December 18–24, 2016
Sunday, December 18
Saint of the Day: Saint Flannan (d.642)
Reading 1: Isaiah 7:10-14
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 24:1-2, 3-4, 5-6
Reading 2: Romans 1:1-7
Alleluia: Matthew 1:23
Gospel: Matthew 1:18-24
Monday, December 19
Saint of the Day: Saint Anastasius I (d.401)
Reading 1: Judges 13:2-7, 24-25a
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 71:3-4a, 5-6ab, 16-17
Gospel: Luke 1:5-25
Tuesday, December 20
Saint of the Day: Saint Dominic of Silos (1000-1073)
Reading 1: Isaiah 7:10-14
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 24:1-2, 3-4ab, 5-6
Gospel: Luke 1:26-38
Wednesday, December 21
Saint of the Day: Saint Peter Canisius (1521-1597)
Reading 1: Song of Songs 2:8-14
Alternate Reading 1: Zephania 3:14-18a
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 33:2-3, 11-12, 20-21
Gospel: Luke 1:39-45
Thursday, December 22
Saint of the Day: Saint Zeno of Nicomedia (d.303)
Reading 1: 1 Samuel 1:24-28
Responsorial Psalm: 1 Samuel 2:1, 4-5, 6-7, 8abcd
Gospel: Luke 1:46-56
Friday, December 23
Saint of the Day: Saint John Kanty (1390-1473)
Reading 1: Ml 3:1-4, 23-24
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 25:4-5ab, 8-9, 10 and 14
Gospel: Luke 1:57-66
Saturday, December 24
Saint of the Day: Saint Adele (d.730)
Reading 1: 2 Samuel 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 89:2-3, 4-5, 27 and 29
Gospel: Luke 1:67-79
