Daily Scripture Readings
TWENTY-SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
October 1, 2023
First Reading: Ezekiel 18:25-28
Ezekiel reminds the people that if a sinner turns away from his iniquity, he will live, not die.
Second Reading: Philippians 2:1-11
Paul urges the converts at Philippi to be united in spirit and ideals, avoiding rivalry and dissension. He ends with the beautiful hymn extolling the humility and sacrifice of Christ.
Gospel: Matthew 21:28-32
Jesus speaks words of rebuke to the chief priests and the elders because they are not believing the teachings of John the Baptist. He warns them that tax collectors and prostitutes, who do believe John, will enter the Kingdom of God before them.
Monday
Zec 8:1-8; Mt 18:1-5, 10
Tuesday
Zec 8:20-23; Lk 9:51-56
Wednesday
Neh 2:1-8; Lk 9:57-62
Thursday
Neh 8:1-4a, 5-6, 7b-12; Lk 10:1-12
First Friday
Bar 1:15-22; Lk 10:13-16
First Saturday
Bar 4:5-12, 27-29; Lk 10:17-24
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TWENTY-FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
September 24, 2023
First Reading: Isaiah 55:6-9
Isaiah expresses an urgent plea that all should seek the Lord and turn to him for mercy.
Second Reading: Philippians 1:20c-24, 27a
In a strongly personal message from Paul while in prison, he says that he wishes “to be freed from this life and to be with Christ,” but he realizes that he still has much important work to do.
Gospel: Matthew 20:1-16a
Jesus tells the parable of the owner of an estate who hires workmen for his vineyard. When, at the end of the day, he pays a full day’s wage to those who worked only one hour, those who worked all day complained bitterly. But the owner says, “I am free to do as I please, am I not?” Jesus reminds us through this parable that “the last shall be first and the first shall be last.”
Monday
Ezr 1:1-6; Lk 8:16-18
Tuesday
Ezr 6:7-8, 12b, 14-20; Lk 8:19-21
Wednesday
Ezr 9:5-9; Lk 9:1-6
Thursday
Hg 1:1-8; Lk 9:7-9
Friday
Dn 7:9-10, 13-14 or Rv 12:7-12a; Jn 1:47-51
Saturday
Zec 2:5-9, 14-15a; Lk 9:43b-45
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TWENTY-FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
September 17, 2023
First Reading: Sirach 27:30—28:7
Sirach advises all to forgive the faults of their neighbor. Only by forgiving the sins of others, can a person expect to be forgiven his sins.
Second Reading: Romans 14:7-9
Paul stresses that no one is his own master; we are responsible to the Lord, and we belong to him in both life and death.
Gospel: Matthew 18:21-35
This narrative points out the difference between mercy and justice. When Peter asks how often he should forgive someone who wrongs him, Jesus answers, “…not seven times: I say seventy times seven times.” Jesus then narrates the story of the king who was merciful to his official by forgiving him all his debts, but this same official showed no mercy to his own servant.
Monday
1 Tm 2:1-8; Lk 7:1-10
Tuesday
1 Tm 3:1-13; Lk 7:11-17
Wednesday
1 Tm 3:14-16; Lk 7:31-35
Thursday
Eph 4:1-7, 11-13; Mt 9:9-13
Friday
1 Tm 6:2c-12; Lk 8:1-3
Saturday
1 Tm 6:13-16; Lk 8:4-15
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TWENTY-THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
September 10, 2023
First Reading: Ezekiel 33:7-9
God has appointed the prophet as a watchman over his people. If he fails to give them warning against sin, he will be held responsible.
Second Reading: Romans 13:8-10
In this beautiful letter, Paul says that all commandments are contained in this: “You shall love your neighbor as yourself.”
Gospel: Matthew 18:15-20
Jesus explains to his disciples how to respond to those who wrong them – with gentleness and practical wisdom. He promises that whenever “two or three are gathered in my name, there am I in their midst.”
