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 1 Rv 4:1-11 I, John, had a vision of an open door to heaven,and I heard the trumpetlike voicethat had spoken to me before, saying,“Come up here and I will show you what must happen afterwards.”At once I was caught up in spirit.A throne was there in heaven, and on […]
- Reading 1 RV 3:1-6, 14-22 I, John, heard the Lord saying to me: “To the angel of the Church in Sardis, write this: “‘The one who has the seven spirits of God and the seven stars says this: “I know your works, that you have the reputation of being alive, but […]
- Reading 1 RV 1:1-4; 2:1-5 The revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave to him, to show his servants what must happen soon. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant John, who gives witness to the word of God and to the testimony of Jesus Christ by […]
- Reading I Dn 12:1-3 In those days, I Daniel, heard this word of the Lord: "At that time there shall arise Michael, the great prince, guardian of your people; it shall be a time unsurpassed in distress since nations began until that time. At that time your […]
- Reading 1 3 JN 5-8 Beloved, you are faithful in all you do for the brothers and sisters, especially for strangers; they have testified to your love before the Church. Please help them in a way worthy of God to continue their journey. For they have set out for the sake […]
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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.