November 23, 2025 - Solemnity of Christ the King (Year C)

 

1st Reading - 2 Sm 5:1-3

    In those days, all the tribes of Israel came to David in Hebron and said: “Here we are, your bone and your flesh. In days past, when Saul was our king, it was you who led the Israelites out and brought them back. And the Lord said to you, ‘You shall shepherd my people Israel and shall be commander of Israel.’ ”

     When all the elders of Israel came to David in Hebron, King David made an agreement with them there before the Lord, and they anointed him king of Israel.

Responsorial Psalm - Ps 122:1-2, 3-4, 4-5 

R –Let us go rejoicing to the house of the Lord.

* I rejoiced because they said to me, “We will go up to the house of the Lord.” And now we have set foot within your gates, O Jerusalem. R. 

* Jerusalem, built as a city with compact unity. To it the tribes go up, the tribes of the Lord. R.

* According to the decree for Israel, to give thanks to the name of the Lord. In it are set up judgment seats, seats for the house of David. R. 

2nd Reading - Col 1:12-20  

    Brothers and sisters: 

    Let us give thanks to the Father, who has made you fit to share in the inheritance of the holy ones in light. He delivered us from the power of darkness and transferred us to the kingdom of his beloved Son, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins. 

    He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation. For in him were created all things in heaven and on earth, the visible and the invisible, whether thrones or dominions or principalities or powers; all things were created through him and for him. 

    He is before all things, and in him all things hold together. He is the head of the body, the Church. He is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, that in all things he himself might be preeminent. 

    For in him all the fullness was pleased to dwell, and through him to reconcile all things for him, making peace by the blood of his cross through him, whether those on earth or those in heaven.

Gospel Acclamation - Mk 11:9,10 

Alleluia, alleluia. 
 Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord! Blessed is the kingdom of our father David that is to come! 
 Alleluia, alleluia.

Gospel - Lk 23:35-43

    The rulers sneered at Jesus and said, “He saved others; let him save himself if he is the chosen one, the Christ of God!” Even the soldiers jeered at him. As they approached to offer him wine they called out, “If you are King of the Jews, save yourself!” Above him there was an inscription that read, “THIS IS THE KING OF THE JEWS.” 

    Now one of the criminals hanging there reviled Jesus, saying, “Are you not the Christ? Save yourself and us.” 

    The other, however, rebuking him, said in reply, “Have you no fear of God, for you are subject to the same condemnation? And indeed, we have been condemned justly, for the sentence we received corresponds to our crimes, but this man has done nothing criminal.” 

    Then he said, “Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.” He replied to him, “Amen, I say to you, today you will be with me in Paradise.”

November 16, 2025 - 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year C)

 

1st Reading - Mal 3:19-20

    Lo, the day is coming, blazing like an oven, when all the proud and all evildoers will be stubble. And the day that is coming will set them on fire, leaving them neither root nor branch, says the Lord of hosts. But for you who fear my name, there will arise the sun of justice with its healing rays.

Responsorial Psalm - Ps 98:5-6. 7-8, 9 

R –The Lord comes to rule the earth with justice.

* Sing praise to the Lord with the harp, with the harp and melodious song. With trumpets and the sound of the horn, sing joyfully before the King, the Lord. R. 

* Let the sea and what fills iresound, the world and those who dwell in it. Let the rivers clap their hands, the mountains shout with them for joy. R. 

* Before the Lord, for he comes, for he comes to rule the earth. He will rule the world with justice and the peoples with equity. R. 

2nd Reading - 2 Thes 3:7-12

    Brothers and sisters: 

    You know how one must imitate us. For we did not act in a disorderly way among you, nor did we eat food received free from anyone. On the contrary, in toil and drudgery, night and day we worked, so as not to burden any of you. 

     Not that we do not have the right. Rather, we wanted to present ourselves as a model for you, so that you might imitate us. In fact, when we were with you, we instructed you that if anyone was unwilling to work, neither should that one eat. 

