Friday, March 29, 2024

Daily Readings

The Daily Readings of the Catholic Church are a daily practice for Catholics to read and reflect upon a passage from the Bible, as well as a passage from the Catechism of the Catholic Church. This practice allows Catholics to deepen their relationship with God and better understand the teachings of the Church.

  • Reading I Is 52:13—53:12 See, my servant shall prosper,             he shall be raised high and greatly exalted. Even as many were amazed at him–            so marred was his look beyond human semblance             and his appearance beyond that of the sons of man–so shall he startle many nations,             because […]
  • Readings for the Holy Thursday -Evening Mass of the Lord’s SupperReadings for the Thursday of Holy Week Reading 1 Is 61:1-3a, 6a, 8b-9 The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me,because the LORD has anointed me;He has sent me to bring glad tidings to the lowly,to heal the brokenhearted,To proclaim […]
  • Readings for the Thursday of Holy Week Readings for the Chrism MassReading I Ex 12:1-8, 11-14 The LORD said to Moses and Aaron in the land of Egypt, “This month shall stand at the head of your calendar; you shall reckon it the first month of the year. Tell the whole […]
  • Readings for the Holy Thursday -Evening Mass of the Lord’s SupperReadings for the Chrism MassChrism Mass Evening Mass of the Lord's Supper – – -Lectionary for Mass for Use in the Dioceses of the United States, second typical edition, Copyright © 2001, 1998, 1997, 1986, 1970 Confraternity of Christian Doctrine; Psalm […]
  • Reading I Is 50:4-9a The Lord GOD has given me             a well-trained tongue, That I might know how to speak to the weary             a word that will rouse them. Morning after morning             he opens my ear that I may hear; And I have not rebelled,             have not […]

https://bible.usccb.org/daily-bible-reading

The readings for each day are chosen from the liturgical calendar, which outlines the readings for each season of the liturgical year. The liturgical year begins with Advent, which is the four weeks leading up to Christmas. It then continues with Ordinary Time, which is divided into two periods: one from the beginning of the year until Ash Wednesday, and the other from Pentecost until the end of the year. Each season has its own set of readings that focus on different aspects of the Christian faith.

The Daily Readings can be found in a variety of places, including in the Missal, which is a book that contains the prayers and readings for Mass, and online on the website of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. Many Catholics also use apps or follow social media accounts that provide the Daily Readings as a daily reminder to engage in this practice.

In addition to the readings from the Bible and the Catechism, Catholics may also find it helpful to include other forms of prayer and reflection in their daily practice. This could include prayerful meditation on the readings, journaling, or participating in a daily devotional such as the Rosary.

The Daily Readings are an important part of the spiritual life of Catholics and provide a way to stay connected to God and the Church throughout the week. Whether you are new to the Daily Readings or have been participating in this practice for years, it is a meaningful way to grow in your faith and deepen your relationship with God.

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