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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 · 6 July 2026
Saint Maria Goretti, Virgin and Martyr
- ReadingA reading from the Book of Hosea 2:16, 17c-18, 21-22
- GospelFrom the Gospel according to Matthew 9:18-26
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.
Optional memorial · Red
Saint Maria Goretti, Virgin and Martyr
Monday of the Fourteenth Week in Ordinary Time
The General Roman Calendar; tombs and patronages verified against Catholic sources. Local calendars may keep other saints today.