FEBRUARY 22, 2026 - 1ST SUNDAY OF LENT - YEAR A

 

1st Reading - Gen 2:7-9; 3:1-7

    The Lord God formed man out of the clay of the ground and blew into his nostrils the breath of life, and so man became a living being. Then the Lord God planted a garden in Eden, in the east, and he placed there the man whom he had formed. Out of the ground the Lord God made various trees grow that were delightful to look at and good for food, with the tree of life in the middle of the garden and the tree of the knowledge of good and evil. 

    Now the serpent was the most cunning of all the animals that the Lord God had made. The serpent asked the woman, “Did God really tell you not to eat from any of the trees in the garden?” The woman answered the serpent: “We may eat of the fruit of the trees in the garden. It is only about the fruit of the tree in the middle of the garden that God said, ‘You shall not eat it or even touch it, lest you die.’ ” But the serpent said to the woman: “You certainly will not die! No, God knows well that the moment you eat of it, your eyes will be opened and you will be like gods who know what is good and what is evil.” 

    The woman saw that the tree was good for food, pleasing to the eyes, and desirable for gaining wisdom. So she took some of its fruit and ate it. And she also gave some to her husband, who was with her, and he ate it.  Then the eyes of both of them were opened, and they realized that they were naked; so they sewed fig leaves together and made loincloths for themselves.

Responsorial Psalm - Ps 51:3-4, 5-6, 12-13, 17 

R – Be merciful, O Lord, for we have sinned.

* Have mercy on me, O God, in your goodness; in the greatness of your compassion wipe out my offense. Thoroughly wash me from my guilt, and of my sin cleanse me. R. 

* For I acknowledge my offense, and my sin is before me always: “Against you only have I sinned, and done what is evil in your sight.” R. 

* A clean heart create for me, O God, and a steadfast spirit renew within me. Cast me not out from your presence, and your holy spirit take not from me. R. 

* Give me back the joy of your salvation, and a willing spirit sustain in me. O Lord, open my lips, and my mouth shall proclaim your praise. R. 

2nd Reading - Rom 5:12, 17-19

    Brothers and sisters: 

     Through one man sin entered the world, and through sin, death, and thus death came to all men, inasmuch as all sinned. For if, by the transgression of the one, death came to reign through that one, how much more will those who receive the abundance of grace and of the gift of justification come to reign in life through the one Jesus Christ. 

    In conclusion, just as through one transgression condemnation came upon all, so, through one righteous act, acquittal and life came to all. For just as through the disobedience of the one man, the many were made sinners, so, through the obedience of the one, the many will be made righteous.

Gospel Acclamation Mt 4:4b 

Alleluia, alleluia. 
 One does not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes forth from the mouth of God. Alleluia, alleluia. 

Gospel - Mt 4:1-11

    At that time Jesus was led by the Spirit into the desert to be tempted by the devil. He fasted for forty days and forty nights, and afterwards he was hungry.

    The tempter approached and said to him, “If you are the Son of God, command that these stones become loaves of bread.” He said in reply, “It is written: One does not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes forth from the mouth of God.” 

    Then the devil took him to the holy city, and made him stand on the parapet of the Temple, and said to him, “If you are the Son of God, throw yourself down. For it is written: ‘He will command his angels concerning you and with their hands they will support you, lest you dash your foot against a stone.’ ”  Jesus answered him, “Again it is written, ‘You shall not put the Lord, your God, to the test.’ ” 

    Then the devil took him up to a very high mountain, and showed him all the kingdoms of the world in their magnificence, and he said to him, “All these I shall give to you, if you will prostrate yourself and worship me.” At this, Jesus said to him, “Get away, Satan! It is written: ‘The Lord, your God, shall you worship and him alone shall you serve.” Then the devil left him and, behold, angels came and ministered to him.

