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LECTIONARY TABLE OF CONTENTS

Year A B C
ADVENT SEASON
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Second
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Third
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Fourth
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CHRISTMAS SEASON
Vigil of
Christmas..............................................................................
Christmas During the
Night...........................................................
Christmas At Dawn
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Christmas During the
Day.................................................................
Holy Family
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Mary, Mother of God
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Second
Sunday...................................................................................
Epiphany of the Lord
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Baptism of the
Lord...........................................................................
LENTEN SEASON
Ash Wednesday
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First
Sunday...................................................................................
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Second
Sunday.............................................................................
Third Sunday
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Sunday...................................................................................
. Fifth Sunday
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Passion (Palm) Sunday – Procession
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– Eucharist................................................................
Chrism Mass
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EASTER TRIDUUM
Mass of the Lord’s
Supper.................................................................
Celebration of the Lord’s
Passion....................................................
The Resurrection of the Lord - Easter
Vigil………………………
The Resurrection of the Lord - Easter Sunday
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EASTER SEASON
Second
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Third
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Fourth
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Fifth Sunday
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Sixth
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Ascension of the Lord
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Seventh
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Pentecost Sunday
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ORDINARY TIME
Second
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Third
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Fourth
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Fifth Sunday
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Sixth
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Seventh
Sunday..................................................................................
Eighth
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Ninth Sunday
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Tenth Sunday
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Eleventh Sunday
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Twelfth
Sunday.................................................................................
Thirteenth
Sunday.............................................................................
Fourteenth Sunday
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Fifteenth
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Sixteenth Sunday
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Seventeenth
Sunday..........................................................................
Eighteenth
Sunday.............................................................................
Nineteenth Sunday
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Twentieth
Sunday..............................................................................
Twenty-first Sunday
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Twenty-second
Sunday.....................................................................
Twenty-third Sunday
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Twenty-fourth
Sunday......................................................................
Twenty-fifth Sunday
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Twenty-sixth
Sunday........................................................................
Twenty-seventh
Sunday.....................................................................
Twenty-eighth
Sunday......................................................................
Twenty-ninth Sunday
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Thirtieth Sunday
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Thirty-first
Sunday...........................................................................
Thirty-second Sunday
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Thirty-third
Sunday...................................................................................
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Thirty-fourth (Christ the
King)..........................................................
SOLEMNITIES OF THE LORD DURING ORDINARY TIME
Trinity Sunday
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Body and Blood of
Christ................................................................
Sacred Heart
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Year ABC
FEASTS AND SOLEMNITIES REPLACING SUNDAYS
Presentation of the Lord
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Joseph, Husband of Mary
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Annunciation of the Lord
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John the
Baptist............................................................................
Vigil of Peter and Paul
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Peter and Paul
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Transfiguration of the
Lord..........................................................
Assumption............................................................................
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Triumph of the Cross
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All Saints
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Immaculate Conception
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SUNDAYS OF ADVENT YEAR A


FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT
FIRST READING Isaiah 2.1-5
RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 122.1-2, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9 (R. see 1)
R. Let us go rejoicing to the house of the Lord.
SECOND READING Romans 13.11-14
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N Psalm 85.7
Alleluia.
If the Alleluia is not sung, the acclamation is omitted.
Lord, show us your mercy and love,
and grant us your salvation.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L Matthew 24.36-44

SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT


FIRST READING Isaiah 11.1-10
RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 72.1-2, 7-8, 12-13, 17 (R. see
7)
R. Justice shall flourish in his time, and fullness of peace for
ever.
SECOND READING Romans 15.4-13
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N See Luke 3.4, 6
Alleluia.
If the Alleluia is not sung, the acclamation is omitted.
Prepare the way of the Lord, make straight his paths:
all people shall see the salvation of God.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L Matthew 3.1-12

THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT


FIRST READING Isaiah 35:1-10
RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 146.6c-7, 8-9a, 9b-10 (R. see
Isa 35.4)
R. Lord, come and save us.
or: Alleluia! (Two or three times)
SECOND READING James 5.7-10
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N Luke 4.18 (see Isaiah 61.1)
Alleluia.
If the Alleluia is not sung, the acclamation is omitted.
The Spirit of the Lord now upon me
has sent me to bring good news to the poor.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L Matthew 11.2-11

FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT


FIRST READING Isaiah 7.10-16
RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 24.1-2, 3-4ab, 5-6 (R.7c+10b)
R. Let the Lord enter; he is king of glory.
SECOND READING Romans 1.1-7
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N Matthew 1.23
Alleluia.
If the Alleluia is not sung, the acclamation is omitted.
A virgin will give birth to a son;
his name will be Emmanuel: God is with us.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L Matthew 1.18-25

YEAR B
FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT
FIRST READING Isaiah 64.1-9
RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 80.1ab+2, 14-15, 17-18 (R.3)
R. Lord, make us turn to you;
let us see your face and we shall be saved.
SECOND READING 1 Corinthians 1.3-9
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N Psalm 85.7
Alleluia.
If the Alleluia is not sung, the acclamation is omitted.
Lord, show us your mercy and love,
and grant us your salvation.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L Mark 13.24-37

SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT


FIRST READING Isaiah 40.1-11
RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 85.8ab+9, 10-11, 12-13 (R.7)
R. Lord, show us your mercy and love,
and grant us your salvation.
SECOND READING 2 Peter 3.8-15
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N Luke 3.4, 6
Alleluia.
If the Alleluia is not sung, the acclamation is omitted.
Prepare the way of the Lord, make straight his paths:
all people shall see the salvation of God.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L Mark 1.1-8

THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT


FIRST READING Isaiah 61.1-4, 8-11
RESPONSORIAL CANTICLE Luke 1.47-48, 49-50, 53-54 (R.
Isa 61.10b)
R. My soul rejoices in my God.
SECOND READING 1 Thessalonians 5.16-24
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N Luke 4.18 (Isaiah 61.1)
Alleluia.
If the Alleluia is not sung, the acclamation is omitted.
The Spirit of the Lord now upon me
has sent me to bring good news to the poor.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L John 1.6-8, 19-28

FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT


FIRST READING 2 Samuel 7.1-11,16
RESPONSORIAL PSALM: Psalm 89.1-2, 3-4, 26+28, (R.1a)
R. For ever I will sing the goodness of the Lord.
SECOND READING Romans 16.25-27
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N Luke 1.38
Alleluia.
I am the servant of the Lord:
let it be done to me according to your word.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L Luke 1.26-38

SUNDAYS OF ADVENT YEAR C


FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT
FIRST READING Jeremiah 33.14-16
RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 25.4-5a, 8-9, 10+14 (R.1b)
R. To you, O Lord, I lift my soul.
SECOND READING 1 Thessalonians 3.9 -16
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N Psalm 85.7
Alleluia.
Lord, show us your mercy and love,
and grant us your salvation.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L Luke 21.25-36

SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT


FIRST READING Phil. 1:3-11
RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 126.1-2a, 2b-3, 4-5, 6 (R.3)
R. The Lord has done great things for us;
we are filled with joy.
SECOND READING Philippians 1.3-6, 8-11
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N Luke 3.4, 6
Alleluia.
Prepare the way of the Lord, make straight his paths:
all people shall see the salvation of God.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L Luke 3.1-6

THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT


FIRST READING Zephaniah 3.14-20
RESPONSORIAL CANTICLE Isaiah 12.2-3, 4bcd, 5-6 (R.6)
R. Cry out with joy and gladness:
for among you is the great and Holy One of Israel.
SECOND READING Philippians 4.4-7
GOSPEL ACCLAMATION Luke 4.18 (Isaiah 61.1)
Alleluia.
The Spirit of the Lord now upon me
has sent me to bring good news to the poor.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L Luke 3.10-18
FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT
FIRST READING Micah 5.2-5a
RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 80.1ab+2, 14-15, 17-18 (R.3)
R. Lord, make us turn to you;
let us see your face and we shall be saved.
SECOND READING Hebrews 10.5-10
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N Luke 1.38
Alleluia.
I am the servant of the Lord:
let it be done to me according to your word.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L Luke 1.39-45

SUNDAYS AND SOLEMNITIES OF


CHRISTMAS YEARS A, B, C
VIGIL OF CHRISTMAS DECEMBER 24
The readings below are intended for use at the Eucharist
celebrated during the afternoon of December 24, before or
after first evening prayer, which is a separate vigil from the
celebration of the Solemnity of Christmas. For the celebration
of Christmas the readings for during the night are used.

FIRST READING Isaiah 62.1-5


RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 89.3-4, 15-16, 26+28 (R.1a)
R. For ever I will sing the goodness of the Lord.
SECOND READING Acts 13.16-17, 22-25
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N
Alleluia.
Tomorrow the wickedness of the earth will be destroyed:
the Saviour of the world will be our king.
Alleluia.
GOSPEL (longer) Matthew 1.1-25
G O S P E L (shorter) Matthew 1.18-25

CHRISTMAS DECEMBER 25
DURING THE NIGHT

FIRST READING Isaiah 9.2-4, 6-7


RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 96.1-2, 3-4, 11-12, 13 (R. Luke
2.11)
R. Today is born our Saviour, Christ the Lord.
SECOND READING Titus 2.11-14
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N Luke 2.10-11
Alleluia.
Good news and great joy to all the world:
today is born our Saviour, Christ the Lord.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L Luke 2.1-16

CHRISTMAS DECEMBER 25
DURING THE DAY

FIRST READING Isaiah 52.7-10


RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 98.1, 2-3a, 3b-4, 5-6 (R.3bc)
R. All the ends of the earth have seen
the saving power of God.
SECOND READING Hebrews 1.1-6
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N
Alleluia.
A holy day has dawned upon us.
Come you nations, and adore the Lord.
Today a great light has come upon the earth.
Alleluia.
GOSPEL (longer) John 1.1-18
G O S P E L (shorter) John 1.1-5, 9-14

HOLY FAMILY YEAR A


SUNDAY WITHIN THE OCTAVE OF CHRISTMAS – YEAR A
When a Sunday does not occur between December 25 and
January 1, the Feast of the Holy Family is celebrated on
December 30. On a weekday only one reading precedes the
Gospel.

FIRST READING Sirach 3.2-6, 12-14


RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 128.1-2, 3, 4-5 (R. see 1)
R. Happy are those who fear the Lord.
or: Happy are those who fear the Lord
and walk in his ways.
SECOND READING Colossians 3.12-21

SUNDAY WITHIN THE OCTAVE OF CHRISTMAS – YEAR B

FIRST READING Genesis 15.1-6; 17.3b-5,15-16; 21.1-7++


RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 105.1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 8-9
(R.7a+8a)
R. The Lord remembers his covenant for ever.
SECOND READING Hebrews 11.8, 11-12, 17-19
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N Hebrews 1.1-2
Alleluia.
In the past God spoke to our ancestors through the prophets;
now God speaks to us through the Son.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L (longer) Luke 2.22-40
G O S P E L (shorter) Luke 2.22, 25-27, 34-35, 39-40++

SUNDAY WITHIN THE OCTAVE OF CHRISTMAS – YEAR C

FIRST READING 1 Samuel 1.11, 20-22, 24-28++


RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 84.1-2, 4-5, 8-9, 10 (R.4a)
R. Blessed are they who dwell in your house, O Lord.
SECOND READING 1 John 3.1-2, 21-24
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N See Acts 16.14b
Alleluia.
Open our hearts, O Lord, to listen to the words of your Son.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L Luke 2.41-52

MARY, MOTHER OF GOD JANUARY 1


FIRST READING Numbers 6.22-27
RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 67.1-2, 4-5, 6-7 (R.1a)
R. May God bless us in his mercy.
SECOND READING Galatians 4.4-7
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N Hebrews 1.1-2
Alleluia.
In the past God spoke to our ancestors through the prophets;
now God speaks to us through the Son.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L Luke 2.16-21

SECOND SUNDAY AFTER CHRISTMAS


FIRST READING Jer.31:7-14
RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 147.12-13, 14-15, 19-20 (R.
John 1.14)
R. The Word of God became flesh
and dwelt among us.
or: Alleluia! (Two or three times)
SECOND READING Ephesians 1.3-14
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N See 1 Timothy 3.16
Alleluia.
Glory to Christ who is proclaimed to the world:
glory from all who believe in him!
Alleluia.
G O S P E L (longer) John 1.1-18
G O S P E L (shorter) John 1.1-5, 9-14

EPIPHANY OF THE LORD YEARS ABC


FIRST READING Isaiah 60.1-6
RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 72.1-2, 7-8, 10-11, 12-13 (R. see
11b+Ps 98.3c)
R. Lord, every nation on earth will adore you.
SECOND READING Ephesians 3.1-12
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N See Matthew 2.2
Alleluia.
We have seen his star in the east; and have come to adore
the Lord.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L Matthew 2.1-12

BAPTISM OF THE LORD


SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY – YEAR A
FIRST READING Isaiah 42.1-9
RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 29.1-2, 3ac-4, 3b+9c-10
(R.11b)
R. The Lord will bless his people with peace.
SECOND READING Acts 10.34-43
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N See Mark 9.7
Alleluia.
The heavens were opened and the Father’s voice was heard:
this is my beloved Son, hear him.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L Matthew 3.13-17

SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY – YEAR B


FIRST READING Isaiah 55.1-11
RESPONSORIAL CANTICLE Isaiah 12.2-3, 4bcd, 5-6 (R.3)
R. You will draw water joyfully from the springs of salvation.
SECOND READING Acts 19:1-7
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N See John 1.29
Alleluia.
John saw Jesus approaching him, and said:
This is the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the
world.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L Mark 1.4-11

SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY YEAR C


FIRST READING Isaiah 43.1-7
RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 104.1b-2, 3-4, 24-25, 27+28,
29-30 (R.1)
R. O bless the Lord, my soul!
SECOND READING Acts 8:14-17
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N See Luke 3.16
Alleluia.
John said: He who is to come is mightier than I;
he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L Luke 3.15-17, 21-22

THE SEASON OF LENT YEARS ABC


ASH WEDNESDAY
FIRST READING Joel 2:1-2, 12-17
RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 51.1-2, 3-4a, 10-11, 12+15
(R.1a+4a)
R. Be merciful, O Lord, for we have sinned.
SECOND READING 2 Corinthians 5.20 - 6.10
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N Psalm 95.7-8
If today you hear God’s voice,
harden not your hearts.
G O S P E L Matthew 6.1-6, 16-21

YEAR A

FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT


FIRST READING Genesis 2:15-17; 3:1-7
RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 51.1-2, 3-4a, 10-11, 12+15
(R.1a+4a)
R. Be merciful, O Lord, for we have sinned.
SECOND READING (longer) Romans 5.12-19
SECOND READING (shorter) Romans 5.12, 17-19
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N Matthew 4.4
No one lives on bread alone,
but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.
G O S P E L Matthew 4.1-11

SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT


FIRST READING Genesis 12.1-4
RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 33.4-5, 18-19, 20+22, (R.22)
R. Lord, let your mercy be on us,
as we place our trust in you.
SECOND READING Romans 4:1-5, 13-17
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N See Luke 9.35
From the shining cloud the Father’s voice is heard:
This is my beloved Son, hear him.
G O S P E L John 3:1-17

THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT


FIRST READING Exodus 17.1-7
RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 95.1-2, 6-7ab, 7c-9 (R.7c+8a)
R. If today you hear God’s voice,
harden not your hearts.
SECOND READING Romans 5.1-11
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N John 4.42, 15
Lord, you are truly the Saviour of the world;
give me living water, that I may never thirst again.
G O S P E L (longer) John 4.5-42
G O S P E L (shorter) John 4.5-15, 19-26, 39, 40-42

FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT


FIRST READING 1 Samuel 16:1-13
RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 23.1-3a, 3b-4, 5, 6 (R.1)
R. The Lord is my shepherd;
there is nothing I shall want.
SECOND READING Ephesians 5.8-14
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N John 8.12
I am the light of the world, says the Lord;
whoever follows me will have the light of life.
G O S P E L (longer) John 9.1-41
G O S P E L (shorter) John 9.1, 6-9, 13-17, 34-38

FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT


FIRST READING Ezekiel 37.1-14
RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 130.1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7b-8 (R.7b)
R. With the Lord there is mercy
and fullness of redemption.
SECOND READING Romans 8.6-11
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N John 11.25, 26
I am the resurrection and the life, says the Lord;
whoever believes in me will not die for ever.
G O S P E L (longer) John 11.1-45
G O S P E L (shorter) John 11.3-7, 17, 20-27, 33b-45

PASSION (PALM) SUNDAY


PROCESSION WITH PALMS – YEAR A
G O S P E L Matthew 21.1-11

EUCHARIST – YEAR A
FIRST READING Isaiah 50.4-7
RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 22.7-8, 16-17, 18-19, 22-23
(R.1)
R. My God, my God, why have you abandoned me?
SECOND READING Philippians 2.6-11
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N Philippians 2.8-9
Christ became obedient for us even to death, dying on the
cross.
Therefore God raised him on high and gave him a name
above all other names.
G O S P E L Matthew 26.14 - 27.66

SUNDAYS OF LENT YEAR B


FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT
FIRST READING Genesis 9.8-17
Psalm 25:4-5ab.6and 7bc. 8-8 (R10)

Response: All your paths, O Lord, are mercy and faithfulness, for
those who keep your covenant.

