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September 13–19, 2026

Sunday, September 13

Saint of the Day: Saint John Chrysostom (347-407)

Reading 1: Sirach 27:30—28:7

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 103:1-2, 3-4, 9-10, 11-12

Reading 2: Romans 14:7-9

Alleluia: John 13:34

Gospel: Matthew 18:21-35

Monday, September 14

Saint of the Day: Saint Notburga (1265-1313)

Reading 1: Numbers 21:4B-9

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 78:1Bc-2, 34-35, 36-37, 38

Reading 2: Philippians 2:6-11

Alleluia: "

Gospel: John 3:13-17

Tuesday, September 15

Saint of the Day: Saint Catherine of Genoa (1447-1510)

Reading 1: 1 Corinthians 12:12-14, 27-31A

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 100:1B-2, 3, 4, 5

Alleluia: "

Gospel: John 19:25-27

Wednesday, September 16

Saint of the Day: Saint Cyprian (d.258)

Reading 1: 1 Corinthians 12:31-13:13

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 33:2-3, 4-5, 12 And 22

Alleluia: See John 6:63C, 68C

Gospel: Luke 7:31-35

Thursday, September 17

Saint of the Day: Saint Robert Bellarmine (1542-1621)

Reading 1: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 118:1B-2, 16Ab-17, 28

Alleluia: Matthew 11:28

Gospel: Luke 7:36-50

Friday, September 18

Saint of the Day: Saint Joseph of Cupertino (1603-1663)

Reading 1: 1 Corinthians 15:12-20

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 17:1Bcd, 6-7, 8B, 15

Alleluia: See Matthew 11:25

Gospel: Luke 8:1-3

Saturday, September 19

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

Reading 1: 1 Corinthians 15:35-37, 42-49

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 56:10C-12, 13-14

Alleluia: Luke 8:15

Gospel: Luke 8:4-15