FEBRUARY 15, 2026 - 6TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME - YEAR A

 

1st Reading - Sir 15:15-20

    If you choose, you can keep the commandments; they will save you; if you trust in God, you too shall live; he has set before you fire and water; to whichever you choose, stretch forth your hand. 

    Before man are life and death, good and evil, whichever he chooses shall be given him. Immense is the wisdom of the Lord; he is mighty in power, and all seeing. The eyes of God are on those who fear him; he understands man’s every deed. No one does he command to act unjustly, to none does he give license to sin.

Responsorial Psalm - Ps 119:1-2, 4-5, 17-18, 33-34 

R – Blessed are they who follow the law of the Lord.

* Blessed are they whose way is blameless, who walk in the law of the Lord. Blessed are they who observe his decrees, who seek him with all their heart. R. 

* You have commanded that your precepts be diligently kept. Oh, that I might be firm in the ways of keeping your statutes! R. 

* Be good to your servant, that I may live and keep your words. Open my eyes, that I may consider the wonders of your law. R. 

* Instruct me, O Lord, in the way of your statutes, that I may exactly observe them. Give me discernment, that I may observe your law and keep it with all my heart. R. 

2nd Reading - 1 Cor 2:1-5

    Brothers and sisters: 

     We speak of wisdom to those who are mature, not a wisdom of this age, nor of the rulers of this age who are passing away. Rather, we speak God’s wisdom, mysterious, hidden, which God predetermined before the ages for our glory. But, as it is written: 

    “What eye has not seen, and ear has not heard, and what has not entered the human heart, what God has prepared for those who love him,” this God has revealed to us through the Spirit. For the Spirit scrutinizes everything, even the depths of God.

Gospel Acclamation - cf. Mt 11:25 

Alleluia, alleluia. 
Blessed are you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth; you have revealed to little ones the mysteries of the kingdom. 
Alleluia, alleluia. 

Gospel - Mt 5:20-22a, 27-28, 33-34a, 37

Jesus said to his disciples: “I tell you, unless your righteousness surpasses that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will not enter the kingdom of heaven. You have heard that it was said to your ancestors, ‘You shall not kill; and whoever kills will be liable to judgment.’ 

    But I say to you, whoever is angry with his brother will be liable to judgment. You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall not commit adultery.’

     But I say to you, everyone who looks at a woman with lust has already committed adultery with her in his heart. Again you have heard that it was said to your ancestors, ‘Do not take a false oath, but make good to the Lord all that you vow.’ 

    But I say to you, do not swear at all. Let your ‘Yes’ mean ‘Yes,’ and your ‘No’ mean ‘No.’ Anything more is from the evil one.”

FEBRUARY 8, 2026 - 5TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME - YEAR A

 

1st Reading Is 58:7-10 

     Thus says the Lord: “Share your bread with the hungry, shelter the oppressed and the homeless; clothe the naked when you see them, and do not turn your back on your own. 

    Then your light shall break forth like the dawn, and your wound shall quickly be healed; your vindication shall go before you, and the glory of the Lord shall be your rear guard. Then you shall call, and the Lord will answer; you shall cry for help, and he will say: ‘Here I am!’ 

    If you remove from your midst oppression, false accusation, and malicious speech; if you bestow your bread on the hungry and satisfy the afflicted , then light shall rise for you in the darkness, and the gloom shall become for you like midday."

Responsorial Psalm - Ps 112:4-5, 6-7, 8-9 

R – The just man is a light in darkness to the upright.

* Light shines through the darkness for the upright; he is gracious and merciful and just. Well for the man who is gracious and lends, who conducts his affairs with justice. R. 

* He shall never be moved; the just one shall be in everlasting remembrance. An evil report he shall not fear; his heart is firm, trusting in the Lord. R. 

* His heart is steadfast; he shall not fear. Lavishly, he gives to the poor; his justice shall endure forever; his horn shall be exalted in glory. R. 

