2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time

The 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time invites us to think about holiness. Jesus calls us to follow Him. We need to ask ourselves how we will respond. We should listen for God’s voice and be ready to act. This Sunday’s themes are discipleship and listening to God’s call. We must remember that Jesus died for our redemption.

The Church is the bride of Christ. This Sunday is a good time to reflect on our relationship with Jesus. We can find ways to grow in our faith. There are many resources available via the links below. These include activities, lesson plans, and homilies. All of these can help us understand the readings and live out our faith.

Click on the appropriate year below to see resources, themes, homilies, and more for the 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time. See how to determine the correct year.

2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A
2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B
2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C

Mass Readings for 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A

See resources, homilies, and more for the 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A readings here.

• First Reading – Isaiah 49:3, 5-6: God calls Israel his servant, destined to bring back Jacob and be a light to all nations, spreading salvation everywhere.
• Responsorial Psalm – Psalm 40: I waited for the Lord, and he listened to me. He put a song in my mouth. He opened my ears to listen. I spoke of his justice.
• Second Reading – 1 Corinthians 1:1-3: Paul and Sosthenes greet the sanctified church in Corinth, wishing them grace and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
• Gospel – John 1:29-34: John the Baptist saw Jesus and identified him as the Lamb of God. He explained his mission to baptize and testified that he saw the Spirit descend on Jesus, affirming him as the Son of God.

Mass Readings for 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B

See resources, homilies, and more for the 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B readings here.

• First Reading – 1 Samuel 3:3B-10, 19: In the temple, young Samuel hears the Lord’s voice thrice but confuses it for Eli. Eli recognizes the divine call and advises Samuel to respond, “Speak, Lord, for your servant is listening.” Samuel obeys, and from then on, he grows in God’s presence, with his words carrying significance.
• Responsorial Psalm – Psalm 40: With patient anticipation, I waited for the Lord. He inclined to my plea, gracing me with a new song of praise. I offer not sacrifices, but an open ear to obey. In the scroll, it’s written—my joy is in fulfilling Your will, and Your law resides within my heart. I proclaim Your righteousness boldly, my lips unbridled in the assembly.
• Second Reading – 1 Corinthians 6:13C-15A, 17-20: Remember, our bodies are meant for the Lord, a temple of the Holy Spirit. United with Christ, we must avoid immorality, as it dishonors both ourselves and God. We were bought at a cost, so let’s honor Him in our bodies.
• Gospel – John 1:35-42: John the Baptist points out Jesus as the Lamb of God. Two of his disciples decide to follow Jesus, and he invites them to see where he stays. Andrew, one of the disciples, excitedly tells his brother Simon Peter that they’ve found the Messiah, and Jesus gives Peter a new name, Cephas (Peter).

Mass Readings for 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C

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• First Reading – Isaiah 62:1-5: For the sake of Zion and Jerusalem, I will speak until their righteousness shines. Nations will see their glory. The Lord will rejoice over them as a bridegroom rejoices over his bride.
• Responsorial Psalm –Psalm 96: Sing to the Lord, proclaim his salvation, and declare his wonders. Give him glory, worship him, and say to the nations: The Lord is king who rules with justice.
• Second Reading – 1 Corinthians 12:4-11: The same Spirit gives different gifts to each person for the benefit of all, such as wisdom, knowledge, faith, healing, miracles, prophecy, discernment, tongues, and their interpretation.
• Gospel – John 2:1-11: At a wedding in Cana, Jesus turned water into wine after his mother informed him of the shortage. This miracle revealed his glory and led his disciples to believe in him.

More About Lectionary Cycles

Learn more about the difference between a Bible and a Lectionary, how the Lectionary is arranged, and translations of the Bible used at Mass.

The liturgical cycle is a three-year sequence of A, B, and C.

• 2024 is Year B
• 2025 is Year C
• 2026 is Year A
• 2027 is Year B
• 2028 is Year C
• 2029 is Year A
• 2030 is Year B
• 2031 is Year C
• … and so on