Daily readings

Saturday, December 13, 2025

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What are the Mass readings for Saturday December 13, 2025?

The Catholic Mass readings for Saturday December 13, 2025 are gathered on this page in their proper order: first reading Sirach 48:1-4, 9-11, psalm Psalm 80:2ac and 3b, 15-16, 18-19, no second reading is appointed for this Mass,and Gospel Matthew 17:9a, 10-13.

What is the Gospel for Saturday December 13, 2025?

The Gospel for Saturday December 13, 2025 is Matthew 17:9a, 10-13. It appears below with the rest of the day's Catholic readings.

What is the Psalm for Saturday December 13, 2025?

The psalm for Saturday December 13, 2025 is Psalm 80:2ac and 3b, 15-16, 18-19. 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 Saturday December 13, 2025?

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

First Reading

Sirach 48:1-4, 9-11

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.

48:1And Elias the prophet stood up, as a fire, and his word burnt like a torch.

2He brought a famine upon them, and those who provoked him in their envy, were reduced to a small number, for they could not endure the commands of the Lord.

3By the word of the Lord he shut up the heaven, and he brought down fire from heaven thrice.

4Thus was Elias magnified in his wonderful works. And who can glory like to you?

9Who were taken up in a whirlwind of fire, in a chariot of fiery horses.

10Who art registered in the judgments of times to appease the wrath of the Lord, to reconcile the heart of the father to the son, and to restore the tribes of Jacob.

11Blessed are those that saw you, and were honoured with your friendship.

Psalm

Psalm 80:2ac and 3b, 15-16, 18-19

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.

80:2Give ear, O you that rulest Israel: you that leadest Joseph like a sheep. You that sittest upon the cherubim, shine forth

3before Ephraim, Benjamin, and Manasses. Stir up your might, and come to save us.

15Turn again, O God of hosts, look down from heaven, and see, and visit this vineyard:

16And perfect the same which your right hand has planted: and upon the Son of Man whom you have confirmed for yourself.

18Let your hand be upon the man of your right hand: and upon the Son of Man whom you have confirmed for yourself.

19And we depart not from you, you shall quicken us: and we will call upon your name.

Gospel

Matthew 17:9a, 10-13

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.

17:9And as they came down from the mountain, Jesus charged them, saying: Tell the vision to no man, till the Son of Man be risen from the dead.

10And his disciples asked him, saying: Why then do the teachers of the law say that Elias must come first?

11But he answering, said to them: Elias indeed shall come, and restore all things.

12But I say to you, that Elias is already come, and they knew him not, but have done to him whatever they had a mind. So also the Son of Man shall suffer from them.

13Then the disciples understood, that he had said to them of John the Baptist.

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.

First Reading

Sirach 48:1-4, 9-11

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.

Psalm

Psalm 80:2ac and 3b, 15-16, 18-19

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.

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.

Gospel

Matthew 17:9a, 10-13

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.

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 Saturday December 13, 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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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.