Daily Scripture Readings
SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER (or Sunday of Divine Mercy)
April 27, 2025
First Reading: Acts 5:12-16
The people held the apostles in great esteem and brought sick people to them to be healed. Although some were afraid to be known, the number of Jesus' followers continued to grow steadily.
Second Reading: Revelation 1:9-11a, 12-13, 17-19
John depicts a vision of lamp-stands of gold and one like the Son of Man in a robe with a sash of gold. This apparition told John he had nothing to fear and then described himself as one who was dead but now lived again. He then instructed John to record any other visions he might have.
Gospel: John 20:19-31
Jesus appeared to the disciples and breathed on them saying, "Receive the Holy Spirit." He gives them the power to forgive people's sins or hold them accountable. Thomas, who was not present, refused to believe Jesus had appeared until he came to them once more. Jesus told Thomas to believe and added, "Blessed are those who have not seen and have believed."
Monday
Acts 4:23-31; Jn 3:1-8
Tuesday
Acts 4:32-37; Jn 3:7b-15
Wednesday
Acts 5:17-26; Jn 3:16-21
Thursday
Acts 5:27-33; Jn 3:31-36 or, for the Optional Memorial,
Gn 1:26—2:3 or Col 3:14-15, 17, 23-24; Mt 13:54-58
First Friday
Acts 5:34-42; Jn 6:1-15
First Saturday
1 Cor 15:1-8; Jn 14:6-14
EASTER SUNDAY OF THE RESURRECTION OF THE LORD
April 20, 2025
First Reading: Acts 10:34a, 37-43
Peter discusses Jesus' life of preaching and healing. Jesus was crucified, and then he rose up and was seen by his chosen witnesses. Peter also mentions the importance of all the disciples bearing witness to what they saw, so that many people would believe in Jesus, and have their sins forgiven through him.
Second Reading: Colossians 3:1-4
Paul asserts that we must pay attention to higher realms rather than earthly concerns. Our life is not yet completely known to us, until Christ appears and we are raised to glory in him.
Gospel: John 20:1-9
When Mary Magdalene discovered Jesus' tomb was open, she told Simon Peter and another disciple. They ran to the tomb and Peter went inside. He found the burial wrappings on the ground, with the head covering separate from the rest. The other disciple came in and they believed what they saw, although until then they had not understood the Scripture's message of Jesus' resurrection.
Monday
Acts 2:14, 22-23; Mt 28:8-15
Tuesday
Acts 2:36-41; Jn 20:11-18
Wednesday
Acts 3:1-10; Lk 24:13-35
Thursday
Acts 3:11-26; Lk 24:35-48
Friday
Acts 4:1-12; Jn 21:1-14
Saturday
Acts 4:13-21; Mk 16:9-15
PALM SUNDAY OF THE PASSION OF THE LORD
April 13, 2025
First Reading: Isaiah 50:4-7
Isaiah describes an individual who had been taught by God to reach out to others. He also describes this individual's willingness to be beaten and spit upon, secure that with God's help, he will not be disgraced.
Second Reading: Philippians 2:6-11
Paul discusses how Jesus did not declare equality with God, but took on human form. He humbled himself enough to accept dying on the cross. God in turn exalted him and wants us to respect Jesus' name and worship him.
Gospel: Luke 22:14—23:56
Luke gives a detailed account of Jesus' last supper with the apostles, where Jesus tells them he will soon suffer in fulfillment of God's will. Then Jesus prayed that he might be spared if it suited God's will. After Judas betrayed Jesus, he was arrested. Although Pilate did not think Jesus was guilty of a crime, he gave in to the will of the people, and sentenced Jesus to death on a cross. Then Jesus was crucified and his body laid in a new tomb.
