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Ordinary Time I — Weekdays

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Ordinary Time I

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  • Ordinary Time VI [Weeks 26–30]
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For the Weekdays of Ordinary Time the Lectionary has a two year cycle of readings — I and II. The Gospel reading is common to both cycles; the First Reading and Psalm are different. As a rule Year I corresponds to odd-numbered years (2009, 2011 etc.) and Year II to even-numbered years.

First Week in Ordinary Time

  • When the Epiphany is celebrated on either 7 or 8 January theBaptism of the Lord is celebrated on Monday of the first week in Ordinary Time,
  • When this occurs the readings given for Monday may be added to those given for those for Tuesday, so that the beginning of each book may be read.
Colour
Green
Mass
Preface of Weekdays
Office
Psalter Week I
Monday
Reading (I) Hebrews 1:1–6 God has spoken to us through his Son.
Psalm (I) Ps 96:1–2. 6–7. 9. r. 7 All you angels, worship the Lord.
Reading (II) 1 Samuel 1:1–8 Hannah's rival would taaunt here because the Lord had made her barren.
Psalm (II) Ps 115:12–19 r. 17 A thanksgiving sacrifice I make to you, O Lord.
or Alleluia!
Gospel Acclamation cf. Acts 16:14 Open our heart, O Lord,
to accept the words of your Son.
Mark 1:15 The kingdom of God is close at hand,
repent and believe the Good News.
Gospel Mark 1:14–20 Repent and believe the Good News.
Tuesday
Reading (I) Hebrew 2:5–12 It was appropriate that God should make perfect through suffering the leader who would take them to their salvation.
Psalm (I) Ps 8:2. 5–9 r.7 You gave your Son power over the works of your hand.
Reading (II) 1 Samuel 1:9–20 The Lord was mindful of Hannah and she gave birth to Samuel.
Psalm (II) 1 Samuel 2:1. 4–8 r. 1 My heart exults in the Lord.
Gospel Acclamation James 1:21 Accept and submit to the word which has been planted in you and can save your souls.
cf. 1 Thess 2:13 Accept God's message for what it really is: God's message, and not some human thinking.
Gospel Mark 1:21–28 He taught them with authority.
Wednesday
Reading (I) Hebrews 2:14–18 It was essential that he should in this way become completely like his brothers so that he could be compassionate.
Psalm (I) Ps 104:1–4. 6–9 r.8 The Lord remembers his covenants for ever.
or Alleluia!
