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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 · 17 December 2026
17 December — Advent weekday
- ReadingA reading from the Book of Genesis 49:2, 8-10
- GospelFrom the Gospel according to Matthew 1:1-17
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.
Advent · Violet
17 December — Advent weekday
The General Roman Calendar; tombs and patronages verified against Catholic sources. Local calendars may keep other saints today.