Advent Season — Weekdays
Advent
Documentation
Weekdays
- Advent
- Christmas
- Lent
- Easter
- Ordinary Time I [Weeks 1–5]
- Ordinary Time II [Weeks 6-10]
- Ordinary Time III [Weeks 11–15]
- Ordinary Time IV [Weeks 16–20]
- Ordinary Time V [Weeks 21–25]
- Ordinary Time VI [Weeks 26–30]
- Ordinary Time VII [Weeks 31-34]
Proper of Saints
- Solemnities
- Proper of Saints: November
- Proper of Saints: December
- National Calendar for England
- National Calendar for Wales
First Week of Advent
- Colour
- Purple
- Mass
- Mass of Weekday
- Preface of Advent I
- Office
- Psalter Week I
| Monday | ||
| Reading 1 | Isaiah 2:1–5 | The Lord draws all the nations together into the eternal peace of God's kingdom. |
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Isaiah 4:2–6 | The fruit of the earth shall be the pride and adornment of Israel's survivors. |
| Psalm | Ps 121: 1–2. 4–5. 6–9 r. 1 | I rejoiced when I heard them say: 'Let us go to God's house.' |
| Gospel Acclamation | cf. Ps 79:4 | God of hosts, bring us back: let your face shine on us and we shall be saved. |
| Gospel | Matthew 8:5–11 | Many will come from east and west to take their places in the kingdom of heaven. |
| Tuesday | ||
| Reading 1 | Isaiah 11:1–10 | On him the spirit of the Lord rests. |
| Psalm | Ps 71: 1–2. 7–8. 12–13. 17 r. 7 | In his days justice shall flourish and peace till the moon fails. |
| Gospel Acclamation | Ps 84:8 | Let us see, O Lord, your mercy and give us your saving help. |
| or | Behold, our Lord will come with power and will enlighten the eyes of his servants. |
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| Gospel | Luke 10:21–24 | Jesus is filled with joy by the Holy Spirit. |
| Wednesday | ||
| Reading 1 | Isaiah 25:6–10 | The Lord invites us to his banquet and wipes away the tears from every cheek. |
| Psalm | Ps 22 r. 6 | In the Lord's own house shall I dwell for ever and ever. |
| Gospel Acclamation | Is 33:22 | The Lord is our judge, the Lord is our lawgiver, the Lord our king and our saviour. |
| or | Look, the Lord will come to save his people. Blessed those who are ready to meet him. |
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| Gospel | Matthew 15:29–37 | Jesus cures many and multiplies the loaves. |
| Thursday | ||
| Reading 1 | Isaiah 26:1–6 | Let the upright nation come in, she, the faithful one. |
| Psalm | Ps 117: 1. 8–9. 19–21. 25–27 r. 26 | Blessed in the name of the Lord is he who comes. or Alleluia! |
| Gospel Acclamation | Is 40: 9–10 | Shout with a loud voice, joyful messenger to Jerusalem. Here is the Lord God coming with power. |
| or | Is 55:6 | Seek the Lord while he is still to be found, call to him while he is still near. |
| Gospel | Matthew 7:21. 24–27 | The person who does the will of my Father will enter the kingdom of heaven. |
| Friday | ||
| Reading 1 | Isaiah 29:17–24 | That days the eyes of the blind will see. |
| Psalm | Ps 26: 1. 4. 13–14 r. 1 | The Lord is my light and my help. |
| Gospel Acclamation | cf. Is 45:8 | Send victory like a dew, you heavens, and let the clouds rain it down. Let the earth open and bring forth the saviour. |
| or | Behold, our Lord will come with power and will enlighten the eyes of his servants. |
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| Gospel | Matthew 9:27–31 | Two blind men who believe in Jesus are cured. |
| Saturday | ||
| Reading 1 | Isaiah 30:19–21. 23–26 | He will be gracious to you when he hears your cry. |
| Psalm | Ps 146: 1–6 r. Is 30:18 | Happy are all who hope in the Lord. or Alleluia! |
| Gospel Acclamation | Is 55:6 | Seek the Lord while he is still to be found, call to him while he is still near. |
| or | Is 33:22 | The Lord is our judge, the Lord is our lawgiver, the Lord our king and our saviour. |
| Gospel | Matthew 9:35–10:1.6–8 | When he saw the crowds he felt sorry for them. |
Second Week of Advent
- Colour
- Purple
- Mass
- Mass of Weekday
- Preface of Advent I
- Office
- Psalter Week II
| Monday | ||
| Reading 1 | Isaiah 35: 1–10 | God himself is coming to save you. |
| Psalm | Ps 84:9–14 r. Is 35:4 | Look, our God is coming to save us. |
| Gospel Acclamation | Luke 3:4. 6 | Prepare a way for the Lord, make his paths straight. And all mankind shall see the salvation of God. |
| or | See, the king, the Lord of the world, will come. He will free us from the yoke of our bondage. |
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| Gospel | Luke 5:17–26 | We have seen strange things today. |
| Tuesday | ||
| Reading 1 | Isaiah 40:1–11 | God consoles his people. |
| Psalm | Ps 95: 1-3. 10–13 r. cf. Is 40:9–10 | Here is our God coming with power. |
| Gospel Acclamation | Come Lord! Do not delay. Forgive the sins of your people. |
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| or | The day of the Lord is near; Look, he comes to save us. |
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| Gospel | Matthew 18:12–14 | God does not wish the little ones to be lost. |
| Wednesday | ||
| Reading 1 | Isaiah 40:25–31 | The Lord almighty gives strength to the wearied. |
| Psalm | Ps 102: 1–4 8. 10 r.1 | My soul, give thanks to the Lord. |
