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February 1–7, 2026

Sunday, February 1

Saint of the Day: Saint Brigid of Ireland (c.452-524)

Reading 1: Zephaniah 2:3; 3:12-13

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 146:6-7, 8-9, 9-10

Reading 2: 1 Corinthians 1:26-31

Alleluia: Matthew 5:12A

Gospel: Matthew 5:1-12A

Monday, February 2

Saint of the Day: Saint Joan de Lestonnac (d.1640)

Reading I: Malachi 3:1-4

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 24:7, 8, 9, 10

Reading II: Hebrews 2:14-18

Alleluia: Luke 2:32

Gospel: Luke 2:22-40 Or 2:22-32

Tuesday, February 3

Saint of the Day: Saint Blaise (d.316)

Reading 1: 2 Samuel 18:9-10, 14B, 24-25A, 30–19:3

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 86:1-2, 3-4, 5-6

Alleluia: Matthew 8:17

Gospel: Mark 5:21-43

Wednesday, February 4

Saint of the Day: Saint Joseph of Leonessa (1556-1612)

Reading 1: 2 Samuel 24:2, 9-17

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 32:1-2, 5, 6, 7

Alleluia: John 10:27

Gospel: Mark 6:1-6

Thursday, February 5

Saint of the Day: Saint Agatha (d.251)

Reading 1: 1 Kings 2:1-4, 10-12

Responsorial Psalm: 1 Chronicles 29:10, 11Ab, 11D-12A, 12Bcd

Alleluia: Mark 1:15

Gospel: Mark 6:7-13

Friday, February 6

Saint of the Day: Saint Paul Miki (d.1597)

Reading I: Sirach 47:2-11

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 18:31, 47 And 50, 51

Alleluia: See Luke 8:15

Gospel: Mark 6:14-29

Saturday, February 7

Saint of the Day: Saint Theodore Stratelates (d.319)

Reading 1: 1 Kings 3:4-13

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 119:9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14

Alleluia: John 10:27

Gospel: Mark 6:30-34