February 21–27, 2016

Sunday, February 21

Saint of the Day: Saint Peter Damian (1007-1072)

Reading 1: Genesis 15:5-12, 17-18

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 27:1, 7-8, 8-9, 13-14

Reading 2: Philippians 3:17—4:1

Alternate Reading 2: Philippians 3:20—4:1

Verse Before the Gospel: cf Mt 17:5

Gospel: Luke 9:28b-36

Monday, February 22

Saint of the Day: Saint Margaret of Cortona (1247-1297)

Reading 1: 1 Pt 5:1-4

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 23:1-3a, 4, 5, 6

Verse Before the Gospel: Matthew 16:18

Gospel: Matthew 16:13-19

Tuesday, February 23

Saint of the Day: Saint Polycarp (c.69-c.155)

Reading 1: Isaiah 1:10, 16-20

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 50:8-9, 16bc-17, 21 and 23

Verse Before the Gospel: Ezekiel 18:31

Gospel: Matthew 23:1-12

Wednesday, February 24

Saint of the Day: Saint Montanus (d.259)

Reading 1: Jeremiah 18:18-20

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 31:5-6, 14, 15-16

Verse Before the Gospel: John 8:12

Gospel: Matthew 20:17-28

Thursday, February 25

Saint of the Day: Saint Tarasius of Constantinople (c.730-806)

Reading 1: Jeremiah 17:5-10

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 1:1-2, 3, 4 and 6

Verse Before the Gospel: See Lk 8:15

Gospel: Luke 16:19-31

Friday, February 26

Saint of the Day: Saint Porphyry of Gaza (d.420)

Reading 1: Genesis 37:3-4, 12-13a, 17b-28a

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 105:16-17, 18-19, 20-21

Verse Before the Gospel: John 3:16

Gospel: Matthew 21:33-43, 45-46

Saturday, February 27

Saint of the Day: Saint Gabriel of Our Lady of Sorrows (1838-1862)

Reading 1: Micah 7:14-15, 18-20

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

Verse Before the Gospel: Luke 15:18

Gospel: Luke 15:1-3, 11-32