    We hear that some are conducting themselves among you in a disorderly way, by not keeping busy but minding the business of others. Such people we instruct and urge in the Lord Jesus Christ to work quietly and to eat their own food. 

Gospel Acclamation Lk 21:28 

Alleluia, Alleluia. 
Stand erect and raise your heads because your redemption is at hand. 
 Alleluia, Alleluia. 

Gospel - Lk 21:5-19

    While some people were speaking about how the Temple was adorned with costly stones and votive offerings, Jesus said, “All that you see here – the days will come when there will not be left a stone upon another stone that will not be thrown down.” 

    Then they asked him, “Teacher, when will this happen? And what sign will there be when all these things are about to happen?” He answered, “See that you not be deceived, for many will come in my name, saying, ‘I am he,’ and ‘The time has come.’ Do not follow them! When you hear of wars and insurrections, do not be terrified, for such things must happen first, but it will not immediately be the end.” Then he said to them, “Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be powerful earthquakes, famines, and plagues from place to place; and awesome sights and mighty signs will come from the sky. 

    Before all this happens, however, they will seize and persecute you, they will hand you over to the synagogues and to prisons, and they will have you led before kings and governors because of my name. It will lead to your giving testimony. Remember, you are not to prepare your defense beforehand, for I myself shall give you a wisdom in speaking that all your adversaries will be powerless to resist or refute. You will even be handed over by parents, brothers, relatives, and friends, and they will put some of you to death. You will be hated by all because of my name, but not a hair on your  head will be destroyed. By your perseverance you will secure your lives.”

November 9, 2025 - Dedication of the Basilica of St. John Lateran

 

1st Reading - Ez 47:1-2,8-9,12

    The angel brought me back to the entrance of the temple, and I saw water flowing out from beneath the threshold of the temple toward the east, for the facade of the temple was toward the east. The water flowed down from the southern side of the temple, south of the altar. He led me outside by the north gate, and around to the outer gate facing the east, where I saw water trickling from the southern side. 

    He said to me, “This water flows into the eastern district down upon the Arabah, and empties into the sea, the salt waters, which it makes fresh. Wherever the river flows, every sort of living creature that can multiply shall live, and there shall be abundant fish, for wherever this water comes the sea shall be made fresh. Along both banks of the river, fruit trees of every kind shall grow; their leaves shall not fade, nor their fruit fail. Every month they shall bear fresh fruit, for they shall be watered by the flow from the sanctuary. Their fruit shall serve for food, and their leaves for medicine.” 

Responsorial Psalm - Ps 46:2-3, 5-6, 8-9 

R –The waters of the river gladden the city of God, the holy dwelling of the Most High.

* God is our refuge and our strength, an ever-present help in distress. Therefore we fear not, though the earth be shaken and mountains plunge into the depths of the sea. R. 

* There is a stream whose runlets gladden the city of God, the holy dwelling of the Most High. God is in its midst; it shall not be disturbed; God will help it at the break of dawn. R. 

* The Lord of hosts is with us; our stronghold is the God of Jacob. Come! behold the deeds of the Lord, the astounding things he has wrought on earth. R. 

2nd Reading - 1 Cor 3:9-13.16-17

    Brothers and sisters: 

    You are God’s building. According to the grace of God given to me, like a wise master builder I laid a foundation, and another is building upon it. But each one must be careful how he builds upon it, for no one can lay a foundation other than the one that is there, namely, Jesus Christ. 

    Do you not know that you are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwells in you? If anyone destroys God’s temple, God will destroy that person; for the temple of God, which you are, is holy.

Gospel Acclamation 

Alleluia, alleluia. 
 I have chosen and consecrated this house, says the Lord, that my name may be there forever. 
 Alleluia, alleluia. 

Gospel - Jn 2:13-22

    Since the Passover of the Jews was near, Jesus went up to Jerusalem. He found in the temple area those who sold oxen, sheep, and doves, as well as the money changers seated there. 