Reading (II) 1 Samuel 3:1–10, 19–20 Speak, Lord, your servant is listening.
Psalm (II) Ps 39:2. 5. 7–10 r. 8, 9 Here I am, Lord! I come to do your will.
Gospel Acclamation cf. Col 3:16. 17 Let the message of Christ, in all its richness,
find a home with you;
through him give thanks to God the Father.
John 10:27 The sheep that belong to me listen to my voice, says the Lord,
I know them and they follow me.
Gospel Mark 1:29–39 He cured many who were suffering from diseases of one kind or another.
Thursday
Reading (I) Hebrews 3:7–14 As long as this 'today' lasts, keep encouraging one another.
Psalm (I) Ps 94:6–11 r.8 O that today you would listen to his voice!
'Harden not your hearts.'
Reading (II) 1 Samuel 4:1–11 Israel was defeated and the ark of God was captured.
Psalm (II) Ps 42:10–11. 14–15. 24–25 r.27 Redeem us, O Lord, because of your love.
Gospel Acclamation Ps 118:88 Because of your love give me life, and I will do your will.
cf. Matthew 4:23 Jesus proclaimed the Good News of the kingdom,
and cured all kinds of sickness among the people.
Gospel Mark 1:40–45 The leprosy left him and he was cured.
Friday
Reading (I) Hebrews 4:1–5. 11 We must therefore do everything we can to reach this place of rest.
Psalm (I) Ps 77:3–4. 6–8 r.7 Never forget the deeds of the Lord.
Reading (II) 1 Samuel 8:4-7. 10–22 You will cry out on account of the king you have chosen for yourselves, but God will not answer you.
Psalm (II) Ps 88 :16–19 r. cf. 2 I will sing for ever of your love, O Lord.
Gospel Acclamation cf. Eph 1:17. 18 May the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ
enlighten the eyes of our mind,
so that we can see what hope his call holds for us.
Luke 7:16 A great prophet has appeared among us;
God has visited his people.
Gospel Mark 2:1–12 The Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins.
Saturday
Reading (I) Hebrews 4:12–16 Let us be confident in approaching the throne of grace.
Psalm (I) Ps 18:8–10. 15 r. John 6:63 Your words are spirit, Lord, and they are life.
Reading (II) 1 Samuel 9:1-4. 17–19; 10:1 The Lord told Samuel, 'That is the man of whom I told you; Saul shall rule my people.'
Psalm (II) Ps 20:2–7 r.2 O Lord, your strength gives joy to the king.
Gospel Acclamation Ps 118:36. 29 Bend my heart to your will, O Lord,
and teach me your law.
Luke 4:18 The Lord has sent me to bring the good news to the poor,
to proclaim liberty to captives.
Gospel Mark 2:13–17 I did not come to call the virtuous, but sinners.