Monday
Is 42:1-7; Jn 12:1-11
Tuesday
Is 49:1-6; Jn 13:21-33, 36-38
Wednesday
Is 50:4-9a; Mt 26:14-25
Thursday
Chrism Mass: Is 61:1-3a, 6a, 8b-9; Rv 1:5-8; Lk 4:16-21
Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper: Ex 12:1-8, 11-14;
1 Cor 11:23-26; Jn 13:1-15
Friday
Is 52:13—53:12; Heb 4:14-16, 5:7-9; Jn 18:1—19:42
Saturday
Easter Vigil: Gn 1:1—2:2 or 1:1, 26-31a; Gn 22:1-18 or
22:1-2, 9a, 10-13, 15-18; Ex 14:15—15:1; Is 54:5-14;
Is 55:1-11; Bar 3:9-15, 32—4:4; Ez 36:16-17a, 18-28;
Rom 6:3-11; Lk 24:1-12
FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT
April 6, 2025
First Reading: Isaiah 43:16-21
God says not to remember the events from long ago, but to focus on the things he plans to do next. He also claims he will again help his chosen people when they need him.
Second Reading: Philippians 3:8-14
Paul describes knowledge of Jesus as more important than knowledge of the Old Law. He wishes to share in the power of Jesus' resurrection, and speaks of concentrating on the finish line of the race with salvation as the prize to be won.
Gospel: John 8:1-11
Jesus preached forgiveness of sin, but in the old law those accused of adultery were to be stoned. So the Pharisees tried to trap Jesus and brought a woman accused of adultery to him, asking him what he would do to her. Jesus asked that one without sin cast the first stone, and then all of the elders left. Jesus told the woman that he did not condemn her, but warned her to avoid such sin in the future.
Monday
Dn 13:1-9, 15-17, 19-30, 33-62 or 13:41c-62; Jn 8:12-20
Tuesday
Nm 21:4-9; Jn 8:21-30
Wednesday
Dn 3:14-20, 91-92, 95; Jn 8:31-42
Thursday
Gn 17:3-9; Jn 8:51-59
Friday
Jer 20:10-13; Jn 10:31-42
Saturday
Ez 37:21-28; Jn 11:45-56
FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT
March 30, 2025
First Reading: Joshua 5:9a, 10-12
Joshua and the Israelites celebrated Passover in Jericho. This was the first time they had eaten the produce of the promised land. After this, there was no more bread sent from heaven because they were able to eat the yield of the land.
Second Reading: 2 Corinthians 5:17-21
Paul tells us that anyone living in Jesus is a new creation because God has reconciled with us through Christ. As an ambassador for Jesus, Paul implores that the Corinthians be reconciled to God through Jesus.
Gospel: Luke 15:1-3, 11-32
The Pharisees grew disgusted with Jesus because of his compassion toward sinners. So Jesus told them a story of a son who squandered his inheritance. When a famine broke out, he returned home and asked his father to become a hired hand. His father instead welcomed him with a joyful celebration, just as God is overjoyed when a sinner returns to him.
Monday
Is 65:17-21; Jn 4:43-54
Tuesday
Ez 47:1-9, 12; Jn 5:1-16
Wednesday
Is 49:8-15; Jn 5:17-30
Thursday
Ex 32:7-14; Jn 5:31-47
First Friday
Wis 2:1a, 12-22; Jn 7:1-2, 10, 25-30
First Saturday
Jer 11:18-20; Jn 7:40-53
First Saturday
THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT
March 23, 2025
First Reading: Exodus 3:1-8a, 13-15
Moses came upon a burning bush, when God called out to him. God told Moses that he had seen the suffering of his people in Egypt, and intended to lead them from their captors to a land of milk and honey. Moses asked what he should say if the Israelites should ask what God wished to be called. God replied, "I am who am."
Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 10:1-6, 10-12
Paul describes how the people were led into the desert by Moses, yet many of them were struck down by God. He warns that this should serve as an example not to give in to wicked desires or we may suffer the same downfall.
Gospel: Luke 13:1-9
Jesus says that an individual's misfortune does not mean that their sins were greater than someone else's. He warns that without repenting, all sinners will meet the same end. He tells of a barren fig tree whose owner planned to cut it down. But a servant offered to give it special care for one year, and destroy it should it remain barren. This symbolizes God's patience toward us.