    He made a whip out of cords and drove them all out of the temple area, with the sheep and oxen, and spilled the coins of the money changers and overturned their tables, and to those who sold doves he said, “Take these out of here, and stop making my Father’s house a marketplace.” His disciples recalled the words of Scripture, “Zeal for your house will consume me.” 

    At this the Jews said to him, “What sign can you show us for doing this?” Jesus answered and said to them, “Destroy this temple and in three days I will raise it up.” The Jews said, “This temple has been under construction for forty-six years, and you will raise it up in three days?” 

     But Jesus was speaking about the temple of his body. Therefore, when he was raised from the dead, his disciples remembered that he had said this, and they came to believe the Scripture and the word Jesus had spoken.

November 2, 2025 - All Soul's Day

 

1st Reading - Wis 3:1-9

    The souls of the just are in the hand of God, and no torment shall touch them. They seemed, in the view of the foolish, to be dead; and their passing away was thought an affliction and their going forth from us, utter destruction. But they are in peace. 

     For if in the sight of others, indeed, they be punished, yet is their hope full of immortality; chastised a little, they shall be greatly blessed, because God tried them and found them worthy of himself. 

     As gold in the furnace, he proved them, and as sacrificial offerings he took them to himself. 

     In the time of their visitation they shall shine, and shall dart about as sparks through stubble; they shall judge nations and rule over peoples, and the Lord shall be their King forever. 

     Those who trust in him shall understand truth, and the faithful shall abide with him in love: because grace and mercy are with his holy ones, and his care is with his elect.

Responsorial Psalm - (Ps 27:1, 4, 7 and 8b and 9a, 13-14) 

R –The Lord is my light and my salvation.

* The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom should I fear? The Lord is my life’s refuge; of whom should I be afraid? R. 

* One thing I ask the Lord; this I seek: to dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, that I may gaze on the loveliness of the Lord and contemplate his temple. R. 

* Hear, O Lord, the sound of my call; have pity on me and answer me. Your presence, O Lord, I seek! Hide not your face from me. R. 

* I believe that I shall see the bounty of the Lord in the land of the living. Wait for the Lord with courage; be stouthearted and wait for the Lord. R. 

2nd Reading - Rom 6:3-9

Brothers and sisters: 

     Are you unaware that we who were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? We were indeed buried with him through baptism into death, so that, just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, we too might live in newness of life. For if we have grown into union with him through a death like his, we shall also be united with him in the resurrection. 

     We know that our old self was crucified with him, so that our sinful body might be done away with, that we might no longer be in slaveryto sin. For a dead person has been absolved from sin. If, then, we have died with Christ, we believe that we shall also live with him. 

     We know that Christ, raised from the dead, dies no more; death no longer has power over him.

Gospel Acclamation - Jn 6:40 

Alleluia, alleluia. 
This is the will of my Father, says the Lord, that I should lose nothing of all  that he has given to me, and that I should raise it up on the last day. 
Alleluia, alleluia. 

Gospel Jn 6:37-40

    Jesus said to the crowds: “Everything that the Father gives me will come to me, and I will not reject anyone who comes to me, because I came down from heaven not to do my own will but the will of the one who sent me. 

     And this is the will of the one who sent me, that I should not lose anything of what he gave me, bu t that I should raise it on the last day. For this is the will of my Father, that everyone who sees the Son and believes in him may have eternal life, and I shall raise him on the last day.”

October 26, 2025 - 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year C)

 

1st Reading - Sir 35:12-14, 16-18

    The Lord is a God of justice, who knows no favorites.
Though not unduly partial toward the weak, yet he hears
the cry of the oppressed. The Lord is not deaf to the wail of
the orphan, nor to the widow when she pours out her complaint.

    He who serves God willingly is heard; his petition
reaches the heavens. The prayer of the lowly pierces
the clouds. It does not rest till it reaches its goal, nor will it
withdraw till the Most High responds, judges justly and affirms
the right, and the Lord will not delay.

