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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 · 31 December 2025
Seventh Day within the Octave of the Nativity of the Lord
- ReadingA reading from the first letter of John 2:18-21
- GospelFrom the Gospel according to John 1:1-18
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.
Christmas Time · White
Seventh Day within the Octave of the Nativity of the Lord
Also: Saint Sylvester I, Pope (commemoration)
Pray at their tomb
The General Roman Calendar; tombs and patronages verified against Catholic sources. Local calendars may keep other saints today.