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September 20–26, 2026

Sunday, September 20

Saint of the Day: Saint Andrew Kim Taegon (1821-1846)

Reading 1: Isaiah 55:6-9

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 145:2-3, 8-9, 17-18

Reading 2: Philippians 1:20C-24, 27A

Alleluia: Cf. Acts 16:14B

Gospel: Matthew 20:1-16A

Monday, September 21

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

Reading 1: Ephesians 4:1-7, 11-13

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 19:2-3, 4-5

Alleluia: "

Gospel: Matthew 9:9-13

Tuesday, September 22

Saint of the Day: Saint Maurice (d.287)

Reading 1: Proverbs 21:1-6, 10-13

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 119:1, 27, 30, 34, 35, 44

Alleluia: Luke 11:28

Gospel: Luke 8:19-21

Wednesday, September 23

Saint of the Day: Saint Padre Pio da Pietrelcina (1887-1968)

Reading 1: Proverbs 30:5-9

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 119:29, 72, 89, 101, 104, 163

Alleluia: Mark 1:15

Gospel: Luke 9:1-6

Thursday, September 24

Saint of the Day: Saint Pacifico of San Severino (1653-1721)

Reading 1: Ecclesiastes 1:2-11

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 90:3-4, 5-6, 12-13, 14, 17Bc

Alleluia: John 14:6

Gospel: Luke 9:7-9

Friday, September 25

Saint of the Day: Saint Sergius of Radonezh (1314-1392)

Reading 1: Ecclesiastes 3:1-11

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 144:1B And 2Abc, 3-4

Alleluia: Mark 10:45

Gospel: Luke 9:18-22

Saturday, September 26

Saint of the Day: Sts. Cosmos and Damian (d.303)

Reading 1: Ecclesiastes 11:9—12:8

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 90:3-4, 5-6, 12-13, 14 And 17

Alleluia: 2 Timothy 1:10

Gospel: Luke 9:43B-45