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July 26–August 1, 2026

Sunday, July 26

Saint of the Day: Sts. Joachim and Anne (1st century)

Reading 1: 1 Kings 3:5, 7-12

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 119:57, 72, 76-77, 127-128, 129-130

Reading 2: Romans 8:28-30

Alleluia: Cf. Matthew 11:25

Gospel: Matthew 13:44-52

Alternate Gospel: Matthew 13:44-46

Monday, July 27

Saint of the Day: Saint Pantaleon (d.303)

Reading 1: Jeremiah 13:1-11

Responsorial Psalm: Deuteronomy 32:18-19, 20, 21

Alleluia: James 1:18

Gospel: Matthew 13:31-35

Tuesday, July 28

Saint of the Day: Saint Leopold Mandic (1887-1942)

Reading 1: Jeremiah 14:17-22

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 79:8, 9, 11 And 13

Alleluia: "

Gospel: Matthew 13:36-43

Wednesday, July 29

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

Reading 1: Jeremiah 15:10, 16-21

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 59:2-3, 4, 10-11, 17, 18

Alleluia: John 8:12

Gospel: John 11:19-27

Thursday, July 30

Saint of the Day: Saint Peter Chrysologus (d.450)

Reading 1: Jeremiah 18:1-6

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 146:1B-2, 3-4, 5-6Ab

Alleluia: Acts 16:14

Gospel: Matthew 13:47-53

Friday, July 31

Saint of the Day: Saint Ignatius of Loyola (1491-1556)

Reading 1: Jeremiah 26:1-9

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 69:5, 8-10, 14

Alleluia: 1 Peter 1:25

Gospel: Matthew 13:54-58

Saturday, August 1

Saint of the Day: Saint Alphonsus Liguori (1696-1787)