2nd Reading - 1 Cor 2:1-5

    When I came to you, brothers and sisters, proclaiming the mystery of God, I did not come with sublimity of words or of wisdom. 

    For I resolved to know nothing, while I was with you, except Jesus Christ, and him crucified. 

    I came to you in weakness and fear and much trembling, and my message and my proclamation were not with persuasive words of wisdom but with a demonstration of Spirit and power, so that your faith might rest not on human wisdom but on the power of God.

Gospel Acclamation - Jn 8:12 

Alleluia, alleluia. 
 I am the light of the world, says the Lord; whoever follows me will have the light of life. 
Alleluia, alleluia. 

Gospel Mt 5:13-16

    Jesus said to his disciples: “You are the salt of the earth. But if salt loses its taste, with what can it be seasoned? It is no longer good for anything but to be thrown out and trampled underfoot. 

    You are the light of the world. A city set on a mountain cannot be hidden. Nor do they light a lamp and then put it under a bushel basket; it is set on a lampstand, where it gives light to all in the house.

     Just so, your light must shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your heavenly Father.”

FEBRUARY 1, 2026 - 4TH SUNDAY iN ORDiNARY TiME  PRO-LIFE SUNDAY (YEAR A)

 

1st Reading - Zep 2:3; 3:12-13 

    Seek the Lord, all you humble of the earth, who have observed his law; seek justice, seek humility; perhaps you may be sheltered on the day of the Lord’s anger. 

    But I will leave as a remnant in your midst a people humble and lowly, who shall take refuge in the name of the Lord: the remnant of Israel. 

    They shall do no wrong and speak no lies; nor shall there be found in their mouths a deceitful tongue. They shall pasture and couch their flocks with none to disturb them.

Responsorial Psalm - Ps 146:6-7, 8-9, 9-10 

R – Blessed are the poor in spirit; the kingdom of heaven is theirs.

* The Lord keeps faith forever, secures justice for the oppressed, gives food to the hungry. The Lord sets captives free. R. 

* The Lord gives sight to the blind; the Lord raises up those who were bowed down. The Lord loves the just; the Lord protects strangers. R. 

* The fatherless and the widow the Lord sustains, but the way of the wicked he thwarts. The Lord shall reign forever; your God, O Zion, through all generations. Alleluia! R. 

2nd Reading - 1 Cor 1:26-31

    Consider your own calling, brothers and sisters. Not many of you were wise by human standards, not many were powerful, not many were of noble birth. Rather, God chose the foolish of the world to shame the wise, and God chose the weak of the world to shame the strong, and God chose the lowly and despised of the world, those who count for nothing, to reduce to nothing those who are something, so that no human being might boast before God. 

    It is due to him that you are in Christ Jesus, who became for us wisdom from God, as well as righteousness, sanctification, and redemption, so that, as it is written, “Whoever boasts, should boast in the Lord.”

Gospel Acclamation -Mt 5:12a 

Alleluia, alleluia. 
Rejoice and be glad; your reward will be great in heaven. 
Alleluia, alleluia. 

Gospel - Mt 1:1-12a

    When Jesus saw the crowds, he went up the mountain, and after he had sat down, his disciples came to him. He began to teach them, saying: 

     “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 

     Blessed are they who mourn, for they will be comforted. 

     Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the land. 

     Blessed are they who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be satisfied. 

     Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. 

     Blessed are the clean of heart, for they will see God. 

     Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. 

     Blessed are they who are persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 

     Blessed are you when they insult you and persecute you and utter every kind of evil against you falsely because of me. 

     Rejoice and be glad, for your reward will be great in heaven.”

JANUARY 25, 2026 - 3RD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME (YEAR A)

 

1st Reading - Is 8:23-9:3

    First, the Lord degraded the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali; but in the end, he has glorified the seaward road, the land west of the Jordan, the District of the Gentiles. 

    Anguish has taken wing, dispelled is darkness: for there is no gloom where but now there was distress.