SECOND READING 1 Peter 3.18-22


GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N Matthew 4.4
No one lives on bread alone, but on every word that comes
from the mouth of God.
G O S P E L Mark 1.9-15

SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT


FIRST READING Genesis 17:1-7
RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 116.10+15, 16-17, 18-19 (R.9)
R. I will walk in the presence of the Lord
in the land of the living.
SECOND READING Romans 4:13-25
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N See Luke 9.35
From the shining cloud the Father’s voice is heard:
This is my beloved Son, hear him.
G O S P E L Mark 8.31-38

THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT


FIRST READING (longer) Exodus 20.1-17
FIRST READING (shorter) Exodus 20.1-3, 7-8, 12-17
RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 19.7, 8, 9, 10 (R. Jn 6.68)
R. Lord, you have the words of everlasting life.
SECOND READING 1 Corinthians 1.18-25
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N John 3.16
God loved the world so much, he gave us his only Son,
that all who believe in him might have eternal life.
G O S P E L John 2.13-22

FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT


FIRST READING Num. 21:4-9
RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 137.1-2, 3-4, 5-6 (R.6)
R. Let my tongued be silenced, if I ever forget you!
SECOND READING Ephesians 2.1-10
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N John 3.16
God loved the world so much, he gave us his only Son,
that all who believe in him might have eternal life.
G O S P E L John 3.14-21

FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT


FIRST READING Jeremiah 31.31-34
RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 51.1-2, 10-11, 12-13 (R.10)
R. Create a clean heart in me, O God.
SECOND READING Hebrews 5.5-10
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N John 12.26
If you serve me, follow me, says the Lord;
and where I am, my servant will also be.
G O S P E L John 12.20-33

PASSION (PALM) SUNDAY


PROCESSION WITH PALMS – YEAR B
G O S P E L Mark 11.1-10
Or
G O S P E L John 12.12-16

PASSION (PALM) SUNDAY


EUCHARIST – YEAR B
FIRST READING Isaiah 50.4-7
RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 22.7-8, 16-17, 18-19, 22-23
(R.1)
R. My God, my God, why have you abandoned me?
SECOND READING Philippians 2.6-11
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N Philippians 2.8-9
Christ became obedient for us even to death, dying on the
cross.
Therefore God raised him on high and gave him a name
above all other names.
G O S P E L Mark 14.1 - 15.47
The shorter version (15.1-39) begins and ends at the asterisks.
GOSPEL
Mark 14.1 - 15.47

SUNDAYS OF LENT YEAR C


FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT
FIRST READING Deuteronomy 26.1-11
RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 91.1-2, 10-11, 12-13, 14-15 (R.
See 15b)
R. Be with me, Lord, when I am in trouble.
SECOND READING Romans 10.8-13
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N Matthew 4.4
No one lives on bread alone,
but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.
G O S P E L Luke 4.1-13

SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT


FIRST READING Genesis 15.5-12, 17-18
RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 27.1, 7-8, 9, 13-14 (R.1a)
R. The Lord is my light and my salvation.
SECOND READING Philippians 3.17 - 4.1
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N Luke 9.35
From the shining cloud the Father’s voice is heard:
This is my beloved Son, hear him.
G O S P E L Luke 13:31-35

THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT


FIRST READING Isa. 55:1-9
RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 103.1-2, 3-4, 6-7, 8+11 (R.8a)
R. The Lord is kind and merciful.
SECOND READING 1 Corinthians 10.1-13
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N Matthew 4.17
Repent, says the Lord;
the kingdom of heaven is at hand.
G O S P E L Luke 13.1-9

FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT


FIRST READING Joshua 5:9-12
RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 34.1-2, 3-4, 5-6 (R.8a)
R. Taste and see the goodness of the Lord.
SECOND READING 2 Corinthians 5.16-21
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N Luke 15.18
I will rise and go to my father and tell him:
Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you.
G O S P E L Luke 15.1-3, 11-32

FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT


FIRST READING Isaiah 43.16-21
RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 126.1-2a, 2b-3, 4-5, 6 (R.3)
R. The Lord has done great things for us;
we are filled with joy.
SECOND READING Philippians 3.4b-14
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N
Joel 2.12-13
With all your heart turn to me, says the Lord,
for I am tender and compassionate.
G O S P E L John 12.1-8

PASSION (PALM) SUNDAY


PROCESSION WITH PALMS – YEAR C
G O S P E L Luke 19.28-40

EUCHARIST – YEAR C
FIRST READING Isaiah 50.4-7
RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 22.7-8, 16-17, 18-19, 22-23
(R.1)
R. My God, my God, why have you abandoned me?
SECOND READING Philippians 2.6-11
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N Philippians 2.8-9
Christ became obedient for us even to death, dying on the
cross.
Therefore God raised him on high and gave him a name
above all other names.
G O S P E L Luke 22.14 - 23.56

THE MASS OF CHRISM YEARS A, B, C


FIRST READING Isaiah 61.1-3a, 6a, 8b-9
RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 89.20-21, 24+26, 27-28
(R.1a)++
R. For ever I will sing the goodness of the Lord.
SECOND READING Revelation 1.4-8++
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N Isaiah 61.1 (Luke 4.18)
The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, for the Lord has anointed
me and has sent me to bring good news to the poor.
or:
The Spirit of the Lord now upon me has sent me to bring
good news to the poor.
G O S P E L Luke 4.16-21
THE EASTER TRIDUUM YEARS ABC
THE THREE DAYS OF THE PASCH OF THE
LORD
MASS OF THE LORD’S SUPPER

FIRST READING Exodus 12.1-8, 11-14


RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 116.12-13, 15-16, 17-18 (R. 1
Cor 10.16)
R. Our blessing-cup is a communion with the blood of Christ.
SECOND READING 1 Corinthians 11.23-26
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N John 13.34
I give you a new commandment:
love one another as I have loved you.
G O S P E L John 13.1-15

CELEBRATION OF THE LORD’S PASSION


FIRST READING Isaiah 52.13 - 53.12
RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 31.1+5, 11-12, 14-15, 16+24 (R.
Lk 23.46)
R. Father, I put my life in your hands.
SECOND READING Hebrews 4.14-16; 5.7-9
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N Philippians 2.8-9
Christ became obedient for us even to death, dying on the
cross.
Therefore God raised him on high and gave him a name
above all other names.
G O S P E L John 18.1 - 19.42
G O S P E L John 18.1 - 19.42
RESURRECTION OF THE LORD – EASTER VIGIL
DURING THE NIGHT
Nine readings are assigned to the Easter Vigil: seven from the
Old Testament and the Epistle and Gospel from the New
Testament. If special circumstances demand, in individual
cases, the number of
prescribed readings may be reduced to three readings from
the Old Testament. However, in cases of extreme necessity,
two readings from the Old Testament may be read before the
Epistle and Gospel.
In all cases, the third reading from Exodus must always be
read.

FIRST READING (longer) Genesis 1.1 - 2.2


FIRST READING (shorter) Genesis 1.1, 26-31a
RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 104.1-2a, 5-6, 10+12, 13-14,
24+35c (R.30)
R. Lord, send out your Spirit,
and renew the face of the earth.
A prayer follows the psalm before the next reading is
proclaimed.
or:
RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 33.4-5, 6-7, 12-13, 20+22
(R.5b)
R. The earth is full of the goodness of the Lord.
SECOND READING (longer) Genesis 22.1-18
SECOND READING (shorter) Genesis 22.1-2, 9-13, 15-18
A period of silence is observed after the reading.
RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 16.5+8, 9-10, 11 (R.1)
R. Keep me safe, O God;
you are my hope.
A prayer follows the psalm before the next reading is
proclaimed.
THIRD READING Exodus 14.15 - 31; 15.20, 1++
RESPONSORIAL CANTICLE Exodus 15.1-2, 3-5, 6-7, 17-18
(R.1)
R. Let us sing to the Lord;
he has covered himself in glory.
A prayer follows the psalm before the next reading is
proclaimed.
F O U RTH READING Isaiah 54.5-14
A period of silence is observed after the reading.
RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 30.1+3, 4-5, 10+11a+12b
(R.1a)
R. I will praise you, Lord,
for you have rescued me.
A prayer follows the psalm before the next reading is
proclaimed.
FIFTH READING Isaiah 55.1-11
A period of silence is observed after the reading.
RESPONSORIAL CANTICLE Isaiah 12.2-3, 4bcd, 5-6 (R.3)
R. You will draw water joyfully from the springs of salvation.
A prayer follows the psalm before the next reading is
proclaimed.
SIXTH READING Prov. 8:1-8, 19-21
A period of silence is observed after the reading.
RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 19.7, 8, 9, 10 (R. Jn 6.68)
R. Lord, you have the words of everlasting life.
A prayer follows the psalm before the next reading is
proclaimed.
SEVENTH READING Ezekiel 36.16-17a, 18-28
A period of silence is observed after the reading.
RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 42.2, 4bcd; 43.3, 4 (R. 42.1)
R. Like a deer that longs for running streams,
my soul longs for you, my God.
A prayer follows the psalm before the next reading is
proclaimed.
or Isaiah 12.2-3, 4bcd, 5-6 (the response to the Fifth Reading)
may be used when baptism is celebrated,
if it was not used previously; or Psalm 51 may be used.
or:
Psalm 51.10-11, 12-13, 16-17 (R.10)
A prayer follows the psalm, as well as, the “Glory to God”
and the opening prayer before the Epistle is
proclaimed.
E P I S T L E Romans 6.3-11
RESPONSORIAL PSALM – SOLEMN ALLELUIA
Psalm 118.1-2, 16-17, 22-23
R. Alleluia! (Two or three times)
G O S P E L YEAR A Matthew 28.1-10
G O S P E L YEAR B Mark 16.1-8
G O S P E L YEAR C Luke 24.1-12

RESURRECTION OF THE LORD – EASTER SUNDAY


DURING THE DAY

FIRST READING Acts 10.34-43


RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 118.1-2, 16-17, 22-23 (R.24)
R. This is the day the Lord has made;
let us rejoice and be glad.
or: Alleluia! (Two or three times)
SECOND READING Colossians 3.1-4
GOSPEL ACCLAMATION 1 Corinthians 5.7-8
Christ has become our paschal sacrifice;
let us feast with joy in the Lord.
G O S P E L John 20.1-18
THE SEASON OF EASTER YEARS ABC
YEAR A
SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER

FIRST READING Acts 2.14a, 22-32


RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 118.2-4, 13-15, 22-24 (R.1)
R. Give thanks, for the Lord is good,
God’s love is everlasting.
or: Alleluia! (Two or three times)
SECOND READING 1 Peter 1.3-9
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N See John 20.29
You believe in me, Thomas, because you have seen me;
happy those who have not seen me, but still believe!
G O S P E L John 20.19-31

THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER

FIRST READING Acts 2.14a, 36-41


RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 16.1-2+5, 7-8, 9-10, 11 (R.11)
R. Lord, you will show us the path of life.
or: Alleluia! (Two or three times)
SECOND READING 1 Peter 1.17-23
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N See Luke 24.32
Lord Jesus, make your word plain to us;
make our hearts burn with love when you speak.
G O S P E L Luke 24.13-35

FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

FIRST READING Acts 2.42-47


RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 23.1-3a, 3b-4, 5, 6 (R.1)
R. The Lord is my shepherd;
there is nothing I shall want.
or: Alleluia! (Two or three times)
SECOND READING 1 Peter 2.19-25
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N John 10.14
I am the good shepherd, says the Lord;
I know my sheep, and mine know me.
G O S P E L John 10.1-10

FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

FIRST READING Acts 7.55-60


RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 33.1-2, 4-5, 18-19, (R.22)
R. Lord, let your mercy be on us,
as we place our trust in you.
or: Alleluia! (Two or three times)
SECOND READING 1 Peter 2.2-10
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N John 14.6
I am the way, the truth, and the life, says the Lord;
no one comes to the Father, except through me.
G O S P E L John 14.1-14

SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

FIRST READING Acts 17.22-31


RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 66.1-3a, 4-5, 6-7a, 16+20
(R.1)
R. Let all the earth cry out to God with joy.
or: Alleluia! (Two or three times)
SECOND READING 1 Peter 3.13-22
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N John 14.23
Alleluia.
All who love me will keep my words, and my Father will
love them, and we will come to them. Alleluia.
G O S P E L John 14.15-21

ASCENSION OF THE LORD YEAR A


FIRST READING Acts 1.1-11
RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 47.1-2, 5-6, 7-8 (R.5a)
R. God mounts the throne to shouts of joy:
a blare of trumpets for the Lord.
or: Alleluia! (Two or three times)
SECOND READING Ephesians 1.17-23
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N Matthew 28.19, 20
Go and teach all people my gospel;
I am with you always, until the end of the world.
G O S P E L Matthew 28.16-20

SEVENTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

FIRST READING Acts 1.6-14


RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 27.1, 4, 7-8, (R.13)
R. I believe that I shall see the good things of the Lord
in the land of the living.
or: Alleluia! (Two or three times)
SECOND READING 1 Peter 4.12-14
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N John 14.18, 28
This verse may accompany the singing of the Alleluia.
If the Alleluia is not sung, the acclamation is omitted.
The Lord says: I will not leave you orphans.
I will come back to you, and your hearts will rejoice.
G O S P E L John 17.1-11
PENTECOST SUNDAY YEAR A
FIRST READING Acts 2.1-11
RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 104.1ab+24ac, 29b-30, 31+34
(R.30)
R. Lord send out your Spirit,
and renew the face of the earth.
or: Alleluia! (Two or three times)
SECOND READING 1 Corinthians 12.3b-13
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N
Alleluia.
Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful
and kindle in them the fire of your love. Alleluia.
G O S P E L John 20.19-23

SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER YEAR B

FIRST READING Acts 4.32-35


RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 118.2-4, 16-18, 22-24 (R.1)
R. Give thanks, for the Lord is good,
God’s love is everlasting.
or: Alleluia! (Two or three times)
SECOND READING 1 John 1.1-2:2
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N See John 20.29
You believed in me, Thomas, because you have seen me;
happy those who have not seen me, but still believe!
G O S P E L John 20.19-31

THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER

FIRST READING Acts 3.12-19


RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 4.1, 3, 6, 8 (R.6b)
R. Lord, let your face shine on us.
or: Alleluia! (Two or three times)
SECOND READING 1 John 3.1-7
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N See Luke 24.32
Lord Jesus, make your word plain to us;
make our hearts burn with love when you speak.
G O S P E L Luke 24.35-48

FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

FIRST READING Acts 4.5-12


RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 118.1+8-9, 21-23, 26+28-29
(R.22)
R. The stone rejected by the builders
has become the cornerstone.
or: Alleluia! (Two or three times)
SECOND READING 1 John 3.16-24
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N John 10.14
I am the good shepherd, says the Lord;
I know my sheep, and mine know me.
G O S P E L John 10.11-18

FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

FIRST READING Acts 9.26-40


RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 22.25b-26, 27+29, 30-31
(R.25a)
R. I will praise you, Lord, in the assembly of your people.
or: Alleluia! (Two or three times)
SECOND READING 1 John 4.7-21
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N John 15.4, 5
Alleluia.
Live in me and let me live in you, says the Lord; my branches
bear much fruit. Alleluia.
G O S P E L John 15.1-8

SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

FIRST READING Acts 10. 44-48


RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 98.1, 2-3ab, 3cd-4 (R.2b)
R. The Lord has revealed to the nations his saving power.
or: Alleluia! (Two or three times)
SECOND READING 1 John 5.1-6
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N John 14.23
All who love me will keep my words,
and my Father will love them, and we will come to them.
G O S P E L John 15.9-17

ASCENSION OF THE LORD YEAR B


FIRST READING Acts 1.1-11
RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 47.1-2, 5-6, 7-8 (R.5a)
R. God mounts the throne to shouts of joy:
a blare of trumpets for the Lord.
or: Alleluia! (Two or three times)
SECOND READING (longer) Ephesians 1.15-23
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N Matthew 28.19, 20
Go and teach all people my gospel.
I am with you always, until the end of the world.
G O S P E L Luke 24:44-53

SEVENTH SUNDAY OF EASTER


FIRST READING Acts 1.15-17, 21-26
RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 103.1-2, 11-12, 19-20 (R.19a)
R. The Lord has set his throne in heaven.
or: Alleluia! (Two or three times)
SECOND READING 1 John 4.9-13
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N John 14.18
Alleluia.
The Lord says: I will not leave you orphans,
I will come back to you, and your hearts will rejoice.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L John 17.6-19

PENTECOST SUNDAY YEAR B


FIRST READING Acts 2.1-11
RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 104.1ab+24ac, 29b-30, 31+34
(R.30)
R. Lord send out your Spirit,
and renew the face of the earth.
or: Alleluia! (Two or three times)
SECOND READING Galatians 5.16-25
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N
Alleluia.
If the Alleluia is not sung, the acclamation is omitted.
Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful
and kindle in them the fire of your love.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L John 15.26-27; 16.12-15

SUNDAYS OF EASTER YEAR C


SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER

FIRST READING Acts 5.27-32


RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 118.2-4, 22-24, 25-27a (R.1)
R. Give thanks, for the Lord is good,
God’s love is everlasting.
or: Alleluia! (Two or three times)
SECOND READING Revelation 1.4-8
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N See John 20.29
Alleluia.
If the Alleluia is not sung, the acclamation is omitted.
You believed in me, Thomas, because you have seen me;
happy those who have not seen me, but still believe!
Alleluia.
G O S P E L John 20.19-31

THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER

FIRST READING Acts 9:1-6 (7-20)


RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 30.1+3, 4-5, 10+11a+12b
(R.1a)
R. I will praise you, Lord,
for you have rescued me.
or: Alleluia! (Two or three times)
SECOND READING Revelation 5.11-14
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N
Alleluia.
Christ is risen, the Lord of all creation; he has shown pity on
all people. Alleluia.
G O S P E L John 21.1-19

FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

FIRST READING Acts 9:36-43


RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 100.1-2, 3, 5 (R.3c)
R. We are God’s people, the sheep of his flock.
or: Alleluia! (Two or three times)
SECOND READING Revelation 7.9-17
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N John 10.14
Alleluia.
I am the good shepherd, says the Lord;
I know my sheep, and mine know me.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L John 10.22-30

FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

FIRST READING Acts 11-18


RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 145.8-9, 10-11, 12-13 (R.1)
R. I will praise your name for ever, my king and my God.
or: Alleluia! (Two or three times)
SECOND READING Revelation 21.1-6
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N See John 13.34
Alleluia.
I give you a new commandment:
love one another as I have loved you.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L John 13.31-35

SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

FIRST READING Acts 16.9-15


RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 67.1-2, 4-5, 6-7 (R.1a)
R. O God, let all the nations praise you!
or: Alleluia! (Two or three times)
SECOND READING Revelation 21.10; 21: 22-22:5
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N John 14.23
Alleluia.
All who love me will keep my words,
and my Father will love them, and we will come to them.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L John 14.23-29
ASCENSION OF THE LORD YEAR C
FIRST READING Acts 1.1-11
RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 47.1-2, 5-6, 7-8 (R.5a)
R. God mounts the throne to shouts of joy:
a blare of trumpets for the Lord.
or: Alleluia! (Two or three times)
SECOND READING Eph. 1:15-23
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N Matthew 28.19, 20
Alleluia.
Go and teach all people my gospel;
I am with you always, until the end of the world.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L Luke 24.44-53

SEVENTH SUNDAY OF EASTER


FIRST READING Acts 16:16-34
RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 97.1-2, 6-7ac, 9+12 (R.1a, 9a)
R. The Lord is king, the most high over all the earth.
or: Alleluia! (Two or three times)
SECOND READING Revelation 22.12-14, 16-17, 20
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N John 14.18
Alleluia.
The Lord says: I will not leave you orphans.
I will come back to you, and your hearts will rejoice.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L John 17.20-26

PENTECOST SUNDAY YEAR C


FIRST READING Acts 2.1-11
RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 104.1ab+24ac, 29b-30, 31+34
(R.30)
R. Lord send out your Spirit,
and renew the face of the earth.
or: Alleluia! (Two or three times)
SECOND READING Romans 8.14-17
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N
Alleluia.
Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful
and kindle in them the fire of your love.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L John 14.15-16, 23b-26

