catholic mass readings today

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

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