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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 · 1 January 2026

Mary, the Holy Mother of God

ReadingA reading from the Book of Numbers 6:22-27
GospelFrom the Gospel according to Luke 2:16-21

Read them in full The Liturgy of the Hours

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.

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Mary, the Holy Mother of God

Eighth Day within the Octave of the Nativity of the Lord

Readings of the day The liturgical year

The General Roman Calendar; tombs and patronages verified against Catholic sources. Local calendars may keep other saints today.