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April 19–25, 2026

Sunday, April 19

Saint of the Day: Saint Leo IX (1002-1054)

Reading 1: Acts 2:14, 22-33

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 16:1-2, 5, 7-8, 9-10, 11

Reading 2: 1 Peter 1:17-21

Alleluia: Cf. Luke 24:32

Gospel: Luke 24:13-35

Monday, April 20

Saint of the Day: Saint Agnes of Montepulciano (1268-1317)

Reading 1: Acts 6:8-15

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 119:23-24, 26-27, 29-30

Alleluia: Matthew 4:4B

Gospel: John 6:22-29

Tuesday, April 21

Saint of the Day: Saint Anselm (1033-1109)

Reading I: Acts 7:51—8:1A

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 31:3Cd-4, 6 And 7B And 8A, 17 And 21Ab

Alleluia: John 6:35Ab

Gospel: John 6:30-35

Wednesday, April 22

Saint of the Day: Saint Opportuna (d.770)

Reading 1: Acts 8:1B-8

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 66:1-3A, 4-5, 6-7A

Alleluia: See John 6:40

Gospel: John 6:35-40

Thursday, April 23

Saint of the Day: Saint George (d.303)

Reading 1: Acts 8:26-40

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 66:8-9, 16-17, 20

Alleluia: John 6:51

Gospel: John 6:44-51

Friday, April 24

Saint of the Day: Saint Fidelis of Sigmaringen (1577-1622)

Reading 1: Acts 9:1-20

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 117:1Bc, 2

Alleluia: John 6:56

Gospel: John 6:52-59

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Saturday, April 25

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

Reading 1: 1 Peter 5:5B-14

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 89:2-3, 6-7, 16-17

Alleluia: 1 Corinthians 1:23A-24B

Gospel: Mark 16:15-20