1 October 2023 – Sunday
Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
First Reading: Ezekiel 18: 25-28
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 25: 4-5, 6-7, 8-9
Second Reading: Philippians 2: 1-11
Alleluia: John 10: 27
Gospel: Matthew 21: 28-32
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 25: 4-5, 6-7, 8-9
Second Reading: Philippians 2: 1-11
Alleluia: John 10: 27
Gospel: Matthew 21: 28-32
2 October 2023 – Monday
The Guardian Angels Obligatory Memorial
First Reading: Zechariah 8: 1-8
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 102: 16-18, 19-21, 29 and 22-23
Alleluia: Psalms 103: 21
Gospel: Matthew 18: 1-5, 10
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 102: 16-18, 19-21, 29 and 22-23
Alleluia: Psalms 103: 21
Gospel: Matthew 18: 1-5, 10
3 October 2023 – Tuesday
Ordinary Weekday
First Reading: Zechariah 8: 20-23
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 87: 1b-3, 4-5, 6-7
Alleluia: Mark 10: 45
Gospel: Luke 9: 51-56
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 87: 1b-3, 4-5, 6-7
Alleluia: Mark 10: 45
Gospel: Luke 9: 51-56
4 October 2023 – Wednesday
Francis of Assisi, Religious Founder Obligatory Memorial
First Reading: Nehemiah 2: 1-8
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 137: 1-2, 3, 4-5, 6
Alleluia: Philippians 3: 8-9
Gospel: Luke 9: 57-62
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 137: 1-2, 3, 4-5, 6
Alleluia: Philippians 3: 8-9
Gospel: Luke 9: 57-62
5 October 2023 – Thursday
Ordinary Weekday
First Reading: Nehemiah 8: 1-4a, 5-6, 7b-12
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 19: 8, 9, 10, 11
Alleluia: Mark 1: 15
Gospel: Luke 10: 1-12
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 19: 8, 9, 10, 11
Alleluia: Mark 1: 15
Gospel: Luke 10: 1-12
6 October 2023 – Friday
Ordinary Weekday/ Bruno, Priest, Hermit, Religious Founder/ Blessed Marie-Rose Durocher, Virgin, Religious Founder
First Reading: Baruch 1: 15-22
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 79: 1b-2, 3-5, 8, 9
Alleluia: Psalms 95: 8
Gospel: Luke 10: 13-16
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 79: 1b-2, 3-5, 8, 9
Alleluia: Psalms 95: 8
Gospel: Luke 10: 13-16
7 October 2023 – Saturday
Our Lady of the Rosary Obligatory Memorial
First Reading: Baruch 4: 5-12, 27-29
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 69: 33-35, 36-37
Alleluia: Matthew 11: 25
Gospel: Luke 10: 17-24
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 69: 33-35, 36-37
Alleluia: Matthew 11: 25
Gospel: Luke 10: 17-24
8 October 2023 – Sunday
Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
First Reading: Isaiah 5: 1-7
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 80: 9, 12, 13-14, 15-16, 19-20
Second Reading: Philippians 4: 6-9
Alleluia: John 15: 16
Gospel: Matthew 21: 33-43
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 80: 9, 12, 13-14, 15-16, 19-20
Second Reading: Philippians 4: 6-9
Alleluia: John 15: 16
Gospel: Matthew 21: 33-43
9 October 2023 – Monday
Ordinary Weekday/ Denis, Bishop, Martyr, & Companions, Martyrs/ John Leonardi, Priest
10 October 2023 – Tuesday
Ordinary Weekday
First Reading: Jonah 3: 1-10
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 130: 1b-2, 3-4ab, 7-8
Alleluia: Luke 11: 28
Gospel: Luke 10: 38-42
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 130: 1b-2, 3-4ab, 7-8
Alleluia: Luke 11: 28
Gospel: Luke 10: 38-42
11 October 2023 – Wednesday
Ordinary Weekday
First Reading: Jonah 4: 1-11
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 86: 3-4, 5-6, 9-10
Alleluia: Romans 8: 15bc
