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 Book of Judges (JUDGES 13: 2 – 7, 24 – 25a)
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…
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A reading from the Book of Jeremiah (Jeremiah 23:5-8)
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…
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A reading from the Book of Genesis (GENESIS 49: 2, 8 – 10)
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,…
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A reading from the Book of the Prophet Zephaniah (ZEPHANIAH 3: 1 – 2, 9 – 13)
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16TH 2025. THIRD WEEK OF ADVENT | YEAR A. FIRST READINGMessianic salvation is promised to all of the poor. A reading from the Book of the Prophet Zephaniah (ZEPHANIAH 3: 1 – 2, 9 – 13) Thus says the Lord: “Woe to her that is rebellious and defiled, the oppressing city! She listens…
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A reading from the Book of Numbers (NUMBERS 24: 2 – 7, 15 – 17a)
MONDAY, DECEMBER 15TH 2025. THIRD WEEK OF ADVENT, YEAR A. FIRST READING“A star shall come forth out of Jacob.” A reading from the Book of Numbers (NUMBERS 24: 2 – 7, 15 – 17a) In those days: Balaam lifted up his eyes, and saw Israel encamping tribe by tribe. And the Spirit of God came…
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A reading from the Book of Isaiah (ISAIAH 35: 1 – 6a, 10)
14th DECEMBER 2025. THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT (GAUDETE SUNDAY) | YEAR A. FIRST READING“God himself will come and save you.” A reading from the Book of Isaiah (ISAIAH 35: 1 – 6a, 10) The wilderness and the dry land shall be glad, the desert shall rejoice and blossom; like the lily it shall blossom abundantly,…
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A reading from the Book of Sirach (SIRACH 48: 1 – 4, 9 – 11b)
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13TH 2025. SECOND WEEK OF ADVENT | YEAR A. MEMORIAL OF SAINT LUCY, Virgin & Martyr. FIRST READINGElijah will come again. A reading from the Book of Sirach (SIRACH 48: 1 – 4, 9 – 11b) In those days: Then the prophet Elijah arose like a fire, and his word burned like a…
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A reading from the Book of Isaiah (ISAIAH 48: 17 – 19)
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12TH 2025. SECOND WEEK OF ADVENT | YEAR A FIRST READING “O that you had listened to my commandments!” A reading from the Book of Isaiah (ISAIAH 48: 17 – 19) Thus says the Lord, your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel: “I am the Lord your God, who teaches you to profit,…
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A reading from the Book of Isaiah (ISAIAH 41: 13 – 20)
A− A A+ THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11TH, 2025 Second Week of Advent | Year A First Reading I am the Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel A reading from the Book of Isaiah (ISAIAHI 41: 13 – 20) “I, the Lord your God, hold your right hand; it is I who say to you, ‘Fear not,…
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A reading from the Book of Isaiah (ISAIAH 40: 25 – 31)
SECOND WEEK OF ADVENT, YEAR A. FIRST READINGThe Lord is strong in power and gives power to the faint A reading from the Book of Isaiah (ISAIAH 40: 25 – 31) To whom will you compare me that I should be like him? says the Holy One. Lift up your eyes on high and see:…
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A reading from the Book of Isaiah (ISAIAH 40: 1 – 11)
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9TH 2025. SECOND WEEK OF ADVENT, YEAR A. FIRST READINGGod comforts his people. A reading from the Book of Isaiah (ISAIAH 40: 1 – 11) Comfort, comfort my people, says your God. Speak tenderly to Jerusalem, and cry to her that her warfare is ended, that her iniquity is pardoned, that she has…
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A reading from the Book of Genesis 3: 9 – 15, 20
MONDAY, DECEMBER 8TH 2025. SECOND WEEK OF ADVENT, YEAR A. SOLEMNITY OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY. FIRST READING“I will put enmity between your seed and her seed.” A reading from the Book of Genesis (GENESIS 3: 9 – 15, 20) [After Adam had eaten of the tree,] the Lord God called…