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Saint of the Day
The feast the whole Church keeps today, the saints you can visit at their tomb, and what they are patrons of.
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The readings at Mass · 14 December 2025
Third Sunday of Advent (Gaudete)
- ReadingA reading from the Book of Isaiah 35:1-6a, 10
- GospelFrom the Gospel according to Matthew 11:2-11
From Vatican News — Word of the Day, following the General Roman Calendar, with a commentary from the Popes. Where a feast is kept on another day in your country, your parish’s readings may differ.
Sunday · Rose
Third Sunday of Advent (Gaudete)
St John of the Cross, Doctor of the Church since 1926
Patron saints of the day
- Saint John of the Cross — patron of spiritual writers and contemplatives
The General Roman Calendar; tombs and patronages verified against Catholic sources. Local calendars may keep other saints today.