Gospel: Luke 11: 1-4
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 86: 3-4, 5-6, 9-10
Alleluia: Romans 8: 15bc
Gospel: Luke 11: 1-4
12 October 2023 – Thursday
Ordinary Weekday
First Reading: Malachi 3: 13-20b
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 1: 1-2, 3, 4 and 6
Alleluia: Acts 16: 14b
Gospel: Luke 11: 5-13
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 1: 1-2, 3, 4 and 6
Alleluia: Acts 16: 14b
Gospel: Luke 11: 5-13
13 October 2023 – Friday
Ordinary Weekday
14 October 2023 – Saturday
Ordinary Weekday/ Optional Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary/ Callistus I, Pope, Martyr
First Reading: Joel 4: 12-21
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 97: 1-2, 5-6, 11-12
Alleluia: Luke 11: 28
Gospel: Luke 11: 27-28
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 97: 1-2, 5-6, 11-12
Alleluia: Luke 11: 28
Gospel: Luke 11: 27-28
15 October 2023 – Sunday
Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time
First Reading: Isaiah 25: 6-10a
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 23: 1-3a, 3b-4, 5, 6
Second Reading: Philippians 4: 12-14, 19-20
Alleluia: Ephesians 1: 17-18
Gospel: Matthew 22: 1-14
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 23: 1-3a, 3b-4, 5, 6
Second Reading: Philippians 4: 12-14, 19-20
Alleluia: Ephesians 1: 17-18
Gospel: Matthew 22: 1-14
16 October 2023 – Monday
Ordinary Weekday / Hedwig, Religious/ Margaret Mary Alacoque, Virgin
First Reading: Romans 1: 1-7
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 98: 1, 2-3ab, 3cd-4
Alleluia: Psalms 95: 8
Gospel: Luke 11: 29-32
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 98: 1, 2-3ab, 3cd-4
Alleluia: Psalms 95: 8
Gospel: Luke 11: 29-32
17 October 2023 – Tuesday
Ignatius of Antioch, Bishop, Martyr Obligatory Memorial
First Reading: Romans 1: 16-25
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 19: 2-3, 4-5
Alleluia: Hebrews 4: 12
Gospel: Luke 11: 37-41
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 19: 2-3, 4-5
Alleluia: Hebrews 4: 12
Gospel: Luke 11: 37-41
18 October 2023 – Wednesday
Luke, Evangelist Feast
First Reading: Second Timothy 4: 10-17b
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 145: 10-11, 12-13, 17-18
Alleluia: John 15: 16
Gospel: Luke 10: 1-9
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 145: 10-11, 12-13, 17-18
Alleluia: John 15: 16
Gospel: Luke 10: 1-9
19 October 2023 – Thursday
Isaac Jogues and John De Brébeuf, Priests, Religious, Missioneries, Martyrs, & Companions, Martyrs Obligatory Memorial
First Reading: Romans 3: 21-30
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 130: 1b-2, 3-4, 5-6ab
Alleluia: John 14: 6
Gospel: Luke 11: 47-54
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 130: 1b-2, 3-4, 5-6ab
Alleluia: John 14: 6
Gospel: Luke 11: 47-54
20 October 2023 – Friday
Ordinary Weekday/ Paul of the Cross, Priest, Religious Founder
First Reading: Romans 4: 1-8
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 32: 1b-2, 5, 11
Alleluia: Psalms 33: 22
Gospel: Luke 12: 1-7
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 32: 1b-2, 5, 11
Alleluia: Psalms 33: 22
Gospel: Luke 12: 1-7
21 October 2023 – Saturday
Ordinary Weekday/ Optional Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary
First Reading: Romans 4: 13, 16-18
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 105: 6-7, 8-9, 42-43
Alleluia: John 15: 26b, 27a
Gospel: Luke 12: 8-12
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 105: 6-7, 8-9, 42-43
Alleluia: John 15: 26b, 27a
Gospel: Luke 12: 8-12
