Daily Scripture Readings
SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
July 28, 2024
First Reading: 2 Kings 4:42-44
A man brought twenty loaves of bread to Elisha the prophet, who told his servant to distribute it to the people. The servant asked how he could offer twenty loaves to one hundred people. Elisha replied that God had said, “They shall eat and there shall be some left over.” After all the people had eaten, there was bread left over as God had said.
Second Reading: Ephesians 4:1-6
Paul implores the Ephesians to live a life worthy of their calling by preserving unity among all of Christ’s followers. He reminds them that there is one body, one Spirit, and one God who works through all people.
Gospel: John 6:1-15
Jesus fed a crowd of five thousand people with five loaves of bread and a couple of dried fish. After everyone present had enough to eat, twelve baskets of leftover bread were collected. Jesus then realized the people would want to make him king so he fled alone.
Monday
Jer 13:1-11; Jn 11:19-27; Lk 10:38-42
Tuesday
Jer 14:17-22; Mt 13:36-43
Wednesday
Jer 15:10, 16-21; Mt 13:44-46
Thursday
Jer 18:1-6; Mt 13:47-53
First Friday
Jer 26:1-9; Mt 13:54-58
First Saturday
Jer 26:11-16, 24; Mt 14:1-12
SIXTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
July 21, 2024
First Reading: Jeremiah 23:1-6
In this passage, God denounces false leaders who have scattered his people. He promises that they will be reunited and led by one who is just and wise.
Second Reading: Ephesians 2:13-18
Paul explains that through Jesus Christ, there is no longer hostility between Gentile and Jew. Instead, through the Spirit of Christ, both groups become one body and are equal in the eyes of God.
Gospel: Mark 6:30-34
The apostles returned after their first mission and told Jesus what they had done and taught. He told them to rest, but the people kept coming to them. So they went to find a private place, but the people learned where they were going and arrived first. Jesus felt sorry for them and decided to teach them instead of resting.
Monday
Sg 3:1-4b or 2 Cor 5:14-17; Jn 20:1-2, 11-18
Tuesday
Mi 7:14-15, 18-20; Mt 12:46-50
Wednesday
Jer 1:1, 4-10; Mt 13:1-9
Thursday
2 Cor 4:7-15; Mt 20:20-28
Friday
Jer 3:14-17; Mt 13:18-23
Saturday
Jer 7:1-11; Mt 13:24-30
FIFTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
July 14, 2024
First Reading: Amos 7:12-15
Amaziah (priest of Bethel) ordered Amos to leave Bethel and never prophesy there again. Amos replied that he had not been a prophet, but was a shepherd until he was called by God.
Second Reading: Ephesians 1:3-14 or 1:3-10
Paul exults God’s immeasurable generosity as he recounts all the blessings that have been bestowed upon all God’s people. We all became adopted children of God when we heard the message of truth Christ brought to us, and because of it, believed in him.
Gospel: Mark 6:7-13
Jesus gave the twelve disciples authority over unclean spirits and sent them out to preach and heal the sick. He advised them to bring nothing with them and to shake the dust from their feet of any town where they had not been welcomed. Jesus wanted them to understand what they would need to do in his place after his death.
Monday
Is 1:10-17; Mt 10:34—11:1
Tuesday
Is 7:1-9; Mt 11:20-24
Wednesday
Is 10:5-7, 13b-16; Mt 11:25-27
Thursday
Is 26:7-9, 12, 16-19; Mt 11:28-30
Friday
Is 38:1-6, 21-22, 7-8; Mt 12:1-8
Saturday
Mi 2:1-5; Mt 12:14-21
FOURTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
July 7, 2024
First Reading: Ezekiel 2:2-5
Ezekiel is moved to respond to the call of God and to accentuate his teaching with a direct reference to the Word of God.
Second Reading: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10
Paul had questioned the value of his suffering, and God replied, “My grace is enough for you, for strength is made perfect in weakness.” Paul then realized that although he was weak against persecution, he was strong in faith.
Gospel: Mark 6:1-6a
Jesus could do little for those in his own part of the country, for their lack of faith in him was so great. Therefore, he spent much of his time teaching in neighboring villages instead.