Second Week in Ordinary Time

Colour
Green
Mass
Preface of Weekdays
Office
Psalter Week II
Monday
Reading (I) Hebrews 5:1–10 Although he was Son, he learnt to obey through suffering.
Psalm (I) Ps 109: 1–4 r.4 You are a priest for ever, a priest like Melchizedek of old.
Reading (II) 1 Samuel 15:16–23 Obedience is better than sacrifice. The Lord has rejected you as king.
Psalm (II) Ps 49:8–9. 16–17. 21. 23 r.23 I will show God's salvation to the upright.
Gospel Acclamation cf. 1 Thess 2:13 Accept God's message for what it really is:
God's message, and not some human thinking.
Hebrews 4:12 The word of God is something alive and active;
it can judge secret emotions and thoughts.
Gospel Mark 2:18–22 The bridegroom is with them.
Tuesday
Reading (I) Hebrews 6:10–20 In the hope that is held out to us we have an anchor for our soul, as sure as it is firm.
Psalm (I) Ps 100:1–2. 4–5. 9. 10 r.5 The Lord keeps his covenant in mind.
or Alleluia!
Reading (II) 1 Samuel 16:1–13 Samuel anointed David where he stood with his brothers; and the Spirit of the Lord seized on David.
Psalm (II) Ps 88:20–22. 27–28 r.21 I have found David, my servant.
Gospel Acclamation Ps 118:18 Open my eyes, O Lord, that I may consider
the wonders of your law.
cf. Eph 1:17. 18 May the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ
enlighten the eyes of our mind,
so that we can see what hope his call holds for us.
Gospel Mark 2:23–28 The sabbath was made for man, not man for the sabbath.
Wednesday
Reading (I) Hebrews 7:1–3. 15–17 You are a priest of the order of Melchizedek, and for ever.
Psalm (I) Ps 109: 1–4 r.4 You are a priest for ever, a priest like Melchizedek of old.
Reading (II) 1 Samuel 17:32–33. 37. 40–51 David triumphed over the Philistine with a sling and a stone.
Psalm (II) Ps 143:1–2.9–10 r.1 Blessed be the Lord, my rock.
Gospel Acclamation Hebrews 4:12 The word of God is something alive and active;
it can judge secret emotions and thoughts.
cf. Matt 4:23 Jesus proclaimed the Good News of the kingdom,
and cured all kinds of sickness among the people.
Gospel Mark 3:1–6 It is against the law on the sabbath to save life?
Thursday
Reading (I) Hebrews 7:25–8:6 He offered sacrifices by offering himself once and for all.
Psalm (I) Ps 39:7–10. 17 r. cf. 8. 9 Here I am, Lord! I come to do your will.
Reading (II) 1 Samuel 18:6–9; 19:1–7 My father Saul is looking for a way to kill you.
Psalm (II) Ps 55:2–3. 9–14 r.5 In God I trust; I shall not fear.
Gospel Acclamation cf. John 6:63. 68 Your words are spirit, Lord, and they are life:
you have the message of eternal life.
cf. 2 Tim 1:10 Our Saviour Christ Jesus abolished death,
and he has proclaimed life through the Good News.
Gospel Mark 3:7–12 The unclean spirits would shout, 'You are the Son of God!' But he warned them strongly not to make him known.
Friday
Reading (I) Hebrews 8:6–13 It is a better covenant of which he is the mediator.
Psalm (I) Ps 84:8. 10–14 r.11 Mercy and faithfulness have met.
Reading (II) 1 Samuel 24:3–21 I will not raise my hand against him, for he is the anointed of the Lord.
Psalm (II) Ps 56:2–4. 6. 11 r.2 Have mercy on me, God, have mercy.
Gospel Acclamation cf. 2 Thess 2:14 Through the Good News God called us to share the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.
2 Cor 5:19 God in Christ was reconciling the world to himself,
and he has entrusted to us the news that they are reconciled.
Gospel Mark 3:13–19 He summoned those he wanted to be his companions.
Saturday
Reading (I) Hebrews 9:2–3. 11–14 He has entered the sanctuary once and for all through his own blood.
Psalm (I) Ps 46:2–3. 6–9 r.6 God goes up with shouts of joy;
the Lord goes up with trumpet blast.
Reading (II) 2 Samuel 1:1–4. 11–12. 17. 19. 23–27 How did the heroes fall in the thick of the battle.
Psalm (II) Ps 79:2–3. 5–7 r.4 Let your face shine on us, O Lord, and we shall be saved.
Gospel Acclamation 2 Cor 5:19 God in Christ was reconciling the world to himself,
and he has entrusted to us the news that they are reconciled.
cf. Acts 16:14 Open our heart, O Lord, to accept the words of your Son.
Gospel Mark 3:20–21 His relatives said he was out of his mind.

