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 22: 1 – 14
Catholic Mass Readings for Sunday, October 11th 2026 TWENTY EIGHTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME, YEAR A FIRST READING “The Lord will prepare a feast and will wipe away tears from all faces.“ A reading from the Book of Isaiah (ISAIAH 25: 6 – 10a) On this mountain the Lord of hosts will make for all peoples a feast of fat…
Previous Catholic Mass Readings
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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…
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A reading from the Book of Isaiah 11: 1 – 10
DECEMBER 7TH 2025. SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT, YEAR A. FIRST READING“With righteousness he will judge the poor. ” A reading from the Book of Isaiah (ISAIAH 11: 1 – 10) On that day: There shall come forth a shoot from the stump of Jesse, and a branch shall grow out of his roots. And the…