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February 15–21, 2026

Sunday, February 15

Saint of the Day: Saint Claude la Colombière (1641-1682)

Reading 1: Sirach 15:15-20

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 119:1-2, 4-5, 17-18, 33-34

Reading 2: 1 Corinthians 2:6-10

Alleluia: Cf. Matthew 11:25

Gospel: Matthew 5:17-37

Alternate Gospel: Matthew 5:20-22A, 27-28, 33-34A, 37

Monday, February 16

Saint of the Day: Saint Onesimus (1st century)

Reading 1: James 1:1-11

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 119:67, 68, 71, 72, 75, 76

Alleluia: John 14:6

Gospel: Mark 8:11-13

Tuesday, February 17

Saint of the Day: Saint Alexis Falconieri (1200-1310)

Reading 1: James 1:12-18

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 94:12-13A, 14-15, 18-19

Alleluia: John 14:23

Gospel: Mark 8:14-21

Wednesday, February 18

Saint of the Day: Saint Flavian of Constantinople (d.449)

Reading 1: Joel 2:12-18

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 51:3-4, 5-6Ab, 12-13, 14 And 17

Reading 2: 2 Corinthians 5:20—6:2

Verse Before the Gospel: Psalm 95:8

Gospel: Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18

Thursday, February 19

Saint of the Day: Saint Conrad of Piacenza (c.1290-1351)

Reading 1: Deuteronomy 30:15-20

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

Verse Before the Gospel: Matthew 4:17

Gospel: Luke 9:22-25

Friday, February 20

Saint of the Day: Saint Wulfric (d.1154)

Reading 1: Isaiah 58:1-9A

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 51:3-4, 5-6Ab, 18-19

Verse Before the Gospel: See Amos 5:14

Gospel: Matthew 9:14-15

Saturday, February 21

Saint of the Day: Saint Peter Damian (1007-1072)

Reading 1: Isaiah 58:9B-14

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

Verse Before the Gospel: Ezekiel 33:11

Gospel: Luke 5:27-32