Monday
Col 1:24—2:3; Lk 6:6-11
Tuesday
Col 2:6-15; Lk 6:12-19
Wednesday
Col 3:1-11; Lk 6:20-26
Thursday
Nm 21:4b-9; Phil 2:6-11; Jn 3:13-17
Friday
1 Tm 1:1-2, 12-14; Jn 19:25-27 or Lk 2:33-35
Saturday
1 Tm 1:15-17; Lk 6:43-49
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TWENTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
September 3, 2023
First Reading: Jeremiah 20:7-9
In this particularly poetic passage, Jeremiah complains that while teaching the Lord’s word, he is subjected to insults and derision. He determines to remain silent, but he cannot because the desire to speak the Lord’s name is “like a fire burning in my heart.”
Second Reading: Romans 12:1-2
Paul tells the Christians to make sacrifices to avoid the trappings of the times, and to do God’s will.
Gospel: Matthew 16:21-27
Jesus tries to make his disciples realize that by following him, they will endure suffering, degradation, and death. He tells them that they must deny themselves and take up the cross in order to be his disciples.
Monday
1 Thes 4:13-18; Lk 4:16-30
Tuesday
1 Thes 5:1-6, 9-11; Lk 4:31-37
Wednesday
Col 1:1-8; Lk 4:38-44
Thursday
Col 1:9-14; Lk 5:1-11
Friday
Mi 5:1-4a or Rom 8:28-30; Mt 1:1-16, 18-23 or 1:18-23
Saturday
Col 1:21-23; Lk 6:1-5
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TWENTY-FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
August 27, 2023
First Reading: Isaiah 22:19-23
This passage refers to the use of authority and indicates the Key as the symbol of authority. The words “open” and “shut” refer to the power that will eventually be given to Peter.
Second Reading: Romans 11:33-36
Paul writes ecstatic and praise-filled words about God’s plan for his people. In him, he writes, “all things are.”
Gospel: Matthew 16:13-20
When Jesus asks his disciples, “Who do you say that I am?” Peter exclaims, “You are the Messiah!” Christ then declares that Peter is the “Rock” upon which he will build his Church, promising him the power “to bind” and “to loose.”
Monday
1 Thes 1:1-5, 8b-10; Mt 23:13-22
Tuesday
1 Thes 2:1-8; Mt 6:17-29
Wednesday
1 Thes 2:9-13; Mt 23:27-32
Thursday
1 Thes 3:7-13; Mt 24:42-51
First Friday
1 Thes 4:1-8; Mt 25:1-13
First Saturday
1 Thes 4:9-11; Mt 25:14-30
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TWENTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
August 20, 2023
First Reading: Isaiah 56:1, 6-7
The Lord wants all people to love and honor his name. He says that those who honor him by obeying all of his laws will be “made joyful in my house of prayer.”
Second Reading: Romans 11:13-15, 29-32
Paul describes his hopes that his fellow Jews will follow the example of the Gentiles he has been preaching to. He claims that just as God has mercy for their disobedience, he wishes to show mercy to the Jews as well.
Gospel: Matthew 15:21-28
A Canaanite woman begged Jesus to help her daughter, who was being plagued by a demon. Jesus at first refused her and said that “My mission is only to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.” The woman was so persistent that Jesus said she had great faith and then he healed her daughter.
Monday
Jgs 2:11-19; Mt 19:16-22
Tuesday
Jgs 6:11-24a; Mt 19:23-30
Wednesday
Jgs 9:6-15; Mt 20:1-16
Thursday
Rv 21:9b-14; Jn 1:45-51
Friday
Ru 1:1, 3-6, 14b-16, 22; Mt 22:34-40
Saturday
Ru 2:1-3, 8-11, 4:13-17; Mt 23:1-12
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NINETEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
August 13, 2023
First Reading: 1 Kings 19:9a, 11-13a
After fleeing from the revenge of the King of Israel, Elijah hid in a cave, but at the command of God, he went outside and stood on a mountain. There the Lord came to him, not in the wind nor in the earthquake, but in a “tiny whispering sound.”
Second Reading: Romans 9:1-5
Paul is deeply pained because the Jews - in spite of everything that has been given to them - have rejected Christ.
Gospel: Matthew 14:22-33
Matthew vividly recounts the event of Jesus walking on the water. When the disciples see this, they are terrified, and Jesus chastises them for their fear. Peter begs Christ to let him walk on the water; he is at first brave but begins to sink and loses faith, crying out, “Lord save me!” Christ rescues him for his faltering faith.