YEAR A
TRINITY SUNDAY
FIRST READING Exodus 34.4b-6, 8-9
RESPONSORIAL CANTICLE Daniel 3.52, 53, 54, 55, 56
(R.52)
R. Glory and praise for ever!
SECOND READING 2 Corinthians 13.11-13
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N See Revelation 1.8
Alleluia.
Glory to the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit:
to God who is, who was, and who is to come.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L John 3.16-18

THE BODY AND BLOOD OF CHRIST


FIRST READING Deuteronomy 8.2-3, 14-16
RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 147.12-13, 14-15, 19-20 (R.12)
R. Praise the Lord, Jerusalem.
or: Alleluia! (Two or three times)
SECOND READING 1 Corinthians 10.16-17
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N John 6.51-52
Alleluia.
I am the living bread from heaven, says the Lord;
whoever eats this bread will live forever.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L John 6.51-59

SOLEMNITIES OF THE LORD YEAR B


TRINITY SUNDAY
FIRST READING Deuteronomy 4.32-34, 39-40
RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 33.4-5, 6+9, 18-19, 20+22
(R.12)
R. Happy the people the Lord has chosen to be his own.
SECOND READING Romans 8.14-17
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N See Revelation 1.8
Alleluia.
Glory to the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit:
to God who is, who was, and who is to come.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L Matthew 28.16-20

THE BODY AND BLOOD OF CHRIST


FIRST READING Exodus 24.3-8
RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 116.12-13, 15-16, 17-18 (R.13)
R. I will take the cup of salvation,
and call on the name of the Lord.
or: Alleluia! (Two or three times)
SECOND READING Hebrews 9.11-15
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N John 6.51-52
Alleluia.
I am the living bread from heaven, says the Lord;
whoever eats this bread will live forever.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L Mark 14.12-16, 22-26

SOLEMNITIES OF THE LORD YEAR C


TRINITY SUNDAY
FIRST READING Proverbs 8.22-31
RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 8.3-4, 5-6, 7-8 (R.1)
R. O Lord, our God,
how wonderful your name in all the earth!
SECOND READING Romans 5.1-5
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N
Alleluia.
Glory to the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit: to God
who is, who was, and who is to come.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L John 16.12-15

THE BODY AND BLOOD OF CHRIST


FIRST READING Genesis 14.18-20
RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 110.1, 2, 3, 4, (R.4)
R. You are a priest for ever,
in the line of Melchizedek.
SECOND READING 1 Corinthians 11.23-26
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N John 6.51
Alleluia.
I am the living bread from heaven, says the Lord;
whoever eats this bread will live forever.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L Luke 9.11b-17

THE SEASON OF THE YEAR ORDINARY


TIME

SUNDAYS OF ORDINARY TIME YEAR A


SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Sunday between January 14 and 20
The First Sunday of Ordinary Time is the feast of the Baptism
of the Lord

FIRST READING Isaiah 49.3, 5-6


RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 40.1+3a, 6, 7-8, 9 (R.7-8)
R. Here am I, Lord; I come to do your will.
SECOND SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME459
SECOND READING 1 Corinthians 1.1-3
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N John 1.14, 12
Alleluia.
The Word of God became flesh and dwelt among us.
He enabled those who accepted him to become children of
God.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L John 1.29-34
THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Sunday between January 21 and 27
FIRST READING Isaiah 9.1-4
RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 27.1, 4, 13-14 (R.1a)
R. The Lord is my light and my salvation.
SECOND READING 1 Corinthians 1.10-13, 17-18
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N See Matthew 4.23
Alleluia.
Jesus preached the good news of the kingdom
and healed all who were sick.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L Matthew 4.12-23

FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME


Sunday between January 28 and February 3
FIRST READING Micah 6:1-12
RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 146.6c-7, 8-9a, 9b-10 (R. Mt
5.3)
R. Blessed are the poor in spirit;
the kingdom of heaven is theirs!
or: Alleluia! (Two or three times)
SECOND READING 1 Corinthians 1.26-31
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N Matthew 5.12
Alleluia.
Rejoice and be glad;
your reward will be great in heaven.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L Matthew 5.1-12a

FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME


Sunday between February 4 and 10
FIRST READING Isaiah 58.6-10
RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 112.4-5, 6-7, 8a-9 (R.4)
R. A light rises in the darkness for the upright.
or: Alleluia! (Two or three times)
SECOND READING 1 Corinthians 2.1-5
A period of silence is observed after the reading.
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N See John 8.12
Alleluia.
I am the light of the world, says the Lord;
whoever follows me will have the light of life.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L Matthew 5.13-16

SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME


Sunday between February 11 and 17
FIRST READING Deut. 30:15-30
RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 119.1-2, 4-5, 17-18, 33-34 (R.1)
R. Happy are they who follow the law of the Lord!
SECOND READING 1 Corinthians 3:1-9
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N See Matthew 11.25
Alleluia.
Blessed are you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth;
you have revealed to little ones the mysteries of the
kingdom.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L ( l o n g e r ) Matthew 5.17-37
G O S P E L (shorter) Matthew 5.17, 20-24, 27-28, 33-34, 37

SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME


Sunday between February 18 and 24
FIRST READING Leviticus 19.1-2, 17-18
RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 103.1-2, 3-4, 8+10, 12-13 (R.8)
R. The Lord is kind and merciful.
SECOND READING 1 Corinthians 3.16-23
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N See 1 John 2.5
Alleluia.
Whoever keeps the word of Christ,
grows perfect in the love of God.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L Matthew 5.38-48

EIGHTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME


Sunday between February 25 and 29
FIRST READING Isaiah 49.13-15
RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 62.1-2, 5-6, 7-8 (R.1)
R. Rest in God alone, my soul.
SECOND READING 1 Corinthians 4.1-5
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N See Hebrews 4.12
Alleluia.
The word of God is living and active;
it probes the thoughts and motives of our heart.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L Matthew 6.24-34

NINTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME


Sunday between May 29 and June 4 inclusive

(If after Trinity Sunday)


FIRST READING Gen. 6:9-22; 7:24
RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 31.1-2a, 2b-3, 16+24 (R.2b)
R. Lord, be my rock of safety.
SECOND READING Romans 1.16-17
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N See John 15.5
Alleluia.
If the Alleluia is not sung, the acclamation is omitted.
I am the vine and you are the branches, says the Lord;
those who live in me, and I in them, will bear much fruit.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L Matthew 7.21-29

TENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME


Sunday between June 5 and 11 inclusive
FIRST READING Gen. 12:1-9
RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 50.1+8, 12-13, 14-15 (R.23)
R. To the upright I will show the saving power of God.
SECOND READING Romans 4.13-25
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N Luke 4.18
Alleluia.
The Lord sent me to bring good news to the poor
and freedom to prisoners.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L Matthew 9.9-13 (18-26)

ELEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME


Sunday between June 12 and 18 inclusive
FIRST READING Gen. 18:1-15
RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 100.1-2, 3, 4, 5 (R.3c)
R. We are his people:
the sheep of his flock.
SECOND READING Romans 5.1-8
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N Mark 1.15
Alleluia.
The kingdom of God is near:
repent and believe the good news!
Alleluia.
G O S P E L Matthew 9.35 - 10.8
TWELFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Sunday between June 19 and 25 inclusive
FIRST READING Gen. 21:8-21
RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 69.7-9, 13+16, 32-33,
35ab+36 (R.13)
R. Lord, in your great love, answer me.
SECOND READING Romans 5.1b-11
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N See John 15.26, 27
Alleluia.
The Spirit of truth will bear witness to me, says the Lord,
and you also will be my witnesses.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L Matthew 10.24-39

THIRTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME


Sunday between June 26 and July 2 inclusive
FIRST READING Gen. 22:1-14
RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 89.1-2, 15-16, 17-18, (R.1a)
R. For ever I will sing the goodness of the Lord.
SECOND READING Romans 6.12-23
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N See 1 Peter 2.9
Alleluia.
You are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy people.
Praise God who called you out of darkness and into his
marvellous light.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L Matthew 10.40-42

FOURTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME


Sunday between July 3 and 9 inclusive
FIRST READING Gen. 24:34-38, 42
RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 145.1-2, 8-9, 10-11, 13cd-14
(R.1b)
R. I will praise your name for ever,
my king and my God.
or: Alleluia! (Two or three times)
SECOND READING Romans 7:15-25a
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N See Matthew 11.25
Alleluia.
Blessed are you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth;
you have revealed to little ones the mysteries of the
kingdom.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L Matthew 11.16-19

FIFTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME


Sunday between July 10 and 16 inclusive
FIRST READING Gen. 25:19-34
RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 65.9abcd, 9e-10, 11-12, 13 (R.
Lk 8.8)
R. Your word, O Lord, brings forth life.++
or: The seed that falls on good ground will yield a fruitful
harvest
SECOND READING Romans 8.1-11
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N See Luke 8.11
Alleluia.
The seed is the word of God, Christ is the sower;
all who come to him will live for ever.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L Matthew 13.1-9

SIXTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME


Sunday between July 17 and 23 inclusive
FIRST READING Gen. 28:10-19a
RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 86.5-6, 9-10, 15-16 (R.5)
R. Lord, you are good and forgiving.
SECOND READING Romans 8.12-25
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N See Matthew 11.25
Alleluia.
Blessed are you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth;
you have revealed to little ones the mysteries of the
kingdom.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L Matthew 13.24-30, 36-43

SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME


Sunday between July 24 and 30 inclusive
FIRST READING Gen. 29:15-28
RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 119.57+72, 76-77, 127-128,
129-130 (R.97)
R. Lord, I love your commands.
SECOND READING Romans 8.26-39
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N See Matthew 11.25
Alleluia.
Blessed are you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth;
you have revealed to little ones the mysteries of the
kingdom.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L Matthew 13.31-33, 44-52

EIGHTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME


Sunday between July 31 and August 6 inclusive
FIRST READING Gen. 32:22-31
RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 145.8-9, 15-16, 17-18 (R.16)
R. You open your hand to feed us, Lord;
you answer all our needs.
SECOND READING Romans 9:1-5
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N Matthew 4.4
Alleluia.
No one lives on bread alone,
but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L Matthew 14.13-21

NINETEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME


Sunday between August 7 and 13 inclusive
FIRST READING Gen. 37:1-4, 12-28
RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 85.8ab+9, 10-11, 12-13 (R.7)
R. Lord, show us your mercy and love,
and grant us your salvation.
SECOND READING Romans 10:5-15
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N Psalm 130.5
Alleluia.
I hope in the Lord, I trust in his word.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L Matthew 14.22-33

TWENTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME


Sunday between August 14 and 20 inclusive
FIRST READING Gen. 45:1-15
RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 67.1-2, 4-5, 6-7 (R.4-5)
R. O God, let all the nations praise you!
SECOND READING Romans 11.1-2a, 29-32
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N See Matthew 4.23
Alleluia.
Jesus preached the good news of the kingdom
and healed all who were sick.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L Matthew 15.(10-20)/21-28

TWENTY-FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME


Sunday between August 21 and 27 inclusive
FIRST READING Ex. 1:8-2:10
RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 138.1-2a, 2b-3, 6+8b (R.8b)
R. Lord, your love is eternal;
do not forsake the work of your hands.
SECOND READING Romans 12:1-8
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N Matthew 16.18
Alleluia.
You are Peter, the rock on which I will build my Church;
the gates of hell will not hold out against it.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L Matthew 16.13-20

TWENTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME


Sunday between August 28 and September 3
inclusive
FIRST READING Jeremiah 20.7-9
RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 63.1, 2-3, 4-5, 7-8 (R.1a)
R. My soul is thirsting for you, O Lord my God.
SECOND READING Romans 12.1-2
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N See Ephesians 1.17-18
Alleluia.
May the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ enlighten the eyes of
our heart, that we might see how great is the hope to which
we are called.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L Matthew 16.21-27
TWENTY-THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Sunday between September 4 and 10 inclusive
FIRST READING Ezekiel 33.7-9
RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 95.1-2, 6-7ab, 7c-9 (R.7c+8a)
R. If today you hear God’s voice,
harden not your hearts.
SECOND READING Romans 13.8-10
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N See 2 Corinthians 5.19
Alleluia.
God was in Christ, to reconcile the world to himself;
and the good news of reconciliation he has entrusted to us.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L Matthew 18.15-20

TWENTY-FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME


Sunday between September 11 and 17 inclusive
FIRST READING Ex. 14:19-31
RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 103.1-2, 3-4, 9-10, 11-12 (R.8)
R. The Lord is kind and merciful;
slow to anger, and rich in compassion.
SECOND READING Rom. 14:1-12
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N John 13.34
Alleluia.
I give you a new commandment:
love one another as I have loved you.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L Matthew 18.21-35

TWENTY-FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME


Sunday between September 18 and 24 inclusive
FIRST READING Isaiah 55.6-9
RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 145.2-3, 8-9, 17-18 (R.18)
R. The Lord is near to all who call on him.
SECOND READING Philippians 1.20-24, 27
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N See Acts 16.14
Alleluia.
Open our hearts, O Lord,
to listen to the words of your Son.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L Matthew 20.1-16

TWENTY-SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME


Sunday between September 25 and October 1
inclusive
FIRST READING Ex. 17:1-7
RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 25.4-5a, 6+7b, 8-9 (R.6)
R. Remember your mercies, O Lord.
SECOND READING Philippians 2.1-13
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N See John 10.27
Alleluia.
My sheep listen to my voice, says the Lord;
I know them, and they follow me.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L Matthew 21.23-32

TWENTY-SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME


Sunday between October 2 and 8 inclusive
FIRST READING Ex. 20:1-4, 7-9
RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 80.8+11, 12-13, 14-15, 18-19
(R. Isa 5.7)
R. The vineyard of the Lord is the house of Israel.
SECOND READING Philippians 3:4b-14
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N See John 15.16
Alleluia.
I have chosen you from the world, says the Lord,
to go and bear fruit that will last.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L Matthew 21.33-46

TWENTY-EIGHTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME


Sunday between October 9 and 15 inclusive
FIRST READING Ex. 32:1-14
RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 23.1-3a, 3b-4, 5, 6 (R.6cd)
R. I shall live in the house of the Lord
all the days of my life.
SECOND READING Philippians 4:1-9
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N See Ephesians 1.17-18
Alleluia.
May the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, enlighten the eyes of
our heart, that we might see how great is the hope to which
we are called.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L Matthew 22.1-14

TWENTY-NINTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME


Sunday between October 16 and 22 inclusive
FIRST READING Ex. 33:12-23
RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 96.1+3, 4-5, 7-8, 9+10ac
(R.7b)
R. Give the Lord glory and honour.
SECOND READING 1 Thessalonians 1.1-10
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N See Philippians 2.15-16
Alleluia.
Shine on the world like bright stars;
you are offering it the word of life.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L Matthew 22.15-22

THIRTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME


Sunday between October 23 and 29 inclusive
FIRST READING Deut. 34:1-12
RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 18.1-2, 3+6b, 46+50ab (R.1)
R. I love you, Lord, my strength.
SECOND READING 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N John 14.23
Alleluia.
All who love me will keep my words,
and my Father will love them, and we will come to them.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L Matthew 22.34-46

THIRTY-FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME


Sunday between October 30 and November 5
inclusive
FIRST READING Josh. 3:7-17
RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 131.1, 2, 3(R.see 2)
R. In you, Lord, I have found my peace.
SECOND READING 1 Thessalonians 2.9- 13
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N See Matthew 23.9, 10
Alleluia.
You have one Father, your Father in heaven;
You have one teacher, the Lord Jesus Christ!
Alleluia.
G O S P E L Matthew 23.1-12

THIRTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME


Sunday between November 6 and 12 inclusive
FIRST READING Josh. 24:1-3a, 14-25
RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 63.1, 2-3, 4-5, 6-7 (R.1a)
R. My soul is thirsting for you, O Lord my God.
SECOND READING 1 Thessalonians 4.13-18
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N See Matthew 25:1-13
Alleluia.
Be watchful and ready: you do not know when the Son of
Man is coming.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L Matthew 25.1-13

THIRTY-THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME


Sunday between November 13 and 19 inclusive
FIRST READING Judges 4:1-7
RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 128.1-2, 3, 4-5 (R.1)
R. Happy are those who fear the Lord.
SECOND READING 1 Thessalonians 5.1-11
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N See John 15.4, 5
Alleluia.
Live in me and let me live in you, says the Lord;
my branches bear much fruit.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L (longer) Matthew 25:14-30
G O S P E L (shorter) Matthew 25.14-15,19-30

CHRIST THE KING (OR REIGN OF CHRIST)

Sunday between November 20 and 26 inclusive


FIRST READING Ezekiel 34.11-12, 15-17
RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 23.1-3a, 3b-4, 5, 6 (R.1)
R. The Lord is my shepherd;
there is nothing I shall want.
SECOND READING Eph. 1:15-23
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N Mark 11.9, 10
Alleluia.
Blessed is the one who inherits the kingdom of David our
father;
blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L Matthew 25.31-46

SUNDAYS OF ORDINARY TIME YEAR B


SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
The first Sunday of Ordinary Time is the feast of the Baptism
of the Lord

FIRST READING 1 Samuel 3.1-10,/11-20


RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 40.1+3a, 6, 7-8, 9 (R.7-8)
R. Here am I, Lord;
I come to do your will.
SECOND READING 1 Corinthians 6.12-20
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N John 1.41, 17
Alleluia.
We have found the Messiah: Jesus Christ, who brings us truth
and grace.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L John 1.43-51

THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

FIRST READING Jonah 3:1-5, 10


RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 25.4-5a, 6+7b, 8-9 (R.4)
R. Teach me your ways, O Lord.
SECOND READING 1 Corinthians 7.29-31
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N Mark 1.15
Alleluia.
The kingdom of God is near: repent and believe the good
news!
Alleluia.
G O S P E L Mark 1.14-20

FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

FIRST READING Deuteronomy 18.15-20


RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 95.1-2, 6-7ab, 7c-9 (R.7c+8a)
R. If today you hear God’s voice,
harden not your hearts.
SECOND READING 1 Corinthians 7.17, 32-35++
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N Matthew 4.16
This verse may accompany the singing of the Alleluia.
If the Alleluia is not sung, the acclamation is omitted.
A people in darkness have seen a great light;
a radiant dawn shines on those lost in death.
G O S P E L Mark 1.21-28

FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

FIRST READING Isa. 40:21-31


RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 147.1-2, 3-4, 5-6 (R.1a, 3)
R. Praise the Lord, who heals the brokenhearted.
or: Alleluia! (Two or three times)
SECOND READING 1 Corinthians 9.16-19, 22-23
GOSPEL ACCLAMATION Matthew 8.17
Alleluia.
Christ bore our sickness, and endured our suffering.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L Mark 1.29-39
SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