Third Week in Ordinary Time

Colour
Green
Mass
Preface of Weekdays
Office
Psalter Week III
Monday
Reading (I) Hebrews 9:15. 24–28 He sacrificed himself once and for all to do away with sin; when he appears a second time it will be to those who are waiting for him.
Psalm (I) Ps 97: 1–6 r.1 Sing a new song to the Lord for he has worked wonders.
Reading (II) 2 Samuel 5:1–7. 10 You shall be shepherd of my people Israel.
Psalm (II) Ps 88:20–22. 25–26 r.25 My truth and my love shall be with him.
Gospel Acclamation Ps 24: 4. 5 Teach me your paths, my God,
make me walk in your truth.
cf. 2 Tim 1:10 Our Saviour Christ Jesus abolished death, and he has proclaimed life through the Good News.
Gospel Mark 3:22–30 It is the end of Satan.
Tuesday
Reading (I) Hebrews 10:1–10 God, here I am! I am coing to obey your will.
Psalm (I) Ps 39:2. 4. 7–8. 10. 11 r. cf. 8.9 Here I am, Lord!
I come to do you will.
Reading (II) 2 Samuel 6:12–15. 17–19 David and all the house of Israel brought up the ark of the Lord with acclaim.
Psalm (II) Ps 23:7–10 r.8 Who is the king of glory?
He, the Lord, he is the king of glory.
Gospel Acclamation Ps 118:135 Let your face shine on your servant,
and teach me your decrees.
cf. Mt 11:25 Blessed are you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth,
for revealing the mysteries of the kingdom
to mere children.
Gospel Mark 3:31–35 Anyone who does the will of God, that person is my brother and sister and mother.
Wednesday
Reading (I) Hebrews 10:11–18 He achieved the eternal perfection of all whom he is sanctifying.
Psalm (I) Ps 109: 1–4 r.4 You are a priest for ever, a priest like Melchizedek of old.
Reading (II) 2 Samuel 7:4–17 Your House and your soveriegnty will always stand before me.
Psalm (II) Ps 88:4–5. 27–30 r.29 i will keep my live for him always.
Gospel Acclamation 1 Sam 3:9; John 6:68 Speak, Lord, your servant is listening:
you have the message of eternal life.
The seed is the word of God, Christ the sower;
whoever finds this seed will remain for ever.
Gospel Mark 4:1–20 Imagine a sower going out to sow.
Thursday
Reading (I) Hebrews 10:19–25 Let us keep firm in the hope we profess and be concerned for each other, to stir a response in love.
Psalm (I) Ps 23:1–6 r. cf. 6 Such are the men who seek your face, O Lord.
Reading (II) 2 Samuel 7:18–19. 24–29 Who am I, Lord, and what is my House?
Psalm (II) Ps 131:1–5. 11–14 r. Luke 1:32 The Lord God will give him the throne of his father David.
Gospel Acclamation Phil 2:15–16 You will shine in the world like bright stars
because you are offering it the word of life.
Ps 118:105 Your word is a lamp for my steps
and a light for my path.
Gospel Mark 4:21–25 A lamp is to be put on a lamp-stand. The amout you measure out is the amount you will be given.
Friday
Reading (I) Hebrews 10:32–39 Remember all the sufferings you had to meet. Be as confident now.
Psalm (I) Ps 36:3–6. 23–24. 39–40 r. 39 The salvation of the just comes from the Lord.
Reading (II) 2 Samuel 11:1–10. 13–17 You have shown contempt for me and taken the wife of Uriah to be your wife.
Psalm (II) Ps 50:3–7. 10–11r. cf. 3 Have mercy on us, Lord, for we have sinned.
Gospel Acclamation Ps 118:27 Make me grasp the way of your precepts,
and I will muse on your wonders.
cf. Mt 11:25 Blessed are you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth,
for revealing the mysteries of the kingdom
to mere children.
Gospel Mark 4:26–34 A man throws seed on the land. While he sleeps the seed is growing; how, he does not know.
Saturday
Reading (I) Hebrews 11:1–2. 8–19 He look forward to a city, designed and built by God.
Psalm (I) Luke 1:69–75 r. cf. 68 Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel!
He has visited his people and redeemed them.
Reading (II) 2 Samuel 12:1–7. 10–17 I have sinned against the Lord.
Psalm (II) Ps 50: 12–17 r. 12 A pure heart create for me, O God.
Gospel Acclamation cf. Ps 26:11 Instruct me, Lord, in your ways;
on an even path lead me.
John 3:16 God loved the world so much that he gave his only Son;
everyone who believes in him has eternal life.
Gospel Mark 4:35–41 Who can this be? Even the wind and the sea obey him.