Monday
Dt 10:12-22; Mt 17:22-27
Tuesday
Vigil: 1 Chr 15:3-4, 15-16, 16: 1-2;
1 Cor 15:54b-57; Lk 11:27-28
Day: Rv 11:19a, 12:1-6a, 10ab;
1 Cor 15:20-27; Lk 1:39-56
Wednesday
Dt 34:1-12; Mt 18:15-20
Thursday
Jos 3:7-10a, 11, 13-17; Mt 18:21—19:1
Friday
Jos 24:1-13; Mt 19:3-12
Saturday
Jos 24:14-29; Mt 19:13-15
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THE TRANSFIGURATION OF THE LORD
August 6, 2023
First Reading: Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14
Daniel depicts God as a judge with many people standing before him. He also describes a man who came to him, and was given power over all other people. This power is described as everlasting and never to be destroyed.
Second Reading: 2 Peter 1:16-19
Peter discusses how the disciples witnessed Jesus being honored and spoken to by God, fulfilling all the prophecies. He also reminds us that these prophecies were God’s words, delivered through a person moved by the Holy Spirit.
Gospel: Matthew 17:1-9
Jesus took three of his disciples to a high mountain, where Elijah and Moses appeared and spoke to him. Peter suggested they make three tents, one each for Jesus, Moses and Elijah. While he spoke, a voice came from a cloud saying, “This is my Son, the beloved one; listen to him.” The disciples became very afraid and fell to their knees. Jesus told them to rise and not to be afraid. As they looked up, they saw only Jesus. As they left the mountain, Jesus warned the disciples not to mention this until he had risen from the dead. Although they did not understand, they obeyed.
Monday
Nm 11:4b-15; Mt 14:13-21
Tuesday
Nm 12:1-13; Mt 14:22-36 or 15:1-2, 10-14
Wednesday
Nm 13:1-2, 25—14:1, 26-29a, 34-35; Mt 15:21-28
Thursday
2 Cor 9:6-10; Jn 12:24-26
Friday
Dt 4:32-40; Mt 16:24-28
Saturday
t 6:4-13; Mt 17:14-20
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SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
July 30, 2023
First Reading: 1 Kings 3:5, 7‑12
Solomon, realizing that he will succeed his father David as King of Israel and Judah, begs the Lord to give him wisdom and understanding in order to rule his people well. The Lord grants his request saying, “...there will come no one to equal you.”
Second Reading: Romans 8:28‑30
As heirs of God and heirs with Christ, we suffer in order to be glorified with Christ.
Gospel: Matthew 13:44‑52
Jesus speaks again about the “reign of God,” telling the parables of the buried treasure and the merchant’s search for pearls. In each parable, Jesus emphasizes that the “reign of God” is more precious and valuable than any treasure.
Monday
Ex 32:15-24, 30-34; Mt 13:31-35
Tuesday
Ex 33:7-11, 34:5b-9, 28; Mt 13:36-43
Wednesday
Ex 34:29-35; Mt 13:44-46
Thursday
Ex 40:16-21, 34-38; Mt 13:47-53
First Friday
Lv 23:1, 4-11, 15-16, 27, 34b-37; Mt 13:54-58
First Saturday
Lv 25:1, 8-17; Mt 14:1-12
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SIXTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
July 23, 2023
First Reading: Wisdom 12:13, 16‑19
This passage from the Book of Wisdom addresses itself to God, giving praise and thanksgiving for his mercy.
Second Reading: Romans 8:26‑27
Paul indicates that since people are, in general, unaccustomed to the manner of praying, of speaking directly to God, the Holy Spirit will intercede for them.
Gospel: Matthew 13:24‑43
According to Matthew, Jesus speaks of the “reign of God” in three parables: the man who soweth good seed, the mustard seed, and the yeast. In each parable, Jesus demonstrates that once the “reign of God” had been established, it grew and spread.
Monday
Ex 14:5-18; Mt 12:38-42
Tuesday
2 Cor 4:7-15; Mt 20:20-28
Wednesday
Ex 16:1-5, 9-15; Mt 13:1-9
Thursday
Ex 19:1-2, 9-11, 16-20b; Mt 13:10-17
Friday
Ex 20:1-17; Mt 13:18-23
Saturday
Ex 24:3-8; Jn 11:19-27 or Lk 10:38-42
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FIFTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
July 16, 2023
First Reading: Isaiah 55:10‑11
Just as the rain and snow water the earth and make it fruitful, so does the word of God bring forth good seed.
