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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 · 13 December 2026
Third Sunday of Advent (Gaudete)
- ReadingA reading from the Book of Isaiah 61:1-2a, 10-11
- GospelFrom the Gospel according to John 1:6-8, 19-28
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.
Sunday · Rose
Third Sunday of Advent (Gaudete)
Patron saints of the day
- Saint Lucy — patron of eyes and the blind
The General Roman Calendar; tombs and patronages verified against Catholic sources. Local calendars may keep other saints today.