Responsorial Psalm - (Ps 34:2-3, 17-18, 19, 23)

R –The Lord hears the cry of the poor.

* I will bless the Lord at all times; his praise shall be ever

in my mouth. Let my soul glory in the Lord; the lowly will hear

me and be glad. R.

* The Lord confronts the evildoers, to destroy remembrance

of them from the earth. When the just cry out, the Lord

hears them, and from all their distress he rescues them. R.

* The Lord is close to the brokenhearted; and those who

are crushed in spirit he saves. The Lord redeems the lives

of his servants; no one incurs guilt who takes refuge in him. R.

2nd Reading - 2 Tim 4:6-8, 16-18

 

    Beloved: I am already being poured out like a libation,

and the time of my departure is at hand. I have competed

well; I have finished the race; I have kept the faith. From now

on, the crown of righteousness awaits me, which the Lord, the

just judge, will award to me on that day; and not only to me,

but to all who have longed for his appearance.

    At my first defense no one appeared on my behalf, but

everyone deserted me. May it not be held against them!

But the Lord stood by me and gave me strength, so that

through me the proclamation might be completed and all the

Gentiles might hear it. And I was rescued from the lion’s

mouth. The Lord will rescue me from every evil threat and

will bring me safe to his heavenly kingdom. To him be glory

forever and ever. Amen.

Gospel Acclamation 2 Cor 5:19

All – Alleluia, alleluia.

God was reconciling the world to himself in Christ,

and entrusting to us the message of salvation.

Alleluia, alleluia.

Gospel - Lk 18:9-14

    Jesus addressed this parable to those who were convinced

of their own righteousness and despised everyone else.

    “Two people went up to the temple area to pray; one

was a Pharisee, and the other was a tax collector. The Pharisee

took up his position and spoke this prayer (to himself,)

proudly ‘O God, I thank you that I am not like the rest of

humanity – greedy, dishonest, adulterous – or even like

this tax collector. I fast twice a week, and I pay tithes on my

whole income.’

    But the tax collector stood off at a distance and would not

even raise his eyes to heaven but beat his breast and prayed,

‘O God, be merciful to me a sinner!’

    I tell you, the latter went home justified, not the former;

for whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and the one who

humbles himself will be exalted.”

October 19, 2025 - 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year C)

 

1st Reading - Ex 17:8-13

    In those days, Amalek came and waged war against
Israel. Moses, therefore, said to Joshua, “Pick out certain men,
and tomorrow go out and engage Amalek in battle. I will be
standing on top of the hill with the staff of God in my hand.”

    So Joshua did as Moses told him: he engaged Amalek
in battle after Moses had climbed to the top of the hill
with Aaron and Hur. As long as Moses kept his hands raised
up, Israel had the better of the fight, but when he let his hands
rest, Amalek had the better of the fight. Moses’ hands, 

how ever, grew tired; so they put a rock in place for him to sit on.

Meanwhile Aaron and Hur supported his hands, one on

one side and one on the other, so that his hands remained

steady till sunset. And Joshua mowed down Amalek and his

people with the edge of the sword.

Responsorial Psalm - (Ps 121:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8)

R –Our help is from the Lord who made heaven and

earth. 

* I lift up my eyes toward the mountains; whence shall help

come to me? My help is from the Lord, who made heaven

and earth. R.

* May he not suffer your foot to slip; may he slumber

not who guards you. Indeed he neither slumbers nor sleeps,

the Guardian of Israel. R.

* The Lord is your guardian; the Lord is your shade;

he is beside you at your right hand. The sun shall not harm

you by day, nor the moon by night. R.

* The Lord will guard you from all evil; he will guard

your life. The Lord will guard your coming and your going,

both now and forever. R.

2nd Reading - 2 Tm 3:14-4:2

    Beloved: Remain faithful to what you have learned and

believed, because you know from whom you learned it.

From infancy you have known the sacred Scriptures, which

are capable of giving you wisdom for salvation through faith

in Christ Jesus. All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful

for teaching, for refutation, for correction, and for training in

righteousness, so that one who belongs to God may be competent,

equipped for every good work.

