July 19–25, 2026
Sunday, July 19
Saint of the Day: Saint Justa (d.287)
Reading 1: Wisdom 12:13, 16-19
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 86:5-6, 9-10, 15-16
Reading 2: Romans 8:26-27
Alleluia: Cf. Matthew 11:25
Gospel: Matthew 13:24-43
Alternate Gospel: Matthew 13:24-30
Monday, July 20
Saint of the Day: Saint Apollinaris (1st century)
Reading 1: Micah 6:1-4, 6-8
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 50:5-6, 8-9, 16Bc-17, 21, 23
Alleluia: Psalm 95:8
Gospel: Matthew 12:38-42
Tuesday, July 21
Saint of the Day: Saint Lawrence of Brindisi (1559-1619)
Reading 1: Micah 7:14-15, 18-20
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 85:2-4, 5-6, 7-8
Alleluia: John 14:23
Gospel: Matthew 12:46-50
Wednesday, July 22
Saint of the Day: Saint Mary Magdalene (1st century)
Reading 1: Song Of Songs 3:1-4B
Alternate Reading 1: 2 Corinthians 5:14-17
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 63:2, 3-4, 5-6, 8-9
Alleluia: "
Gospel: John 20:1-2, 11-18
Thursday, July 23
Saint of the Day: Saint Bridget (1303-1373)
Reading 1: Jeremiah 2:1-3, 7-8, 12-13
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 36:6-7Ab, 8-9, 10-11
Alleluia: Matthew 11:25
Gospel: Matthew 13:10-17
Friday, July 24
Saint of the Day: Saint Charbel Makhlouf (1828-1898)
Reading 1: Jeremiah 3:14-17
Responsorial Psalm: Jeremiah 31:10, 11-12Abcd, 13
Alleluia: Luke 8:15
Gospel: Matthew 13:18-23
Saturday, July 25
Saint of the Day: Saint James (1st century)
Reading 1: 2 Corinthians 4:7-15
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 126:1Bc-2Ab, 2Cd-3, 4-5, 6
Alleluia: See John 15:16
Gospel: Matthew 20:20-28
