catholic mass readings today

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 17TH 2025. THIRD WEEK OF ADVENT | YEAR A. FIRST READING“The sceptre shall not depart from Judah.” A reading from the Book of Genesis (GENESIS 49: 2, 8 – 10) In those days: Jacob called his sons, and said, “Assemble and hear, O sons of Jacob, and hearken to Israel your father. “Judah, … Read more

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16TH 2025. THIRD WEEK OF ADVENT | YEAR A. FIRST READINGMessianic salvation is promised to all of the poor. A reading from the Book of the Prophet Zephaniah (ZEPHANIAH 3: 1 – 2, 9 – 13) Thus says the Lord: “Woe to her that is rebellious and defiled, the oppressing city! She listens … Read more

MONDAY, DECEMBER 15TH 2025. THIRD WEEK OF ADVENT, YEAR A. FIRST READING“A star shall come forth out of Jacob.” A reading from the Book of Numbers (NUMBERS 24: 2 – 7, 15 – 17a) In those days: Balaam lifted up his eyes, and saw Israel encamping tribe by tribe. And the Spirit of God came … Read more

14th DECEMBER 2025. THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT (GAUDETE SUNDAY) | YEAR A. FIRST READING“God himself will come and save you.” A reading from the Book of Isaiah (ISAIAH 35: 1 – 6a, 10) The wilderness and the dry land shall be glad, the desert shall rejoice and blossom; like the lily it shall blossom abundantly, … Read more

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13TH 2025. SECOND WEEK OF ADVENT | YEAR A. MEMORIAL OF SAINT LUCY, Virgin & Martyr. FIRST READINGElijah will come again. A reading from the Book of Sirach (SIRACH 48: 1 – 4, 9 – 11b) In those days: Then the prophet Elijah arose like a fire, and his word burned like a … Read more

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12TH 2025. SECOND WEEK OF ADVENT | YEAR A FIRST READING “O that you had listened to my commandments!” A reading from the Book of Isaiah (ISAIAH 48: 17 – 19) Thus says the Lord, your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel: “I am the Lord your God, who teaches you to profit, … Read more

A− A A+ THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11TH, 2025 Second Week of Advent | Year A First Reading I am the Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel A reading from the Book of Isaiah (ISAIAHI 41: 13 – 20) “I, the Lord your God, hold your right hand; it is I who say to you, ‘Fear not, … Read more

SECOND WEEK OF ADVENT, YEAR A. FIRST READINGThe Lord is strong in power and gives power to the faint A reading from the Book of Isaiah (ISAIAH 40: 25 – 31) To whom will you compare me that I should be like him? says the Holy One. Lift up your eyes on high and see: … Read more

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9TH 2025. SECOND WEEK OF ADVENT, YEAR A. FIRST READINGGod comforts his people. A reading from the Book of Isaiah (ISAIAH 40: 1 – 11) Comfort, comfort my people, says your God. Speak tenderly to Jerusalem, and cry to her that her warfare is ended, that her iniquity is pardoned, that she has … Read more