Monday
2 Kgs 5:1-15b; Lk 4:24-30
Tuesday
Is 7:10-14, 8:10; Heb 10:4-10; Lk 1:26-38
Wednesday
Dt 4:1, 5-9; Mt 5:17-19
Thursday
Jer 7:23-28; Lk 11:14-23
Friday
Hos 14:2-10; Mk 12:28-34
Saturday
Hos 6:1-6; Lk 18:9-14
SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT
March 16, 2025
First Reading: Genesis 15:5-12, 17-18
God told Abram that he would give him the land of Egypt and his descendants would become a great people. Abram then made sacrifices to God, cutting them in half. A torch passed between the pieces, as a visible sign to Abram of God's promise.
Second Reading: Philippians 3:17—4:1
Paul urges the Philippians to avoid becoming too interested in material possessions. He reminds them that their most important wealth is their faith in Jesus, which will lead them to eternal life.
Gospel: Luke 9:28b-36
Jesus took Peter, John and James to a mountain to pray. When his clothes grew incredibly white, Moses and Elijah appeared. They spoke of the scripture he was to fulfill. Then a cloud came down and a voice said, "This is my Son, my Chosen One. Listen to him." The disciples who had seen Jesus' glory did not disclose this experience to anyone until much later.
Monday
Dn 9:4b-10; Lk 6:36-38
Tuesday
Is 1:10, 16-20; Mt 23:1-12
Wednesday
2 Sm 7:4-5a, 12-14a, 16; Rom 4:13, 16-18, 22;
Mt 1:16, 18-21, 24a or Lk 2:41-51a
Thursday
Jer 17:5-10; Lk 16:19-31
Friday
Gn 37:3-4, 12-13a, 17b-28a; Mt 21:33-43, 45-46
Saturday
Mi 7:14-15, 18-20; Lk 15:1-3, 11-32
FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT
March 9, 2025
First Reading: Deuteronomy 26:4-10
Moses discusses the power God has displayed in freeing his people from oppression and leading them to a rich land. He tells the people that they should make offerings to God to show their gratitude, then celebrate over the great things he has given them.
Second Reading: Romans 10:8-13
Paul tells us that if we proclaim, "Jesus is Lord" and truly believe that God raised him from the dead, we will be saved. For God shows his mercy toward everyone who calls upon his name.
Gospel: Luke 4:1-13
Jesus fasted in the desert for forty days, then Satan appeared to him and tempted him to turn stone into bread. After Jesus refused, Satan promised him great powers if Jesus would worship him. Jesus replied that he would worship God and no one else. Then Satan tried to persuade Jesus to put God to the test, but again Jesus resisted his temptation.
Monday
Lv 19:1-2, 11-18; Mt 25:31-46
Tuesday
Is 55:10-11; Mt 6:7-15
Wednesday
Jon 3:1-10; Lk 11:29-32
Thursday
Est C:12, 14-16, 23-25; Mt 7:7-12
Friday
Ez 18:21-28; Mt 5:20-26
Saturday
Dt 26:16-19; Mt 5:43-48
EIGHTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
March 2, 2025
First Reading: Sirach 27:4-7
This reading explains that quality and truth in conversation is a test for humankind. Only after listening to a person's reasoning can we know the mind of another.
Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 15:54-58
Paul speaks of the mystery of transformation that is victory over death when our mortality puts on immortality. We are encouraged by Paul to be steadfast and immovable, filling our lives with the work of the Lord.
Gospel: Luke 6:39-45
Today, Jesus teaches through the use of parables, first encouraging us to be like the teacher, understand that the blind cannot lead the blind. Jesus also reminds us that only the heart's good treasure produces good. In order to remain steadfast, we must heed what Jesus tells us. If we hear God's word, our foundation will be strong, unshaken, steadfast, built upon rock.
Monday
Sir 17:20-24; Mk 10:17-27
Tuesday
Sir 35:1-12; Mk 10:28-31
Wednesday
Jl 2:12-18; 2 Cor 5:20—6:2; Mt 6:1-6, 16-18
Thursday
Dt 30:15-20; Lk 9:22-25
First Friday
Is 58:1-9a; Mt 9:14-15
Saturday
Is 58:9b-14; Lk 5:27-32