| Gospel Acclamation | Behold, our Lord will come with power and will enlighten the eyes of his servants. |
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| or | Look, the Lord will come to save his people. Blessed are those who are ready to meet him. |
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| Gospel | Matthew 11:28–30 | Come to me, all you who labour. |
| Thursday | ||
| Reading 1 | Isaiah 41:13–20 | I, the Holy One of Israel, am your redeemer. |
| Psalm | Ps 144:1, 9–13 r. 8 | The Lord is kind and full of compassion, slow to anger,abounding in love. |
| Gospel Acclamation | Come to us, Lord, with your peace that we may rejoice in your presence with sincerity of heart. |
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| or | cf. Is 45:8 | Send victory like a dew, you heavens, and let the clouds rain it down. Let the earth open and bring forth a saviour. |
| Gospel | Matthew 11:11–15 | A greater than John the Baptist has never been seen. |
| Friday | ||
| Reading 1 | Isaiah 48:17–19 | If only you had been alert to my commandments. |
| Psalm | Ps 1: 1–4. 6 r. cf. Jn 8:12 | Anyone who follows you, Lord, will have the light of life. |
| Gospel Acclamation | See, the king, the Lord of the world, will come. He will free us from the yoke of our bondage. |
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| or | The Lord will come, go out to meet him. Great is his beginning and his reign will have no end. |
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| Gospel | Matthew 11:16–19 | They heed neither John nor the Son of Man. |
| Saturday | ||
| Reading 1 | Ecclesiasticus 48: 1–4.9–11 | Elijah will come again. |
| Psalm | PS 79:2–3. 15–16. 18–19 r. 4 | God of hosts, bring us back; let your face shine on us and we shall be saved. |
| Gospel Acclamation | The day of the Lord is near; Look he comes to save us. |
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| or | Luke 3:4. 6 | Prepare a way for the Lord, make his paths straight. And all mankind shall see the salvation of God, |
| Gospel | Matthew 17:10–13 | Elijah has come already and they did not recognise him |
Third Week of Advent
- From 17 December until 24 December texts are provided for each date and are given below.
- Colour
- Purple
- Mass
- Mass of Weekday
- Preface of Advent I
- Office
- Week III
| Monday | ||
| Reading 1 | Numbers 24:2–7. 15–17 | A star from Jacob takes the leadership. |
| Psalm | Ps 24:4–9 r. 4 | Lord, make me know your ways. |
| Gospel Acclamation | The Lord will come, go out to meet him. Great is his beginning and his reign will have no end. |
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| Ps 84:8 | Let us see, O Lord, your mercy and give us your saving help. |
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| Gospel | Matthew 21: 23–27 | John's baptism: where did it come from? |
| Tuesday | ||
| Reading 1 | Zephaniah 3:1–2. 9–13 | Messianic salvation is promised to all the poor in spirit. |
| Psalm | Ps 33: 2-3. 6-7. 16. 18–19. 23 r. 7 | This poor man called; the Lord heard him. |
| Gospel Acclamation | Look the Lord will come to save his people. Blessed are those who are ready to meet him. |
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| or | Come Lord! Do not delay. Forgive the sins of your people. |
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| Gospel | Matthew 21:28–32 | John came, but it was the sinners who believed in him. |
| Wednesday | ||
| Reading 1 | Isaiah 45:6–8. 18. 21–26 | Send victory like a dew, you heavens! |
| Psalm | Ps 84: 9–14 r. cf. Is 45:8 | Send victory like a dew, you heavens, and let the clouds rain it down. |
| Gospel Acclamation | Is 55:6 | Seek the Lord while he is still to be found, call to him while he is still near. |
| or | Is 40:9–10 | Shout with a loud voice, joyful messenger to Jerusalem. Here is the Lord God coming with power. |
| Gospel | Luke 7:19–23 | Go back and tell John what you have seen and heard. |
| Thursday | ||
| Reading 1 | Isaiah 54:1–10 | Like a forsaken wife, the Lord calls you back. |
| Psalm | Ps 29: 2. 4–6. 11–13 r.2 | I will praise you, Lord, you have rescued me. |
| Gospel Acclamation | The day of the Lord is near. Look, he comes to save us. |
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| or | Lk 3:4.6 | Prepare a way for the Lord, make his path straight. And all mankind shall see the salvation of God. |
| Gospel | Luke 7:24–30 | John is the messenger who prepares the way for the Lord. |
| Friday | ||
| Reading 1 | Isaiah 56:1–3. 6–8 | My house will be a house of prayer for all the peoples. |
| Psalm | Ps 66: 2–3. 5. 7–8 r.4 | Let the peoples praise you, O God; let all the peoples praise you. |
| Gospel Acclamation | Ps 84:8 | Let us see, O Lord, your mercy and give us your saving help. |
| or | Come to us, Lord, with your peace that we may rejoice in your presence with sincerity of heart. |
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| Gospel | John 5:33–36 | John was a lamp alight and shining. |
Fourth Week of Advent
- From 17 December until 24 December texts are provided for each date and are given below.
