Daily Mass Readings

Learn how the Church proclaims Scripture at Mass—and where to find today’s readings.

Guide: Daily Mass Readings Guide

The Catholic Church proclaims Scripture according to the Roman Lectionary. On Sundays a three-year cycle (A, B, C) unfolds Matthew, Mark, and Luke, with John especially in Lent and Easter. Weekdays follow a two-year cycle (I & II).

Typical Sunday

  1. First Reading — usually Old Testament (Acts in Easter)
  2. Responsorial Psalm
  3. Second Reading — New Testament epistle or Revelation
  4. Gospel Acclamation (Alleluia)
  5. Gospel — Matthew, Mark, Luke, or John

Typical Weekday

  1. First Reading
  2. Responsorial Psalm
  3. Gospel Acclamation
  4. Gospel

How to pray with the readings

  • •Pray the readings before Mass when possible (lectio divina).
  • •Notice how the First Reading and Gospel often illuminate each other.
  • •In the US, official daily readings are published by the USCCB.
  • •The liturgical day begins with Evening Prayer the night before for solemnities and Sundays.

Official daily texts

For the current day’s appointed readings in the United States, consult the USCCB daily readings calendar. Pair them with the Douay-Rheims chapters on this site for deeper study.

Open USCCB Daily Readings

The Catholic Lectionary

The Catholic Church proclaims Scripture according to the Roman Lectionary. On Sundays a three-year cycle (A, B, C) unfolds Matthew, Mark, and Luke, with John especially in Lent and Easter. Weekdays follow a two-year cycle (I & II).