22 October 2023 – Sunday
Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time
First Reading: Isaiah 45: 1, 4-6
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 96: 1, 3, 4-5, 7-8, 9-10
Second Reading: First Thessalonians 1: 1-5b
Alleluia: Philippians 2: 15d, 16a
Gospel: Matthew 22: 15-21
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 96: 1, 3, 4-5, 7-8, 9-10
Second Reading: First Thessalonians 1: 1-5b
Alleluia: Philippians 2: 15d, 16a
Gospel: Matthew 22: 15-21
23 October 2023 – Monday
Ordinary Weekday/ John of Capistrano, Priest
First Reading: Romans 4: 20-25
Responsorial Psalm: Luke 1: 69-70, 71-72, 73-75
Alleluia: Matthew 5: 3
Gospel: Luke 12: 13-21
Responsorial Psalm: Luke 1: 69-70, 71-72, 73-75
Alleluia: Matthew 5: 3
Gospel: Luke 12: 13-21
24 October 2023 – Tuesday
Ordinary Weekday/ Anthony Mary Claret, Bishop, Religious Founder
First Reading: Romans 5: 12, 15b, 17-19, 20b-21
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 40: 7-8a, 8b-9, 10, 17
Alleluia: Luke 21: 36
Gospel: Luke 12: 35-38
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 40: 7-8a, 8b-9, 10, 17
Alleluia: Luke 21: 36
Gospel: Luke 12: 35-38
25 October 2023 – Wednesday
Ordinary Weekday
First Reading: Romans 6: 12-18
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 124: 1b-3, 4-6, 7-8
Alleluia: Matthew 24: 42a, 44
Gospel: Luke 12: 39-48
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 124: 1b-3, 4-6, 7-8
Alleluia: Matthew 24: 42a, 44
Gospel: Luke 12: 39-48
26 October 2023 – Thursday
Ordinary Weekday
First Reading: Romans 6: 19-23
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 1: 1-2, 3, 4 and 6
Alleluia: Philippians 3: 8-9
Gospel: Luke 12: 49-53
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 1: 1-2, 3, 4 and 6
Alleluia: Philippians 3: 8-9
Gospel: Luke 12: 49-53
27 October 2023 – Friday
Ordinary Weekday
First Reading: Romans 7: 18-25a
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 119: 66, 68, 76, 77, 93, 94
Alleluia: Matthew 11: 25
Gospel: Luke 12: 54-59
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 119: 66, 68, 76, 77, 93, 94
Alleluia: Matthew 11: 25
Gospel: Luke 12: 54-59
28 October 2023 – Saturday
Simon and Jude, Apostles Feast
29 October 2023 – Sunday
Thirtieth Sunday in ordinary Time
First Reading: Exodus 22: 20-26
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 18: 2-3, 3-4, 47, 51
Second Reading: First Thessalonians 1: 5c-10
Alleluia: John 14: 23
Gospel: Matthew 22: 34-40
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 18: 2-3, 3-4, 47, 51
Second Reading: First Thessalonians 1: 5c-10
Alleluia: John 14: 23
Gospel: Matthew 22: 34-40
30 October 2023 – Monday
Ordinary Weekday
First Reading: Romans 8: 12-17
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 68: 2 and 4, 6-7ab, 20-21
Alleluia: John 17: 17b, 17a
Gospel: Luke 13: 10-17
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 68: 2 and 4, 6-7ab, 20-21
Alleluia: John 17: 17b, 17a
Gospel: Luke 13: 10-17
31 October 2023 – Tuesday
Ordinary Weekday
First Reading: Romans 8: 18-25
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 126: 1b-2ab, 2cd-3, 4-5, 6
Alleluia: Matthew 11: 25
Gospel: Luke 13: 18-21
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 126: 1b-2ab, 2cd-3, 4-5, 6
Alleluia: Matthew 11: 25
Gospel: Luke 13: 18-21
The readings on this page are taken from the Douay-Rheims Catholic Bible. You can also read the Mass Readings taken from the New Jerusalem Bible, which is used at Mass in most of the English-speaking world. (References, Copyrights).
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