A Catholic guide for saints, prayer, and practical devotional reading.
Wednesday of the 3rd week of Advent. Advent. A clean reading layout for church, prayer, or preparation.
The Roman Catholic readings for this date are shown below on-site. Use plain reading mode if you want clearer modern wording, or switch back to the original Douay-Rheims wording at any time.
On-site scripture text: Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition. Plain mode is a built-in reading aid that modernizes older wording for easier understanding while keeping the same Roman Catholic reading references for the day.
Isaiah 45:6c-8, 18, 21c-25
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.
18For thus says the Lord that created the heavens, God himself that formed the earth, and made it, the very maker thereof: he did not create it in vain: he formed it to be inhabited. I am the Lord, and there is no other.
Psalm 85:9ab, 10, 11-12, 13-14
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.
10Surely his salvation is near to them that fear him: that glory may dwell in our land.
11Mercy and truth have met each other: righteousness and peace have kissed.
12Truth is sprung out of the earth: and righteousness has looked down from heaven.
13For the Lord will give goodness: and our earth shall yield her fruit.
14Righteousness shall walk before him: and shall set his steps in the way.
Luke 7:18b-23
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.
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This page uses the Catholic Readings API for the day's references and liturgical celebration data, while the on-site scripture text is rendered from the public-domain Douay-Rheims Bible distributed through the Open Bibles project.