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 Matthew 19: 3 – 12
Catholic Mass Readings for Friday, August 14th 2026 NINETEENTH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME, YEAR II THE MEMORIAL OF SAINT MAXIMILIAN MARY KOLBE, PRIEST & MARTYR FIRST READING Your beauty was perfect through the splendour which I had bestowed upon you; but you played the harlot. A reading from the Book of the Prophet Ezekiel (EZEKIEL…
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A reading from the holy Gospel according to Matthew 18: 21 – 19: 1
Catholic Mass Readings for Thursday, August 13th 2026 NINETEENTH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME, YEAR II FIRST READING “Go into exile by day in their sight.” A reading from the Book of the Prophet Ezekiel (EZEKIEL 12: 1 – 12) The word of the LORD came to me: “Son of man, you dwell in the midst…
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A reading from the holy Gospel according to Matthew 18: 15 – 20
Catholic Mass Readings for Wednesday, August 12th 2026 NINETEENTH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME, YEAR II THE MEMORIAL OF SAINT JANE FRANCES DE CHANTAL FIRST READING “Put a mark upon the foreheads of the men who sigh and groan over all the abominations that are committed in Jerusalem.” A reading from the Book of the Prophet…
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A reading from the holy Gospel according to Matthew 18: 1 – 5, 10, 12 – 14
Catholic Mass Readings for Tuesday, August 11th 2026 THE NINETEENTH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME, YEAR II THE MEMORIAL OF SAINT CLARE OF ASSISI FIRST READING “He gave me the scroll to eat, and it was in my mouth as sweet as honey,” A reading from the Book of the Prophet Ezekiel (EZEKIEL 2: 8 –…
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A reading from the holy Gospel according to John 12: 24 – 26
Catholic Mass Readings for Monday, August 10th 2026 THE NINETEENTH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME, YEAR II THE FEAST OF SAINT LAWRENCE, DEACON AND MARTYR FIRST READING “God loves a cheerful giver.” A reading from the second Letter of Saint Paul to the Corinthians (2 CORINTHIANS 9: 6b – 10) Brethren: He who sows sparingly will…
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A reading from the holy Gospel according to Matthew 14: 22 – 33
Catholic Mass Readings for Sunday, August 9th 2026 NINETEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME, YEAR A FIRST READING “Stand upon the mount before the Lord.” A reading from the first Book of Kings (1 KINGS 19: 9a, 11 – 13a) In those days: When Elijah came to [Horeb the mount of God,] he lodged in a…
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A reading from the holy Gospel according to Matthew 17: 14 – 20
Catholic Mass Readings for Saturday, August 8th 2026 EIGHTEENTH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME, YEAR II THE MEMORIAL OF SAINT DOMINIC DE GUZMAN, PRIEST FIRST READING “The righteous shall live by his faith.” A reading from the Book of the Prophet Habakkuk (HABAKKUK 1: 12 – 2: 4) Are you not from everlasting, O Lord my…
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A reading from the holy Gospel according to Matthew 16: 24 – 28
Catholic Mass Readings for Friday, August 7th 2026 EIGHTEENTH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME, YEAR II FIRST READING “Woe to the bloody city.” A reading from the Book of the Prophet Nahum (NAHUM 1: 15; 2: 2; 3: 1 – 3, 6 – 7) Behold, on the mountains the feet of him who brings good tidings,…
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A reading from the holy Gospel according to Matthew 17:1b – 9
Catholic Mass Readings for Thursday, 6th August 2026 FEAST OF THE TRANSFIGURATION FIRST READING “His clothing was as white as snow.” A reading from the Book of the Prophet Daniel (Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14) As I looked, thrones were placed and one that was ancient of days took his seat; his clothing was white as snow,…
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A reading from the holy Gospel according to Matthew 15: 21 – 28
Catholic Mass Readings for Wednesday, August 5th 2026 EIGHTEENTH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME YEAR II OPTIONALMEMORIAL OF THE DEDICATION OF THE BASILICA OF SAINT MARY MAJOR IN ROME FIRST READING “I have loved you with an everlasting love.” A reading from the Book of Jeremiah (JEREMIAH 31: 1 – 7) “At that time, says the…
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A reading from the holy Gospel according to Matthew 15: 1 – 2, 10 – 14
Catholic Mass Reading for Tuesday, August 4th 2026 EIGHTEENTH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME YEAR II MEMORIAL OF SAINT JOHN MARIE VIANNEY, PRIEST FIRST READING Because your sins are flagrant, I have done these things to you. I will restore the tents of Jacob. A reading from the Book of Jeremiah (JEREMIAH 30: 1 – 2,…
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A reading from the holy Gospel according to Matthew 14: 22 – 36
Catholic Mass Reading for Monday, August 3rd 2026 EIGHTEENTH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME, YEAR II FIRST READING “Hananiah, the Lord God has not sent you, and you have made this people trust in a lie.” A reading from the Book of Jeremiah (JEREMIAH 28: 1 – 17) In that same year, at the beginning of the…