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October 25–31, 2026

Sunday, October 25

Saint of the Day: Saint John Roberts (1577-1610)

Reading 1: Exodus 22:20-26

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 18:2-3, 3-4, 47, 51

Reading 2: 1 Thessalonians 1:5C-10

Alleluia: John 14:23

Gospel: Matthew 22:34-40

Monday, October 26

Saint of the Day: Saint Rusticus of Narbonne (d.462)

Reading 1: Ephesians 4:32–5:8

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

Alleluia: John 17:17B, 17A

Gospel: Luke 13:10-17

Tuesday, October 27

Saint of the Day: Saint Frumentius (4th century-c.380)

Reading 1: Ephesians 5:21-33

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 128:1-2, 3, 4-5

Alleluia: See Matthew 11:25

Gospel: Luke 13:18-21

Wednesday, October 28

Saint of the Day: Sts. Simon and Jude (1st century)

Reading 1: Ephesians 2:19-22

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 19:2-3, 4-5

Alleluia See Te Deum: "

Gospel: Luke 6:12-16

Thursday, October 29

Saint of the Day: Saint Narcissus of Jerusalem (99-215)

Reading 1: Ephesians 6:10-20

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

Alleluia: See Luke 19:38; 2:14

Gospel: Luke 13:31-35

Friday, October 30

Saint of the Day: Saint Alphonsus Rodriguez (1533-1617)

Reading 1: Philippians 1:1-11

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 111:1-2, 3-4, 5-6

Alleluia: John 10:27

Gospel: Luke 14:1-6

Saturday, October 31

Saint of the Day: Saint Wolfgang of Regensburg (924-994)

Reading 1: Philippians 1:18B-26

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 42:2, 3, 5Cdef

Alleluia: Matthew 11:29Ab

Gospel: Luke 14:1, 7-11