Fourth Week in Ordinary Time

Colour
Green
Mass
Preface of Weekdays
Office
Psalter Week IV
Monday
Reading (I) Hebrews 11:32–40 Through faith they conquered kingdoms. God will make provision for us to have something better.
Psalm (I) Ps 30:20–24 r.25 Let your heart take courage,
all who hope in the Lord.
Reading (II) 2 Samuel 15:13–14. 30; 16:5–13 Let us fly, or we shall never escape Absalom.
Psalm (II) Ps 3: 2–8 r.8 Arise, Lord; save me, my God.
Gospel Acclamation cf. John 17:17 Your word is truth, O Lord, consecrate us in the truth.
Luke 7:16 A great prophet has appeared among us; God has visited his people.
Gospel Mark 5:1–20 Come out of that man, unclean spirit.
Tuesday
Reading (I) Hebrews 12:1–4 We should keep running steadily in the race we have started.
Psalm (I) Ps 21:26–28. 30–32 r. cf. 27 They shall praise you, Lord, those who seek you.
Reading (II) 2 Samuel 18:9–10. 14. 24–25. 30 –19:3 My son Absalom! Would I had died in your place.
Psalm (II) Ps 85:1–6 r.1 Turn your ear, O Lord, and give answer.
Gospel Acclamation John 14:6 I am the Way, the Truth and the Life, says the Lord;
no one can come to the Father except through me.
Matt 8:17 He took our sicknesses away,
and carried our diseases for us.
Gospel Mark 5:21–43 Little girl, I tell you get up.
Wednesday
Reading (I) Hebrews 12:4–7. 11–15 The Lord trains the ones that he love.
Psalm (I) Ps 102:1–2. 13–14. 17–18 r. cf.17 The love of the Lord is everlasting upon those who hold him in fear.
Reading (II) 2 Samuel 24:2. 9–17 It was I who sinned, taking a census of the people, But these, this flock, what have they done?
Psalm (II) Ps 31:1–2. 5–7 r. cf.5 Forgive, Lord, the guilt of my sin.
Gospel Acclamation Matt 4:4 Man does not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.
John 10:27 The sheep that belong to me listen to my voice, says the Lord, I know them and they follow me.
Gospel Mark 6:1–6 A prophet is only despised in his own country.
Thursday
Reading (I) Hebrews 12:18–19. 21–24 What you have come to is Mount Zion and the city of the living God.
Psalm (I) Ps 47:2–4. 9–11 r. cf.10 O God, we ponder your love within your temple.
Reading (II) 1 Kings 2:1-4. 10–12 I amgong the way of all the earth; be strong, Solomon, and show yourself a man.
Psalm (II) 1 Chron 29:10–12 r.12 You, Lord, are the ruler of all.
Gospel Acclamation John 15:15 I call you friends, says the Lord,
because I have made known to you
everything I have learnt from my Father.
Mark 1:15 The kingdom of God is close at hand,
repent and believe the Good News.
Gospel Mark 6:7–13 He began to send them out.
Friday
Reading (I) Hebrews 13:1–8 Jesus Christ is the same today as he was yesterday and as he will be for ever.
Psalm (I) Ps 26:1. 3. 5. 8–9 r.1 The Lord is my light and my help.
Reading (II) Ecclesiasticus 47:2–11 David put all heart into all his songs out of love for his maker.
Psalm (II) Ps 17:31. 47. 50–51 r. cf.47 Praised be the God who saves me.
Gospel Acclamation cf. Luke 8:15 Blessed are those who, with a noble and generous heart,
take the word of God to themselves and yield a harvest through their perseverance.
Gospel Mark 6:14–29 It is John whose head I have cut off. He has risen from dead.
Saturday
Reading (I) Hebrews 13:15–17. 20–21 May the God of peace, who brought back from the dead the great Shepherd, make you ready to do his will in any kind of good action.
Psalm (I) Ps 22 r.1 The Lord is my shepherd.
Reading (II) 1 Kings 3:4–13 Give your servant a heart to understand how to discern between good and evil.
Psalm (II) Ps 118:9–14 r.12 Lord, teach me your statutes.
Gospel Acclamation John 10:27 The sheep that belong to me listen to my voice, says the Lord,
I know them and they follow me.
Gospel Mark 6:30–34 They were like sheep without a shepherd.

