First and Gospel readings
Adapted from THE CATHOLIC LECTIONARY WEBSITE compiled by Felix Just, S.J., Ph.D (Lectionary for Mass – 1998/2002 USA edition (catholic-resources.org).
Advent
| Sunday | First Reading | Gospel |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Sunday of Advent – A | Isa 2:1-5 | Matt 24:37-44 |
| 2nd Sunday of Advent – A | Isa 11:1-10 | Matt 3:1-12 |
| 3rd Sunday of Advent – A | Isa 35:1-6a, 10 | Matt 3:1-12 |
| 4th Sunday of Advent – A | Isa 7:10-14 | Matt 11:2-11 |
Christmas
| Sunday or Feast | First Reading | Gospel |
| The Nativity of the Lord (Solemnity, Christmas): At the Vigil Mass – ABC | Isa 62:1-5 | Matt 1:1-25 or 1:18-25 |
| Christmas: Mass during the Night – ABC | Isa 9:1-6 | Luke 2:1-14 |
| Christmas: Mass at Dawn – ABC | Isa 62:11-12 | Luke 2:15-20 |
| Christmas: Mass during the Day – ABC | Isa 52:7-10 | John 1:1-18 or 1:1-5, 9-14 |
| [Sunday within the Octave of Christmas]: The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph (Feast) – ABC | *Sir 3:3-7, 14-17a – Vg = Sir 3:2-6, 12-14 – Gk | Matt 2:13-15, 19-23 |
| Jan. 1: The Octave Day of Christmas: Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of God – ABC | Num 6:22-27 | Luke 2:16-21 |
| [Second Sunday after Christmas – ABC] | Sir 24:1-4, 12-16 | John 1:1-18 or 1:1-5, 9-14 |
| The Epiphany of the Lord (Solemnity) – ABC | Isa 60:1-6 | Matt 2:1-12 |
| [Sunday after Epiphany]: The Baptism of the Lord (Feast) – ABC | Isa 42:1-4, 6-7 | Matt 3:13-17 |
Ordinary Time (Sundays 1-7 in 2023)
Lent
| Sunday | First Reading | Gospel |
| 1st Sunday of Lent – A | Gen 2:7-9; 3:1-7 | Matt 4:1-11 – Temptation |
| 2nd Sunday of Lent – A | Gen 12:1-4a (diff) | Matt 17:1-9 – Transfiguration |
| 3rd Sunday of Lent – A | Exod 17:3-7 | John 4:5-42 – Samaritan Woman or 4:5-15, 19b-26, 39a, 40-42 |
| 4th Sunday of Lent – A | 1 Sam 16:1b, 6-7, 10-13a | John 9:1-41 – Man Born Blind or 9:1, 6-9, 13-17, 34-38 |
| 5th Sunday of Lent – A | Ezek 37:12-14 | John 11:1-45 – Raising Lazarus or 11:3-7, 17, 20-27, 33b-45 |
| Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord: At the Procession with Palms – ABC | Matt 21:1-11 | |
| Palm Sunday: At the Mass – ABC | Isa 50:4-7 | Matt 26:14 – 27:66 or 27:11-54 |
Easter
| The Easter Triduum | First Reading | Gospel |
| Holy Thursday: Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper – Years ABC | Exod 12:1-8, 11-14 | John 13:1-15 |
| Good Friday of the Lord’s Passion – ABC | Isa 52:13—53:12 | John 18:1—19:42 |
| Easter Sunday: Resurrection of the Lord; Easter Vigil in the Holy Night – ABC | *Use at least three, or up to seven readings from the OT, but always include #3: 1) Gen 1:1—2:2 or 1, 26-31a 2) Gen 22:1-18 or 1-2, 9a, 10-13, 15-18 3) Exod 14:15—15:1 4) Isa 54:5-14 5) Isa 55:1-11 6) Bar 3:9-15, 32-4:4 7) Ezek 36:16-17a, 18-28 | Matt 28:1-10 |
| Easter Sunday: Resurrection of the Lord; Mass of Easter Day – ABC | Acts 10:34a, 37-43 | John 20:1-9 or Luke 24:13-35 (for afternoon Masses) |
| Sundays of Easter | ||
| 2nd Sunday of Easter – A (Sunday of Divine Mercy) | Acts 2:42-47 | John 20:19-31 |
| 3rd Sunday of Easter – A | Acts 2:14, 22-33 | Luke 24:13-35 |
| 4th Sunday of Easter – A | Acts 2:14a, 36-41 | John 10:1-10 |
| 5th Sunday of Easter – A | Acts 6:1-7 | John 14:1-12 |
| 6th Sunday of Easter – A | Acts 8:5-8, 14-17 | John 14:15-21 |
| Ascension of the Lord – A (check note: https://www.catholic-resources.org/Lectionary/1998USL-Easter.htm#Ascension) | Acts 1:1-11 | Matt 28:16-20 |
| 7th Sunday of Easter – A (note: https://www.catholic-resources.org/Lectionary/1998USL-Easter.htm#Ascension) | Acts 1:12-14 | John 17:1-11a |
Ordinary time (Sundays 8-34 in 2023)
*Admin note to self: check against Australian 2026 Daily Mass Book (Liturgy Brisbane, 2022).