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 3: 16 – 21
Catholic Mass Readings for Wednesday, April 15th 2026 WEDNESDAY OF THE SECOND WEEK OF EASTER FIRST READING “The men whom you put in prison are standing in the temple and teaching the people.” A reading from the Acts of the Apostles (ACTS 5: 17 – 26) In those days: The high priest rose up and all…
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A reading from the holy Gospel according to John 3: 7b – 15
Catholic Mass Readings for Tuesday, April 14th 2026 TUESDAY OF THE SECOND WEEK OF EASTER FIRST READING “One heart and soul.” A reading from the Acts of the Apostles (ACTS 4: 32 – 37) The company of those who believed were of one heart and soul, and no one said that any of the things…
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A reading from the holy Gospel according to John 3: 1 – 8
Catholic Mass Readings for Monday, April 13th 2026 SECOND WEEK OF EASTER FIRST READING “When they had prayed, they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke the word of God with boldness.” A reading from the Acts of the Apostles (ACTS 4: 23 – 31) In those days: when Peter and John were…
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A reading from the holy Gospel according to John 20: 19 – 31
Catholic Mass Readings for Divine Mercy Sunday April, 12th 2026 DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY FIRST READING “All who believed were together and had all things in common.” A reading from the Acts of the Apostles (ACTS 2: 42 – 47) [The brethren] held steadfastly to the apostles’ teaching and fellowship, to the breaking of the bread and…
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A reading from the holy Gospel according to Mark 16: 9 – 15
Catholic Mass Readings for Easter Saturday, April 11th 2026 SATURDAY IN THE OCTAVE OF EASTER FIRST READING “We cannot but speak of what we have seen and heard.” A reading from the Acts of the Apostles (Acts 4:13-21) In those days: When the rulers and elders and scribes saw the boldness of Peter and John, and…
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A reading from the holy Gospel according to John 21: 1 – 14
Catholic Mass Readings for Easter Friday, April 10th 2026 FRIDAY IN THE OCTAVE OF EASTER FIRST READING “There is no other name by which we must be saved.” A reading from the Acts of the Apostles (ACTS 4: 1 – 12) In those days: As Peter and John were speaking to the people, [after the…
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A reading from the holy Gospel according to Luke 24: 35 – 48
Catholic Mass Readings for Easter Thursday, April 9th 2026 THURSDAY IN THE OCTAVE OF EASTER FIRST READING “You killed the Author of life, whom God raised from the dead.” A reading from the Acts of the Apostles (ACTS 3: 11 – 26) In those days: While the lame man who had been cured clung to…
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A reading from the holy Gospel according to John 20: 11 – 18
Catholic Mass Readings for Easter Tuesday, April 7th 2026 TUESDAY IN THE OCTAVE OF EASTER FIRST READING “Repent, and be baptised every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ.” A reading from the Acts of the Apostles (ACTS 2: 36 – 41) [On the day of Pentecost,] Peter said to the Jews, “Let…
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A reading from the holy Gospel according to Matthew 28: 8 – 15
Catholic Mass Readings for Easter Monday, April 6th 2026 MONDAY IN THE OCTAVE OF EASTER FIRST READING “This Jesus God raised up, and of that we all are witnesses.” 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…
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A reading from the holy Gospel according to John 20: 1 – 9
Catholic Mass Readings for Sunday, April 5th 2026 EASTER SUNDAY FIRST READING “We ate and drank with him after he rose from the dead.” A reading from the Acts of the Apostles (ACTS 10: 34a, 37 – 43) In those days: Peter opened his mouth and said, “You know the word which was proclaimed throughout all…
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The Passion of our Lord Jesus Christ according to John 18: 1 – 19: 42
Catholic Mass Readings for April 3rd 2026 GOOD FRIDAY (FAST AND ABSTINENCE) FIRST READING “He was wounded for our transgressions.” Fourth song of the Servant of the Lord A reading from the Book of Isaiah (ISAIAH 52: 13 – 53: 12) Behold, my servant shall prosper, he shall be exalted and lifted up, and shall be…
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A reading from the holy Gospel according to John 13: 1 – 15
Catholic Mass Readings for Thursday, April 2nd 2026 HOLY THURSDAY/MAUNDY THURSDAY FIRST READING The law for the Passover meal A reading from the Book of Exodus (EXODUS 12: 1 – 8, 11 – 14) In those days: The LORD said to Moses and Aaron in the land of Egypt, “This month shall be for you the…