FIRST READING 2 King 5:1-14


RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 32.1-2, 5, 10bc-11 (R.7)
R. You are my refuge, O Lord,
and the joy of my salvation.++
or: I turn to you, Lord, in time of trouble,
and you fill me with the joy of salvation.
SECOND READING 1 Corinthians 9:24 -27
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N Luke 7.16
Alleluia.
A great prophet has appeared among us; God has visited his
people.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L Mark 1.40-45

SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

FIRST READING Isa. 43:18-25


RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 41.1-2, 3-4, 12-13 (R.4b)
R. Lord heal my soul,
for I have sinned against you.
SECOND READING 2 Corinthians 1:18-22
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N Luke 4.18-19
Alleluia.
The Lord sent me to bring good news to the poor
and freedom to prisoners.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L Mark2:1-12

EIGHTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME


FIRST READING Hos.2:14-20
RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 103.1-2, 3-4, 8+10, 12-13 (R.8)
R. The Lord is kind and merciful.
SECOND READING 2 Corinthians 3.1-6
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N James 1.18
Alleluia.
The Father gave us birth by his message of truth,
that we might be as the first fruits of his creation.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L Mark 2.13-22

NINTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

FIRST READING 1 Sam. 3:1-10


RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 81.2-3, 4-5ab, 5c-7a, 9-10ab
(R.1a)
R. Sing with joy to God our help.
SECOND READING 2 Corinthians 4.5-12
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N John 17.17
Alleluia.
Your word, O Lord, is truth; make us holy in the truth.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L Mark 2:23 – 3:6

TENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

FIRST READING 1 Sam. 8:4-11


RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 130.1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7b-8 (R.7b)
R. With the Lord there is mercy,
and fullness of redemption.
SECOND READING 2 Corinthians 4:13 – 5:1
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N John 12.31-32
Alleluia.
The prince of this world will now be cast out,
and when I am lifted up from the earth I will draw all to
myself, says the Lord.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L Mark 3.20-35

ELEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

FIRST READING 1 Sam. 15:34-16:13


RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 92.1-2, 12-13, 14-15 (R.1)
R. Lord, it is good to give thanks to you.
SECOND READING 2 Corinthians 5.6-10
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N
Alleluia.
The seed is the word of God, Christ is the sower;
all who come to him will live for ever.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L Mark 4.26-34

TWELFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

FIRST READING 1 Sam.17:1a, 4-11


RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 107.23-24, 25-26, 28-29, 30-
31 (R.1)
R. Give thanks to the Lord,
God’s love is everlasting.
or: Alleluia! (Two or three times)
SECOND READING 2 Corinthians 6.1-13
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N Luke 7.16
Alleluia.
A great prophet has appeared among us;
God has visited his people.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L Mark 4.35-41

THIRTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

FIRST READING 2 Sam. 1:1, 17-27


RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 30.1+3, 4-5, 10+11a+12b
(R.1a)
R. I will praise you, Lord,
for you have rescued me.
SECOND READING 2 Corinthians 8.7-15
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N 2 Timothy 1.10
Alleluia.
Our Saviour Jesus Christ has done away with death
and brought us life through the gospel.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L (longer) Mark 5.21-43
G O S P E L (shorter) Mark 5.21-24, 35-43

FOURTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

FIRST READING 2 Sam. 5:1-5, 9-10


RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 123.1-2a, 2b, 3-4, (R.2)
R. Our eyes are fixed on the Lord,
pleading for his mercy.
SECOND READING 2 Corinthians 12.2-10
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N Luke 4.18
Alleluia.
The Spirit of the Lord now upon me
has sent me to bring good news to the poor.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L Mark 6.1-13

FIFTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME


FIRST READING 2 Sam. 6:1-5, 12b-19
RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 85.8ab+9, 10-11, 12-13 (R.7)
R. Lord, show us your mercy and love,
and grant us your salvation.
SECOND READING Ephesians 1.3-14
GOSPEL ACCLAMATION See Ephesians 1.17-18
Alleluia.
May the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ enlighten the eyes of
our heart that we might see how great is the hope to which
we are called.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L Mark 6.14-29

SIXTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

FIRST READING 2 Sam. 7:1-14a


RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 23.1-3a, 3b-4, 5, 6 (R.1)
R. The Lord is my shepherd;
there is nothing I shall want.
SECOND READING Ephesians 2.11-22
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N John 10.27
Alleluia.
My sheep listen to my voice, says the Lord;
I know them, and they follow me.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L Mark 6.30-34

SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

FIRST READING 2 Sam. 11:1-15


RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 145.10-11, 15-16, 17-18 (R.16)
R. You open your hand to feed us, Lord; you answer all our
needs.
SECOND READING Ephesians 3.14-21
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N Luke 7.16
Alleluia.
A great prophet has appeared among us; God has visited his
people.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L John 6.1-21

EIGHTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

FIRST READING 2 Sam. 11:26-12:13a


RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 78.3+4bc, 23-24, 25+54
(R.24b)
R. The Lord gave them bread from heaven.
SECOND READING Ephesians 4.1-16
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N Matthew 4.4
Alleluia.
No one lives on bread alone, but on every word that comes
from the mouth of God.
G O S P E L John 6.24-35

NINETEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

FIRST READING 2 Sam. 18:5-9, 15


RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 34.1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8, (R.8)
R. Taste and see the goodness of the Lord.
SECOND READING Ephesians 4.30 - 5.2
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N John 6.51
Alleluia.
I am the living bread from heaven, says the Lord;
whoever eats this bread will live for ever.
G O S P E L John 6.41-51

TWENTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

FIRST READING 1 Kings 2:10-12


RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 34.1-2, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14, (R.8)
R. Taste and see the goodness of the Lord.
SECOND READING Ephesians 5.15-20
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N John 6.57
Alleluia.
All who eat my flesh and drink my blood
live in me, and I in them, says the Lord.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L John 6.51-58

TWENTY-FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

FIRST READING Joshua 24.1-2a, 15-17, 18b


RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 34.1-2, 15-16, 17-18, 19-20, 21-
22 (R.8)
R. Taste and see the goodness of the Lord.
SECOND READING Ephesians 4.32 - 5.2, 21-32++
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N John 6.63, 68
Alleluia.
Your words, Lord, are spirit and life;
you have the words of everlasting life.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L John 6.53, 60-69

TWENTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

FIRST READING S. of sol. 2:8-13


RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 15.1b-3a, 3b-4a, 4b-5 (R.1)
R. The just will live in the presence of the Lord.
SECOND READING James 1.17-18, 21-22, 27
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N James 1.18
Alleluia.
The Father gave us birth by his message of truth,
that we might be as the first fruits of his creation.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L Mark 7.1-8, 14-15, 21-23

TWENTY-THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

FIRST READING Prov. 22:1-2, 8-9, 22-23


RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 146.6c-7, 8-9a, 9b-10 (R.1)
R. Praise the Lord, my soul!
or: Alleluia! (Two or three times)
SECOND READING James 2.1-5
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N Matthew 4.23
Alleluia.
Jesus preached the good news of the kingdom
and healed all who were sick.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L Mark 7.31-37

TWENTY-FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

FIRST READING Prov. 1:20-33


RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 116.1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 8-9 (R.9)
R. I will walk in the presence of the Lord,
in the land of the living.
or: Alleluia! (Two or three times)
SECOND READING James 3:1-12
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N Galatians 6.14
Alleluia.
My only glory is the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ,
which crucifies the world to me and me to the world.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L Mark 8.27-38

TWENTY-FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

FIRST READING Prov. 31:10-31


RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 54.1-2, 3, 4+6 (R.4b)
R. The Lord upholds my life.
SECOND READING James 3.16 - 4.3
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N 2 Thessalonians 2.14
Alleluia.
God has called us with the gospel,
to share in the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L Mark 9.30-37

TWENTY-SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

FIRST READING Esth. 7:1-6, 9-10


RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 19.7, 9, 11-12, 13 (R.8a)
R. The precepts of the Lord give joy to the heart.
SECOND READING James 5.13-20
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N John 17.17b
Alleluia.
Your word, O Lord, is truth;
make us holy in the truth.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L Mark 9.38-43, 45, 47-48

TWENTY-SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME


FIRST READING Job 1:1; 2:1-10
RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 128.1-2, 3, 4-5 (R.5)
R. May the Lord bless us
all the days of our lives.
SECOND READING Hebrews 2.9-11
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N 1 John 4.12
Alleluia.
If we love one another,
God will live in us in perfect love.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L Mark 10.2-16

TWENTY-EIGHTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

FIRST READING Job 23:1-9, 16-17


RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 90.12-13, 14-15, 16-17 (R.14)
R. Fill us with your love, O Lord,
and we will sing for joy!
SECOND READING Hebrews 4.12-16
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N Matthew 5.3
Alleluia.
Blessed are the poor in spirit; the kingdom of heaven is theirs!
Alleluia.
G O S P E L Mark 10.17-31

TWENTY-NINTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

FIRST READING Job 38:1-7 (34-41)


RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 33.4-5, 18-19, 20+22, (R.22)
R. Lord, let your mercy be on us,
as we place our trust in you.
SECOND READING Hebrews 5.1-10
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N Mark 10.45
Alleluia.
The Son of Man came to be serve and to give his life as a
ransom for all.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L Mark 10.35-45

THIRTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

FIRST READING Job 42:1-6, 10-17


RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 126.1-2a, 2b-3, 4-5, 6 (R.3)
R. The Lord has done great things for us;
we are filled with joy.
SECOND READING Hebrews 7.23-28
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N 2 Timothy 1.10
Alleluia.
Our Saviour Jesus Christ has done away with death
and brought us life through his gospel.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L Mark 10.46-52

THIRTY-FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

FIRST READING Hab. 1:1-4; 2:1-4


RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 18.1-2, 3+6b, 46+50ab (R.1)
R. I love you, Lord, my strength.
SECOND READING Hebrews 9.11-14
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N John 14.23
Alleluia.
All who love me will keep my words,
and my Father will love them, and we will come to them.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L Mark 12.28-34
THIRTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

FIRST READING Ruth 3:1-5; 4:13-17


RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 127
SECOND READING Heb. 9:24-28
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N Matthew 5.3
Alleluia.
Blessed are the poor in spirit; the kingdom of heaven is theirs!
Alleluia.
G O S P E L Mark 12:38-44

THIRTY-THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

FIRST READING 1 Sam. 1:4-20


RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 16.5+8, 9-10, 11 (R.1)
R. Keep me safe, O God; you are my hope.
SECOND READING Hebrews 10.11-14
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N Luke 21.36
Alleluia.
Be watchful, pray constantly,
that you may be worthy to stand before the Son of Man.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L Mark 13.1-8

CHRIST THE KING

FIRST READING Ezek. 34:11-16


RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 93.1ab, 1c-2, 5 (R.1a)
R. The Lord is king;
he is robed in majesty.
SECOND READING Revelation 1.4b-8
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N Mark 11.9-10
Alleluia.
Blessed is the one who inherits the kingdom of David our
Father;
blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L John 18.33b-37

SUNDAYS OF ORDINARY TIME YEAR C


SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
The first Sunday in Ordinary Time is the feast of the Baptism
of the Lord.

FIRST READING Isaiah 62.1-5


RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 96.1-2, 3-4, 7-8, 9-10ac (R.3)
R. Proclaim God’s marvellous deeds to all the nations.
SECOND READING 1 Corinthians 12.4-11
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N 2 Thessalonians 2.14
Alleluia.
God has called us with the gospel,
to share in the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L John 2.1-11

THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

FIRST READING Nehemiah 8.1-3, 5-6, 8-10


RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 19.7, 8, 9, 14 (R. Jn 6.63)
R. Yours words, Lord, are spirit and life.
SECOND READING (longer) 1 Corinthians 12.12-30
SECOND READING (shorter) 1 Corinthians 12.12-14, 27
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N Luke 4.18-19
Alleluia.
The Lord sent me to bring good news to the poor
and freedom to prisoners.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L Luke 1.1-4; 4.14-21

FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

FIRST READING Jeremiah 1.4-5, 17-19


RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 71.1-2, 3, 5-6, 15+17 (R.15)
R. I will sing of your salvation.
SECOND READING 1 Corinthians 12.31 - 13.13
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N Luke 4.18-19
Alleluia.
The Lord sent me to bring good news to the poor
and freedom to prisoners.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L Luke 4.21-30

FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

FIRST READING Isaiah 6.1-2a, 3-8


RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 138.1-2a, 2b-3, 4-5, 7c-8
(R.1b)
R. In the sight of the angels I will sing your praises, Lord.
SECOND READING (longer) 1 Corinthians 15.1-11
SECOND READING (shorter) 1 Corinthians 15.3-8, 11
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N Matthew 4.19
Alleluia.
Come follow me, says the Lord,
and I will make you fishers of my people.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L Luke 5.1-11

SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME


FIRST READING Jeremiah 17.5-8
SECOND READING 1 Corinthians 15.12, 16-20
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N Luke 6.23
Alleluia.
Rejoice and be glad; your reward will be great in heaven.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L Luke 6.17, 20-26

SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

FIRST READING Gen. 45:3-11, 15


RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 103.1-2, 3-4, 8+10, 12-13 (R.8)
R. The Lord is kind and merciful.
SECOND READING 1 Corinthians 15.35-38
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N John 13.34
Alleluia.
I give you a new commandment:
love one another as I have loved you.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L Luke 6.27-38

EIGHTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

FIRST READING Isa. 55:10-13S


RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 92.1-2, 12-13, 14-15 (R.1)
R. Lord, it is good to give thanks to you.
SECOND READING 1 Corinthians 15.54-58
A period of silence is observed after the reading.
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N Philippians 2.15-16
Alleluia.
Shine on the world like bright stars;
you are offering it the word of life.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L Luke 6.39-45

NINTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

FIRST READING 1 Kings 18.20-21


RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 117.1, 2 (R. Mk 16.15)
R. Go out to all the world and tell the good news.
or: Alleluia! (Two or three times)
SECOND READING Galatians 1.1-12
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N John 3.16
Alleluia.
God loved the world so much, he gave us his only Son,
that all who believe in him might have eternal life.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L Luke 7.1-10

TENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

FIRST READING 1 Kings 17:8-16


RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 30.1+3, 4-5, 10+11a+12b
(R.1a)
R. I will praise you, Lord,
for you have rescued me.
SECOND READING Galatians 1.11-24
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N Luke 7.16
Alleluia.
A great prophet has appeared among us;
God has visited his people.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L Luke 7.11-17

ELEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME


FIRST READING 1 King 21:1-10
RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 32.1-2, 5, 7+10b, 11 (R.5b)
R. Lord, forgive the wrong I have done.
SECOND READING Galatians 2:15-21
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N 1 John 4.10b
Alleluia.
God first loved us
and sent his Son to take away our sins.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L Luke 7:36-8:3

TWELFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

FIRST READING 1 King 19:1-4


RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 63.1, 2-3, 4-5, 7-8 (R.1a)
R. My soul is thirsting for you, O Lord my God.
SECOND READING Galatians 3.23-29
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N John 10.27
Alleluia.
My sheep listen to my voice, says the Lord;
I know them, and they follow me.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L Luke 8.26-39

THIRTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

FIRST READING 2 Kings 2:1-2, 6-14


RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 16.1-2+5, 7-8, 9-10, 11 (R.5)
R. You are my inheritance, O Lord.
SECOND READING Galatians 5.1, 13-25
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N 1 Samuel 3.9; John 6.69b
Alleluia.
If the Alleluia is not sung, the acclamation is omitted.
Speak, O Lord, your servant is listening;
you have the words of everlasting life.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L Luke 9.51-62

FOURTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

FIRST READING 2 King 5:1-14


RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 66.1-3a, 4-5, 6-7a, 16+20
(R.1)
R. Let all the earth cry out to God with joy.
SECOND READING Galatians 6.(1-6) 7-16
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N Colossians 3.15a, 16a
Alleluia.
May the peace of Christ rule in your hearts,
and the fullness of his message live within you.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L Luke 10:1-11,

FIFTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

FIRST READING Amos 7:7-17


RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 69.13+16, 29-30, 32-33,
35ab+36 (R.32)
R. Turn to the Lord in your need, and you will live.
or:
RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 19.7, 8, 9, 10 (R.8)
R. The precepts of the Lord give joy to the heart.
SECOND READING Colossians 1:1-14
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N John 6.63, 68
Alleluia.
Your words, Lord, are spirit and life;
you have the words of everlasting life.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L Luke 10:25-37

SIXTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

FIRST READING Amos 8:1-12


RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 15.1b-3a, 3b-4a, 4b-5 (R.1a)
R. The just will live in the presence of the Lord.
SECOND READING Colossians 1:15-28
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N Luke 8.15
Alleluia.
Blessed are they who have kept the word with a generous
heart
and yield a harvest through perseverance.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L Luke 10:38-42

SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

FIRST READING Hos. 1:2-10


RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 138.1-2a, 2b-3, 6-7ab, 7c-8
(R.3)
R. Lord, on the day I called for help, you answered me.
SECOND READING Colossians 2:6-15 (16-19)
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N Romans 8.15
Alleluia.
You have received the Spirit which makes us God’s children,
and in that Spirit we call God our Father.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L Luke 11:1-13

EIGHTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME


FIRST READING Hos.11:1-11
RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 90.3-4, 5-6, 12-13, 14+17 (R.1)
R. In every age, O Lord, you have been our refuge.
SECOND READING Col. 3:1-11
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N Matthew 5.3
Alleluia.
Blessed are the poor in spirit;
the kingdom of heaven is theirs!
Alleluia.
G O S P E L Luke 12.13-21

NINETEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

FIRST READING Isa. 1:1, 10-20


RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 33.1+12, 18-19, 20+22 (R.12)
R. Happy the people the Lord has chosen to be his own.
SECOND READING Heb. 11:1-3, 8-16
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N Matthew 24.42, 44
Alleluia.
Be watchful and ready:
you know not when the Son of Man is coming.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L Luke 12.32-40

TWENTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

FIRST READING Isa. 5:1-7


RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 40.1, 2, 3, 17 (R.13b)
R. Lord, come to my aid!
SECOND READING Hebrews 11:29-12:2
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N John 10.27
Alleluia.
My sheep listen to my voice, says the Lord;
I know them, and they follow me.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L Luke 12.49-56

TWENTY-FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

FIRST READING Jer. 1:4-10


RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 117.1, 2 (R. Mk 16.15)
R. Go out to all the world and tell the good news.
or: Alleluia! (Two or three times)
SECOND READING Hebrews 12.18-29
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N John 14.6
Alleluia.
I am the way, the truth, and the life, says the Lord;
no one comes to the Father, except through me.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L Luke 13.10-17

TWENTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

FIRST READING Jer. 2:4-13


RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 68.3-4, 5-6a, 9-10 (R.10)
R. God, in your goodness,
you have made a home for the poor.
SECOND READING Hebrews 13:1-8, 15-16
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N Matthew 11.29
Alleluia.
If the Alleluia is not sung, the acclamation is omitted.
Take my yoke upon you;
learn from me, for I am gentle and humble of heart.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L Luke 14.1, 7-14
TWENTY-THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

FIRST READING Jer. 18:1-11


RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 90.3-4, 5-6, 12-13, 14+17 (R.1)
R. In every age, O Lord, you have been our refuge.
SECOND READING Philemon 9b-10, 12-17
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N Psalm 119.135
Alleluia.
Let your face shine on your servant,
and teach me your laws.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L Luke 14.25-33

TWENTY-FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

FIRST READING Jer. 4:11-12, 22-28


RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 51.1-2, 10-11, 15+17, (R. Lk
15.18)
R. I will rise and go to my father.
SECOND READING 1 Timothy 1.12-17
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N 2 Corinthians 5.19
Alleluia.
God was in Christ, to reconcile the world to himself;
and the good news of reconciliation he has entrusted to us.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L Luke 15.1-10

TWENTY-FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

FIRST READING Jer. 8:18-9:1


RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 113.1-2, 4-6, 7-8 (R.1a, 7a)
R. Praise the Lord who lifts up the poor.
or: Alleluia! (Two or three times)
SECOND READING 1 Timothy 2.1-7
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N 2 Corinthians 8.9
Alleluia.
Jesus Christ was rich but he became poor,
to make you rich out of his poverty.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L Luke 16.1-13

TWENTY-SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

FIRST READING Jer. 32:1-3a, 6-15


RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 146.6c-7, 8-9a, 9b-10 (R.1)
R. Praise the Lord, my soul!
or: Alleluia! (Two or three times)
SECOND READING 1 Timothy 6.6-19
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N 2 Corinthians 8.9
Alleluia.
Jesus Christ was rich but he became poor,
to make you rich out of his poverty.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L Luke 16.19-31

TWENTY-SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

FIRST READING Lam. 1:1-6


RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 95.1-2, 6-7ab, 7c-9 (R.7c+8a)
R. If today you hear God’s voice,
harden not your hearts.
SECOND READING 2 Timothy 1.6-8, 13-14
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N 1 Peter 1.25
Alleluia.
The word of the Lord stands for ever;
it is the word given to you, the good news.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L Luke 17.5-10

TWENTY-EIGHTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

FIRST READING Jer.29:1, 4-7


RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 98.1, 2-3ab, 3cd-4 (R.2b)
R. The Lord has revealed to the nations his saving power.
SECOND READING 2 Timothy 2.8-15
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N 1 Thessalonians 5.18
Alleluia.
For all things give thanks to God,
because this is what he expects of you in Christ Jesus.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L Luke 17.11-19

TWENTY-NINTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

FIRST READING Jer. 31:27-34


RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 121.1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8 (R.2)
R. Our help is from the Lord,
who made heaven and earth.
SECOND READING 2 Timothy 3.14 - 4.2
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N Hebrews 4.12
Alleluia.
The word of God is living and active;
it probes the thoughts and motives of our heart.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L Luke 18.1-8

THIRTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME


FIRST READING Joel 2:23-32
RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 34.1-2, 16-17, 18+22 (R.6)
R. The Lord hears the cry of the poor.
SECOND READING 2 Timothy 4.6-8, 16-18
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N 2 Corinthians 5.19
Alleluia.
God was in Christ, to reconcile the world to himself;
and the good news of reconciliation he has entrusted to us.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L Luke 18.9-14

THIRTY-FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

FIRST READING Hab. 1:1-4; 2:1-4


RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 145.1-2, 8-9, 10-11, 13cd-14
(R.1b)
R. I will praise your name for ever,
my king and my God.
SECOND READING 2 Thessalonians 1:1-4, 11 - 12
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N John 3.16
Alleluia.
God loved the world so much, he gave us his only Son,
that all who believe in him might have eternal life.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L Luke 19.1-10

THIRTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

FIRST READING Hag. 1:15b-2:9


RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 17.1, 5-6, 8+15 (R.15b)
R. Lord, when your glory appears,
my joy will be full.
SECOND READING 2 Thessalonians 2.10-5, 13-17
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N Revelation 1.5-6
Alleluia.
Jesus Christ is the firstborn of the dead;
glory and kingship be his for ever and ever.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L (longer) Luke 20.27-38
G O S P E L (shorter) Luke 20.27, 34-38

THIRTY-THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

FIRST READING Isa. 65:17-25


RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 98.5-6, 7-8, 9 (R.9)
R. The Lord comes to rule the earth with justice.
SECOND READING 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N Luke 21.28
Alleluia.
Lift up your heads and see; your redemption is near at hand.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L Luke 21.5-19

CHRIST THE KING

FIRST READING Jer. 23:1-6


RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 122.1-2, 3-4a, 4b-5, 6-7, 8-9
(R.1)
R. Let us go rejoicing to the house of the Lord.
SECOND READING Colossians 1.12-20
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N Mark 11.10
Alleluia.
Blessed is the one who inherits the kingdom of David our
father;
blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L Luke 23.33-43

SANCTORAL CYCLE
FEASTS OF THE LORD AND SOLEMNITIES DURING THE
YEAR

YEARS ABC

PRESENTATION OF THE LORD FEBRUARY 2


FIRST READING Malachi 3.1-4
RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 24.7, 8, 9, 10 (R.10)
R. The Lord of hosts: he is king of glory!
SECOND READING Hebrews 2.10-11, 13b-18++
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N See Luke 2.32
Alleluia.
This is a light of revelation to the nations
and the glory of your people Israel.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L Luke 2.22-40

JOSEPH, HUSBAND OF MARY MARCH 19


FIRST READING 2 Samuel 7.4-5a, 12-14a, 16
RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 89.1-2, 3-4, 26+28, (R.36)
R. The son of David will live for ever.
SECOND READING Romans 4.13, 16-18, 22
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N Psalm 84.4
This verse may accompany the singing of the acclamation.
If the acclamation is not sung, it is omitted.
Blessed are they who dwell in your house, O Lord;
they sing your praise without end!
G O S P E L Matthew 1.16, 18-21, 24a
or:
G O S P E L Luke 2.41-51a

ANNUNCIATION OF THE LORD MARCH 25

FIRST READING Isaiah 7.10-14; 8.10d


RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 40.6, 7-8, 9, 10 (R.7-8)
R. Here am I, Lord; I come to do your will.
SECOND READING Hebrews 10.4-10
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N John 1.14ab
The Word of God became flesh and dwelt among us;
and we saw his glory.
G O S P E L Luke 1.26-38

BIRTH OF JOHN THE BAPTIST JUNE 24


DURING THE DAY

FIRST READING Isaiah 49.1-6


RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 139.1-3, 13-14a, 14b-15 (R.14)
R. I praise you for I am wonderfully made.
SECOND READING Acts 13.22-26
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N Luke 1.76
Alleluia.
You, child, shall be called the prophet of the Most High;
for you will go before the Lord to prepare his way.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L Luke 1.57-66, 80

PETER AND PAUL, APOSTLES JUNE 29


DURING THE DAY

FIRST READING Acts 12.1-11


RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 34.1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8, (R.4b)
R. The Lord set me free from all my fears.
SECOND READING 2 Timothy 4.6-8, 17-18
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N Matthew 16.18
Alleluia.
You are Peter, the rock on which I will build my Church;
the gates of hell will not hold out against it.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L Matthew 16.13-19

TRANSFIGURATION OF THE LORD AUGUST 6


When this feast falls on a weekday, only one reading is
selected before the gospel.
FIRST READING Daniel 7.9-10, 13-14
RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 97.1-2, 5-6, 9+12 (R.1a, 9a)++
R. The Lord is king, the most high over all the earth.
SECOND READING 2 Peter 1.16-19
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N Matthew 17.5c
Alleluia.
This is my beloved Son, in whom is all my delight; hear him.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L YEAR A Matthew 17.1-9
G O S P E L YEAR B Mark 9.2-10
G O S P E L YEAR C Luke 9.28-36

ASSUMPTION OF MARY AUGUST 15


DURING THE DAY

FIRST READING Revelation 11.19a; 12.1-6a; 10ab


RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 45.9-10, 11+12c+14, 15+17
(R.9b)++
R. The queen stands at your right hand, arrayed in gold.
SECOND READING 1 Corinthians 15.20-26
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N
Alleluia.
Mary is taken up to heaven,
and the angels of God shout for joy.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L Luke 1.39-56

TRIUMPH OF THE CROSS SEPTEMBER 14

FIRST READING Numbers 21.4-9


RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 78.1-2, 34-35, 36-37, 38
(R.7b)
R. Do not forget the works of the Lord!
SECOND READING Philippians 2.6-11
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N
Alleluia.
We adore you, O Christ, and we praise you,
because by your cross you have redeemed the world.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L John 3.13-17

ALL SAINTS NOVEMBER 1


FIRST READING Revelation 7.2-4, 9-14
RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 24.1-2, 3-4ab, 5-6 (R.7c+10b)
R. Lord, blessed are those who seek your face.++
or: Lord, this is the people that longs to see your face.
SECOND READING 1 John 3.1-3
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N Matthew 11.28
Alleluia.
Come to me, all you that labour and are burdened,
and I will give you rest, says the Lord.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L Matthew 5.1-12a

IMMACULATE CONCEPTION OF MARY DECEMBER 8


FIRST READING Genesis 3.9-15, 20
RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 98.1, 2-3ab, 3cd-4 (R.2b)
R. Sing to the Lord a new song,
for he has done marvellous deeds.
SECOND READING Ephesians 1.3-6, 11-12
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N Luke 1.28, 42
Alleluia.
Hail, Mary full of grace, the Lord is with you;
blessed are you among women.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L Luke 1.26-38

SUNDAYS OF ADVENT YEAR A


FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT
RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 122.1-2, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9 (R. see 1)
R. Let us go rejoicing to the house of the Lord.

SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT


RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 72.1-2, 7-8, 12-13, 17 (R. see
7)
R. Justice shall flourish in his time, and fullness of peace for
ever.

THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT


RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 146.6c-7, 8-9a, 9b-10 (R. see
Isa 35.4)
R. Lord, come and save us.

FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT


RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 24.1-2, 3-4ab, 5-6 (R.7c+10b)
R. Let the Lord enter; he is king of glory.

YEAR B
FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT
RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 80.1ab+2, 14-15, 17-18 (R.3)
R. Lord, make us turn to you;
let us see your face and we shall be saved.

SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT


RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 85.8ab+9, 10-11, 12-13 (R.7)
R. Lord, show us your mercy and love,
and grant us your salvation.

THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT


RESPONSORIAL CANTICLE Luke 1.47-48, 49-50, 53-54 (R.
Isa 61.10b)
R. My soul rejoices in my God.

FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT


RESPONSORIAL PSALM: Psalm 89.1-2, 3-4, 26+28, (R.1a)
R. For ever I will sing the goodness of the Lord.

SUNDAYS OF ADVENT YEAR C


FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT
RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 25.4-5a, 8-9, 10+14 (R.1b)
R. To you, O Lord, I lift my soul.

SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT


RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 126.1-2a, 2b-3, 4-5, 6 (R.3)
R. The Lord has done great things for us;
we are filled with joy.

THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT


RESPONSORIAL CANTICLE Isaiah 12.2-3, 4bcd, 5-6 (R.6)
R. Cry out with joy and gladness:
for among you is the great and Holy One of Israel.

FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT


RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 80.1ab+2, 14-15, 17-18 (R.3)
R. Lord, make us turn to you;
let us see your face and we shall be saved.

SUNDAYS AND SOLEMNITIES OF


CHRISTMAS YEARS A, B, C
RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 89.3-4, 15-16, 26+28 (R.1a)
R. For ever I will sing the goodness of the Lord.

CHRISTMAS DECEMBER 25
DURING THE NIGHT

RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 96.1-2, 3-4, 11-12, 13 (R. Luke


2.11)
R. Today is born our Saviour, Christ the Lord.

CHRISTMAS DECEMBER 25
DURING THE DAY

RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 98.1, 2-3a, 3b-4, 5-6 (R.3bc)


R. All the ends of the earth have seen
the saving power of God.

HOLY FAMILY YEAR A


SUNDAY WITHIN THE OCTAVE OF CHRISTMAS – YEAR A
When a Sunday does not occur between December 25 and
January 1, the Feast of the Holy Family is celebrated on
December 30. On a weekday only one reading precedes the
Gospel.

RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 128.1-2, 3, 4-5 (R. see 1)


R. Happy are those who fear the Lord.
or: Happy are those who fear the Lord
and walk in his ways.

SUNDAY WITHIN THE OCTAVE OF CHRISTMAS – YEAR B

RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 105.1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 8-9


(R.7a+8a)
R. The Lord remembers his covenant for ever.

SUNDAY WITHIN THE OCTAVE OF CHRISTMAS – YEAR C

RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 84.1-2, 4-5, 8-9, 10 (R.4a)


R. Blessed are they who dwell in your house, O Lord.

JANUARY 1
RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 67.1-2, 4-5, 6-7 (R.1a)
R. May God bless us in his mercy.

SECOND SUNDAY AFTER CHRISTMAS


RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 147.12-13, 14-15, 19-20 (R.
John 1.14)
R. The Word of God became flesh
and dwelt among us.
or: Alleluia! (Two or three times)

EPIPHANY OF THE LORD YEARS ABC


RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 72.1-2, 7-8, 10-11, 12-13 (R. see
11b+Ps 98.3c)
R. Lord, every nation on earth will adore you.

BAPTISM OF THE LORD


SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY – YEAR A
RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 29.1-2, 3ac-4, 3b+9c-10
(R.11b)
R. The Lord will bless his people with peace.

SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY – YEAR B


RESPONSORIAL CANTICLE Isaiah 12.2-3, 4bcd, 5-6 (R.3)
R. You will draw water joyfully from the springs of salvation.

SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY YEAR C


RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 104.1b-2, 3-4, 24-25, 27+28,
29-30 (R.1)
R. O bless the Lord, my soul!

THE SEASON OF LENT YEARS ABC


ASH WEDNESDAY
RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 51.1-2, 3-4a, 10-11, 12+15
(R.1a+4a)
R. Be merciful, O Lord, for we have sinned.

YEAR A
FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT
RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 51.1-2, 3-4a, 10-11, 12+15
(R.1a+4a)
R. Be merciful, O Lord, for we have sinned.

SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT


RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 33.4-5, 18-19, 20+22, (R.22)
R. Lord, let your mercy be on us,
as we place our trust in you.

THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT


RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 95.1-2, 6-7ab, 7c-9 (R.7c+8a)
R. If today you hear God’s voice,
harden not your hearts.

FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT


RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 23.1-3a, 3b-4, 5, 6 (R.1)
R. The Lord is my shepherd;
there is nothing I shall want.

FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT


RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 130.1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7b-8 (R.7b)
R. With the Lord there is mercy
and fullness of redemption.
PASSION (PALM) SUNDAY

EUCHARIST – YEAR A
RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 22.7-8, 16-17, 18-19, 22-23
(R.1)
R. My God, my God, why have you abandoned me?

SUNDAYS OF LENT YEAR B


FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT
Psalm 25:4-5ab.6and 7bc. 8-8 (R10)

Response: All your paths, O Lord, are mercy and faithfulness, for
those who keep your covenant.

SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT


RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 116.10+15, 16-17, 18-19 (R.9)
R. I will walk in the presence of the Lord
in the land of the living.

THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT


RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 19.7, 8, 9, 10 (R. Jn 6.68)
R. Lord, you have the words of everlasting life.

FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT


RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 137.1-2, 3-4, 5-6 (R.6)
R. Let my tongued be silenced, if I ever forget you!

FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT


RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 51.1-2, 10-11, 12-13 (R.10)
R. Create a clean heart in me, O God.

PASSION (PALM) SUNDAY

EUCHARIST – YEAR B
RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 22.7-8, 16-17, 18-19, 22-23
(R.1)
R. My God, my God, why have you abandoned me?

SUNDAYS OF LENT YEAR C


FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT
RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 91.1-2, 10-11, 12-13, 14-15 (R.
See 15b)
R. Be with me, Lord, when I am in trouble.

SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT


RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 27.1, 7-8, 9, 13-14 (R.1a)
R. The Lord is my light and my salvation.

THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT


RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 103.1-2, 3-4, 6-7, 8+11 (R.8a)
R. The Lord is kind and merciful.

FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT


RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 34.1-2, 3-4, 5-6 (R.8a)
R. Taste and see the goodness of the Lord.

FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT


RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 126.1-2a, 2b-3, 4-5, 6 (R.3)
R. The Lord has done great things for us;
we are filled with joy.

PASSION (PALM) SUNDAY

EUCHARIST – YEAR C
RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 22.7-8, 16-17, 18-19, 22-23
(R.1)
R. My God, my God, why have you abandoned me?

THE MASS OF CHRISM YEARS A, B, C


RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 89.20-21, 24+26, 27-28
(R.1a)++
R. For ever I will sing the goodness of the Lord.

THE EASTER TRIDUUM YEARS ABC


THE THREE DAYS OF THE PASCH OF THE
LORD
MASS OF THE LORD’S SUPPER

RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 116.12-13, 15-16, 17-18 (R. 1


Cor 10.16)
R. Our blessing-cup is a communion with the blood of Christ.

CELEBRATION OF THE LORD’S PASSION


FIRST READING Isaiah 52.13 - 53.12
RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 31.1+5, 11-12, 14-15, 16+24 (R.
Lk 23.46)
R. Father, I put my life in your hands.

RESURRECTION OF THE LORD – EASTER VIGIL


DURING THE NIGHT

FIRST READING
RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 104.1-2a, 5-6, 10+12, 13-14,
24+35c (R.30)
R. Lord, send out your Spirit, and renew the face of the earth.
A prayer follows the psalm before the next reading is
proclaimed.
or:
RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 33.4-5, 6-7, 12-13, 20+22
(R.5b)
R. The earth is full of the goodness of the Lord.

SECOND READING
RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 16.5+8, 9-10, 11 (R.1)
R. Keep me safe, O God; you are my hope. A prayer follows
the psalm before the next reading is proclaimed.

THIRD READING
RESPONSORIAL CANTICLE Exodus 15.1-2, 3-5, 6-7, 17-18
(R.1)
R. Let us sing to the Lord; he has covered himself in glory.
A prayer follows the psalm before the next reading is
proclaimed.

F O U RTH READING Isaiah


RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 30.1+3, 4-5, 10+11a+12b
(R.1a)
R. I will praise you, Lord, for you have rescued me. A prayer
follows the psalm before the next reading is proclaimed.

