catholic mass readings today

JANUARY 5th 2026. MONDAY AFTER EPIPHANY | YEAR A. FIRST READING“Test the spirits to see whether they are of God.” A reading from the first Letter of Saint John (1 JOHN 3: 22 – 4: 6) Beloved: We receive from God whatever we ask, because we keep his commandments and do what pleases him. And … Read more

SUNDAY, JANUARY 4th 2026. SOLEMNITY OF THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD. FIRST READING“The glory of the Lord has risen upon you.” A reading from the Book of Isaiah (ISAIAH 60: 1 – 6) Arise, shine; for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord has risen upon you. For behold, darkness shall cover … Read more

SATURDAY, JANUARY 3rd 2026. CHRISTMAS TIME | YEAR A. MEMORIAL OF THE MOST HOLY NAME OF JESUS. FIRST READINGAnyone who abides in him does not sin. A reading from the first Letter of Saint John (1 JOHN 2: 29 – 3: 6) Beloved: If you know that God is righteous, you may be sure that … Read more

FRIDAY, JANUARY 2nd 2026. MEMORIAL OF SAINTS BASIL THE GREAT AND GREGORY NAZIANZEN, BISHOPS & DOCTORS OF THE CHURCH. FIRST READINGWhat you heard from the beginning abides in you. A reading from the first Letter of Saint John (1 JOHN 2: 22 – 28) Beloved: Who is the liar but he who denies that Jesus … Read more

THURSDAY, JANUARY 1ST 2026. THE EIGHTH DAY WITHIN THE CHRISTMAS OCTAVE. SOLEMNITY OF MARY, MOTHER OF GOD. FIRST READING“They shall put my name upon the people of Israel, and I will bless them.” A reading from the Book of Numbers (NUMBERS 6: 22 – 27) The Lord said to Moses, “Say to Aaron and his … Read more

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 31ST 2025. THE SEVENTH DAY WITHIN THE CHRISTMAS OCTAVE. FIRST READING“You have been anointed by the Holy One, and you all know. ” A reading from the first Letter of Saint John (1 JOHN 2: 18 – 21) Children, it is the last hour; and as you have heard that antichrist is coming, … Read more

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 30TH 2025. THE SIXTH DAY WITHIN THE OCTAVE OF CHRISTMAS. FIRST READING. A reading from the first Letter of Saint John (1 JOHN 2: 12 – 17) I am writing to you, little children, because your sins are forgiven for his sake. I am writing to you, fathers, because you know him who … Read more

MONDAY, DECEMBER 29TH 2025. THE FIFTH DAY WITHIN THE OCTAVE OF CHRISTMAS. FIRST READING“He who loves his brother abides in the light.” A reading from the first Letter of Saint John (1 JOHN 2: 3 – 11) Beloved: By this we may be sure that we know Jesus Christ, if we keep his commandments. He … Read more

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 28TH 2025. FEAST OF THE HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY AND JOSEPH. FIRST READING“He who fears the Lord honours his parents. ” A reading from the Book of Sirach (SIRACH 3: 2 – 6, 12 – 14) The Lord honoured the father above the children, and he confirmed the right of the mother … Read more

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