Monday
Hos 2:16, 17c-18, 21-22; Mt 9:18-26
Tuesday
Hos 8:4-7, 11-13; Mt 9:32-38
Wednesday
Hos 10:1-3, 7-8, 12; Mt 10:1-7
Thursday
Hos 11:1-4, 8e-9; Mt 10:7-15
Friday
Hos 14:2-10; Mt 10:16-23
Saturday
Is 6:1-8; Mt 10:24-33
THIRTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
June 30, 2024
First Reading: Wisdom 1:13-15; 2:23-24
This reading relates how death of the spirit entered the world by the envy of the devil, but those not in his possession will not experience it.
Second Reading: 2 Corinthians 8:7, 9, 13-15
Paul exhorts the Corinthians to contribute to the poor of the Jerusalem church in accordance with their means. He explains that if people help each other, they will one day be helped when they are needy.
Gospel: Mark 5:21-43
“Do not be afraid, only have faith.” Jesus’ power over sickness and death requires absolute trust and absence of fear.
Monday
Am 2:6-10, 13-16; Mt 8:18-22
Tuesday
Am 3:1-8, 4:11-12; Mt 8:23-27
Wednesday
Eph 2:19-22; Jn 20:24-29
Thursday
Am 7:10-17; Mt 9:1-8 or, for Independence Day, any
readings from the Mass “For the Country or a City,”
or the Mass “For Peace and Justice”
First Friday
Am 8:4-6, 9-12; Mt 9:9-13
First Saturday
Am 9:11-15; Mt 9:14-17
TWELFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
June 23, 2024
First Reading: Job 38:1, 8-11
Job, in his suffering, questioned the power of God. The Lord proclaims his power and indicates that even the sea is subject to his will.
Second Reading: 2 Corinthians 5:14-17
Christ died for all of us that we may live for him. Anyone who believes in Christ enters into new and eternal life.
Gospel: Mark 4:35-41
During a bad storm, Jesus ordered the wind and sea to be still, and his disciples were quite amazed at his power. Jesus reminds them to trust and have faith, even in times of danger.
Monday
Is 49:1-6; Acts 13:22-26; Lk 1:57-66, 80
Tuesday
2 Kgs 19:9b-11, 14-21, 31-35a, 36; Mt 7:6, 12-14
Wednesday
2 Kgs 22:8-13, 23:1-3; Mt 7:15-20
Thursday
2 Kgs 24:8-17; Mt 7:21-29
Friday
2 Kgs 25:1-12; Mt 8:1-4
Saturday
Vigil: Acts 3:1-10; Gal 1:11-20; Jn 21:15-19
Day: Acts 12:1-11; 2 Tm 4:6-8, 17-18; Mt 16:13-19
ELEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
June 16, 2024
First Reading: Ezekiel 17:22-24
God will restore the kingdom of Judah, as symbolized by the cedar. The deed is emphasized by the words, “As I, the Lord have spoken, so will I do.”
Second Reading: 2 Corinthians 5:6-10
Paul acknowledges “that we are, in a sense, away from the Lord while in this life and bound to our bodies.” We will be fully united with God in the next life, if we please him in this life.
Gospel: Mark 4:26-34
The reign of God is compared to a mustard seed which is the smallest of seeds yet grows to become the largest of shrubs. Similarly, God’s community grows gradually until it becomes large and strong.
Monday
1 Kgs 21:1-16; Mt 5:38-42
Tuesday
1 Kgs 21:17-29; Mt 5:43-48
Wednesday
2 Kgs 2:1, 6-14; Mt 6:1-6, 16-18
Thursday
Sir 48:1-14; Mt 6:7-15
Friday
2 Kgs 11:1-4, 9-18, 20; Mt 6:19-23
Saturday
2 Chr 24:17-25; Mt 6:24-34
TENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
June 9, 2024
First Reading: Genesis 3:9-15
God asked Adam why he ate the fruit from the forbidden tree. Adam blames his companion, who in turn blames a serpent. God then told the serpent it would be banned from other animals, and be an enemy of humanity.
Second Reading: 2 Corinthians 4:13—5:1
Paul describes our belief that “He who raised up the Lord Jesus will raise us up along with Jesus.” Although our bodies grow weaker, each day our inner strength grows. Paul also describes our burdens as light when compared to the eternal rewards we can attain.