Second Reading: Romans 8:18‑23
Reminding all that the trials and sufferings of this life are “as nothing,” Paul says that the glory we shall receive will overshadow all things.
Gospel: Matthew 13:1‑23
Jesus tells the parable of the sower and the seed. The seed that landed on the footpath, on rocky ground, or among thorns withered and died; the seed that fell on good ground ‑‑ “the man who hears the message and takes it in” ... “bears a yield of a hundred‑fold.”
Monday
Ex 1:8-14, 22; Mt 10:34—11:1
Tuesday
Ex 2:1-15a; Mt 11:20-24
Wednesday
Ex 3:1-6, 9-12; Mt 11:25-27
Thursday
Ex 3:13-20; Mt 11:28-30
Friday
Ex 11:10—12:14; Mt 12:1-8
Saturday
Sg 3:1-4b or 2 Cor 5:14-17; Jn 20:1-2, 11-18
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FOURTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
July 9, 2023
First Reading: Zechariah 9:9‑10
This is a prophecy of the coming of the Messiah to Jerusalem. He will come, not as a King, but as a humble savior, riding on an ass.
Second Reading: Romans 8:9, 11‑13
Contrasting “flesh and spirit,” Paul urges that all who live for material things abandon the temptations of the flesh and rise to life in the “Spirit.”
Gospel: Matthew 11:25‑30
Jesus speaks lovingly and gently when he invites all those who are weary and burdened with life to seek relief and respite in him. He says, “Your souls will find rest, for my yoke is easy and my burden light.”
Monday
Gn 28:10-22a; Mt 9:18-26
Tuesday
Gn 32:23-33; Mt 9:32-38
Wednesday
Gn 41:55-57, 42:5-7a, 17-24a; Mt 10:1-7
Thursday
Gn 44:18-21, 23b-29, 45:1-5; Mt 10:7-15
Friday
Gn 46:1-7, 28-30; Mt 10:16-23
Saturday
Gn 49:29-32, 50:15-26a; Mt 10:24-33
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THIRTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
July 2, 2023
First Reading: 2 Kings 4:8‑11, 14‑16a
A woman in Shunem believed strongly in the holiness of the prophet Elisha. To reward her, Elisha promised that she and her aging husband would, within the year, be the parents of a son.
Second Reading: Romans 6:3‑4, 8‑11
Paul explains to the Romans that by immersion in water at baptism, they “die” to their sins; by rising from the water, they rise from “death and sin” to new life in Christ.
Gospel: Matthew 10:37‑42
With simplicity, Jesus tells his apostles that everyone should love him above all others ‑‑ father, mother, son or daughter. He adds, “He who welcomes you, welcomes me.”
Monday
Eph 2:19-22; Jn 20:24-29
Tuesday
Gn 19:15-29; Mt 8:23-27 or, for Independence Day, any readings
from the Mass “For the Country or a City” (882-886),or the Mass
“For Peace and Justice” (887-891)
Wednesday
Gn 21:5, 8-20a; Mt 8:28-34
Thursday
Gn 22:1b-19; Mt 9:1-8
First Friday
Gn 23:1-4, 19, 24:1-8, 62-67; Mt 9:9-13
Saturday
Gn 27:1-5, 15-29; Mt 9:14-17
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TWELFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
June 25, 2023
First Reading: Jeremiah 20:10‑13
Because the prophet Jeremiah foretold disaster for Jerusalem, he was denounced. But Jeremiah trusted in the Lord and overcame his persecutors.
Second Reading: Romans 5:12‑15
Paul explains to the Romans that Adam’s sin brought death to all, but Christ’s gift of himself brought grace and life.
Gospel: Matthew 10:26‑33
In authoritative and encouraging words, Jesus urges the apostles to fear nothing ‑‑ only him who can destroy the soul. Telling them “every hair of your head has been counted,” he promises that “Whoever acknowledges me before men I will acknowledge before my Father in heaven.”