FIFTH READING Isaiah


RESPONSORIAL CANTICLE Isaiah 12.2-3, 4bcd, 5-6 (R.3)
R. You will draw water joyfully from the springs of salvation.
A prayer follows the psalm before the next reading is
proclaimed.

SIXTH READING
RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 19.7, 8, 9, 10 (R. Jn 6.68)
R. Lord, you have the words of everlasting life.
A prayer follows the psalm before the next reading is
proclaimed.

SEVENTH READING Ezekiel 36.16-17a, 18-28


A period of silence is observed after the reading.
RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 42.2, 4bcd; 43.3, 4 (R. 42.1)
R. Like a deer that longs for running streams,
my soul longs for you, my God.
A prayer follows the psalm before the next reading is
proclaimed.
or Isaiah 12.2-3, 4bcd, 5-6 (the response to the Fifth Reading)
may be used when baptism is celebrated,
if it was not used previously; or Psalm 51 may be used.
or:
Psalm 51.10-11, 12-13, 16-17 (R.10)
A prayer follows the psalm, as well as, the “Glory to God”
and the opening prayer before the Epistle is
proclaimed.
E P I S T L E Romans 6.3-11
RESPONSORIAL PSALM – SOLEMN ALLELUIA
Psalm 118.1-2, 16-17, 22-23
R. Alleluia! (Two or three times)
G O S P E L YEAR A Matthew 28.1-10
G O S P E L YEAR B Mark 16.1-8
G O S P E L YEAR C Luke 24.1-12

RESURRECTION OF THE LORD – EASTER SUNDAY


DURING THE DAY

FIRST READING Acts 10.34-43


RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 118.1-2, 16-17, 22-23 (R.24)
R. This is the day the Lord has made;
let us rejoice and be glad.
or: Alleluia! (Two or three times)
SECOND READING Colossians 3.1-4
GOSPEL ACCLAMATION 1 Corinthians 5.7-8
Christ has become our paschal sacrifice;
let us feast with joy in the Lord.
G O S P E L John 20.1-18

THE SEASON OF EASTER YEARS ABC


YEAR A
SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER

FIRST READING Acts 2.14a, 22-32


RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 118.2-4, 13-15, 22-24 (R.1)
R. Give thanks, for the Lord is good,
God’s love is everlasting.
or: Alleluia! (Two or three times)
SECOND READING 1 Peter 1.3-9
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N See John 20.29
You believe in me, Thomas, because you have seen me;
happy those who have not seen me, but still believe!
G O S P E L John 20.19-31

THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER

FIRST READING Acts 2.14a, 36-41


RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 16.1-2+5, 7-8, 9-10, 11 (R.11)
R. Lord, you will show us the path of life.
or: Alleluia! (Two or three times)
SECOND READING 1 Peter 1.17-23
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N See Luke 24.32
Lord Jesus, make your word plain to us;
make our hearts burn with love when you speak.
G O S P E L Luke 24.13-35

FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

FIRST READING Acts 2.42-47


RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 23.1-3a, 3b-4, 5, 6 (R.1)
R. The Lord is my shepherd;
there is nothing I shall want.
or: Alleluia! (Two or three times)
SECOND READING 1 Peter 2.19-25
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N John 10.14
I am the good shepherd, says the Lord;
I know my sheep, and mine know me.
G O S P E L John 10.1-10

FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

FIRST READING Acts 7.55-60


RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 33.1-2, 4-5, 18-19, (R.22)
R. Lord, let your mercy be on us,
as we place our trust in you.
or: Alleluia! (Two or three times)
SECOND READING 1 Peter 2.2-10
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N John 14.6
I am the way, the truth, and the life, says the Lord;
no one comes to the Father, except through me.
G O S P E L John 14.1-14

SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

FIRST READING Acts 17.22-31


RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 66.1-3a, 4-5, 6-7a, 16+20
(R.1)
R. Let all the earth cry out to God with joy.
or: Alleluia! (Two or three times)
SECOND READING 1 Peter 3.13-22
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N John 14.23
Alleluia.
All who love me will keep my words, and my Father will
love them, and we will come to them. Alleluia.
G O S P E L John 14.15-21

ASCENSION OF THE LORD YEAR A


FIRST READING Acts 1.1-11
RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 47.1-2, 5-6, 7-8 (R.5a)
R. God mounts the throne to shouts of joy:
a blare of trumpets for the Lord.
or: Alleluia! (Two or three times)
SECOND READING Ephesians 1.17-23
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N Matthew 28.19, 20
Go and teach all people my gospel;
I am with you always, until the end of the world.
G O S P E L Matthew 28.16-20

SEVENTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

FIRST READING Acts 1.6-14


RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 27.1, 4, 7-8, (R.13)
R. I believe that I shall see the good things of the Lord
in the land of the living.
or: Alleluia! (Two or three times)
SECOND READING 1 Peter 4.12-14
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N John 14.18, 28
This verse may accompany the singing of the Alleluia.
If the Alleluia is not sung, the acclamation is omitted.
The Lord says: I will not leave you orphans.
I will come back to you, and your hearts will rejoice.
G O S P E L John 17.1-11

PENTECOST SUNDAY YEAR A


FIRST READING Acts 2.1-11
RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 104.1ab+24ac, 29b-30, 31+34
(R.30)
R. Lord send out your Spirit,
and renew the face of the earth.
or: Alleluia! (Two or three times)
SECOND READING 1 Corinthians 12.3b-13
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N
Alleluia.
Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful
and kindle in them the fire of your love. Alleluia.
G O S P E L John 20.19-23

SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER YEAR B

FIRST READING Acts 4.32-35


RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 118.2-4, 16-18, 22-24 (R.1)
R. Give thanks, for the Lord is good,
God’s love is everlasting.
or: Alleluia! (Two or three times)
SECOND READING 1 John 1.1-2:2
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N See John 20.29
You believed in me, Thomas, because you have seen me;
happy those who have not seen me, but still believe!
G O S P E L John 20.19-31

THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER

FIRST READING Acts 3.12-19


RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 4.1, 3, 6, 8 (R.6b)
R. Lord, let your face shine on us.
or: Alleluia! (Two or three times)
SECOND READING 1 John 3.1-7
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N See Luke 24.32
Lord Jesus, make your word plain to us;
make our hearts burn with love when you speak.
G O S P E L Luke 24.35-48

FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

FIRST READING Acts 4.5-12


RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 118.1+8-9, 21-23, 26+28-29
(R.22)
R. The stone rejected by the builders
has become the cornerstone.
or: Alleluia! (Two or three times)
SECOND READING 1 John 3.16-24
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N John 10.14
I am the good shepherd, says the Lord;
I know my sheep, and mine know me.
G O S P E L John 10.11-18

FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

FIRST READING Acts 9.26-40


RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 22.25b-26, 27+29, 30-31
(R.25a)
R. I will praise you, Lord, in the assembly of your people.
or: Alleluia! (Two or three times)
SECOND READING 1 John 4.7-21
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N John 15.4, 5
Alleluia.
Live in me and let me live in you, says the Lord; my branches
bear much fruit. Alleluia.
G O S P E L John 15.1-8
SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

FIRST READING Acts 10. 44-48


RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 98.1, 2-3ab, 3cd-4 (R.2b)
R. The Lord has revealed to the nations his saving power.
or: Alleluia! (Two or three times)
SECOND READING 1 John 5.1-6
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N John 14.23
All who love me will keep my words,
and my Father will love them, and we will come to them.
G O S P E L John 15.9-17

ASCENSION OF THE LORD YEAR B


FIRST READING Acts 1.1-11
RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 47.1-2, 5-6, 7-8 (R.5a)
R. God mounts the throne to shouts of joy:
a blare of trumpets for the Lord.
or: Alleluia! (Two or three times)
SECOND READING (longer) Ephesians 1.15-23
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N Matthew 28.19, 20
Go and teach all people my gospel.
I am with you always, until the end of the world.
G O S P E L Luke 24:44-53

SEVENTH SUNDAY OF EASTER


FIRST READING Acts 1.15-17, 21-26
RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 103.1-2, 11-12, 19-20 (R.19a)
R. The Lord has set his throne in heaven.
or: Alleluia! (Two or three times)
SECOND READING 1 John 4.9-13
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N John 14.18
Alleluia.
The Lord says: I will not leave you orphans,
I will come back to you, and your hearts will rejoice.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L John 17.6-19

PENTECOST SUNDAY YEAR B


FIRST READING Acts 2.1-11
RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 104.1ab+24ac, 29b-30, 31+34
(R.30)
R. Lord send out your Spirit,
and renew the face of the earth.
or: Alleluia! (Two or three times)
SECOND READING Galatians 5.16-25
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N
Alleluia.
If the Alleluia is not sung, the acclamation is omitted.
Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful
and kindle in them the fire of your love.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L John 15.26-27; 16.12-15

SUNDAYS OF EASTER YEAR C


SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER

FIRST READING Acts 5.27-32


RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 118.2-4, 22-24, 25-27a (R.1)
R. Give thanks, for the Lord is good,
God’s love is everlasting.
or: Alleluia! (Two or three times)
SECOND READING Revelation 1.4-8
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N See John 20.29
Alleluia.
If the Alleluia is not sung, the acclamation is omitted.
You believed in me, Thomas, because you have seen me;
happy those who have not seen me, but still believe!
Alleluia.
G O S P E L John 20.19-31

THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER

FIRST READING Acts 9:1-6 (7-20)


RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 30.1+3, 4-5, 10+11a+12b
(R.1a)
R. I will praise you, Lord,
for you have rescued me.
or: Alleluia! (Two or three times)
SECOND READING Revelation 5.11-14
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N
Alleluia.
Christ is risen, the Lord of all creation; he has shown pity on
all people. Alleluia.
G O S P E L John 21.1-19

FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

FIRST READING Acts 9:36-43


RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 100.1-2, 3, 5 (R.3c)
R. We are God’s people, the sheep of his flock.
or: Alleluia! (Two or three times)
SECOND READING Revelation 7.9-17
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N John 10.14
Alleluia.
I am the good shepherd, says the Lord;
I know my sheep, and mine know me.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L John 10.22-30

FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

FIRST READING Acts 11-18


RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 145.8-9, 10-11, 12-13 (R.1)
R. I will praise your name for ever, my king and my God.
or: Alleluia! (Two or three times)
SECOND READING Revelation 21.1-6
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N See John 13.34
Alleluia.
I give you a new commandment:
love one another as I have loved you.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L John 13.31-35

SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

FIRST READING Acts 16.9-15


RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 67.1-2, 4-5, 6-7 (R.1a)
R. O God, let all the nations praise you!
or: Alleluia! (Two or three times)
SECOND READING Revelation 21.10; 21: 22-22:5
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N John 14.23
Alleluia.
All who love me will keep my words,
and my Father will love them, and we will come to them.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L John 14.23-29

ASCENSION OF THE LORD YEAR C


FIRST READING Acts 1.1-11
RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 47.1-2, 5-6, 7-8 (R.5a)
R. God mounts the throne to shouts of joy:
a blare of trumpets for the Lord.
or: Alleluia! (Two or three times)
SECOND READING Eph. 1:15-23
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N Matthew 28.19, 20
Alleluia.
Go and teach all people my gospel;
I am with you always, until the end of the world.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L Luke 24.44-53

SEVENTH SUNDAY OF EASTER


FIRST READING Acts 16:16-34
RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 97.1-2, 6-7ac, 9+12 (R.1a, 9a)
R. The Lord is king, the most high over all the earth.
or: Alleluia! (Two or three times)
SECOND READING Revelation 22.12-14, 16-17, 20
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N John 14.18
Alleluia.
The Lord says: I will not leave you orphans.
I will come back to you, and your hearts will rejoice.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L John 17.20-26

PENTECOST SUNDAY YEAR C


FIRST READING Acts 2.1-11
RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 104.1ab+24ac, 29b-30, 31+34
(R.30)
R. Lord send out your Spirit,
and renew the face of the earth.
or: Alleluia! (Two or three times)
SECOND READING Romans 8.14-17
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N
Alleluia.
Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful
and kindle in them the fire of your love.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L John 14.15-16, 23b-26

YEAR A
TRINITY SUNDAY
FIRST READING Exodus 34.4b-6, 8-9
RESPONSORIAL CANTICLE Daniel 3.52, 53, 54, 55, 56
(R.52)
R. Glory and praise for ever!
SECOND READING 2 Corinthians 13.11-13
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N See Revelation 1.8
Alleluia.
Glory to the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit:
to God who is, who was, and who is to come.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L John 3.16-18

THE BODY AND BLOOD OF CHRIST


FIRST READING Deuteronomy 8.2-3, 14-16
RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 147.12-13, 14-15, 19-20 (R.12)
R. Praise the Lord, Jerusalem.
or: Alleluia! (Two or three times)
SECOND READING 1 Corinthians 10.16-17
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N John 6.51-52
Alleluia.
I am the living bread from heaven, says the Lord;
whoever eats this bread will live forever.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L John 6.51-59

SOLEMNITIES OF THE LORD YEAR B


TRINITY SUNDAY
FIRST READING Deuteronomy 4.32-34, 39-40
RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 33.4-5, 6+9, 18-19, 20+22
(R.12)
R. Happy the people the Lord has chosen to be his own.
SECOND READING Romans 8.14-17
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N See Revelation 1.8
Alleluia.
Glory to the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit:
to God who is, who was, and who is to come.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L Matthew 28.16-20

THE BODY AND BLOOD OF CHRIST


FIRST READING Exodus 24.3-8
RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 116.12-13, 15-16, 17-18 (R.13)
R. I will take the cup of salvation,
and call on the name of the Lord.
or: Alleluia! (Two or three times)
SECOND READING Hebrews 9.11-15
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N John 6.51-52
Alleluia.
I am the living bread from heaven, says the Lord;
whoever eats this bread will live forever.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L Mark 14.12-16, 22-26

SOLEMNITIES OF THE LORD YEAR C


TRINITY SUNDAY
FIRST READING Proverbs 8.22-31
RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 8.3-4, 5-6, 7-8 (R.1)
R. O Lord, our God,
how wonderful your name in all the earth!
SECOND READING Romans 5.1-5
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N
Alleluia.
Glory to the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit: to God
who is, who was, and who is to come.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L John 16.12-15

THE BODY AND BLOOD OF CHRIST


FIRST READING Genesis 14.18-20
RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 110.1, 2, 3, 4, (R.4)
R. You are a priest for ever,
in the line of Melchizedek.
SECOND READING 1 Corinthians 11.23-26
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N John 6.51
Alleluia.
I am the living bread from heaven, says the Lord;
whoever eats this bread will live forever.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L Luke 9.11b-17

THE SEASON OF THE YEAR ORDINARY


TIME

SUNDAYS OF ORDINARY TIME YEAR A


SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Sunday between January 14 and 20
The First Sunday of Ordinary Time is the feast of the Baptism
of the Lord

FIRST READING Isaiah 49.3, 5-6


RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 40.1+3a, 6, 7-8, 9 (R.7-8)
R. Here am I, Lord; I come to do your will.
SECOND SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME459
SECOND READING 1 Corinthians 1.1-3
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N John 1.14, 12
Alleluia.
The Word of God became flesh and dwelt among us.
He enabled those who accepted him to become children of
God.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L John 1.29-34

THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME


Sunday between January 21 and 27
FIRST READING Isaiah 9.1-4
RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 27.1, 4, 13-14 (R.1a)
R. The Lord is my light and my salvation.
SECOND READING 1 Corinthians 1.10-13, 17-18
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N See Matthew 4.23
Alleluia.
Jesus preached the good news of the kingdom
and healed all who were sick.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L Matthew 4.12-23

FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME


Sunday between January 28 and February 3
FIRST READING Micah 6:1-12
RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 146.6c-7, 8-9a, 9b-10 (R. Mt
5.3)
R. Blessed are the poor in spirit;
the kingdom of heaven is theirs!
or: Alleluia! (Two or three times)
SECOND READING 1 Corinthians 1.26-31
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N Matthew 5.12
Alleluia.
Rejoice and be glad;
your reward will be great in heaven.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L Matthew 5.1-12a

FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME


Sunday between February 4 and 10
FIRST READING Isaiah 58.6-10
RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 112.4-5, 6-7, 8a-9 (R.4)
R. A light rises in the darkness for the upright.
or: Alleluia! (Two or three times)
SECOND READING 1 Corinthians 2.1-5
A period of silence is observed after the reading.
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N See John 8.12
Alleluia.
I am the light of the world, says the Lord;
whoever follows me will have the light of life.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L Matthew 5.13-16

SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME


Sunday between February 11 and 17
FIRST READING Deut. 30:15-30
RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 119.1-2, 4-5, 17-18, 33-34 (R.1)
R. Happy are they who follow the law of the Lord!
SECOND READING 1 Corinthians 3:1-9
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N See Matthew 11.25
Alleluia.
Blessed are you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth;
you have revealed to little ones the mysteries of the
kingdom.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L ( l o n g e r ) Matthew 5.17-37
G O S P E L (shorter) Matthew 5.17, 20-24, 27-28, 33-34, 37

SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME


Sunday between February 18 and 24
FIRST READING Leviticus 19.1-2, 17-18
RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 103.1-2, 3-4, 8+10, 12-13 (R.8)
R. The Lord is kind and merciful.
SECOND READING 1 Corinthians 3.16-23
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N See 1 John 2.5
Alleluia.
Whoever keeps the word of Christ,
grows perfect in the love of God.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L Matthew 5.38-48

EIGHTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME


Sunday between February 25 and 29
FIRST READING Isaiah 49.13-15
RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 62.1-2, 5-6, 7-8 (R.1)
R. Rest in God alone, my soul.
SECOND READING 1 Corinthians 4.1-5
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N See Hebrews 4.12
Alleluia.
The word of God is living and active;
it probes the thoughts and motives of our heart.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L Matthew 6.24-34

NINTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME


Sunday between May 29 and June 4 inclusive

(If after Trinity Sunday)


FIRST READING Gen. 6:9-22; 7:24
RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 31.1-2a, 2b-3, 16+24 (R.2b)
R. Lord, be my rock of safety.
SECOND READING Romans 1.16-17
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N See John 15.5
Alleluia.
If the Alleluia is not sung, the acclamation is omitted.
I am the vine and you are the branches, says the Lord;
those who live in me, and I in them, will bear much fruit.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L Matthew 7.21-29

TENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME


Sunday between June 5 and 11 inclusive
FIRST READING Gen. 12:1-9
RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 50.1+8, 12-13, 14-15 (R.23)
R. To the upright I will show the saving power of God.
SECOND READING Romans 4.13-25
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N Luke 4.18
Alleluia.
The Lord sent me to bring good news to the poor
and freedom to prisoners.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L Matthew 9.9-13 (18-26)

ELEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME


Sunday between June 12 and 18 inclusive
FIRST READING Gen. 18:1-15
RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 100.1-2, 3, 4, 5 (R.3c)
R. We are his people:
the sheep of his flock.
SECOND READING Romans 5.1-8
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N Mark 1.15
Alleluia.
The kingdom of God is near:
repent and believe the good news!
Alleluia.
G O S P E L Matthew 9.35 - 10.8

TWELFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME


Sunday between June 19 and 25 inclusive
FIRST READING Gen. 21:8-21
RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 69.7-9, 13+16, 32-33,
35ab+36 (R.13)
R. Lord, in your great love, answer me.
SECOND READING Romans 5.1b-11
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N See John 15.26, 27
Alleluia.
The Spirit of truth will bear witness to me, says the Lord,
and you also will be my witnesses.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L Matthew 10.24-39

THIRTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME


Sunday between June 26 and July 2 inclusive
FIRST READING Gen. 22:1-14
RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 89.1-2, 15-16, 17-18, (R.1a)
R. For ever I will sing the goodness of the Lord.
SECOND READING Romans 6.12-23
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N See 1 Peter 2.9
Alleluia.
You are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy people.
Praise God who called you out of darkness and into his
marvellous light.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L Matthew 10.40-42

FOURTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME


Sunday between July 3 and 9 inclusive
FIRST READING Gen. 24:34-38, 42
RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 145.1-2, 8-9, 10-11, 13cd-14
(R.1b)
R. I will praise your name for ever,
my king and my God.
or: Alleluia! (Two or three times)
SECOND READING Romans 7:15-25a
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N See Matthew 11.25
Alleluia.
Blessed are you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth;
you have revealed to little ones the mysteries of the
kingdom.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L Matthew 11.16-19

FIFTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME


Sunday between July 10 and 16 inclusive
FIRST READING Gen. 25:19-34
RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 65.9abcd, 9e-10, 11-12, 13 (R.
Lk 8.8)
R. Your word, O Lord, brings forth life.++
or: The seed that falls on good ground will yield a fruitful
harvest
SECOND READING Romans 8.1-11
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N See Luke 8.11
Alleluia.
The seed is the word of God, Christ is the sower;
all who come to him will live for ever.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L Matthew 13.1-9

SIXTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME


Sunday between July 17 and 23 inclusive
FIRST READING Gen. 28:10-19a
RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 86.5-6, 9-10, 15-16 (R.5)
R. Lord, you are good and forgiving.
SECOND READING Romans 8.12-25
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N See Matthew 11.25
Alleluia.
Blessed are you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth;
you have revealed to little ones the mysteries of the
kingdom.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L Matthew 13.24-30, 36-43

SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME


Sunday between July 24 and 30 inclusive
FIRST READING Gen. 29:15-28
RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 119.57+72, 76-77, 127-128,
129-130 (R.97)
R. Lord, I love your commands.
SECOND READING Romans 8.26-39
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N See Matthew 11.25
Alleluia.
Blessed are you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth;
you have revealed to little ones the mysteries of the
kingdom.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L Matthew 13.31-33, 44-52

EIGHTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME


Sunday between July 31 and August 6 inclusive
FIRST READING Gen. 32:22-31
RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 145.8-9, 15-16, 17-18 (R.16)
R. You open your hand to feed us, Lord;
you answer all our needs.
SECOND READING Romans 9:1-5
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N Matthew 4.4
Alleluia.
No one lives on bread alone,
but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L Matthew 14.13-21

NINETEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME


Sunday between August 7 and 13 inclusive
FIRST READING Gen. 37:1-4, 12-28
RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 85.8ab+9, 10-11, 12-13 (R.7)
R. Lord, show us your mercy and love,
and grant us your salvation.
SECOND READING Romans 10:5-15
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N Psalm 130.5
Alleluia.
I hope in the Lord, I trust in his word.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L Matthew 14.22-33

TWENTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME


Sunday between August 14 and 20 inclusive
FIRST READING Gen. 45:1-15
RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 67.1-2, 4-5, 6-7 (R.4-5)
R. O God, let all the nations praise you!
SECOND READING Romans 11.1-2a, 29-32
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N See Matthew 4.23
Alleluia.
Jesus preached the good news of the kingdom
and healed all who were sick.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L Matthew 15.(10-20)/21-28
TWENTY-FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Sunday between August 21 and 27 inclusive
FIRST READING Ex. 1:8-2:10
RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 138.1-2a, 2b-3, 6+8b (R.8b)
R. Lord, your love is eternal;
do not forsake the work of your hands.
SECOND READING Romans 12:1-8
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N Matthew 16.18
Alleluia.
You are Peter, the rock on which I will build my Church;
the gates of hell will not hold out against it.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L Matthew 16.13-20

TWENTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME


Sunday between August 28 and September 3
inclusive
FIRST READING Jeremiah 20.7-9
RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 63.1, 2-3, 4-5, 7-8 (R.1a)
R. My soul is thirsting for you, O Lord my God.
SECOND READING Romans 12.1-2
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N See Ephesians 1.17-18
Alleluia.
May the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ enlighten the eyes of
our heart, that we might see how great is the hope to which
we are called.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L Matthew 16.21-27

TWENTY-THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME


Sunday between September 4 and 10 inclusive
FIRST READING Ezekiel 33.7-9
RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 95.1-2, 6-7ab, 7c-9 (R.7c+8a)
R. If today you hear God’s voice,
harden not your hearts.
SECOND READING Romans 13.8-10
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N See 2 Corinthians 5.19
Alleluia.
God was in Christ, to reconcile the world to himself;
and the good news of reconciliation he has entrusted to us.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L Matthew 18.15-20

TWENTY-FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME


Sunday between September 11 and 17 inclusive
FIRST READING Ex. 14:19-31
RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 103.1-2, 3-4, 9-10, 11-12 (R.8)
R. The Lord is kind and merciful;
slow to anger, and rich in compassion.
SECOND READING Rom. 14:1-12
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N John 13.34
Alleluia.
I give you a new commandment:
love one another as I have loved you.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L Matthew 18.21-35

TWENTY-FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME


Sunday between September 18 and 24 inclusive
FIRST READING Isaiah 55.6-9
RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 145.2-3, 8-9, 17-18 (R.18)
R. The Lord is near to all who call on him.
SECOND READING Philippians 1.20-24, 27
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N See Acts 16.14
Alleluia.
Open our hearts, O Lord,
to listen to the words of your Son.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L Matthew 20.1-16

TWENTY-SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME


Sunday between September 25 and October 1
inclusive
FIRST READING Ex. 17:1-7
RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 25.4-5a, 6+7b, 8-9 (R.6)
R. Remember your mercies, O Lord.
SECOND READING Philippians 2.1-13
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N See John 10.27
Alleluia.
My sheep listen to my voice, says the Lord;
I know them, and they follow me.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L Matthew 21.23-32

TWENTY-SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME


Sunday between October 2 and 8 inclusive
FIRST READING Ex. 20:1-4, 7-9
RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 80.8+11, 12-13, 14-15, 18-19
(R. Isa 5.7)
R. The vineyard of the Lord is the house of Israel.
SECOND READING Philippians 3:4b-14
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N See John 15.16
Alleluia.
I have chosen you from the world, says the Lord,
to go and bear fruit that will last.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L Matthew 21.33-46

TWENTY-EIGHTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME


Sunday between October 9 and 15 inclusive
FIRST READING Ex. 32:1-14
RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 23.1-3a, 3b-4, 5, 6 (R.6cd)
R. I shall live in the house of the Lord
all the days of my life.
SECOND READING Philippians 4:1-9
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N See Ephesians 1.17-18
Alleluia.
May the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, enlighten the eyes of
our heart, that we might see how great is the hope to which
we are called.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L Matthew 22.1-14

TWENTY-NINTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME


Sunday between October 16 and 22 inclusive
FIRST READING Ex. 33:12-23
RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 96.1+3, 4-5, 7-8, 9+10ac
(R.7b)
R. Give the Lord glory and honour.
SECOND READING 1 Thessalonians 1.1-10
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N See Philippians 2.15-16
Alleluia.
Shine on the world like bright stars;
you are offering it the word of life.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L Matthew 22.15-22
THIRTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Sunday between October 23 and 29 inclusive
FIRST READING Deut. 34:1-12
RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 18.1-2, 3+6b, 46+50ab (R.1)
R. I love you, Lord, my strength.
SECOND READING 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N John 14.23
Alleluia.
All who love me will keep my words,
and my Father will love them, and we will come to them.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L Matthew 22.34-46

THIRTY-FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME


Sunday between October 30 and November 5
inclusive
FIRST READING Josh. 3:7-17
RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 131.1, 2, 3(R.see 2)
R. In you, Lord, I have found my peace.
SECOND READING 1 Thessalonians 2.9- 13
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N See Matthew 23.9, 10
Alleluia.
You have one Father, your Father in heaven;
You have one teacher, the Lord Jesus Christ!
Alleluia.
G O S P E L Matthew 23.1-12

THIRTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME


Sunday between November 6 and 12 inclusive
FIRST READING Josh. 24:1-3a, 14-25
RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 63.1, 2-3, 4-5, 6-7 (R.1a)
R. My soul is thirsting for you, O Lord my God.
SECOND READING 1 Thessalonians 4.13-18
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N See Matthew 25:1-13
Alleluia.
Be watchful and ready: you do not know when the Son of
Man is coming.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L Matthew 25.1-13

THIRTY-THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME


Sunday between November 13 and 19 inclusive
FIRST READING Judges 4:1-7
RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 128.1-2, 3, 4-5 (R.1)
R. Happy are those who fear the Lord.
SECOND READING 1 Thessalonians 5.1-11
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N See John 15.4, 5
Alleluia.
Live in me and let me live in you, says the Lord;
my branches bear much fruit.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L (longer) Matthew 25:14-30
G O S P E L (shorter) Matthew 25.14-15,19-30

CHRIST THE KING (OR REIGN OF CHRIST)

Sunday between November 20 and 26 inclusive


FIRST READING Ezekiel 34.11-12, 15-17
RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 23.1-3a, 3b-4, 5, 6 (R.1)
R. The Lord is my shepherd;
there is nothing I shall want.
SECOND READING Eph. 1:15-23
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N Mark 11.9, 10
Alleluia.
Blessed is the one who inherits the kingdom of David our
father;
blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L Matthew 25.31-46

SUNDAYS OF ORDINARY TIME YEAR B


SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
The first Sunday of Ordinary Time is the feast of the Baptism
of the Lord

FIRST READING 1 Samuel 3.1-10,/11-20


RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 40.1+3a, 6, 7-8, 9 (R.7-8)
R. Here am I, Lord;
I come to do your will.
SECOND READING 1 Corinthians 6.12-20
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N John 1.41, 17
Alleluia.
We have found the Messiah: Jesus Christ, who brings us truth
and grace.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L John 1.43-51

THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

FIRST READING Jonah 3:1-5, 10


RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 25.4-5a, 6+7b, 8-9 (R.4)
R. Teach me your ways, O Lord.
SECOND READING 1 Corinthians 7.29-31
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N Mark 1.15
Alleluia.
The kingdom of God is near: repent and believe the good
news!
Alleluia.
G O S P E L Mark 1.14-20

FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

FIRST READING Deuteronomy 18.15-20


RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 95.1-2, 6-7ab, 7c-9 (R.7c+8a)
R. If today you hear God’s voice,
harden not your hearts.
SECOND READING 1 Corinthians 7.17, 32-35++
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N Matthew 4.16
This verse may accompany the singing of the Alleluia.
If the Alleluia is not sung, the acclamation is omitted.
A people in darkness have seen a great light;
a radiant dawn shines on those lost in death.
G O S P E L Mark 1.21-28

FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

FIRST READING Isa. 40:21-31


RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 147.1-2, 3-4, 5-6 (R.1a, 3)
R. Praise the Lord, who heals the brokenhearted.
or: Alleluia! (Two or three times)
SECOND READING 1 Corinthians 9.16-19, 22-23
GOSPEL ACCLAMATION Matthew 8.17
Alleluia.
Christ bore our sickness, and endured our suffering.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L Mark 1.29-39

SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME


FIRST READING 2 King 5:1-14
RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 32.1-2, 5, 10bc-11 (R.7)
R. You are my refuge, O Lord,
and the joy of my salvation.++
or: I turn to you, Lord, in time of trouble,
and you fill me with the joy of salvation.
SECOND READING 1 Corinthians 9:24 -27
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N Luke 7.16
Alleluia.
A great prophet has appeared among us; God has visited his
people.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L Mark 1.40-45

SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

FIRST READING Isa. 43:18-25


RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 41.1-2, 3-4, 12-13 (R.4b)
R. Lord heal my soul,
for I have sinned against you.
SECOND READING 2 Corinthians 1:18-22
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N Luke 4.18-19
Alleluia.
The Lord sent me to bring good news to the poor
and freedom to prisoners.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L Mark2:1-12

EIGHTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

FIRST READING Hos.2:14-20


RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 103.1-2, 3-4, 8+10, 12-13 (R.8)
R. The Lord is kind and merciful.
SECOND READING 2 Corinthians 3.1-6
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N James 1.18
Alleluia.
The Father gave us birth by his message of truth,
that we might be as the first fruits of his creation.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L Mark 2.13-22

NINTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

FIRST READING 1 Sam. 3:1-10


RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 81.2-3, 4-5ab, 5c-7a, 9-10ab
(R.1a)
R. Sing with joy to God our help.
SECOND READING 2 Corinthians 4.5-12
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N John 17.17
Alleluia.
Your word, O Lord, is truth; make us holy in the truth.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L Mark 2:23 – 3:6

TENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

FIRST READING 1 Sam. 8:4-11


RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 130.1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7b-8 (R.7b)
R. With the Lord there is mercy,
and fullness of redemption.
SECOND READING 2 Corinthians 4:13 – 5:1
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N John 12.31-32
Alleluia.
The prince of this world will now be cast out,
and when I am lifted up from the earth I will draw all to
myself, says the Lord.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L Mark 3.20-35

ELEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

FIRST READING 1 Sam. 15:34-16:13


RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 92.1-2, 12-13, 14-15 (R.1)
R. Lord, it is good to give thanks to you.
SECOND READING 2 Corinthians 5.6-10
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N
Alleluia.
The seed is the word of God, Christ is the sower;
all who come to him will live for ever.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L Mark 4.26-34

TWELFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

FIRST READING 1 Sam.17:1a, 4-11


RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 107.23-24, 25-26, 28-29, 30-
31 (R.1)
R. Give thanks to the Lord,
God’s love is everlasting.
or: Alleluia! (Two or three times)
SECOND READING 2 Corinthians 6.1-13
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N Luke 7.16
Alleluia.
A great prophet has appeared among us;
God has visited his people.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L Mark 4.35-41
THIRTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

FIRST READING 2 Sam. 1:1, 17-27


RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 30.1+3, 4-5, 10+11a+12b
(R.1a)
R. I will praise you, Lord,
for you have rescued me.
SECOND READING 2 Corinthians 8.7-15
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N 2 Timothy 1.10
Alleluia.
Our Saviour Jesus Christ has done away with death
and brought us life through the gospel.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L (longer) Mark 5.21-43
G O S P E L (shorter) Mark 5.21-24, 35-43

FOURTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

FIRST READING 2 Sam. 5:1-5, 9-10


RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 123.1-2a, 2b, 3-4, (R.2)
R. Our eyes are fixed on the Lord,
pleading for his mercy.
SECOND READING 2 Corinthians 12.2-10
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N Luke 4.18
Alleluia.
The Spirit of the Lord now upon me
has sent me to bring good news to the poor.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L Mark 6.1-13

FIFTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME


FIRST READING 2 Sam. 6:1-5, 12b-19
RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 85.8ab+9, 10-11, 12-13 (R.7)
R. Lord, show us your mercy and love,
and grant us your salvation.
SECOND READING Ephesians 1.3-14
GOSPEL ACCLAMATION See Ephesians 1.17-18
Alleluia.
May the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ enlighten the eyes of
our heart that we might see how great is the hope to which
we are called.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L Mark 6.14-29

SIXTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

FIRST READING 2 Sam. 7:1-14a


RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 23.1-3a, 3b-4, 5, 6 (R.1)
R. The Lord is my shepherd;
there is nothing I shall want.
SECOND READING Ephesians 2.11-22
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N John 10.27
Alleluia.
My sheep listen to my voice, says the Lord;
I know them, and they follow me.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L Mark 6.30-34

SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

FIRST READING 2 Sam. 11:1-15


RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 145.10-11, 15-16, 17-18 (R.16)
R. You open your hand to feed us, Lord; you answer all our
needs.
SECOND READING Ephesians 3.14-21
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N Luke 7.16
Alleluia.
A great prophet has appeared among us; God has visited his
people.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L John 6.1-21

EIGHTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

FIRST READING 2 Sam. 11:26-12:13a


RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 78.3+4bc, 23-24, 25+54
(R.24b)
R. The Lord gave them bread from heaven.
SECOND READING Ephesians 4.1-16
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N Matthew 4.4
Alleluia.
No one lives on bread alone, but on every word that comes
from the mouth of God.
G O S P E L John 6.24-35

NINETEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

FIRST READING 2 Sam. 18:5-9, 15


RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 34.1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8, (R.8)
R. Taste and see the goodness of the Lord.
SECOND READING Ephesians 4.30 - 5.2
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N John 6.51
Alleluia.
I am the living bread from heaven, says the Lord;
whoever eats this bread will live for ever.
G O S P E L John 6.41-51
TWENTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

FIRST READING 1 Kings 2:10-12


RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 34.1-2, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14, (R.8)
R. Taste and see the goodness of the Lord.
SECOND READING Ephesians 5.15-20
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N John 6.57
Alleluia.
All who eat my flesh and drink my blood
live in me, and I in them, says the Lord.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L John 6.51-58

TWENTY-FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

FIRST READING Joshua 24.1-2a, 15-17, 18b


RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 34.1-2, 15-16, 17-18, 19-20, 21-
22 (R.8)
R. Taste and see the goodness of the Lord.
SECOND READING Ephesians 4.32 - 5.2, 21-32++
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N John 6.63, 68
Alleluia.
Your words, Lord, are spirit and life;
you have the words of everlasting life.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L John 6.53, 60-69

TWENTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

FIRST READING S. of sol. 2:8-13


RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 15.1b-3a, 3b-4a, 4b-5 (R.1)
R. The just will live in the presence of the Lord.
SECOND READING James 1.17-18, 21-22, 27
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N James 1.18
Alleluia.
The Father gave us birth by his message of truth,
that we might be as the first fruits of his creation.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L Mark 7.1-8, 14-15, 21-23

