July 30–August 5, 2017
Sunday, July 30
Saint of the Day: Saint Peter Chrysologus (d.450)
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 Mt 11:25
Gospel: Matthew 13:44-52
Alternate Gospel: Matthew 13:44-46
Monday, July 31
Saint of the Day: Saint Ignatius of Loyola (1491-1556)
Reading 1: Exodus 32:15-24, 30-34
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 106:19-20, 21-22, 23
Alleluia: James 1:18
Gospel: Matthew 13:31-35
Tuesday, August 1
Saint of the Day: Saint Alphonsus Liguori (1696-1787)
Reading 1: Exodus 33:7-11; 34:5b-9, 28
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 103:6-7, 8-9, 10-11, 12-13
Gospel: Matthew 13:36-43
Wednesday, August 2
Saint of the Day: Saint Eusebius of Vercelli (283-371)
Reading 1: Exodus 34:29-35
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 99:5, 6, 7, 9
Alleluia: John 15:15b
Gospel: Matthew 13:44-46
Thursday, August 3
Saint of the Day: Saint Peter Julian Eymard (1811-1868)
Reading 1: Exodus 40:16-21, 34-38
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 84:3, 4, 5-6a and 8a, 11
Alleluia: See Acts 16:14b
Gospel: Matthew 13:47-53
Friday, August 4
Saint of the Day: Saint John Vianney (1786-1859)
Reading 1: Leviticus 23:1, 4-11, 15-16, 27, 34b-37
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 81:3-4, 5-6, 10-11ab
Alleluia: 1 Pt 1:25
Gospel: Matthew 13:54-58
Saturday, August 5
Saint of the Day: Saint Addai (2nd century)
Reading 1: Leviticus 25:1, 8-17
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 67:2-3, 5, 7-8
Alleluia: Matthew 5:10
Gospel: Matthew 14:1-12
