catholic mass readings today

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 27TH 2025. FEAST OF SAINT JOHN, Apostle and Evangelist. FIRST READING     That which we have seen and heard we proclaim also to you. The beginning of the first Letter of Saint John (1 JOHN 1: 1 – 4) Beloved: That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have … Read more

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 26TH 2025. FEAST OF SAINT STEPHEN, THE FIRST MARTYR. FIRST READING   “Behold, I see the heavens opened.” A reading from the Acts of the Apostles (ACTS 6: 8 – 10; 7: 54 – 59) In those days: Stephen, full of grace and power, did great wonders and signs among the people. Then some … Read more

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 25TH 2025. SOLEMNITY OF THE NATIVITY OF THE LORD. FIRST READING    “All the ends of the earth shall see the salvation of our God.” A reading from the Book of Isaiah (ISAIAH 52: 7 – 10) How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him who brings good tidings, who publishes peace, … Read more

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 24TH 2025. FOURTH WEEK OF ADVENT | YEAR A. FIRST READINGThe kingdom of David shall be made sure for ever before the Lord. A reading from the second Book of Samuel (2 SAMUEL 7: 1 – 5, 8b – 12, 14a, 16) Now when King David dwelt in his house, and the Lord … Read more

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 23RD 2025. FOURTH WEEK OF ADVENT | YEAR A. FIRST READINGBehold, I will send you Elijah the prophet before the day of the Lord comes. A reading from the Book of the Prophet Malachi (MALACHI 3: 1 – 4, 23 – 24) Thus says the Lord GOD: Behold, I send my messenger to … Read more

MONDAY, DECEMBER 22ND 2025. FOURTH WEEK OF ADVENT | YEAR A. FIRST READINGHannah gives thanks for the birth of Samuel. A reading from the first Book of Samuel (1 SAMUEL 1: 24 – 28) In those days: Hannah took Samuel up with her, along with a three year old bull, an ephah of flour, and … Read more

DECEMBER 21ST 2025. FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT | YEAR A. FIRST READING“Behold, a virgin shall conceive. ” A reading from the Book of Isaiah (ISAIAH 7: 10 – 14) In those days: The Lord spoke to Ahaz, “Ask a sign of the Lord your God; let it be deep as Sheolor high as heaven.” But … Read more

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 20TH 2025. THIRD WEEK OF ADVENT, YEAR A. FIRST READING“Behold, a virgin shall conceive.” A reading from the Book of Isaiah (Isaiah 7: 10-14) In those days: The Lord spoke to Ahaz, “Ask a sign of the Lord your God; let it be deep as Sheolor high as heaven.” But Ahaz said, “I … Read more

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19TH 2025. THIRD WEEK OF ADVENT | YEAR A. FIRST READINGThe birth of Samson is announced by an angel. A reading from the Book of Judges (JUDGES 13: 2 – 7, 24 – 25a) In those days: There was a certain man of Zorah, of the tribe of the Danites, whose name was … Read more

THURSDAY DECEMBER 18, 2025 THIRD WEEK OF ADVENT FIRST READING“I will raise up a righteous shoot to David”. A reading from the Book of Jeremiah (Jeremiah 23:5-8) “Behold, the days are coming, says the Lord, when I will raise up for David a righteous Branch, and he shall reign as king and deal wisely, and … Read more