Matthew 24:42A, 44

Gospel: Luke 12:39-48

Thursday, October 22

Saint of the Day: Saint Abercius Marcellus (d.200)

Reading 1: Ephesians 3:14-21

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 33:1-2, 4-5, 11-12, 18-19

Alleluia: Phippians 3:8-9

Gospel: Luke 12:49-53

Friday, October 23

Saint of the Day: Saint John of Capistrano (1386-1456)

Reading 1: Ephesians 4:1-6

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

Alleluia: See Matthew 11:25

Gospel: Luke 12:54-59

Saturday, October 24

Saint of the Day: Saint Anthony Claret (1807-1870)

Reading 1: Ephesians 4:7-16

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 122:1-2, 3-4Ab, 4Cd-5

Alleluia: Ezekiel 33:11

Gospel: Luke 13:1-9