Monday
Gn 12:1-9; Mt 7:1-5
Tuesday
Gn 13:2, 5-18; Mt 7:6, 12-14
Wednesday
Gn 15:1-12, 17-18; Mt 7:15-20
Thursday
Saints Peter and Paul, Apostles
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
Friday
Gn 17:1, 9-10, 15-22; Mt 8:1-4
First Saturday
Gn 18:1-15; Mt 8:5-17
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ELEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
June 18, 2023
First Reading: Exodus 19:2-6a
God tells Moses that the Israelites will be “dearer to me than all other people, though all the earth is mine.” Even though God loves all people, the Israelites would be a special and holy nation if they honored God’s covenant.
Second Reading: Romans 5:6-11
Paul describes how all sinners have been reconciled to God by Christ’s death. Now it is possible for all people to be saved by his life, if we follow the teachings of Jesus.
Gospel: Matthew 9:36—10:8
Jesus felt great pity toward the crowd, who lay on the ground exhausted. Jesus knew that many people needed leadership, so he sent his disciples out to teach. He gave the twelve the power to cure disease and expel unclean spirits. Jesus told them, “The gift you have received, give as a gift.”
Monday
2 Cor 6:1-10; Mt 5:38-42
Tuesday
2 Cor 8:1-9; Mt 5:43-48
Wednesday
2 Cor 9:6-11; Mt 6:1-6, 16-18
Thursday
2 Cor 11:1-11; Mt 6:7-15
Friday
2 Cor 11:18, 21-30; Mt 6:19-23
Saturday
The Nativity of Saint John the Baptist
Vigil: Jer 1:4-10; 1 Pt 1:8-12; Lk 1:5-17
Day: Is 49:1-6; Acts 13:22-26; Lk 1:57-66, 80
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THE MOST HOLY BODY AND BLOOD OF CHRIST
(CORPUS CHRISTI)
June 11, 2023
First Reading: Deuteronomy 8:2‑3, 14b‑16a
Moses reminds the Israelites that when they were starving in the desert, the Lord fed them with “manna” ‑‑ a food not known to them.
Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 10:16‑17
Paul points out to the Corinthians that through the sharing of the cup and the breaking of the bread, they are all one in Christ Jesus.
Gospel: John 6:51‑58
After Jesus feeds the five thousand people with barley loaves and fishes, he tries to make them understand the significance and the meaning of what he has done. He tells them, in mysterious and beautiful words, that the bread he gives is his flesh and says, “I myself am the living bread... If anyone eats this bread, he shall live forever.”
Monday
2 Cor 1:1-7; Mt 5:1-12
Tuesday
2 Cor 1:18-22; Mt 5:13-16
Wednesday
2 Cor 3:4-11; Mt 5:17-19
Thursday
2 Cor 3:15—4:1, 3-6; Mt 5:20-26
Friday
Dt 7:6-11; 1 Jn 4:7-16; Mt 11:25-30
Saturday
2 Cor 5:14-21; Lk 2:41-51
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THE MOST HOLY TRINITY
June 4, 2023
First Reading: Exodus 34:4b‑6, 8‑9
The Lord appears to Moses on Mount Sinai and proclaims to him that he Lord is a “merciful God...slow to anger and rich in kindness and fidelity.”
Second Reading: 2 Corinthians 13:11‑13
Paul exhorts the Corinthians to live in peace and harmony, and for the first time, invokes the Blessed Trinity.
Gospel: John 3:16‑18
In this beautiful passage, Jesus tells Nicodemus that God loved his people so much that he “gave his only son.” Jesus reveals to Nicodemus that anyone who believes in him will not die but will enjoy life with him for all eternity.
Monday
Tb 1:3, 2:1b-8; Mk 12:1-12
Tuesday
Tb 2:9-14; Mk 12:13-17
Wednesday
Tb 3:1-11a, 16-17a; Mk 12:18-27
Thursday
Tb 6:10-11, 7:1bcde, 9-17, 8:4-9a; Mk 12:28-34
Friday
Tb 11:5-17; Mk 12:35-37
Saturday
Tb 12:1, 5-15, 20; Mk 12:38-44
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PENTECOST SUNDAY
May 28, 2023
First Reading: Acts 2:1‑11
On the feast of Pentecost, the disciples were gathered together when suddenly tongues of fire rested upon them, and they were filled with the Holy Spirit. They began to speak in many tongues; those who heard them were filled with amazement.
Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 12:3b‑7, 12‑13
Paul tells the Corinthians that each possesses different gifts and performs different ministries, but each works for the common good in Christ Jesus.
Gospel: John 20:19-23
Jesus appears to the apostles after his resurrection and bestows upon them the power to forgive sins.
Monday
Gn 3:9-15, 20 or Acts 1:12-14; Jn 19:25-34
Tuesday
Sir 35:1-12; Mk 10:28-31
Wednesday
Zep 3:14-18a or Rom 12:9-16; Lk 1:39-56
Thursday
Sir 42:15-25; Mk 10:46-52
First Friday
Sir 44:1, 9-13; Mk 11:11-26
First Saturday
Sir 51:12cd-20; Mk 11:27-33
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SEVENTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
May 21, 2023
First Reading: Acts 1:12‑14
After Jesus ascended into heaven, the eleven apostles returned to Jerusalem and prayed in the upstairs room. With them were some women and Mary, the mother of Jesus.
Second Reading: 1 Peter 4:13‑16
Christians are exhorted to rejoice in suffering because through suffering, they share in the life of Christ.
Gospel: John 17:1‑11a
This is a continuation of Jesus’ prayer at the Last Supper. He tells the Father that he has made his name known, that he has finished the work his Father has given him, and that he wishes now to share in the glory at his side.
Monday
Acts 19:1-8; Jn 16:29-33
Tuesday
Acts 20:17-27; Jn 17:1-11a
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 14, 2023
First Reading: Acts 8:5‑8, 14‑17
Philip preaches to the people of Samaria, who accept his word after witnessing the miracles he performs.
Peter and John pray that they will receive the Holy Spirit.
Second Reading: 1 Peter 3:15‑18
Christians are urged to remain steadfast in their allegiance to Christ, giving evidence always of gentleness and hope.
Gospel: John 14:15‑21
In his words to the apostles at the Last Supper, Jesus promises to send them a comforter, a Paraclete, the Spirit of truth, who will be with them always.
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
The Ascension of the Lord
Acts 1:1-11; Eph 1:17-23; Mt 28:16-20
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
May 7, 2023
First Reading: Acts 6:1‑7
During the early growth of the Church, the apostles realized that they needed more disciples in order to carry out effectively the ministry of the Church. The community selected seven men, one of whom was Stephen.
Second Reading: 1 Peter 2:4‑9
Citing many uses of the word “stone” in the sayings of Jesus and in the Old Testament, Peter urges the Christians to be “living stones...an edifice of spirit.”
Gospel: John 14:1‑12
In this beautiful passage from the words of Jesus at the Last Supper, Jesus promises that he is preparing a place for the apostles. He tells them, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father but through me.” When Philip asks Jesus to show them the Father, Jesus answers, “Whoever has seen me has seen the Father.”
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
Thursday
Acts 15:7-21; Jn 15:9-11
Friday
Acts 15:22-31; Jn 15:12-17
Saturday
Acts 16:1-10; Jn 15:18-21
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FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
April 30, 2023
First Reading: Acts 2:14a, 36‑41
With great authority, Peter proclaims to the people that the Christ who was crucified is indeed the Messiah. Urging them to reform and be baptized in the name of Christ, three thousand responded to his words and were baptized.
Second Reading: 1 Peter 2:20b‑25
This is a strong exhortation from Peter to the people to endure suffering for Christ as he did for them. Healed by his wounds, they have “returned to the shepherd.”
Gospel: John 10:1‑10
Christ uses the beautiful image of the shepherd to describe his care for his sheep. He also says he is the sheepgate and promises that “Whoever enters through me will be safe.”
Monday
Acts 11:1-18; Jn 10:11-18 or,
for the Memorial, Gn 1:26—2:3 or
Col 3:14-15, 17, 23-24; Mt 13:54-58
Tuesday
Acts 11:19-26; Jn 10:22-30
Wednesday
1 Cor 15:1-8; Jn 14:6-14
Thursday
Acts 13:13-25; Jn 13:16-20
First Friday
Acts 13:26-33; Jn 14:1-6
First Saturday
Acts 13:44-52; Jn 14:7-14
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THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER
April 23, 2023
First Reading: Acts 2:14, 22‑33
After the Holy Spirit descends upon the apostles, Peter preaches with great enthusiasm to both Jews and Christians. He recalls for them in vivid terms the miracles and wonders that Jesus performed.