    I charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus,

who will judge the living and the dead, and by his appearing

and his kingly power: proclaim the word; be persistent

whether it is convenient or inconvenient; convince, reprimand,

encourage through all patience and teaching.

Gospel Acclamation - Heb 4:12

All – Alleluia, alleluia.

The word of God is living and effective, discerning

reflections and thoughts of the heart.

Alleluia, alleluia.

Gospel - Lk 18:1-8

    Jesus told his disciples a parable about the necessity for

them to pray always without becoming weary.

He said, “There was a judge in a certain town who

neither feared God nor respected any human being.

And a widow in that town used to come to him and say,

‘Render a just decision for me against my adversary.’ For a

long time the judge was unwilling, but eventually he thought,

‘While it is true that I neither fear God nor respect any human

being, because this widow keeps bothering me, I shall

deliver a just decision for her, lest she finally come and strike

me.’ ”

The Lord said, “Pay attention to what the dishonest

judge says. Will not God then secure the rights of his chosen

ones who call out to him day and night? Will he be slow to

answer them? I tell you, he will see to it that justice is done for

them speedily. But when the Son of Man comes, will he find

faith on earth?”

October 12, 2025 - 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C

  

1st Reading - 2 Kgs 5:14-17

    Naaman went down and plunged into the Jordan seven
times at the word of Elisha, the man of God. His flesh became
again like the flesh of a little child, and he was clean of his
leprosy.

    Naaman returned with his whole retinue to the man of
God. On his arrival he stood before Elisha and said, “Now
I know that there is no God in all the earth, except in Israel.
Please, accept a gift from your servant.”

    Elisha replied, “As the Lord lives whom I serve, I will
not take it.” And despite Naaman’s urging, he still refused.
Naaman said: “If you will not accept, please let me, your servant,
have two mule-loads of earth, for I will no longer offer
holocaust or sacrifice to any other god except to the Lord.”

Responsorial Psalm - (Ps 98:1, 2-3, 3-4)

R –The Lord has revealed to the nations his saving power.

* Sing to the Lord a new song, for he has done wondrous

deeds. His right hand has won victory for him, his holy arm. R.

* The Lord has made his salvation known: in the sight of

the nations he has revealed his justice. He has remembered his

kindness and his faithfulness toward the house of Israel. R.

* All the ends of the earth have seen the salvation by our

God. Sing joyfully to the Lord, all you lands: break into song;

sing praise. R.

2nd Reading - 2 Tm 2:8-13

    Beloved: Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead,

a descendant of David: such is my gospel, for which I am

suffering, even to the point of chains, like a criminal.

    But the word of God is not chained. Therefore, I bear

with everything for the sake of those who are chosen, so that

they too may obtain the salvation that is in Christ Jesus,

together with eternal glory.

    This saying is trustworthy: If we have died with him,

we shall also live with him; if we persevere, we shall also

reign with him. But if we deny him, he will deny us. If we are

unfaithful, he remains faithful, for he cannot deny himself.

Gospel Acclamation - 1 Thes 5:18

Alleluia, alleluia.

In all circumstances, give thanks, for this is the will

of God for you in Christ Jesus.

Alleluia, alleluia.

Gospel - Lk 17:11-19

    As Jesus continued his journey to Jerusalem, he traveled

through Samaria and Galilee. As he was entering a village,

ten lepers met him. They stood at a distance from him

and raised their voices saying, “Jesus, Master! Have pity on

us!” And when he saw them, he said, “Go, show yourselves

to the priests.” As they were going, they were cleansed.

    One of them, realizing he had been healed, returned,

glorifying God in a loud voice. He fell at the feet of Jesus and

thanked him. He was a Samaritan. Jesus said in reply,

“Ten were cleansed, were they not? Where are the other nine?

Has none but this foreigner returned to give thanks to God?”

Then he said to him, “Stand up and go; your faith has saved

you.”