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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Saturday after Ash Wednesday the holy Gospel according to Luke 5: 27 – 32
The 21st of February 2026 Saturday After Ash Wednesday. FIRST READINGIf you pour yourself out for the hungry, then shall your light rise in the darkness. A reading from the Book of Prophet Isaiah (ISAIAH 58: 9c – 14) Thus says the Lord: “If you take away from the midst of you the yoke, the…
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Friday After Ash Wednesday reading from the holy Gospel according to Matthew 9: 14 – 15
The 20th of February 2026 Friday After Ash Wednesday. FIRST READINGIs such the fast that I choose? A reading from the Book of Isaiah (ISAIAH 58: 1 – 9a) Thus says the Lord GOD. “Cry aloud, spare not, lift up your voice like a trumpet; declare to my people their transgression, to the house of…
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The Holy Gospel reading according to Luke 9: 22 – 25
Today is the second day of Lent and these are the Catholic mass readings of today Thursday, February 19th 2026. THURSDAY AFTER ASH WEDNESDAY. FIRST READING“I set before you blessing and curse.” A reading from the Book of Deuteronomy (DEUTERONOMY 30: 15 – 20) Moses spoke to the people, saying, “See, I have set before…
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Ash Wednesday 2026 – Catholic mass readings for 18th February 2026 Matthew 6: 1 – 6, 16 – 18
In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, Amen. The Lord be with you. These are the Catholic mass readings for Wednesday, February 18th 2026 ASH WEDNESDAY (Fast and Abstinence) Today, on Ash Wednesday, we begin our Lenten journey that is our forty days of prayer, fasting, and…
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A reading from the holy Gospel according to Mark (MARK 8: 1 – 10)
In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, Amen. The Lord be with you. Today we remember Saints Cyril, Monk, & Methodius, Bishop. Memorial of Saint Cyril (Monk) & Saint Methodius (Bishop) February 14 Saints Cyril and Methodius were brothers from Thessalonica (9th century). They grew up in…
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A reading from the holy Gospel according to Mark (MARK 7: 31 – 37)
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 13TH 2026. FIFTH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME, YEAR II. FIRST READING“Israel has been in rebellion against the house of David.” A reading from the first Book of Kings (1 KINGS 11: 29 – 32; 12: 19) At that time, when Jeroboam went out of Jerusalem, the prophet Ahijah the Shilonite found him on…
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A reading from the holy Gospel according to Mark (MARK 7: 14 – 23)
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11TH 2026. FIFTH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME, YEAR II. MEMORIAL OF OUR LADY OF LOURDES. WORLD DAY OF THE SICK. FIRST READINGThe Queen of Sheba saw all the Wisdom of Solomon. A reading from the first Book of Kings (1 KINGS 10: 1 – 10) In those days: When the queen of Sheba…
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A reading from the holy Gospel according to Mark (MARK 7: 1 – 13)
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10TH 2026. FIFTH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME, YEAR II. MEMORIAL OF SAINT SCHOLASTICA, VIRGIN. FIRST READING“You have said, ’My name shall be there,’ that you may listen to the prayer of your people Israel.” A reading from the first Book of Kings (1 KINGS 8: 22 – 23, 27 – 30) In those…
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A reading from the holy Gospel according to Mark (MARK 6: 53 – 56)
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 9TH 2026. FIFTH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME | YEAR II. FIRST READINGThey brought the ark of the covenant to the inner sanctuary, and a cloud filled the house of the Lord. A reading from the first Book of Kings (1 KINGS 8: 1 – 7, 9 – 13) In those days: Solomon assembled…
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A reading from the holy Gospel according to Matthew (MATTHEW 5: 13 – 16)
FEBRUARY 8TH 2026. FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME | YEAR A. FIRST READING“Your light shall break forth like the dawn.” A reading from the Book of Isaiah (ISAIAH 58: 7 – 10) Thus says the Lord: “Share your bread with the hungry, and bring the homeless poor into your house; when you see the naked,…
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A reading from the holy Gospel according to Mark (MARK 6: 30 – 34)
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7TH 2026. FOURTH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME | YEAR II. FIRST READING“Give your servant an understanding mind to govern your people.” A reading from the first Book of Kings (1 KINGS 3: 4 – 13) In those days: Solomon went to Gibeon to sacrifice there, for that was the great high place; Solomon…
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A reading from the holy Gospel according to Mark (MARK 6: 14 – 29)
This is Friday, February 6th 2026 Catholic mass readings for today. It is the fourth week in ordinary time, year II. Today is the memorial of Saint Paul Miki, Priest & companions, Martyrs. Saint Paul Miki and his 25 companions, known as the Martyrs of Nagasaki, were canonized martyrs crucified on February 5th, 1597, for preaching…