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 first Letter of Saint John (1 JOHN 2: 18 – 21)
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,…
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A reading from the first Letter of Saint John (1 JOHN 2: 12 – 17)
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…
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A reading from the first Letter of Saint John (1 JOHN 2: 3 – 11)
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…
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A reading from the Book of Sirach (SIRACH 3: 2 – 6, 12 – 14)
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…
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The beginning of the first Letter of Saint John (1 JOHN 1: 1 – 4)
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…
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A reading from the Acts of the Apostles (ACTS 6: 8 – 10; 7: 54 – 59)
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…
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A reading from the Book of Isaiah (ISAIAH 52: 7 – 10)
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,…
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A reading from the second Book of Samuel (2 SAMUEL 7: 1 – 5, 8b – 12, 14a, 16)
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…
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A reading from the Book of the Prophet Malachi (MALACHI 3: 1 – 4, 23 – 24)
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…
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A reading from the first Book of Samuel (1 SAMUEL 1: 24 – 28)
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…
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A reading from the Book of Isaiah (ISAIAH 7: 10 – 14)
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…
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A reading from the Book of Isaiah (Isaiah 7: 10-14)
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…