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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 · 25 May 2026
The Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church
- ReadingA reading from the book of Genesis 3:9-15, 20
- GospelFrom the Gospel according to John 19:25-34
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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The Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church
St Bede the Venerable, Doctor of the Church since 1899
The General Roman Calendar; tombs and patronages verified against Catholic sources. Local calendars may keep other saints today.