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April 5–11, 2026

Sunday, April 5

Saint of the Day: Saint Vincent Ferrer (c.1350-1419)

Reading 1: Acts 10:34A, 37-43

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23

Reading 2: Colossians 3:1-4

Alternate Reading 2: 1 Corinthians 5:6B-8

Sequence - Victimæ paschali laudes: "

Alleluia: Cf. 1 Corinthians 5:7

Gospel: John 20:1-9

Alternate Gospel: Matthew 28:1-10

Or at afternoon or evening mass: Luke 24:13-35

Monday, April 6

Saint of the Day: Saint William of Eskilsoe (c.1125-1203)

Reading 1: Acts 2:14, 22-33

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

Sequence-- optional:

Alleluia: Psalm 118:24

Gospel: Matthew 28:8-15

Tuesday, April 7

Saint of the Day: Saint John Baptist de La Salle (1651-1719)

Reading 1: Acts 2:36-41

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 33:4-5, 18-19, 20 And 22

Sequence -- optional:

Alleluia: Psalm 118:24

Gospel: John 20:11-18

Wednesday, April 8

Saint of the Day: Saint Julie Billiart (1751-1816)

Reading 1: Acts 3:1-10

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 105:1-2, 3-4, 6-7, 8-9

Sequence -- optional:

Alleluia: Psalm 118:24

Gospel: Luke 24:13-35

Thursday, April 9

Saint of the Day: Saint Casilda (d.1050)

Reading 1: Acts 3:11-26

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 8:2Ab And 5, 6-7, 8-9

Sequence -- optional:

Alleluia: Psalm 118:24

Gospel: Luke 24:35-48

Friday, April 10

Saint of the Day: Saint Bademus (d.376)

Reading 1: Acts 4:1-12

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 118:1-2 And 4, 22-24, 25-27A

Sequence -- optional:

Alleluia: Psalm 118:24

Gospel: John 21:1-14

Saturday, April 11

Saint of the Day: Saint Stanislaus (1030-1079)

Reading 1: Acts 4:13-21

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 118:1 And 14-15Ab, 16-18, 19-21

Sequence -- optional:

Alleluia: Psalm 118:24

Gospel: Mark 16:9-15