SUNDAY AND WEEKLY READINGS,
AND USCCB RESOURCES
Readings from scripture are part of every Mass — at least two readings, one always from the Gospels (three on Sundays and solemnities), make up the Liturgy of the Word.
In addition, a psalm or canticle is sung.
Although the readings are taken from the Bible, the readings are proclaimed using a lectionary — a book specially designed for liturgy.
The 2024 liturgical year Sunday readings are taken from Year B of the weekend calendar. The daily readings are taken from Cycle II of the weekday calendar.
Fourth Sunday of Easter (Good Shepherd Sunday)
Sunday, April 21, 2024
Fourth Sunday of Easter (Good Shepherd Sunday)
• First reading
There is no salvation through anyone else. (Acts 4:8-12)
• Responsorial psalm
R. (22) The stone rejected by the builders has become the cornerstone. (Psalm 118:1, 8-9, 21-23, 26, 28, 29)
• Second reading
We shall see God as he really is. (1 John 3:1-2)
• Verse before the Gospel
R. Alleluia, alleluia.
I am the good shepherd, says the Lord;
I know my sheep, and mine know me.
R. Alleluia, alleluia.
(John 10:14)
• Gospel reading
The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. (John 10:11-18)
Liturgical color: Wʜɪᴛᴇ
Daily Mass readings (Mon. to Sat.) |
• Week of April 22 to April 27
• Week of April 29 to May 4
USCCB |
"2024 USCCB Liturgical Calendar for the Dioceses of the United States of America"