Thursday, December 31, 2026 — The Seventh Day in the Octave of Christmas
In the beginning was the Word — John 1:1-18
In the beginning was the Word — John 1:1-18. A brief reflection, words from the Fathers, and the saint of the day.
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Wednesday, December 30, 2026 — The Sixth Day in the Octave of Christmas
Anna the prophetess — Luke 2:36-40
Anna the prophetess — Luke 2:36-40. A brief reflection, words from the Fathers, and the saint of the day.
Tuesday, December 29, 2026 — The Fifth Day in the Octave of Christmas
Simeon's prophecy — Luke 2:22-35
Simeon's prophecy — Luke 2:22-35. A brief reflection, words from the Fathers, and the saint of the day.
Monday, December 28, 2026 — Feast of the Holy Innocents, Martyrs
The Holy Innocents — Matthew 2:13-18
The Holy Innocents — Matthew 2:13-18. A brief reflection, words from the Fathers, and the saint of the day.
Sunday, December 27, 2026 — Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph
The Holy Family — Luke 2:22-40
The Holy Family — Luke 2:22-40. A brief reflection, words from the Fathers, and the saint of the day.
Saturday, December 26, 2026 — Feast of Saint Stephen, First Martyr
Stephen, the first martyr — Matthew 10:17-22
Stephen, the first martyr — Matthew 10:17-22. A brief reflection, words from the Fathers, and the saint of the day.
Friday, December 25, 2026 — The Nativity of the Lord (Christmas)
The Word became flesh — John 1:1-18
The Word became flesh — John 1:1-18. A brief reflection, words from the Fathers, and the saint of the day.
Thursday, December 24, 2026 — Thursday of the Fourth Week of Advent
The Benedictus — Luke 1:67-79
The Benedictus — Luke 1:67-79. A brief reflection, words from the Fathers, and the saint of the day.
Wednesday, December 23, 2026 — Wednesday of the Fourth Week of Advent
The birth of John the Baptist — Luke 1:57-66
The birth of John the Baptist — Luke 1:57-66. A brief reflection, words from the Fathers, and the saint of the day.
Tuesday, December 22, 2026 — Tuesday of the Fourth Week of Advent
The Magnificat — Luke 1:46-56
The Magnificat — Luke 1:46-56. A brief reflection, words from the Fathers, and the saint of the day.
Monday, December 21, 2026 — Monday of the Fourth Week of Advent
Mary visits Elizabeth — Luke 1:39-45
Mary visits Elizabeth — Luke 1:39-45. A brief reflection, words from the Fathers, and the saint of the day.
Sunday, December 20, 2026 — Fourth Sunday of Advent
Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord — Luke 1:26-38
Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord — Luke 1:26-38. A brief reflection, words from the Fathers, and the saint of the day.
Saturday, December 19, 2026 — Saturday of the Third Week of Advent (O Radix Jesse)
Do not be afraid, Zechariah — Luke 1:5-25
Do not be afraid, Zechariah — Luke 1:5-25. A brief reflection, words from the Fathers, and the saint of the day.
Friday, December 18, 2026 — Friday of the Third Week of Advent (O Adonai)
Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid — Matthew 1:18-25
Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid — Matthew 1:18-25. A brief reflection, words from the Fathers, and the saint of the day.
Thursday, December 17, 2026 — Thursday of the Third Week of Advent (O Sapientia)
The book of the genealogy — Matthew 1:1-17
The book of the genealogy — Matthew 1:1-17. A brief reflection, words from the Fathers, and the saint of the day.
Wednesday, December 16, 2026 — Wednesday of the Third Week of Advent
Go and tell John what you have seen — Luke 7:18b-23
Go and tell John what you have seen — Luke 7:18b-23. A brief reflection, words from the Fathers, and the saint of the day.
Tuesday, December 15, 2026 — Tuesday of the Third Week of Advent
Which son did the father’s will? — Matthew 21:28-32
Which son did the father's will? — Matthew 21:28-32. A brief reflection, words from the Fathers, and the saint of the day.
Monday, December 14, 2026 — Memorial of Saint John of the Cross, Priest and Doctor of the Church
By what authority? — Matthew 21:23-27
By what authority? — Matthew 21:23-27. A brief reflection, words from the Fathers, and the saint of the day.