- Colour
- Purple
- Office
- Week IV
17 – 24 December
- Colour
- Purple
- Mass
- Proper of Weekday
- Preface of Advent II
- Office
- Proper
| 17 December | ||
| Reading 1 | Genesis 49:2. 8–10 | The sceptre shall not pass from Judah |
| Psalm | Ps 71 1–4. 7–8. 17 r. 7 | In his days justice shall flourish and peace till moon fails. |
| Gospel Acclamation | Wisdom of the Most High, ordering all things with strength and gentleness, come and teach us the way of truth. |
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| Gospel | Matthew 1:1–17 | A genealogy of Jesus Christ, son of David. |
| 18 December | ||
| Reading 1 | Jeremiah 23:5–8 | I will raise a virtuous Branch for David. |
| Psalm | Ps 71:1–2. 12–13. 18–19 r. 7 | In his days justice shall flourish and peace till moon fails. |
| Gospel Acclamation | Ruler of the House of Israel, who gave the law to Moses on Sinai, come and save us with outstretched arm. |
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| Gospel | Matthew 1: 18–24 | Jesus is born of Mary who was betrothed to Joseph, son of David, |
| 19 December | ||
| Reading 1 | Judges 13:2–7. 24–25 | The birth of Samson was announced by an angel. |
| Psalm | Ps 70: 3–6. 16–17 r. 8 | My lips are filled with your praise, with your glory all the day long. |
| Gospel Acclamation | Root of Jesse, set up as a sign to the peoples, come to save us, and delay no more. |
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| Gospel | Luke 1:5–25 | The birth of John the Baptist was announced by Gabriel. |
| 20 December | ||
| Reading 1 | Isaiah 7:10–14 | The maiden is with child. |
| Psalm | Ps 23:1–6 r.7. 10 | Let the Lord enter! He is the king of glory. |
| Gospel Acclamation | Emmanuel, our king and lawgiver, come and save us, Lord our God. |
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| or | Key of David, who open the gates of the eternal kingdom, come to liberate from prison the captive who lives in darkness. |
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| Gospel | Luke 1:26–38 | Listen! You are to conceive and bear a son. |
| 21 December | ||
| Reading 1 | Song 2:8–14 | See how my beloved comes leaping over the mountains. |
| or | Zephaniah 3:14–18 | The Lord, the king of Israel, is in your midst. |
| Psalm | Ps 32:2–3. 11–12. 20–21 r. 1. 3 | Ring out your joy to the Lord, O you just; O sing him a song that is new. |
| Gospel Acclamation | Key of David, who open the gates of the eternal kingdom, come to liberate from prison the captive who lives in darkness. |
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| or | Emmanuel, our king and lawgiver, come and save us, Lord our God. |
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| Gospel | Luke 1:39–45 | Why should I be honoured with a visit from the mother of my Lord? |
| 22 December | ||
| Reading 1 | 1 Samuel 1:24–28 | Hannah gives thanks for Samuel's birth. |
| Psalm | 1 Samuel 2:1. 4–8 r.1 | My heart exults in the Lord my saviour. |
| Gospel Acclamation | Root of Jesse, set up as a sign to the peoples, come to save us, and delay no more. |
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| or | King of the peoples and cornerstone of the Church, come and save man whom you made from the dust of the earth. |
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| Gospel | Luke 1:46–55 | The almighty has done great things for me. |
| 23 December | ||
| Reading 1 | Malachi 3:1–4. 23–24 | I am going to send you Elijah the prophet before the day of the Lord comes. |
| Psalm | Ps 24: 4–5. 8–9. 10. 14 r. Lk 21:28 | Stand erect, hold your heads high, because your liberation is near at hand. |
| Gospel Acclamation | King of the peoples and cornerstone of the Church, come and save man whom you made from the dust of the earth. |
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| Gospel | Luke 1:57–66 | The birth of John the Baptist. |
| 24 December | ||
| Reading 1 | 2 Samuel 7:1–5. 8–12. 14. 16 | The kingdom of David will always stand secure before the Lord. |
| Psalm | Ps 88: 2–5. 27. 29 r. 2 | I will sing for ever of your love, O Lord. |
| Gospel Acclamation | Morning star, radiance of eternal light, sun of justice, come and enlighten those who live in darkness and in the shadow of death. |
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| Gospel | Luke 1:67–79 | Our God from on high will bring the rising Sun to visit us. |