Fifth Week in Ordinary Time

Colour
Green
Mass
Preface of Weekdays
Office
Psalter Week I
Monday
Reading (I) Genesis 1:1-19 God said, and so it was.
Psalm (I) Ps 103:1–2, 5–6. 10 .12. 24.35. r.31 May the Lord rejoice in his works!
Reading (II) 1 Kings 8:1–7. 9–13 They brought the ark of the covenant into the Holy of Holies, and the cloud filled the Temple of the Lord.
Psalm (II) Ps 131:6–10 r.8 Go up, Lord, to the place of your rest!
Gospel Acclamation John 8:12 I am the light of the world, says the Lord,
anyone who follows me will have the light of life.
cf. Matt 4:23 Jesus proclaimed the Good News of the kingdom,
and cured all kinds of sickness among the people.
Gospel Mark 6:53–56 All those who touched him were cured.
Tuesday
Reading (I) Genesis 1:20–2:4 Let us make man in our own image, in the likeness of ourselves.
Psalm (I) Ps 8:4–9 r.2 How great is your name, O Lord our God, through all the earth!
Reading (II) 1 Kings 8:22–23. 27–30 You have said, 'My name shall be there.' Hear the entreaty of your people Israel.
Psalm (II) Ps 83:3–5. 10–11 r.2 How lovely is you dwelling place, Lord, God of hosts.
Gospel Acclamation Ps 118:34 Train me, Lord, to observe your law,
to keep it with my heart.
Ps 118:36. 29 Bend my heart to your will, O Lord,
and teach me your law.
Gospel Mark 7:1–13 You put aside the commandments of God to cling to human traditions.
Wednesday
Reading (I) Genesis 2:4–9. 15–17 The Lord God took man and settled him in the garden of Eden.
Psalm (I) Ps 103:1–2. 27–30 r.1 Bless the Lord, my soul!
Reading (II) 1 Kings 10:1–10 The queen of Sheba saw all the wisdom of Solomon.
Psalm (II) Ps 36:3–6. 30–31. 39–40 r.30 The just man's mouth utters wisdom.
Gospel Acclamation cf. 2 Tim 1:10 Our Saviour Christ Jesus abolished death, and he has proclaimed life through the Good News.
cf. John 17:17 Your word is truth, O Lord, consecrate us in the truth.
Gospel Mark 7:14–23 It is what comes out of a man that makes him unclean.
Thursday
Reading (I) Genesis 2:18–25 He brought her to the man. They became one body.
Psalm (I) Ps 127:1–5 r. cf.1 O blessed are those who fear the Lord.
Reading (II) 1 Kings 11:4–13 Since you do not keep my covenant I will tear the kingdom away from you. For the sake of my servant David, I will leave your son one tribe.
Psalm (II) Ps 105:3–4. 35–37. 40 O Lord, remember me out of the love you have for your people.
Gospel Acclamation Ps 144:13 The Lord is faithful in all his words
and loving in all his deeds.
James 1:21 Accept and submit to the word
which has been planted in you and can save your souls.
Gospel Mark 7:24–30 The house-dogs under the table can eat the children's scraps.
Friday
Reading (I) Genesis 3:1-8 You will be like gods, knowing good and evil.
Psalm (I) Ps 31:1–2. 5–7 r.1 Happy the man whose offence is forgiven.
Reading (II) 1 Kings 11:29–32; 12:19 Israel has been separated from the House of David.
Psalm (II) Ps 80:10–15 r.11. 9 I am the Lord your God; listen to my warning.
Gospel Acclamation cf. John 6:63. 68 Your words are spirit, Lord, and they are life:
you have the message of eternal life.
cf. Acts 16:14 Open our heart, O Lord,
to accept the words of your Son.
Gospel Mark 7:31–37 He makes the deaf hear and the dumb speak.
Saturday
Reading (I) Genesis 3:9–24 The Lord God expelled him from the garden of Eden, to till the soil.
Psalm (I) Ps 89:2–6. 12–13 r.1 O Lord, you have been our refuge
from one generation to the next.
Reading (II) 1 Kings 12:26–32; 13:33–34 Jeroboam made two golden calves.
Psalm (II) Ps 105:6–7. 19–22 r.4 O Lord, remember me out of the love you have for your people.
Gospel Acclamation Matt 4:4 Man does not live on bread alone,
but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.
Gospel Mark 8:1–10 They ate as much as they wanted.
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