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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 · 7 January 2026

Saint Raymond of Penyafort, Priest

  1. GospelFrom the Gospel according to Mark 6:45-52
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.

Pray at their tomb

Raymond of PenyafortCathedral of the Holy Cross and Saint Eulalia, Barcelona

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