     The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light. Upon those who dwelt in the land of gloom a light has shone. You have brought them abundant joy and great rejoicing; as they rejoice before you as at the harvest, as people make merry when dividing spoils. For the yoke that burdened them, the pole on their shoulder, and the rod of their taskmaster, you have smashed, as on the day of Midian.

Responsorial Psalm - Ps 27:1, 4, 13-14 

R – The Lord is my light and may salvation.

* The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom should I fear? The Lord is my life’s refuge; of whom should I be afraid? R. 

* One thing I ask of the Lord; this I seek: to dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, that I may gaze on the loveliness of the Lord and contemplate his temple. R. 

* I believe that I shall see the bounty of the Lord in the land of the living. Wait for the Lord with courage; be stouthearted, and wait for the Lord. R. 

2nd Reading -1 Cor 1:10-13, 17

    I urge you, brothers and sisters, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree in what you say, and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be united in the same mind and in the same purpose. 

    For it has been reported to me about you, my brothers and sisters, by Chloe’s people, that there are rivalries among you. I mean that each of you is saying, “I belong to Paul,” or “I belong to Apollos,”   or “I belong to Cephas,” or “I belong to Christ.” 

    Is Christ divided? Was Paul crucified for you? Or were you baptized in the name of Paul? Christ did not send me to baptize but to preach the gospel, and not with the wisdom of human eloquence, so that the cross of Christ might not be emptied of its meaning.

Gospel Acclamation - cf. Mt 4:23 

Alleluia, alleluia. 
Jesus proclaimed the Gospel of the Kingdom and cured every disease among the people. 
Alleluia, alleluia. 

Gospel - Mt 4:12-23

    When Jesus heard that John had been arrested, he withdrew to Galilee. He left Nazareth and went to live in Capernaum by the sea, in the region of Zebulun and Naphtali, that what had been said through Isaiah the prophet might be fulfilled: “Land of Zebulun and land of Naphtali, the way to the sea, beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles, the people who sit in darkness have seen a great light, on those dwelling in a land overshadowed by death, light has arisen.” 

    From that time on, Jesus began to preach and say, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand!” As he was walking by the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers: Simon who is called Peter, and his brother Andrew, casting a net into the sea; they were fishermen. He said to them, “Come after me, and I will make you fishers of men.” 

    At once they left their nets and followed him. He walked along from there and saw two other brothers: James, the son of Zebedee, and his brother John. They were in a boat, with their father Zebedee, mending their nets. He called them, and immediately they left their boat and their father and followed him. 

    He went around all of Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, proclaiming the gospel of the kingdom, and curing every disease and illness among the people. 

JANUARY 18, 2026 - FEAST OF THE STO. NIÑO (Philippines)

 

1st Reading - Is 9:1-6

    The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; upon those who dwelt in the land of gloom a light has shone. You have brought them abundant joy and great rejoicing, as they rejoice before you as at the harvest, as people make merry when dividing spoils. For the yoke that burdened them, the pole on their shoulder, and the rod of their taskmaster you have smashed, as on the day of Midian. For every boot that tramped in battle, every cloak rolled in blood, will be burned as fuel for flames. For a Child is born to us, a Son is given us; upon his shoulder dominion rests. 

    They name him Wonder-Counselor, God-Hero, Father-Forever, Prince of Peace. His dominion is vast and forever peaceful from David’s throne, and over his kingdom, which confirms and sustains by judgment and justice, both now and forever. The zeal of the Lord of hosts will do this!

Responsorial Psalm - Ps 97:1. 2-3. 3-4. 5-6 

R – The Lord is King; let the many isles be glad!

* Sing to the Lord a new song, for he has done wondrous deeds: his right hand has won victory for him, his holy arm. R. 

* The Lord has made his salvation known; in the sight of the nations he has revealed his justice. He has remembered his kindness and his faithfulness toward the house of Israel. R. 

