Daily Scripture Readings
FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT
March 19, 2023
First Reading: 1 Samuel 16:1b, 6-7, 10-13a
In seeking a King for the Israelites, Samuel traveled to Jesse of Bethlehem, who had seven sons. Commanded by God to ignore the elder sons, Samuel anointed the youngest, David.
Second Reading: Ephesians 5:8-14
Paul exhorts the Ephesians to live as “children of light” in goodness and truth and to avoid evil deeds “done in darkness.”
Gospel: John 9:1-41
Jesus performs the miracle of giving sight to the man born blind. Because Jesus performed this miracle on the Sabbath, the Pharisees called him a “sinner,” but the blind man said, “He is a prophet.” Jesus later reveals to the blind man that He is the Son of Man.
Monday
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
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
Friday
Wis 2:1a, 12-22; Jn 7:1-2, 10, 25-30
Saturday
Is 7:10-14, 8:10; Heb 10:4-10; Lk 1:26-38
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THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT
March 12, 2023
First Reading: Exodus 17:3-7
This story from Exodus reveals that the Israelites, after their escape from Egypt, cast all blame for their sufferings on Moses. In this instance, they were dying of thirst. When Moses appealed to the Lord, the Lord directed Moses to strike a rock and water would gush forth.
Second Reading: Romans 5:1-2, 5-8
Paul reminds the Romans that because Christ died for all people, they are acceptable in God’s sight.
Gospel: John 4:5-42
Jesus converses with the Samaritan woman at Jacob’s Well. When Jesus indicates that whoever drinks from the water He gives will never be thirsty again, the woman immediately answers, “Give me this water, sir...”. Jesus then reveals that she has had five husbands and tells her that He is the Messiah. The woman believes Jesus and proclaims this news to all the townspeople
Monday
2 Kgs 5:1-15ab; Lk 4:24-30
Tuesday
Dn 3:25, 34-43; Mt 18:21-35
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
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SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT
March 5, 2023
First Reading: Genesis 12:1-4a
God calls Abraham to leave his family and people and go to a new land. God promises to make the people of this new nation great and to bless Abraham.
Second Reading: 2 Timothy 1:8b-10
Paul, from his place of imprisonment in Rome, writes words of encouragement to Timothy, telling him that Christ is for them everlasting life.
Gospel: Matthew 17:1-9
Wishing to reveal His glory to Peter, James and John, Jesus takes them to a mountain where he is transfigured before them. When Peter exclaims that he will build three tabernacles here in honor of Jesus, Moses and Elijah, a voice from above proclaims: “This is My beloved Son on whom My favor rests. Listen to him.”
Monday
Dn 9:4b-10; Lk 6:36-38
Tuesday
Is 1:10, 16-20; Mt 23:1-12
Wednesday
Jer 18:18-20; Mt 20:17-28
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
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FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT
February 26, 2023
First Reading: Genesis 2:7-9, 3:1-7
This passage from Genesis narrates the creation of man, the temptation by the serpent, and the fall of Adam and Eve.
Second Reading: Romans 5:12-19
Paul tells the Romans that Adam’s disobedience brought sin and death to the world, but Christ’s dying on the cross for us will bring us salvation and life.
Gospel: Matthew 4:1-11
In preparation for His ministry, Jesus goes into the desert to fast and pray for 40 days. There He is tempted by the devil to give evidence of His miraculous powers, but Jesus resists the devil saying, “Away with you Satan! You shall do homage to the Lord your God; Him alone shall you adore.”
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
First Friday
Ez 18:21-28; Mt 5:20-26
First Saturday
Dt 26:16-19; Mt 5:43-48