Daily readings

Monday, October 20, 2025

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What are the Mass readings for Monday October 20, 2025?

The Catholic Mass readings for Monday October 20, 2025 are gathered on this page in their proper order: first reading Romans 5:12, 15b, 17-19, 20b-21, psalm Psalm 40:7-8a, 8b-9, 10, 17, no second reading is appointed for this Mass,and Gospel Luke 12:35-38.

What is the Gospel for Monday October 20, 2025?

The Gospel for Monday October 20, 2025 is Luke 12:35-38. It appears below with the rest of the day's Catholic readings.

What is the Psalm for Monday October 20, 2025?

The psalm for Monday October 20, 2025 is Psalm 40:7-8a, 8b-9, 10, 17. It is included below in the same reading order used at Mass, between the first reading and the Gospel.

Are these the USCCB daily readings for Monday October 20, 2025?

The same day's Catholic readings are gathered here on-site, with the official readings link available below in the source note.

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First Reading

Romans 5:12, 15b, 17-19, 20b-21

How to approach it

Read this as the first big movement of the day. Notice what God is doing, who is speaking, and what part of the story or teaching should stay with you.

5:12Therefore as by one man sin entered into this world, and by sin death; and so death passed upon all men, in whom all have sinned.

15But not as the offence, so also the gift. For if by the offence of one, many died; much more the grace of God, and the gift, by the grace of one man, Jesus Christ, has abounded to many.

17For if by one man's offence death reigned through one; much more they who receive abundance of grace, and of the gift, and of righteousness, shall reign in life through one, Jesus Christ.

18Therefore, as by the offence of one, to all men to condemnation; so also by the righteousness of one, to all men to command of life.

19For as by the disobedience of one man, many were made sinners; so also by the obedience of one, many shall be made righteous.

20Now the law entered in, that sin might abound. And where sin abounded, grace did more abound.

21That as sin has reigned to death; so also grace might reign by righteousness to life eternal, through Jesus Christ our Lord.

2

Psalm

Psalm 40:7-8a, 8b-9, 10, 17

How to pray it

The psalm is meant to be prayed, not rushed. If the wording feels older, focus on the main movement of the prayer: trust, praise, sorrow, gratitude, or hope.

40:7Sacrifice and oblation you did not desire; but you have pierced ears for me. Burnt offering and sin offering you did not require$1

8then said I, Look I come. In the head of the book it is written of me

9that I should do your will$1 O my God, I have desired it, and your law in the midst of my heart.

10I have told your righteousness in a great church, lo, I will not restrain my lips$1 O Lord, you know it.

17Let all that seek you rejoice and be glad in you$1 and let such as love your salvation say always$1 The Lord be magnified.

3

Gospel

Luke 12:35-38

What to watch for

The Gospel is the center of the reading set. Pay close attention to what Jesus says, what Jesus does, and what response he is asking for.

12:35Let your loins be girt, and lamps burning in your hands.

36And you yourselves like to men who wait for their lord, when he shall return from the wedding; that when he comes and knocketh, they may open to him immediately.

37Blessed are those servants, whom the Lord when he comes, shall find watching. Amen I say to you, that he will gird himself, and make them sit down to food, and passing will minister to them.

38And if he shall come in the second watch, or come in the third watch, and find them so, blessed are those servants.

How the readings move through Mass today

The Liturgy of the Word normally moves from the first reading to the psalm, then to the second reading when one is appointed, then to the Gospel, and then into the homily. On weekday Masses, the second reading is often omitted, so the Church moves from the psalm directly to the Gospel.

1

First Reading

Romans 5:12, 15b, 17-19, 20b-21

The first reading is usually taken from the Old Testament. It prepares the heart to hear how God has been acting through his covenant and promises.

2

Psalm

Psalm 40:7-8a, 8b-9, 10, 17

The psalm is the Church’s prayerful response to the first reading. It helps the congregation answer God’s word with trust, praise, repentance, or hope.

3

Second Reading

Usually omitted today

There is no second reading at many weekday Masses. On days like this, the liturgy moves from the psalm directly to the Gospel.

4

Gospel

Luke 12:35-38

The Gospel is the high point of the Liturgy of the Word. Catholics stand because Christ himself speaks to his people in a special way through the Gospel proclamation.

5

Homily

After the Gospel

The homily follows the Gospel. It should gather the day’s readings together, explain the mystery being celebrated, and help people carry the word of God into ordinary life.

What the homily usually draws together

A Catholic homily usually gathers the first reading, the psalm, and the Gospel into one spiritual movement. It may explain how the Old Testament prepares for Christ, how the apostles witness to the risen Lord, how the psalm teaches the Church to pray, and how the Gospel calls for faith and conversion now.

If you are preparing before Mass, try to carry one sentence, one image, or one invitation from the readings with you. That usually makes the homily easier to follow because you already know what part of God's word has stayed with you.

What about the Prayers of the Faithful for Monday October 20, 2025?

The Prayers of the Faithful are usually written locally by a parish, diocese, or celebrant, so there is not always one universal text for this exact day. The scriptural readings above are the stable part the whole Church receives, and they usually shape the petitions that follow at Mass.

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Source note

The day's references and liturgical celebration data come from the Catholic Readings API, while the on-site scripture text is rendered from public-domain Douay-Rheims sources so the day's readings can be read directly on the page.