* All the ends of the earth have seen the salvation by our God. Sing joyfully to the Lord, all you lands; break into song; sing praise! R. 

* Sing praise to the Lord with the harp, with the harp and melodious song. With trumpets and the sound of the horn, sing joyfully before the King, the Lord! R. 

2nd Reading - Eph 1:3-6.15-18

    Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavens, as he chose us in him, before the foundation of the world, to be holy and without blemish before him. 

    In love he destined us for adoption to himself through Jesus Christ, in accord with the favor of his will, for the praise of the glory of his grace that he granted us in the beloved. Therefore, I, too, hearing of your faith in the Lord Jesus and of your love for all the holy ones, do not cease giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers, that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give you a Spirit of wisdom and revelation resulting in knowledge of him. 

    May the eyes of your hearts be enlightened, that you may know what is the hope that belongs to his call, what are the riches of glory in his inheritance among the holy ones.

Gospel Acclamation - Jn 1:14a. 12a 

Alleluia, alleluia. 
The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. 
Alleluia, alleluia. 

Gospel - Mt 18:1-5.10

    At that time the disciples approached Jesus and said, “Who is the greatest in the Kingdom of heaven?” He called a child over, placed it in their midst, and said, “Amen, I say to you, unless you turn and become like children, you will not enter the kingdom of heaven. Whoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. And whoever receives one child such as this in my name receives me. See that you do not despise one of these little ones, for I say to you that their angels in heaven always look upon the face of my heavenly Father.” 

JANUARY 11, 2026 - BAPTISM OF OUR LORD

 

1st Reading - Is 42:1-4.6-7

    Thus says the Lord: “Here is my servant whom I uphold, my chosen one with whom I am pleased, upon whom I have put my spirit; he shall bring forth justice to the nations, not crying out, not shouting, not making his voice heard in the street. 

    A bruised reed he shall not break, and a smoldering wick he shall not quench, until he establishes justice on the earth. 

    The coastlands will wait for his teaching. I, the Lord, have called you for the victory of justice; I have grasped you by the hand. I formed you, and set you as a covenant of the people, a light for the nations, to open the eyes of the blind, to bring out prisoners from confinement, and from the dungeon, those who live in darkness.”

Responsorial Psalm - Ps 29:1-2, 3-4, 3, 9-10 

R – The Lord will bless his people with peace.

• Give to the Lord, you sons of God, give to the Lord glory and praise, give to the Lord the glory due his name; adore the Lord in holy attire. R. 

• The voice of the Lord is over the waters, the Lord, over vast waters. The voice of the Lord is mighty; the voice of the Lord is majestic. R. 

• The God of glory thunders, and in his temple all say, “Glory!” The Lord is enthroned above the flood; the Lord is enthroned as king forever. R. 

2nd Reading - Acts 10:34-38

    Peter proceeded to speak to those gathered in the house of Cornelius, saying: “In truth, I see that God shows no partiality. Rather, in every nation, whoever fears him and acts uprightly is acceptable to him. 

    You know the word that he sent to the Israelites as he proclaimed peace through Jesus Christ, who is Lord of all – what has happened all over Judea, beginning in Galilee after the baptism that John preached, how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and power. He went about doing good and healing all those oppressed by the devil, for God was with him.”

Gospel Acclamation - Mt 2:2 

Alleluia, alleluia. 
The heavens were opened, and the voice of the Father thundered: “This is my beloved Son, listen to him.” 
Alleluia, alleluia. 

Gospel - Mt 3:13-17

    Jesus came from Galilee to John at the Jordan to be baptized by him. John tried to prevent him, saying, “I need to be baptized by you, and yet you are coming to me?” Jesus said to him in reply, “Allow it now, for thus it is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness.” Then John allowed him. 

    After Jesus was baptized, he came up from the water and behold, the heavens were opened for him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and coming upon him. And a voice came from the heavens, saying, “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased.”