Daily readings

Saturday, December 27, 2025

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What are the Mass readings for Saturday December 27, 2025?

The Catholic Mass readings for Saturday December 27, 2025 are gathered on this page in their proper order: first reading 1 John 1:1-4, psalm Psalm 97:1-2, 5-6, 11-12, no second reading is appointed for this Mass,and Gospel John 20:1a and 2-8.

What is the Gospel for Saturday December 27, 2025?

The Gospel for Saturday December 27, 2025 is John 20:1a and 2-8. It appears below with the rest of the day's Catholic readings.

What is the Psalm for Saturday December 27, 2025?

The psalm for Saturday December 27, 2025 is Psalm 97:1-2, 5-6, 11-12. 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 27, 2025?

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

1

First Reading

1 John 1:1-4

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.

1:1That which was from the start, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked upon, and our hands have handled, of the word of life:

2For the life was shown; and we have seen and do bear witness, and declare to you the life eternal, which was with the Father, and has appeared to us:

3That which we have seen and have heard, we declare to you, that you also may have fellowship with us, and our fellowship may be with the Father, and with his Son Jesus Christ.

4And these things we write to you, that you may rejoice, and your joy may be full.

2

Psalm

Psalm 97:1-2, 5-6, 11-12

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.

97:1For the same David, when his land was restored again to him. The Lord has reigned, let the earth rejoice: let many islands be glad.

2Clouds and darkness are round about him: righteousness and judgment are the establishment of his throne.

5The mountains melted like wax, at the presence of the Lord: at the presence of the Lord of all the earth.

6The heavens told his righteousness: and all people saw his glory.

11Light is risen to the righteous, and joy to the right of heart.

12Rejoice, you righteous, in the Lord: and give praise to the remembrance of his holiness.

3

Gospel

John 20:1a and 2-8

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.

20:1And on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalen comes early, when it was yet dark, to the tomb; and she saw the stone taken away from the tomb.

2She ran, therefore, and comes to Simon Peter, and to the other disciple whom Jesus loved, and says to them: They have taken away the Lord out of the tomb, and we know not where they have laid him.

3Peter therefore went out, and that other disciple, and they came to the tomb.

4And they both ran together, and that other disciple did outrun Peter, and came first to the tomb.

5And when he stooped down, he saw the linen cloths lying; but yet he went not in.

6Then comes Simon Peter, following him, and went into the tomb, and saw the linen cloths lying,

7And the napkin that had been about his head, not lying with the linen cloths, but apart, wrapped up into one place.

8Then that other disciple also went in, who came first to the tomb: and he saw, and believed.

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

1 John 1:1-4

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 97:1-2, 5-6, 11-12

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

John 20:1a and 2-8

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 Saturday December 27, 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.