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May 31–June 6, 2026

Sunday, May 31

Saint of the Day: Saint Mechtildis (d.1160)

Reading 1: Exodus 34:4B-6, 8-9

Responsorial Psalm: Daniel 3:52, 53, 54, 55, 56

Reading 2: 2 Corinthians 13:11-13

Alleluia: Cf. Revelation 1:8

Gospel: John 3:16-18

Monday, June 1

Saint of the Day: Saint Justin Martyr (c.100-165)

Reading 1: 2 Peter 1:2-7

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 91:1-2, 14-15B, 15C-16

Alleluia: See Revelation 1:5Ab

Gospel: Mark 12:1-12

Tuesday, June 2

Saint of the Day: Sts. Marcellinus and Peter (d.304)

Reading 1: 2 Peter 3:12-15A, 17-18

Responsorial: Psalm 90:2, 3-4, 10, 14 And 16

Alleluia: Ephesians 1:17-18

Gospel: Mark 12:13-17

Wednesday, June 3

Saint of the Day: Saint Kevin (c.498-618)

Reading 1: 2 Timothy 1:1-3, 6-12

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 123:1B-2Ab, 2Cdef

Alleluia: John 11:25A, 26

Gospel: Mark 12:18-27

Thursday, June 4

Saint of the Day: Saint Francis Caracciolo (1563-1608)

Reading 1: 2 Timothy 2:8-15

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 25:4-5Ab, 8-9, 10 And 14

Alleluia: See 2 Timothy 1:10

Gospel: Mark 12:28-34

Friday, June 5

Saint of the Day: Saint Boniface (c.680-754)

Reading 1: 2 Timothy 3:10-17

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 119:157, 160, 161, 165, 166, 168

Alleluia: John 14:23

Gospel: Mark 12:35-37

Saturday, June 6

Saint of the Day: Saint Norbert (1080-1134)

Reading 1: 2 Timothy 4:1-8

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 71:8-9, 14-15Ab, 16-17, 22

Alleluia: Matthew 5:3

Gospel: Mark 12:38-44