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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 · 19 February 2026
Thursday after Ash Wednesday
- ReadingA reading from the Book of Deuteronomy 30:15-20
- GospelFrom the Gospel according to Luke 9:22-25
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.
Lent · Violet
Thursday after Ash Wednesday
The General Roman Calendar; tombs and patronages verified against Catholic sources. Local calendars may keep other saints today.