Learn how Sunday and weekday Mass readings work in the Catholic Lectionary—and where to find today’s official texts. Explore our free tool, Daily Mass Readings guide, and use this guide to get the most from it.
Scripture at the Heart of Mass
At every Mass the Church proclaims the Word. Our Daily Mass Readings page explains the Lectionary cycles and links to official U.S. texts.
Sunday vs Weekday
Sundays usually include Old Testament, Psalm, New Testament, and Gospel (three-year cycle A/B/C). Weekdays follow a two-year cycle with one reading, psalm, and Gospel.
Pray the Readings Before Mass
Read them the night before. Note one word to carry into the Eucharist. Then study the chapter on Catholic Bible Online.
FAQ
Where are today's official readings?
For the United States, use the USCCB daily readings calendar linked from our guide.
Start Here
Open the free resource now: Daily Mass Readings guide. Bookmark it for daily prayer, study, or catechesis—and share it with your parish or family.
Closing prayer: "Lord, open my mind to Your Word and my heart to Your will. Amen."