Gospel: Mark 3:20-35
Some of the scribes felt that Jesus was possessed and claimed that he expelled demons with help from Satan. Jesus silenced them by asking, “How can Satan expel Satan?” Jesus also warned them that although many sins would be forgiven, blasphemy against the Holy Spirit would not. Jesus was then told that his mother, brother and sisters were asking for him. He asked, “Who are my mother and brother and sisters? Whoever does the will of God is brother and sister and mother to me.” This demonstrates Jesus’ deep love for all those who love God.
Monday
1 Kgs 17:1-6; Mt 5:1-12
Tuesday
Acts 11:21b-26, 13:1-3; Mt 5:13-16
Wednesday
1 Kgs 18:20-39; Mt 5:17-19
Thursday
1 Kgs 18:41-46; Mt 5:20-26
Friday
1 Kgs 19:9a, 11-16; Mt 5:27-32
Saturday
1 Kgs 19:19-21; Mt 5:33-37
THE MOST HOLY BODY & BLOOD OF CHRIST
(Corpus Christi)
June 2, 2024
First Reading: Exodus 24:3-8
Moses explained to the people the commandments he had received from God. Upon hearing them, the entire community immediately agreed they would do as God had told them. Moses then sacrificed young bulls and sprinkled the people with their blood, calling it the blood of the covenant they had made.
Second Reading: Hebrews 9:11-15
Jesus did not offer God the blood of sacrifices, but instead he offered up his own blood to cleanse all people of the transgressions they had committed under the first covenant with God. Christ instead brought a new covenant, which, if kept, would lead to eternal life.
Gospel: Mark 14:12-16, 22-26
Jesus sent two of his disciples to prepare the Passover supper. During the meal he blessed bread and offered it to them saying, “This is my body.” He then offered them wine and called it his blood, “the blood of the covenant, to be poured out on behalf of many.”
Monday
2 Pt 1:2-7; Mk 12:1-12
Tuesday
2 Pt 3:12-15a, 17-18; Mk 12:13-17
Wednesday
2 Tm 1:1-3, 6-12; Mk 12:18-27
Thursday
2 Tm 2:8-15; Mk 12:28-34
First Friday
Hos 11:1, 3-4, 8c-9; Eph 3:8-12, 14-19; Jn 19:31-37
Saturday
2 Tm 4:1-8; Lk 2:41-51
THE MOST HOLY TRINITY
May 26, 2024
First Reading: Deuteronomy 4:32-34, 39-40
Moses asks the people if they have ever seen anything as great as the actions of God. He reminds them that there is only one God and all people must keep his commandments. If the laws of God are kept, his people will prosper all their lives.
Second Reading: Romans 8:14-17
Paul explains that through the Holy Spirit, we become children of God. As heirs of God we must be willing to suffer as Christ was if we are to share in his glory.
Gospel: Matthew 28:16-20
Jesus asks his disciples to go to other nations and teach others all that they have learned. He asks that these new followers be baptized in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
Monday
1 Pt 1:3-9; Mk 10:17-27
Tuesday
1 Pt 1:10-16; Mk 10:28-31
Wednesday
1 Pt 1:18-25; Mk 10:32-45
Thursday
1 Pt 2:2-5, 9-12; Mk 10:46-52
Friday
Zep 3:14-18a or Rom 12:9-16; Lk 1:39-56
First Saturday
Jude 17, 20b-25; Mk 11:27-33
PENTECOST SUNDAY
May 19, 2024
First Reading: Acts 2:1-11
During the Feast of Pentecost, tongues of fire came to rest on the heads of the disciples and they were filled with the Holy Spirit. Each disciple began speaking in a different language, and were understood by people from many different regions who were amazed at what they had witnessed.
Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 12:3b-7, 12-13
Paul explains that we are all members of one body. We have all been baptized in one Spirit and although numerous, we are one through Christ.
Gospel: John 20:19-23
John describes Jesus’ first visit to the disciples after his resurrection. He gave them the Holy Spirit and the power to forgive other people or hold them responsible for their actions.
