Daily Scripture Readings
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