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May 3–9, 2026

Sunday, May 3

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

Reading 1: Acts 6:1-7

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 33:1-2, 4-5, 18-19

Reading 2: 1 Peter 2:4-9

Alleluia: John 14:6

Gospel: John 14:1-12

Monday, May 4

Saint of the Day: Saint Florian (d.304)

Reading I: Acts 14:5-18

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 115:1-2, 3-4, 15-16

Alleluia: Juan 14:26

Gospel: Juan 14:21-26

Tuesday, May 5

Saint of the Day: Saint Hilary of Arles (d.449)

Reading 1: Acts 14:19-28

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 145:10-11, 12-13Ab, 21

Alleluia: See Luke 24:46, 26

Gospel: John 14:27-31A

Wednesday, May 6

Saint of the Day: Saint Eadbert (d.698)

Reading 1: Acts 15:1-6

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 122:1-2, 3-4Ab, 4Cd-5

Alleluia: John 15:4A, 5B

Gospel: John 15:1-8

Thursday, May 7

Saint of the Day: Saint Rose Venerini (1656-1728)

Reading I: Acts 15:7-21

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 96:1-2A, 2B-3, 10

Alleluia: John 10:27

Gospel: John 15:9-11

Friday, May 8

Saint of the Day: Saint Peter of Tarentaise (1102-1175)

Reading I: Acts 15:22-31

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 57:8-9, 10 And 12

Alleluia: John 15:15B

Gospel: John 15:12-17

Saturday, May 9

Saint of the Day: Saint Pachomius (292-348)