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November 15–21, 2026

Sunday, November 15

Saint of the Day: Saint Albert the Great (1206-1280)

Reading 1: Proverbs 31:10-13, 19-20, 30-31

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

Reading 2: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-6

Alleluia: John 15:4A, 5B

Gospel: Matthew 25:14-30

Alternate Gospel: Matthew 25:14-15, 19-21

Monday, November 16

Saint of the Day: Saint Gertrude (1256-1301)

Reading 1: Revelation 1:1-4; 2:1-5

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

Alleluia: John 8:12

Gospel: Luke 18:35-43

Tuesday, November 17

Saint of the Day: Saint Elizabeth of Hungary (1207-1231)

Reading 1: Revelation 3:1-6, 14-22

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 15:2-3A, 3Bc-4Ab, 5

Alleluia: 1 John 4:10B

Gospel: Luke 19:1-10

Wednesday, November 18

Saint of the Day: Saint Rose Philippine Duchesne (1769-1852)

Reading 1: Revelation 4:1-11

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 150:1B-2, 3-4, 5-6

Alleluia: See John 15:16

Gospel: Luke 19:11-28

Thursday, November 19

Saint of the Day: Saint Agnes of Assisi (1197-1253)

Reading 1: Revelation 5:1-10

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 149:1B-2, 3-4, 5-6B, 9B

Alleluia: Psalm 95:8

Gospel: Luke 19:41-44

Friday, November 20

Saint of the Day: Saint Edmund the Martyr (c.841-870)

Reading 1: Revelation 10:8-11

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 119:14, 24, 72, 103, 111, 131

Alleluia: John 10:27

Gospel: Luke 19:45-48

Saturday, November 21

Saint of the Day: Saint Albert of Louvain (1166-1192)

Reading: Revelation 11:4-12

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

Alleluia: See 2 Timothy 1:10

Gospel: Luke 20:27-40