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November 22–28, 2026

Sunday, November 22

Saint of the Day: Saint Cecilia (2nd century)

Reading 1: Ezekiel 34:11-12, 15-17

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 23:1-2, 2-3, 5-6

Reading 2: 1 Corinthians 15:20-26, 28

Alleluia: Mark 11:9, 10

Gospel: Matthew 25:31-46

Monday, November 23

Saint of the Day: Saint Columban (543-615)

Reading 1: Revelation 14:1-3, 4B-5

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

Alleluia: Matthew 24:42A, 44

Gospel: Luke 21:1-4

Tuesday, November 24

Saint of the Day: Saint Andrew Dung-Lac (1795-1839)

Reading 1: Revelation 14:14-19

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 96:10, 11-12, 13

Alleluia: Revelation 2:10C

Gospel: Luke 21:5-11

Wednesday, November 25

Saint of the Day: Saint Catherine of Alexandria (d.305)

Reading 1: Revelation 15:1-4

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 98:1, 2-3Ab, 7-8, 9

Alleluia: Revelation 2:10C

Gospel: Luke 21:12-19

Thursday, November 26

Saint of the Day: Saint Conrad (d.975)

Friday, November 27

Saint of the Day: Saint Francesco Antonio Fasani (1681-1742)

Reading 1: Revelation 20:1-4, 11—21:2

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 84:3, 4, 5-6A, 8A

Alleluia: Luke 21:28

Gospel: Luke 21:29-33

Saturday, November 28

Saint of the Day: Saint James of the Marche (1391-1476)

Reading 1: Revelation 22:1-7

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 95:1-2, 3-5, 6-7Ab

Alleluia: Luke 21:36

Gospel: Luke 21:34-36