Sunday, December 13, 2026 — Third Sunday of Advent (Gaudete Sunday)
The witness to the Light — John 1:6-8, 19-28
The witness to the Light — John 1:6-8, 19-28. A brief reflection, words from the Fathers, and the saint of the day.
Saturday, December 12, 2026 — Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe
Mary sets out in haste — Luke 1:39-47
Mary sets out in haste — Luke 1:39-47. A brief reflection, words from the Fathers, and the feast of the day.
Friday, December 11, 2026 — Friday of the Second Week of Advent
Children in the marketplace — Matthew 11:16-19
Children in the marketplace — Matthew 11:16-19. A brief reflection, words from the Fathers, and the saint of the day.
Thursday, December 10, 2026 — Thursday of the Second Week of Advent
The greatest among those born of women — Matthew 11:11-15
The greatest among those born of women — Matthew 11:11-15. A brief reflection, words from the Fathers, and the saint of the day.
Wednesday, December 9, 2026 — Wednesday of the Second Week of Advent
Rest for the weary — Matthew 11:28-30
Rest for the weary — Matthew 11:28-30. A brief reflection, words from the Fathers, and the saint of the day.
Tuesday, December 8, 2026 — Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary
The Annunciation — Luke 1:26-38
The Annunciation — Luke 1:26-38. A brief reflection, words from the Fathers, and the feast of the day.
Monday, December 7, 2026 — Memorial of Saint Ambrose, Bishop and Doctor of the Church
The paralyzed man lowered through the roof — Luke 5:17-26
The paralyzed man lowered through the roof — Luke 5:17-26. A brief reflection, words from the Fathers, and the saint of the day.
Sunday, December 6, 2026 — Second Sunday of Advent
Prepare the way of the Lord — Mark 1:1-8
Prepare the way of the Lord — Mark 1:1-8. A brief reflection, words from the Fathers, and the saint of the day.
Saturday, December 5, 2026 — Saturday of the First Week of Advent
Freely you have received; freely give — Matthew 9:35–10:1, 5a, 6-8
Freely you have received; freely give — Matthew 9:35–10:1, 5a, 6-8. A brief reflection, words from the Fathers, and the saint of the day.
Friday, December 4, 2026 — Friday of the First Week of Advent
According to your faith — Matthew 9:27-31
According to your faith — Matthew 9:27-31. A brief reflection, words from the Fathers, and the saint of the day.
Thursday, December 3, 2026 — Memorial of Saint Francis Xavier, Priest
The house on the rock — Matthew 7:21, 24-27
The house on the rock — Matthew 7:21, 24-27. A brief reflection, words from the Fathers, and the saint of the day.
Wednesday, December 2, 2026 — Wednesday of the First Week of Advent
Seven loaves and a few fish — Matthew 15:29-37
Seven loaves and a few fish — Matthew 15:29-37. A brief reflection, words from the Fathers, and the saint of the day.
Tuesday, December 1, 2026 — Tuesday of the First Week of Advent
Revealed to the little ones — Luke 10:21-24
Revealed to the little ones — Luke 10:21-24. A brief reflection, words from the Fathers, and the saint of the day.
Monday, November 30, 2026 — Feast of Saint Andrew, Apostle
Fishers of men — Matthew 4:18-22
Fishers of men — Matthew 4:18-22. A brief reflection, words from the Fathers, and the saint of the day.
Sunday, November 29, 2026 — First Sunday of Advent
Watch! — Mark 13:33-37
Watch! — Mark 13:33-37. A brief reflection, words from the Fathers, and the saint of the day.
Saturday, November 28, 2026 — Saturday of the Thirty-Fourth Week in Ordinary Time
Be vigilant at all times — Luke 21:34-36
Be vigilant at all times — Luke 21:34-36. A brief reflection, words from the Fathers, and the saint of the day.
Friday, November 27, 2026 — Friday of the Thirty-Fourth Week in Ordinary Time
The fig tree — Luke 21:29-33
The fig tree — Luke 21:29-33. A brief reflection, words from the Fathers, and the saint of the day.
Thursday, November 26, 2026 — Thanksgiving Day
Only one returned to give thanks — Luke 17:11-19
Only one returned to give thanks — Luke 17:11-19. A brief reflection, words from the Fathers, and the saint of the day.
