Readings of the day
Saint Catherine of Siena, Virgin and Doctor of the ChurchMemorial
Sunday cycle C · Weekday cycle II
Texts from World English Bible (Catholic) (WEB-C); the official lectionary translation in your country may differ.
Mass during the Day
First reading Acts 6:1-7
1Now in those days, when the number of the disciples was multiplying, a complaint arose from the Hellenists against the Hebrews, because their widows were neglected in the daily service. 2The twelve summoned the multitude of the disciples and said, “It is not appropriate for us to forsake the word of God and serve tables. 3Therefore, select from among you, brothers, seven men of good report, full of the Holy Spirit and of wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business. 4But we will continue steadfastly in prayer and in the ministry of the word.” 5These words pleased the whole multitude. They chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit, Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolaus, a proselyte of Antioch, 6whom they set before the apostles. When they had prayed, they laid their hands on them. 7The word of God increased and the number of the disciples greatly multiplied in Jerusalem. A great company of the priests were obedient to the faith.WEB-C · World English Bible (Catholic). Public Domain. Source: eBible.org. Read in context: Acts 6:1-7
Responsorial Psalm Psalms 33:1-2, 4-5, 18-19
1Rejoice in the LORD, you righteous! Praise is fitting for the upright. 2Give thanks to the LORD with the lyre. Sing praises to him with the harp of ten strings. 4For the LORD’s word is right. All his work is done in faithfulness. 5He loves righteousness and justice. The earth is full of the loving kindness of the LORD. 18Behold, the LORD’s eye is on those who fear him, on those who hope in his loving kindness, 19to deliver their soul from death, to keep them alive in famine.WEB-C · World English Bible (Catholic). Public Domain. Source: eBible.org. Read in context: Psalms 33:1-2, 4-5, 18-19
Gospel John 6:16-21
16When evening came, his disciples went down to the sea. 17They entered into the boat, and were going over the sea to Capernaum. It was now dark, and Jesus had not come to them. 18The sea was tossed by a great wind blowing. 19When therefore they had rowed about twenty-five or thirty stadia, they saw Jesus walking on the sea and drawing near to the boat; and they were afraid. 20But he said to them, “It is I. Don’t be afraid.” 21They were willing therefore to receive him into the boat. Immediately the boat was at the land where they were going.WEB-C · World English Bible (Catholic). Public Domain. Source: eBible.org. Read in context: John 6:16-21
Proper readings of the memorial (optional)
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First reading 1 John 1:5-2:2
5This is the message which we have heard from him and announce to you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all. 6If we say that we have fellowship with him and walk in the darkness, we lie and don’t tell the truth. 7But if we walk in the light as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanses us from all sin. 8If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. 9If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us the sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. 10If we say that we haven’t sinned, we make him a liar, and his word is not in us. 1My little children, I write these things to you so that you may not sin. If anyone sins, we have a Counselor with the Father, Jesus Christ, the righteous. 2And he is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not for ours only, but also for the whole world.WEB-C · World English Bible (Catholic). Public Domain. Source: eBible.org. Read in context: 1 John 1:5-2:2
Responsorial Psalm Psalms 103:1-2, 3-4, 8-9, 13-14, 17-18a
1By David. Praise the LORD, my soul! All that is within me, praise his holy name! 2Praise the LORD, my soul, and don’t forget all his benefits, 3who forgives all your sins, who heals all your diseases, 4who redeems your life from destruction, who crowns you with loving kindness and tender mercies, 8The LORD is merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and abundant in loving kindness. 9He will not always accuse; neither will he stay angry forever. 13Like a father has compassion on his children, so the LORD has compassion on those who fear him. 14For he knows how we are made. He remembers that we are dust. 17But the LORD’s loving kindness is from everlasting to everlasting with those who fear him, his righteousness to children’s children, 18to those who keep his covenant, to those who remember to obey his precepts.Some verses are read only in part; the whole verse is shown.
WEB-C · World English Bible (Catholic). Public Domain. Source: eBible.org. Read in context: Psalms 103:1-2, 3-4, 8-9, 13-14, 17-18a
Gospel acclamation Matthew 11:25
Gospel Matthew 11:25-30
25At that time, Jesus answered, “I thank you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that you hid these things from the wise and understanding, and revealed them to infants. 26Yes, Father, for so it was well-pleasing in your sight. 27All things have been delivered to me by my Father. No one knows the Son, except the Father; neither does anyone know the Father, except the Son and he to whom the Son desires to reveal him. 28“Come to me, all you who labor and are heavily burdened, and I will give you rest. 29Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart; and you will find rest for your souls. 30For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.”WEB-C · World English Bible (Catholic). Public Domain. Source: eBible.org. Read in context: Matthew 11:25-30
General Roman Calendar. National calendars (for example Epiphany or Ascension on a Sunday) may have other readings.
References: Ordo Lectionum Missae, editio typica altera (Libreria Editrice Vaticana, 1981). The psalm response is not shown.