Monday
Gn 3:9-15, 20 or Acts 1:12-14; Jn 19:25-34
Tuesday
Jas 4:1-10; Mk 9:30-37
Wednesday
Jas 4:13-17; Mk 9:38-40
Thursday
Jas 5:1-6; Mk 9:41-50
Friday
Jas 5:9-12; Mk 10:1-12
Saturday
Jas 5:13-20; Mk 10:13-16
SEVENTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
May 12, 2024
First Reading: Acts 1:15-17, 20a, 20c-26
The disciples decided that someone should take the place of Judas, who killed himself in remorse for betraying Jesus. They nominated two who had been among them from the time of Jesus’ baptism to the crucifixion. Then they drew lots to decide who would join them as witnesses of the resurrection.
Second Reading: 1 John 4:11-16
John reminds us that God dwells in those who love one another. We have come to know God’s love for us. Only by loving one another can we be sure that God will remain with us always.
Gospel: John 17:11b-19
Jesus prays for his disciples at the Last Supper. He knows that by knowing the word of God as they do, they no longer belong to the world. He asks that God consecrate them in truth and protect them from the enemies they have made because of their belief in Jesus.
THE ASCENSION OF THE LORD
May 12, 2024
First Reading: Acts of the Apostles 1:1-11
Jesus had appeared many times to His disciples after His resurrection. On this final occasion, Jesus’ departing message is that they will soon receive the Holy Spirit to strengthen them in their work. No sooner does He say this, he is taken up to heaven before their eyes.
Second Reading: Ephesians 1:17-23
Paul prays that God may grant wisdom and enlightenment to the Ephesians so that they may know the great hope to which they are called. Every power has been given to Christ who now reigns in heaven. He is the “head of the church, which is His body.”
Gospel: Mark 16:15-20
Jesus told His disciples to go and spread the gospel to every creature, to the world. Jesus also spoke of the signs that will accompany those who believe in Christ. After He spoke with them, He was taken into heaven and took His seat the right hand of God.
Monday
Acts 19:1-8; Jn 16:29-33
Tuesday
Acts 1:15-17, 20-26; Jn 15:9-17
Wednesday
Acts 20:28-38; Jn 17:11b-19
Thursday
Acts 22:30, 23:6-11; Jn 17:20-26
Friday
Acts 25:13b-21; Jn 21:15-19
Saturday
Morning: Acts 28:16-20, 30-31; Jn 21:20-25
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SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
May 5, 2024
First Reading: Acts 10:25-26, 34-35, 44-48
Peter preaches to the Gentiles for the first time in the house of Cornelius. Peter realized that God would accept any person who acted uprightly, regardless of his or her heritage. Then the Holy Spirit descended on the Gentiles and Peter allowed them to be baptized in the name of Jesus.
Second Reading: 1 John 4:7-10
John advises all believers to love one another, for love is a gift from God. The person without love does not know God, whose love for us is so great he sent his only son so that we might have life through him.
Gospel: John 15:9-17
Jesus asks his disciples to live on in his love and to “Love one another as I have loved you.” He explains that he chose them to follow him, and promises if they keep his commandments they will have anything that they ask for in his name.
Monday
Acts 16:11-15; Jn 15:26—16:4a
Tuesday
Acts 16:22-34; Jn 16:5-11
Wednesday
Acts 17:15, 22—18:1; Jn 16:12-15
Thursday
Acts 18:1-8; Jn 16:16-20
Ascension of the Lord
Acts 1:1-11; Eph 1:17-23 or Eph 4:1-13 or
4:1-7, 11-13; Mk 16:15-20
Friday
Acts 18:9-18; Jn 16:20-23
Saturday
Acts 18:23-28; Jn 16:23b-28
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FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
April 28, 2024
First Reading: Acts 9:26-31
Paul the Apostle came to Jerusalem, where the other disciples were afraid of him. Then they learned that the Lord had spoken to Paul and he had preached openly in Damascus. When they learned that someone wanted to kill him, they protected him because they fully believed he had converted.
Second Reading: 1 John 3:18-24
John clearly states that we must love one another. All people who believe in Jesus Christ can show their faith only through their actions. If people believe in Jesus and love one another as he commanded us, they prove that they are true believers in Christ.