TWENTY-THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

FIRST READING Prov. 22:1-2, 8-9, 22-23


RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 146.6c-7, 8-9a, 9b-10 (R.1)
R. Praise the Lord, my soul!
or: Alleluia! (Two or three times)
SECOND READING James 2.1-5
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N Matthew 4.23
Alleluia.
Jesus preached the good news of the kingdom
and healed all who were sick.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L Mark 7.31-37

TWENTY-FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

FIRST READING Prov. 1:20-33


RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 116.1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 8-9 (R.9)
R. I will walk in the presence of the Lord,
in the land of the living.
or: Alleluia! (Two or three times)
SECOND READING James 3:1-12
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N Galatians 6.14
Alleluia.
My only glory is the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ,
which crucifies the world to me and me to the world.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L Mark 8.27-38

TWENTY-FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

FIRST READING Prov. 31:10-31


RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 54.1-2, 3, 4+6 (R.4b)
R. The Lord upholds my life.
SECOND READING James 3.16 - 4.3
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N 2 Thessalonians 2.14
Alleluia.
God has called us with the gospel,
to share in the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L Mark 9.30-37

TWENTY-SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

FIRST READING Esth. 7:1-6, 9-10


RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 19.7, 9, 11-12, 13 (R.8a)
R. The precepts of the Lord give joy to the heart.
SECOND READING James 5.13-20
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N John 17.17b
Alleluia.
Your word, O Lord, is truth;
make us holy in the truth.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L Mark 9.38-43, 45, 47-48

TWENTY-SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

FIRST READING Job 1:1; 2:1-10


RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 128.1-2, 3, 4-5 (R.5)
R. May the Lord bless us
all the days of our lives.
SECOND READING Hebrews 2.9-11
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N 1 John 4.12
Alleluia.
If we love one another,
God will live in us in perfect love.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L Mark 10.2-16

TWENTY-EIGHTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

FIRST READING Job 23:1-9, 16-17


RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 90.12-13, 14-15, 16-17 (R.14)
R. Fill us with your love, O Lord,
and we will sing for joy!
SECOND READING Hebrews 4.12-16
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N Matthew 5.3
Alleluia.
Blessed are the poor in spirit; the kingdom of heaven is theirs!
Alleluia.
G O S P E L Mark 10.17-31

TWENTY-NINTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

FIRST READING Job 38:1-7 (34-41)


RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 33.4-5, 18-19, 20+22, (R.22)
R. Lord, let your mercy be on us,
as we place our trust in you.
SECOND READING Hebrews 5.1-10
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N Mark 10.45
Alleluia.
The Son of Man came to be serve and to give his life as a
ransom for all.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L Mark 10.35-45

THIRTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

FIRST READING Job 42:1-6, 10-17


RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 126.1-2a, 2b-3, 4-5, 6 (R.3)
R. The Lord has done great things for us;
we are filled with joy.
SECOND READING Hebrews 7.23-28
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N 2 Timothy 1.10
Alleluia.
Our Saviour Jesus Christ has done away with death
and brought us life through his gospel.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L Mark 10.46-52

THIRTY-FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

FIRST READING Hab. 1:1-4; 2:1-4


RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 18.1-2, 3+6b, 46+50ab (R.1)
R. I love you, Lord, my strength.
SECOND READING Hebrews 9.11-14
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N John 14.23
Alleluia.
All who love me will keep my words,
and my Father will love them, and we will come to them.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L Mark 12.28-34

THIRTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME


FIRST READING Ruth 3:1-5; 4:13-17
RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 127
SECOND READING Heb. 9:24-28
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N Matthew 5.3
Alleluia.
Blessed are the poor in spirit; the kingdom of heaven is theirs!
Alleluia.
G O S P E L Mark 12:38-44

THIRTY-THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

FIRST READING 1 Sam. 1:4-20


RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 16.5+8, 9-10, 11 (R.1)
R. Keep me safe, O God; you are my hope.
SECOND READING Hebrews 10.11-14
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N Luke 21.36
Alleluia.
Be watchful, pray constantly,
that you may be worthy to stand before the Son of Man.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L Mark 13.1-8

CHRIST THE KING

FIRST READING Ezek. 34:11-16


RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 93.1ab, 1c-2, 5 (R.1a)
R. The Lord is king;
he is robed in majesty.
SECOND READING Revelation 1.4b-8
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N Mark 11.9-10
Alleluia.
Blessed is the one who inherits the kingdom of David our
Father;
blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L John 18.33b-37

SUNDAYS OF ORDINARY TIME YEAR C


SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
The first Sunday in Ordinary Time is the feast of the Baptism
of the Lord.

FIRST READING Isaiah 62.1-5


RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 96.1-2, 3-4, 7-8, 9-10ac (R.3)
R. Proclaim God’s marvellous deeds to all the nations.
SECOND READING 1 Corinthians 12.4-11
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N 2 Thessalonians 2.14
Alleluia.
God has called us with the gospel,
to share in the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L John 2.1-11

THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

FIRST READING Nehemiah 8.1-3, 5-6, 8-10


RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 19.7, 8, 9, 14 (R. Jn 6.63)
R. Yours words, Lord, are spirit and life.
SECOND READING (longer) 1 Corinthians 12.12-30
SECOND READING (shorter) 1 Corinthians 12.12-14, 27
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N Luke 4.18-19
Alleluia.
The Lord sent me to bring good news to the poor
and freedom to prisoners.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L Luke 1.1-4; 4.14-21

FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

FIRST READING Jeremiah 1.4-5, 17-19


RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 71.1-2, 3, 5-6, 15+17 (R.15)
R. I will sing of your salvation.
SECOND READING 1 Corinthians 12.31 - 13.13
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N Luke 4.18-19
Alleluia.
The Lord sent me to bring good news to the poor
and freedom to prisoners.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L Luke 4.21-30

FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

FIRST READING Isaiah 6.1-2a, 3-8


RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 138.1-2a, 2b-3, 4-5, 7c-8
(R.1b)
R. In the sight of the angels I will sing your praises, Lord.
SECOND READING (longer) 1 Corinthians 15.1-11
SECOND READING (shorter) 1 Corinthians 15.3-8, 11
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N Matthew 4.19
Alleluia.
Come follow me, says the Lord,
and I will make you fishers of my people.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L Luke 5.1-11

SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME


FIRST READING Jeremiah 17.5-8
SECOND READING 1 Corinthians 15.12, 16-20
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N Luke 6.23
Alleluia.
Rejoice and be glad; your reward will be great in heaven.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L Luke 6.17, 20-26

SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

FIRST READING Gen. 45:3-11, 15


RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 103.1-2, 3-4, 8+10, 12-13 (R.8)
R. The Lord is kind and merciful.
SECOND READING 1 Corinthians 15.35-38
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N John 13.34
Alleluia.
I give you a new commandment:
love one another as I have loved you.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L Luke 6.27-38

EIGHTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

FIRST READING Isa. 55:10-13S


RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 92.1-2, 12-13, 14-15 (R.1)
R. Lord, it is good to give thanks to you.
SECOND READING 1 Corinthians 15.54-58
A period of silence is observed after the reading.
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N Philippians 2.15-16
Alleluia.
Shine on the world like bright stars;
you are offering it the word of life.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L Luke 6.39-45

NINTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

FIRST READING 1 Kings 18.20-21


RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 117.1, 2 (R. Mk 16.15)
R. Go out to all the world and tell the good news.
or: Alleluia! (Two or three times)
SECOND READING Galatians 1.1-12
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N John 3.16
Alleluia.
God loved the world so much, he gave us his only Son,
that all who believe in him might have eternal life.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L Luke 7.1-10

TENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

FIRST READING 1 Kings 17:8-16


RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 30.1+3, 4-5, 10+11a+12b
(R.1a)
R. I will praise you, Lord,
for you have rescued me.
SECOND READING Galatians 1.11-24
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N Luke 7.16
Alleluia.
A great prophet has appeared among us;
God has visited his people.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L Luke 7.11-17

ELEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME


FIRST READING 1 King 21:1-10
RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 32.1-2, 5, 7+10b, 11 (R.5b)
R. Lord, forgive the wrong I have done.
SECOND READING Galatians 2:15-21
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N 1 John 4.10b
Alleluia.
God first loved us
and sent his Son to take away our sins.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L Luke 7:36-8:3

TWELFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

FIRST READING 1 King 19:1-4


RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 63.1, 2-3, 4-5, 7-8 (R.1a)
R. My soul is thirsting for you, O Lord my God.
SECOND READING Galatians 3.23-29
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N John 10.27
Alleluia.
My sheep listen to my voice, says the Lord;
I know them, and they follow me.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L Luke 8.26-39

THIRTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

FIRST READING 2 Kings 2:1-2, 6-14


RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 16.1-2+5, 7-8, 9-10, 11 (R.5)
R. You are my inheritance, O Lord.
SECOND READING Galatians 5.1, 13-25
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N 1 Samuel 3.9; John 6.69b
Alleluia.
If the Alleluia is not sung, the acclamation is omitted.
Speak, O Lord, your servant is listening;
you have the words of everlasting life.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L Luke 9.51-62

FOURTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

FIRST READING 2 King 5:1-14


RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 66.1-3a, 4-5, 6-7a, 16+20
(R.1)
R. Let all the earth cry out to God with joy.
SECOND READING Galatians 6.(1-6) 7-16
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N Colossians 3.15a, 16a
Alleluia.
May the peace of Christ rule in your hearts,
and the fullness of his message live within you.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L Luke 10:1-11,

FIFTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

FIRST READING Amos 7:7-17


RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 69.13+16, 29-30, 32-33,
35ab+36 (R.32)
R. Turn to the Lord in your need, and you will live.
or:
RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 19.7, 8, 9, 10 (R.8)
R. The precepts of the Lord give joy to the heart.
SECOND READING Colossians 1:1-14
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N John 6.63, 68
Alleluia.
Your words, Lord, are spirit and life;
you have the words of everlasting life.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L Luke 10:25-37

SIXTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

FIRST READING Amos 8:1-12


RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 15.1b-3a, 3b-4a, 4b-5 (R.1a)
R. The just will live in the presence of the Lord.
SECOND READING Colossians 1:15-28
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N Luke 8.15
Alleluia.
Blessed are they who have kept the word with a generous
heart
and yield a harvest through perseverance.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L Luke 10:38-42

SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

FIRST READING Hos. 1:2-10


RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 138.1-2a, 2b-3, 6-7ab, 7c-8
(R.3)
R. Lord, on the day I called for help, you answered me.
SECOND READING Colossians 2:6-15 (16-19)
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N Romans 8.15
Alleluia.
You have received the Spirit which makes us God’s children,
and in that Spirit we call God our Father.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L Luke 11:1-13

EIGHTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME


FIRST READING Hos.11:1-11
RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 90.3-4, 5-6, 12-13, 14+17 (R.1)
R. In every age, O Lord, you have been our refuge.
SECOND READING Col. 3:1-11
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N Matthew 5.3
Alleluia.
Blessed are the poor in spirit;
the kingdom of heaven is theirs!
Alleluia.
G O S P E L Luke 12.13-21

NINETEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

FIRST READING Isa. 1:1, 10-20


RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 33.1+12, 18-19, 20+22 (R.12)
R. Happy the people the Lord has chosen to be his own.
SECOND READING Heb. 11:1-3, 8-16
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N Matthew 24.42, 44
Alleluia.
Be watchful and ready:
you know not when the Son of Man is coming.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L Luke 12.32-40

TWENTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

FIRST READING Isa. 5:1-7


RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 40.1, 2, 3, 17 (R.13b)
R. Lord, come to my aid!
SECOND READING Hebrews 11:29-12:2
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N John 10.27
Alleluia.
My sheep listen to my voice, says the Lord;
I know them, and they follow me.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L Luke 12.49-56

TWENTY-FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

FIRST READING Jer. 1:4-10


RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 117.1, 2 (R. Mk 16.15)
R. Go out to all the world and tell the good news.
or: Alleluia! (Two or three times)
SECOND READING Hebrews 12.18-29
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N John 14.6
Alleluia.
I am the way, the truth, and the life, says the Lord;
no one comes to the Father, except through me.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L Luke 13.10-17

TWENTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

FIRST READING Jer. 2:4-13


RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 68.3-4, 5-6a, 9-10 (R.10)
R. God, in your goodness,
you have made a home for the poor.
SECOND READING Hebrews 13:1-8, 15-16
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N Matthew 11.29
Alleluia.
If the Alleluia is not sung, the acclamation is omitted.
Take my yoke upon you;
learn from me, for I am gentle and humble of heart.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L Luke 14.1, 7-14
TWENTY-THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

FIRST READING Jer. 18:1-11


RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 90.3-4, 5-6, 12-13, 14+17 (R.1)
R. In every age, O Lord, you have been our refuge.
SECOND READING Philemon 9b-10, 12-17
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N Psalm 119.135
Alleluia.
Let your face shine on your servant,
and teach me your laws.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L Luke 14.25-33

TWENTY-FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

FIRST READING Jer. 4:11-12, 22-28


RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 51.1-2, 10-11, 15+17, (R. Lk
15.18)
R. I will rise and go to my father.
SECOND READING 1 Timothy 1.12-17
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N 2 Corinthians 5.19
Alleluia.
God was in Christ, to reconcile the world to himself;
and the good news of reconciliation he has entrusted to us.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L Luke 15.1-10

TWENTY-FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

FIRST READING Jer. 8:18-9:1


RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 113.1-2, 4-6, 7-8 (R.1a, 7a)
R. Praise the Lord who lifts up the poor.
or: Alleluia! (Two or three times)
SECOND READING 1 Timothy 2.1-7
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N 2 Corinthians 8.9
Alleluia.
Jesus Christ was rich but he became poor,
to make you rich out of his poverty.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L Luke 16.1-13

TWENTY-SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

FIRST READING Jer. 32:1-3a, 6-15


RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 146.6c-7, 8-9a, 9b-10 (R.1)
R. Praise the Lord, my soul!
or: Alleluia! (Two or three times)
SECOND READING 1 Timothy 6.6-19
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N 2 Corinthians 8.9
Alleluia.
Jesus Christ was rich but he became poor,
to make you rich out of his poverty.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L Luke 16.19-31

TWENTY-SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

FIRST READING Lam. 1:1-6


RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 95.1-2, 6-7ab, 7c-9 (R.7c+8a)
R. If today you hear God’s voice,
harden not your hearts.
SECOND READING 2 Timothy 1.6-8, 13-14
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N 1 Peter 1.25
Alleluia.
The word of the Lord stands for ever;
it is the word given to you, the good news.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L Luke 17.5-10

TWENTY-EIGHTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

FIRST READING Jer.29:1, 4-7


RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 98.1, 2-3ab, 3cd-4 (R.2b)
R. The Lord has revealed to the nations his saving power.
SECOND READING 2 Timothy 2.8-15
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N 1 Thessalonians 5.18
Alleluia.
For all things give thanks to God,
because this is what he expects of you in Christ Jesus.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L Luke 17.11-19

TWENTY-NINTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

FIRST READING Jer. 31:27-34


RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 121.1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8 (R.2)
R. Our help is from the Lord,
who made heaven and earth.
SECOND READING 2 Timothy 3.14 - 4.2
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N Hebrews 4.12
Alleluia.
The word of God is living and active;
it probes the thoughts and motives of our heart.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L Luke 18.1-8

THIRTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME


FIRST READING Joel 2:23-32
RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 34.1-2, 16-17, 18+22 (R.6)
R. The Lord hears the cry of the poor.
SECOND READING 2 Timothy 4.6-8, 16-18
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N 2 Corinthians 5.19
Alleluia.
God was in Christ, to reconcile the world to himself;
and the good news of reconciliation he has entrusted to us.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L Luke 18.9-14

THIRTY-FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

FIRST READING Hab. 1:1-4; 2:1-4


RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 145.1-2, 8-9, 10-11, 13cd-14
(R.1b)
R. I will praise your name for ever,
my king and my God.
SECOND READING 2 Thessalonians 1:1-4, 11 - 12
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N John 3.16
Alleluia.
God loved the world so much, he gave us his only Son,
that all who believe in him might have eternal life.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L Luke 19.1-10

THIRTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

FIRST READING Hag. 1:15b-2:9


RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 17.1, 5-6, 8+15 (R.15b)
R. Lord, when your glory appears,
my joy will be full.
SECOND READING 2 Thessalonians 2.10-5, 13-17
GOSPEL ACCLAMAT I O N Revelation 1.5-6
Alleluia.
Jesus Christ is the firstborn of the dead;
glory and kingship be his for ever and ever.
Alleluia.
G O S P E L (longer) Luke 20.27-38
G O S P E L (shorter) Luke 20.27, 34-38

THIRTY-THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

FIRST READING Isa. 65:17-25


RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 98.5-6, 7-8, 9 (R.9)
R. The Lord comes to rule the earth with justice.

CHRIST THE KING

RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 122.1-2, 3-4a, 4b-5, 6-7, 8-9


(R.1)
R. Let us go rejoicing to the house of the Lord.

SANCTORAL CYCLE
FEASTS OF THE LORD AND SOLEMNITIES DURING THE
YEAR

YEARS ABC

PRESENTATION OF THE LORD FEBRUARY 2

RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 24.7, 8, 9, 10 (R.10)


R. The Lord of hosts: he is king of glory!
JOSEPH, HUSBAND OF MARY MARCH 19

RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 89.1-2, 3-4, 26+28, (R.36)


R. The son of David will live for ever.

ANNUNCIATION OF THE LORD MARCH 25

RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 40.6, 7-8, 9, 10 (R.7-8)


R. Here am I, Lord; I come to do your will.

BIRTH OF JOHN THE BAPTIST JUNE 24


DURING THE DAY

RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 139.1-3, 13-14a, 14b-15 (R.14)


R. I praise you for I am wonderfully made.

PETER AND PAUL, APOSTLES JUNE 29


DURING THE DAY

RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 34.1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8, (R.4b)


R. The Lord set me free from all my fears.
SECOND READING 2 Timothy 4.6-8, 17-18

TRANSFIGURATION OF THE LORD AUGUST 6

RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 97.1-2, 5-6, 9+12 (R.1a, 9a)++


R. The Lord is king, the most high over all the earth.

TRIUMPH OF THE CROSS SEPTEMBER 14

RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 78.1-2, 34-35, 36-37, 38


(R.7b)
R. Do not forget the works of the Lord!
ALL SAINTS NOVEMBER 1
RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 24.1-2, 3-4ab, 5-6 (R.7c+10b)
R. Lord, blessed are those who seek your face.++
or: Lord, this is the people that longs to see your face.
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION OF MARY DECEMBER 8

RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 98.1, 2-3ab, 3cd-4 (R.2b)


R. Sing to the Lord a new song,
for he has done marvellous deeds.

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