Second Reading: 1 Peter 1:17‑21
Peter makes reference to the Passover, when the Jews escaped from Egypt because the blood of the paschal lamb was shed. Now they are being saved from sin by the blood of Christ, the Lamb of the New Testament.
Gospel: Luke 24:13‑35
Jesus reveals Himself to two disciples on the way to Emmaus. After explaining to them the passages in Scripture which referred to Him, Christ “took bread, broke it, and distributed it to them.” Then they recognized Christ and their “hearts burned within them.”
Monday
Acts 6:8-15; Jn 6:22-29
Tuesday
1 Pt 5:5b-14; Mk 16:15-20
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 OR SUNDAY OF DIVINE MERCY
April 16, 2023
First Reading: Acts 2:42‑47
In the early days of the Church in Jerusalem, the faithful listened intently to the teachings of the apostles. They lived a communal life, sharing all property in common and praying and taking their meals together.
Second Reading: 1 Peter 1:3‑9
In this first letter from Peter, he speaks to the Christians with great joy and confidence, reminding them that through Christ’s resurrection, they have been given a new birth and are heirs to the kingdom of heaven.
Gospel: John 20:19‑31
After his resurrection, Jesus appears to his disciples and gives them the power to forgive sins. Thomas, who is absent, sees Christ later and believes in His resurrection after feeling His wounds. Christ admonishes Thomas by saying, “You became a believer because you saw Me. Blessed are they who have not seen and 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
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
April 9, 2023
First Reading: Acts 10:34a, 37‑43
In this passage, Peter testifies that he and his followers saw the miracles performed by Christ, witnessed His death, and believe in His resurrection. Now they will proclaim to all that Christ is the Son of God.
Second Reading: Colossians 3:1‑4
Paul tells the Colossians that they will appear with Christ in glory. They should be mindful of things above rather than things on earth.
Gospel: John 20:1‑9
In vivid detail, John tells us that when Mary Magdalene visited Christ’s tomb, the tomb was empty. She told the apostles, who ran to the tomb, and saw the “wrappings” on the ground. The disciple who entered first “saw and believed.”
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
Friday
Acts 4:1-12; Jn 21:1-14
Saturday
Acts 4:13-21; Mk 16:9-15
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PALM SUNDAY OF THE PASSION OF THE LORD
April 2, 2023
First Reading: Isaiah 50:4-7
In a tone of quiet sadness, Isaiah describes the buffets and insults given to the Suffering Servant. The passage ends on a note of hope.
Second Reading: Philippians 2:6-11
In exultant tones, Paul tells the Philippians to rejoice because Christ became man, died on the cross, rose from the dead, and sits triumphantly at the right hand of the Father.
Gospel: Matthew 26:14—27:66
This is the solemn narrative of the passion and death of our Lord Jesus Christ. Matthew recounts the treachery and betrayal of Judas and then describes the events of the Last Supper, culminating in the institution of the Eucharist. Jesus endures the Agony in the Garden; he is then brought before Caiaphas and Pilate and condemned to death. After His resurrection, the centurions shouted, “Clearly this was the Son of God!”
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
First 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; Mt 28:1-10
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FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT
March 26, 2023
First Reading: Ezekiel 37:12-14
This reading is a loving promise that the Lord will put His spirit into his people and will let them live.
Second Reading: Romans 8:8-11
Paul reminds the Romans that they are not people of the flesh but people of the Spirit because the Spirit of God dwells in them.
Gospel: John 11:1-45
In great detail, John tells the story of the raising of Lazarus to life. Upon learning of the death of Lazarus, his dear friend, Jesus goes to comfort Martha and Mary. After proclaiming, “I am the Resurrection and the Life”, Jesus goes to the tomb of Lazarus and restores him to life.
Monday
Dn 13:1-9, 15-17, 19-30, 33-62 or
13:41c-62; Jn 8:1-11
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
First Saturday
Ez 37:21-28; Jn 11:45-56
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