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October 4–10, 2026

Sunday, October 4

Saint of the Day: Saint Francis of Assisi (c.1181-1226)

Reading 1: Isaiah 5:1-7

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 80:9, 12, 13-14, 15-16, 19-20

Reading 2: Philippians 4:6-9

Alleluia: Cf. John 15:16

Gospel: Matthew 21:33-43

Monday, October 5

Saint of the Day: Saint Maria Faustina Kowalska (1905-1938)

Reading 1: Galatians 1:6-12

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 111:1B-2, 7-8, 9, 10C

Alleluia: John 13:34

Gospel: Luke 10:25-37

Tuesday, October 6

Saint of the Day: Saint Bruno (c.1030-1101)

Reading 1: Galatians 1:13-24

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 139:1B-3, 13-14Ab, 14C-15

Alleluia: Luke 11:28

Gospel: Luke 10:38-42

Wednesday, October 7

Saint of the Day: Saint Sergius the Martyr (d.303)

Reading 1: Galatians 2:1-2, 7-14

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 117:1Bc, 2

Alleluia: Romans 8:15Bc

Gospel: Luke 11:1-4

Thursday, October 8

Saint of the Day: Saint John Leonardi (1541-1609)

Reading 1: Galatians 3:1-5

Responsorial Psalm: Luke 1:69-70, 71-72, 73-75

Alleluia: Acts 16:14B

Gospel: Luke 11:5-13

Friday, October 9

Saint of the Day: Saint Cirilo Bertran (1888-1934)

Reading 1: Galatians 3:7-14

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

Alleluia: John 12:31B-32

Gospel: Luke 11:15-26

Saturday, October 10

Saint of the Day: Saint Francis Borgia (1510-1572)

Reading 1: Galatians 3:22-29

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 105:2-3, 4-5, 6-7

Alleluia: Luke 11:28

Gospel: Luke 11:27-28