THE WORD OF GOD, EVERY DAY
Read today’s Catholic Mass readings, including the First Reading, Responsorial Psalm, Gospel Acclamation and Gospel. Return each day for the readings of the Holy Mass, or browse previous dates below.
Today’s Catholic Mass Readings
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A reading from the holy Gospel according to Matthew 20: 1 – 16
Catholic Mass Readings for Sunday, September 20th 2026 TWENTY-FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME, YEAR A FIRST READING “My thoughts are not your thoughts.” A reading from the Book of Isaiah (ISAIAH 55: 6 – 9) Seek the Lord while he may be found, call upon him while he is near; let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man…
Previous Catholic Mass Readings
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A reading from the holy Gospel according to John 10:11 – 18
Catholic Mass Readings for Monday, April 27th 2026 MONDAY, FOURTH WEEK OF EASTER FIRST READING “Then to the Gentiles also, God has granted repentance unto life.” A reading from the Acts of the Apostles (Acts 11: 1-18) In those days: The apostles and the brethren who were in Judea heard that the Gentiles also had received…
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A reading from the holy Gospel according to John 10:1 – 10
Catholic Mass Readings for Sunday, April 26th 2026 GOOD SHEPHERD SUNDAY AND FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER FIRST READING “God has made him both Lord and Christ.” A reading from the Acts of the Apostles (Acts 2.14a.36-41) [On the day of Pentecost,] Peter, standing with the Eleven, lifted up his voice and said to the multitude, “Let…
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A reading from the holy Gospel according to Mark 16: 15 – 20
Catholic Mass Readings for Saturday, April 25th 2026 SATURDAY OF THE THIRD WEEK OF EASTER FEAST OF SAINT MARK, EVANGELIST FIRST READING My son, Mark, sends you greetings. A reading from the first Letter of Saint Peter (1 PETER 5: 5b – 14) Beloved: Clothe yourselves, all of you, with humility towards one another, for “God…
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A reading from the holy Gospel according to John (JOHN 6: 52 – 59)
Catholic Mass Readings for Friday, April 24th 2026 FRIDAY OF THE THIRD WEEK OF EASTER FIRST READING “He is a chosen instrument of mine to carry my name before the Gentiles.” A reading from the Acts of the Apostles (ACTS 9: 1 – 20) In those days: Saul, still breathing threats and murder against the…
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A reading from the holy Gospel according to John 6: 44 – 51
Catholic Mass Readings for Thursday, April 23rd 2026 THURSDAY OF THE THIRD WEEK OF EASTER FIRST READING “See, here is water! What is to prevent my being baptised?’’ A reading from the Acts of the Apostles (ACTS 8: 26 – 40) In those days: An angel of the Lord said to Philip, “Rise and go towards…
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A reading from the holy Gospel according to John 6:35 – 40
Catholic Mass Readings for Wednesday, April 22nd 2026 WEDNESDAY, THIRD WEEK OF EASTER FIRST READING “They went about preaching the word.” A reading from the Acts of the Apostles (Acts 8: 1b-8) On that day a great persecution arose against the Church in Jerusalem; and they were all scattered throughout the region of Judea and…
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A reading from the holy Gospel according to John 6:30 – 35
Catholic Mass Readings for Tuesday, April 21st 2026 TUESDAY, THIRD WEEK OF EASTER FIRST READING “Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.” A reading from the Acts of the Apostles (Acts 7: 51-8:1a) In those days: Stephen said to the people and the elders and the scribes, “You stiff-necked people, uncircumcised in heart and ears, you always…
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A reading from the holy Gospel according to John 6: 22 – 29
Catholic Mass Readings for Monday, April 20th 2026 MONDAY OF THE THIRD WEEK OF EASTER FIRST READING “They could not withstand the wisdom and the Spirit with which he spoke.” A reading from the Acts of the Apostles (ACTS 6: 8 – 15) In those days: Stephen, full of grace and power, did great wonders…
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A reading from the holy Gospel according to Luke 24: 13 – 35
Catholic Mass Readings for Sunday, April 19th 2026 THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER FIRST READING “It was not possible for him to be held by death.” A reading from the Acts of the Apostles (ACTS 2: 14, 22 – 33) [On the day of Pentecost,] Peter, standing with the Eleven, lifted up his voice and said,…
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A reading from the holy Gospel according to John 6: 16 – 21
Catholic Mass Readings for Saturday, April 18th 2026 SATURDAY SECOND WEEK OF EASTER FIRST READING ”They picked out seven men full of the Holy Spirit” A reading from the Acts of the Apostles (Acts 6: 1-7) In these days when the disciples were increasing in number, the Hellenists murmured against the Hebrews because their widows…
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A reading from the holy Gospel according to John 6: 1 – 15
Catholic Mass Readings for Friday, 17th April 2026 SECOND WEEK OF EASTER FIRST READING “They left rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer dishonor for the name.” A reading from the Acts of the Apostles Acts (ACTS 5: 34 – 42) In those days: A Pharisee in the council named Gamaliel, a teacher of…
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A reading from the holy Gospel according to John 3: 31 – 36
Catholic Mass Readings for Thursday, April 2026 THURSDAY SECOND WEEK OF EASTER FIRST READING We are witnesses of these things, and so is the Holy Spirit. A reading from the Acts of the Apostles Acts (ACTS 5: 27 – 33) In those days: When the officers had brought the apostles, they set them before the council.…