Gospel: John 15:1-8
Jesus compares himself to a vine, and compares his father to the vine-grower. He explains how God prunes the barren branches so that the rest might yield more fruit. He reminds them that apart from himself, his followers could not bear fruit.
Monday
Acts 14:5-18; Jn 14:21-26
Tuesday
Acts 14:19-28; Jn 14:27-31a
Wednesday
Acts 15:1-6; Jn 15:1-8 or, for the Memorial, Gn 1:26—2:3 or
Col 3:14-15, 17, 23-24; Mt 13:54-58
Thursday
Acts 15:7-21; Jn 15:9-11
First Friday
1 Cor 15:1-8; Jn 14:6-14
First Saturday
Acts 16:1-10; Jn 15:18-21
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FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
April 21, 2024
First Reading: Acts 4:8-12
Peter explains to the elders that his healing of a cripple was done in the name of Jesus Christ. He reminds he elders that they crucified Jesus, but God rose him up so that all people could be saved in his name.
Second Reading: 1 John 3:1-2
John expresses amazement at the fact that God allowed us to be called his children. Although we are unsure exactly what we will be after this life, we do know that we will see God as he is and be like him.
Gospel: John 10:11-18
Jesus speaks of a shepherd working only for pay, with no real concern for the sheep being well cared for. But Jesus is our shepherd and would lay down his own life for all those in his flock. God loves him for his willingness to sacrifice himself for the sake of all God’s children.
Monday
Acts 11:1-18; Jn 10:1-10
Tuesday
Acts 11:19-26; Jn 10:22-30
Wednesday
Acts 12:24—13:5a; Jn 12:44-50
Thursday
1 Pt 5:5b-14; Mk 16:15-20
Friday
Acts 13:26-33; Jn 14:1-6
Saturday
Acts 13:44-52; Jn 14:7-14
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THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER
April 14, 2024
First Reading: Acts 3:13-15, 17-19
Peter reminds the people that they allowed Jesus to be killed, and preferred to allow a murderer to be released. But God raised him from the dead as had been prophesied. Therefore, all people should believe and turn to God, that their sins might be forgiven.
Second Reading: 1 John 2:1-5a
Jesus was offered up for the sins of the world. The only way to prove true faith in him, is to honor his commandments. Anyone who claims to believe, yet does not keep his word, does not truly believe.
Gospel: Luke 24:35-48
Jesus appeared to two disciples, though at first they feared he was a ghost. Jesus ate with them to prove he was not a ghost. He explained that he had fulfilled the prophets words about him. He also explained that in his name they must preach doing penance for the forgiveness of sins.
Monday
Acts 6:8-15; Jn 6:22-29
Tuesday
Acts 7:51—8:1a; Jn 6:30-35
Wednesday
Acts 8:1b-8; Jn 6:35-40
Thursday
Acts 8:26-40; Jn 6:44-51
Friday
Acts 9:1-20; Jn 6:52-59
Saturday
Acts 9:31-42; Jn 6:60-69
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SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER
April 7, 2024
First Reading: Acts 4:32-35
This passage describes the actions of the first community of Christians. They were of “one heart and one mind.” They had no rich or poor among them, for they shared all necessary items with one another.
Second Reading: 1 John 5:1-6
John explains that we become God’s children by believing in Jesus. When we love God and concern ourselves only with pleasing God, our faith is strong enough to conquer the evil in our world.
Gospel: John 20:19-31
Jesus appeared to the disciples despite locked doors, breathed on them so that they could receive the Holy Spirit, and gave them the power to forgive sins in his name. Thomas, who was not present, refused to believe without seeing Jesus for himself. Jesus appeared again when Thomas was present, and told him, “Blest are they who have not seen and have believed.”
Monday
Is 7:10-14, 8:10; Heb 10:4-10; Lk 1:26-38
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
Friday
Acts 5:34-42; Jn 6:1-15
Saturday
Acts 6:1-7; Jn 6:16-21
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EASTER SUNDAY OF THE RESURRECTION OF THE LORD
March 31, 2024
First Reading: Acts 10:34a, 37-43
Peter discusses Jesus’ life of preaching and healing. Jesus was crucified, 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, 22-33; 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
First Friday
Acts 4:1-12; Jn 21:1-14
First Saturday
Acts 4:13-21; Mk 16:9-15