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December 6–12, 2026

Sunday, December 6

Saint of the Day: Saint Nicholas (d.346)

Reading 1: Isaiah 40:1-5, 9-11

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

Reading 2: 2 Peter 3:8-14

Alleluia: Luke 3:4, 6

Gospel: Mark 1:1-8

Monday, December 7

Saint of the Day: Saint Ambrose (c.340-397)

Reading 1: Isaiah 35:1-10

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

Alleluia:

Gospel: Luke 5:17-26

Tuesday, December 8

Saint of the Day: Saint Romaric (d.653)

Reading 1: Genesis 3:9-15, 20

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 98:1, 2-3Ab, 3Cd-4

Reading 2: Ephesians 1:3-6, 11-12

Alleluia: See Luke 1:28

Gospel: Luke 1:26-38

Wednesday, December 9

Saint of the Day: Saint Juan Diego (1474-1548)

Reading 1: Isaiah 40:25-31

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 103:1-2, 3-4, 8 And 10

Alleluia: "

Gospel: Matthew 11:28-30

Thursday, December 10

Saint of the Day: Saint Gregory III (d.741)

Reading I: Isaiah 41:13-20

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 145:1 And 9, 10-11, 12-13Ab

Alleluia: See Isaiah 45:8

Gospel: Matthew 11:11-15

Friday, December 11

Saint of the Day: Saint Damasus I (c.305-384)

Reading 1: Isaiah 48:17-19

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

Alleluia: "

Gospel: Matthew 11:16-19

Saturday, December 12

Saint of the Day: Our Lady of Guadalupe

Reading 1: Zechariah 2:14-17

Responsorial Psalm: Judith 13:18Bcde, 19

Alleluia: "

Gospel: Luke 1:26-38