Wednesday, November 25, 2026 — Wednesday of the Thirty-Fourth Week in Ordinary Time
By your perseverance — Luke 21:12-19
By your perseverance — Luke 21:12-19. A brief reflection, words from the Fathers, and the saint of the day.
Tuesday, November 24, 2026 — Memorial of Saint Andrew Dung-Lac and Companions, Martyrs
Do not be deceived — Luke 21:5-11
Do not be deceived — Luke 21:5-11. A brief reflection, words from the Fathers, and the saint of the day.
Monday, November 23, 2026 — Monday of the Thirty-Fourth Week in Ordinary Time
The widow’s two coins — Luke 21:1-4
The widow's two coins — Luke 21:1-4. A brief reflection, words from the Fathers, and the saint of the day.
Sunday, November 22, 2026 — The Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe
The sheep and the goats — Matthew 25:31-46
The sheep and the goats — Matthew 25:31-46. A brief reflection, words from the Fathers, and the saint of the day.
Saturday, November 21, 2026 — Memorial of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
The Sadducees and the resurrection — Luke 20:27-40
The Sadducees and the resurrection — Luke 20:27-40. A brief reflection, words from the Fathers, and the saint of the day.
Friday, November 20, 2026 — Friday of the Thirty-Third Week in Ordinary Time
The cleansing of the temple — Luke 19:45-48
The cleansing of the temple — Luke 19:45-48. A brief reflection, words from the Fathers, and the saint of the day.
Thursday, November 19, 2026 — Thursday of the Thirty-Third Week in Ordinary Time
Jesus weeps over Jerusalem — Luke 19:41-44
Jesus weeps over Jerusalem — Luke 19:41-44. A brief reflection, words from the Fathers, and the saint of the day.
Wednesday, November 18, 2026 — Wednesday of the Thirty-Third Week in Ordinary Time
The ten gold coins — Luke 19:11-28
The ten gold coins — Luke 19:11-28. A brief reflection, words from the Fathers, and the saint of the day.
Tuesday, November 17, 2026 — Memorial of Saint Elizabeth of Hungary
Zacchaeus — Luke 19:1-10
Zacchaeus — Luke 19:1-10. A brief reflection, words from the Fathers, and the saint of the day.
Monday, November 16, 2026 — Monday of the Thirty-Third Week in Ordinary Time
The blind man of Jericho — Luke 18:35-43
The blind man of Jericho — Luke 18:35-43. A brief reflection, words from the Fathers, and the saint of the day.
Sunday, November 15, 2026 — Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
The parable of the talents — Matthew 25:14-30
The parable of the talents — Matthew 25:14-30. A brief reflection, words from the Fathers, and the saint of the day.
Saturday, November 14, 2026 — Saturday of the Thirty-Second Week in Ordinary Time
Pray always, without becoming weary — Luke 18:1-8
Pray always, without becoming weary, Luke 18:1-8. A brief reflection, words from the Fathers, and the saint of the day.
Friday, November 13, 2026 — Memorial of Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini, Virgin
Remember Lot’s wife — Luke 17:26-37
Remember Lot's wife, Luke 17:26-37. A brief reflection, words from the Fathers, and the saint of the day.
Thursday, November 12, 2026 — Memorial of Saint Josaphat, Bishop and Martyr
The Kingdom of God is among you — Luke 17:20-25
The Kingdom of God is among you, Luke 17:20-25. A brief reflection, words from the Fathers, and the saint of the day.
Wednesday, November 11, 2026 — Memorial of Saint Martin of Tours, Bishop
Where are the other nine? — Luke 17:11-19
Where are the other nine, Luke 17:11-19. A brief reflection, words from the Fathers, and the saint of the day.
Tuesday, November 10, 2026 — Memorial of Saint Leo the Great, Pope and Doctor of the Church
Unprofitable servants — Luke 17:7-10
Unprofitable servants, Luke 17:7-10. A brief reflection, words from the Fathers, and the saint of the day.
Monday, November 9, 2026 — Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica
My Father’s house — John 2:13-22
The cleansing of the temple, John 2:13-22. A brief reflection, words from the Fathers, and the feast of the day.
Sunday, November 8, 2026 — Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
The ten virgins — Matthew 25:1-13
Five bring extra oil for their lamps; five do not. “Watch, for you know neither the day nor the hour.”