October 2024: Mass Readings and Free Resources

Sundays and Holy Days for October 2024

October 2024 is Year B in the Sunday liturgical cycle and Year 2 in the weekday cycle. See Mass readings resources for specific Sundays and feast days in for October 2024 here. Learn more about lectionary cycles from the USCCB.

Sundays and Holy Days in October 2024

27th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Sunday October 6, 2024

The readings for the 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B center around marriage, relationships, and the blessings of family life. They highlight God’s creation of a suitable partner for man, the joy of children and family, Jesus’ unity with humanity, and his teachings against divorce while blessing children.

28th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Sunday October 13, 2024

The readings for the 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B challenge us to prioritize trust in God over attachment to material possessions. They emphasize the value of wisdom, accountability for our choices, and the difficulty for the wealthy to enter the Kingdom of God. These readings prompt discussions on detaching from worldly goods and focusing on spiritual wealth.

29th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Sunday October 20, 2024

The readings for the 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B highlight the theme of discipleship and the cost it entails. The first reading prophesies Jesus’ sacrificial mission for humanity, while the second reading assures us that Jesus understands our weaknesses. In the gospel, Jesus teaches his disciples about the importance of humility and servanthood in following him. These readings invite reflection on themes of humility, sacrifice, mercy, authority, and leadership in the context of discipleship.

30th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Sunday October 27, 2024

The Mass readings for the 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B focus on the theme of spiritual blindness and how Jesus can give us new vision. The first reading speaks of God gathering and healing His people, while the gospel recounts the healing of Bartimaeus, a blind beggar. These readings prompt us to reflect on sight, healing, prayer, courage, faith, and the power of Jesus’ call in our lives.

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Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
		Tuesday October 1 1 St. Thérèse of the Child Jesus, Virgin and Doctor of the Church (Memorial) Tuesday of the 26th Week in Ordinary Time II (Weekday)	Wednesday October 2 2 Holy Guardian Angels (Memorial with Proper Reading) Wednesday of the 26th Week in Ordinary Time II (Weekday)	Thursday October 3 3 Thursday of the 26th Week in Ordinary Time II (Weekday)	Friday October 4 4 Friday of the 26th Week in Ordinary Time II (Weekday) Saint Francis of Assisi, Religious (Memorial)	Saturday October 5 5 Saturday of the 26th Week in Ordinary Time II (Weekday) St. Faustina Kowalska, Virgin (Optional Memorial)
Sunday October 6 6 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B (Sunday)	Monday October 7 7 Monday of the 27th Week in Ordinary Time II (Weekday) Our Lady of the Rosary (Memorial)	Tuesday October 8 8 Tuesday of the 27th Week in Ordinary Time II (Weekday)	Wednesday October 9 9 Wednesday of the 27th Week in Ordinary Time II (Weekday)	Thursday October 10 10 Thursday of the 27th Week in Ordinary Time II (Weekday)	Friday October 11 11 Friday of the 27th Week in Ordinary Time (Weekday)	Saturday October 12 12 Saturday of the 27th Week in Ordinary Time II (Weekday)
Sunday October 13 13 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B (Sunday)	Monday October 14 14 Monday of the 28th Week in Ordinary Time II (Weekday)	Tuesday October 15 15 Saint Teresa of Avila, Virgin and Doctor of the Church (Memorial) Tuesday of the 28th Week in Ordinary Time II (Weekday)	Wednesday October 16 16 Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque, Virgin (Optional Memorial) Wednesday of the 28th Week in Ordinary Time II (Weekday)	Thursday October 17 17 Thursday of the 28th Week in Ordinary Time II (Sunday)	Friday October 18 18 St. Luke, Evangelist (FEAST)	Saturday October 19 19 Saints John de Brébeuf and Isaac Jogues, Priests, and Companions, Martyrs (North American Martyrs) (Memorial) Saturday of the 28th Week in Ordinary Time II (Weekday)
Sunday October 20 20 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B (Sunday)	Monday October 21 21 Monday of the 29th Week in Ordinary Time II (Weekday)	Tuesday October 22 22 Tuesday of the 29th Week in Ordinary Time II (Weekday)	Wednesday October 23 23 Wednesday of the 29th Week in Ordinary Time II (Weekday)	Thursday October 24 24 Thursday of the 29th Week in Ordinary Time II (Weekday)	Friday October 25 25 Friday of the 29th Week in Ordinary Time II (Weekday)	Saturday October 26 26 Saturday of the 29th Week in Ordinary Time II (Weekday)
Sunday October 27 27 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B (Sunday)	Monday October 28 28 St. Simon and St. Jude, Apostles (FEAST)	Tuesday October 29 29 Tuesday of the 30th Week in Ordinary Time II (Weekday)	Wednesday October 30 30 Wednesday of the 30th Week in Ordinary Time II (Weekday)	Thursday October 31 31 Thursday of the 30th Week in Ordinary Time II (Weekday)