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June 21–27, 2026

Sunday, June 21

Saint of the Day: Saint Aloysius Gonzaga (1568-1591)

Reading 1: Jeremiah 20:10-13

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 69:8-10, 14, 17, 33-35

Reading 2: Romans 5:12-15

Alleluia: John 15:26B, 27A

Gospel: Matthew 10:26-33

Monday, June 22

Saint of the Day: Saint Thomas More (1478-1535)

Reading I: 2 Kings 17:5-8, 13-15A, 18

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 60:3, 4-5, 12-13

Alleluia: Hebrews 4:12

Gospel: Matthew 7:1-5

Tuesday, June 23

Saint of the Day: Saint Joseph Cafasso (1811-1860)

Reading 1: 2 Kings 19:9B-11, 14-21, 31-35A, 36

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 48:2-3Ab, 3Cd-4, 10-11

Alleluia: John 8:12

Gospel: Matthew 7:6, 12-14

Wednesday, June 24

Saint of the Day: Saint Rumold (d.775)

Thursday, June 25

Saint of the Day: Saint William of Vercelli (1085-1142)

Reading 1: 2 Kings 24:8-17

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 79:1B-2, 3-5, 8, 9

Alleluia: John 14:23

Gospel: Matthew 7:21-29

Friday, June 26

Saint of the Day: Saint Anthelm (1107-1178)

Reading 1: 2 Kings 25:1-12

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 137:1-2, 3, 4-5, 6

Alleluia: Matthew 8:17

Gospel: Matthew 8:1-4

Saturday, June 27

Saint of the Day: Saint Cyril of Alexandria (c.376-444)

Reading 1: Lamentations 2:2, 10-14, 18-19

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 74:1B-2, 3-5, 6-7, 20-21

Alleluia: Matthew 8:17

Gospel: Matthew 8:5-17