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First and Gospel readings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Adapted from THE CATHOLIC LECTIONARY WEBSITE compiled by Felix Just, S.J., Ph.D (Lectionary for Mass – 1998\/2002 USA edition (catholic-resources.org)<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Advent<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Sunday<\/th>First Reading<\/th>Gospel<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
1st<\/sup> Sunday of Advent – A<\/td>Isa 2:1-5<\/td>Matt 24:37-44<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
2nd<\/sup> Sunday of Advent – A<\/td>Isa 11:1-10<\/td>Matt 3:1-12<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
3rd<\/sup> Sunday of Advent – A<\/td>Isa 35:1-6a, 10<\/td>Matt 3:1-12<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
4th<\/sup> Sunday of Advent – A<\/td>Isa 7:10-14<\/td>Matt 11:2-11<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
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Christmas<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Sunday or Feast<\/td>First Reading<\/td>Gospel<\/td><\/tr>
The Nativity of the Lord (Solemnity, Christmas): At the Vigil Mass – ABC<\/td>Isa 62:1-5<\/td>Matt 1:1-25 or 1:18-25<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Christmas: Mass during the Night – ABC<\/td>Isa 9:1-6<\/td>Luke 2:1-14<\/td><\/tr>
Christmas: Mass at Dawn – ABC<\/td>Isa 62:11-12<\/td>Luke 2:15-20<\/td><\/tr>
Christmas: Mass during the Day – ABC<\/td>Isa 52:7-10<\/td>John 1:1-18 or 1:1-5, 9-14<\/td><\/tr>
[Sunday within the Octave of Christmas]: The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph (Feast) – ABC<\/td>*Sir 3:3-7, 14-17a – Vg = Sir 3:2-6, 12-14 – Gk<\/td>Matt 2:13-15, 19-23<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Jan. 1: The Octave Day of Christmas: Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of God – ABC<\/td>Num 6:22-27<\/td>Luke 2:16-21<\/td><\/tr>
[Second Sunday after Christmas – ABC]<\/td>Sir 24:1-4, 12-16<\/td>John 1:1-18 or 1:1-5, 9-14<\/td><\/tr>
The Epiphany of the Lord (Solemnity) – A<\/strong>BC<\/td>Isa 60:1-6<\/td>Matt 2:1-12<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
[Sunday after Epiphany]:
The Baptism of the Lord (Feast) – A<\/strong>BC<\/td>		Isa 42:1-4, 6-7<\/td>Matt 3:13-17<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Ordinary Time (Sundays 1-7 in 2023)<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lent<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Sunday<\/td>First Reading<\/td>Gospel<\/td><\/tr>
1st Sunday of Lent \u2013 A<\/td>Gen 2:7-9; 3:1-7<\/td>Matt 4:1-11 \u2013 Temptation<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
2nd Sunday of Lent \u2013 A<\/td>Gen 12:1-4a (diff)<\/td>Matt 17:1-9 \u2013 Transfiguration<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
3rd Sunday of Lent \u2013 A<\/td>Exod 17:3-7<\/td>John 4:5-42 \u2013 Samaritan Woman or<\/strong> 4:5-15, 19b-26, 39a, 40-42<\/td><\/tr>
4th Sunday of Lent \u2013 A<\/td>1 Sam 16:1b, 6-7, 10-13a<\/td>John 9:1-41 \u2013 Man Born Blind or<\/strong> 9:1, 6-9, 13-17, 34-38<\/td><\/tr>
5th Sunday of Lent \u2013 A<\/td>Ezek 37:12-14<\/td>John 11:1-45 \u2013 Raising Lazarus or<\/strong> 11:3-7, 17, 20-27, 33b-45<\/td><\/tr>
Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord: At the Procession with Palms \u2013 ABC<\/td> <\/td>Matt 21:1-11<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Palm Sunday: At the Mass \u2013 ABC<\/td>Isa 50:4-7<\/td>Matt 26:14 \u2013 27:66<\/strong>  or 27:11-54<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Easter<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The Easter Triduum<\/strong><\/td>First Reading<\/td>Gospel<\/td><\/tr>
Holy Thursday: Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper \u2013 Years ABC<\/td>Exod 12:1-8, 11-14  <\/td>John 13:1-15<\/td><\/tr>
Good Friday of the Lord’s Passion \u2013 ABC<\/td>Isa 52:13\u201453:12  <\/td>John 18:1\u201419:42<\/td><\/tr>
Easter Sunday: Resurrection of the Lord; Easter Vigil in the Holy Night \u2013 ABC<\/td>*Use at least three, or up to seven readings from the OT, but always include #3:   1) Gen 1:1\u20142:2 or 1, 26-31a 2) Gen 22:1-18 or 1-2, 9a, 10-13, 15-18 3) Exod 14:15\u201415:1 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  <\/td>Matt 28:1-10<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Easter Sunday: Resurrection of the Lord; Mass of Easter Day \u2013 ABC  <\/td>Acts 10:34a, 37-43<\/td>John 20:1-9 or Luke 24:13-35 (for afternoon Masses)<\/td><\/tr>
Sundays of Easter<\/strong><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/tr>
2nd Sunday of Easter \u2013 A (Sunday of Divine Mercy)  <\/td>Acts 2:42-47<\/td>John 20:19-31<\/td><\/tr>
3rd Sunday of Easter \u2013 A  <\/td>Acts 2:14, 22-33<\/td>Luke 24:13-35<\/td><\/tr>
4th Sunday of Easter \u2013 A  <\/td>Acts 2:14a, 36-41<\/td>John 10:1-10<\/td><\/tr>
5th Sunday of Easter \u2013 A  <\/td>Acts 6:1-7<\/td>John 14:1-12<\/td><\/tr>
6th Sunday of Easter \u2013 A  <\/td>Acts 8:5-8, 14-17<\/td>John 14:15-21<\/td><\/tr>
Ascension of the Lord \u2013 A (check note: https:\/\/www.catholic-resources.org\/Lectionary\/1998USL-Easter.htm#Ascension)<\/td>Acts 1:1-11<\/td>Matt 28:16-20<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
7th Sunday of Easter \u2013 A (note: https:\/\/www.catholic-resources.org\/Lectionary\/1998USL-Easter.htm#Ascension)  <\/td>Acts 1:12-14<\/td>John 17:1-11a<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Ordinary time (Sundays 8-34 in 2023)<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

*Admin note to self: check against Australian 2026 Daily Mass Book<\/em> (Liturgy Brisbane, 2022).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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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 … <\/p>\n

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