June 2025 is Year C in the Sunday liturgical cycle and Year 1 in the weekday cycle. See Mass readings resources for specific Sundays and feast days in for June 2025 here. Learn more about lectionary cycles from the USCCB.
Sundays and Holy Days in June 2025
The Ascension of the Lord
Sunday June 1, 2025
The Mass readings for the Ascension of the Lord Year C emphasize the themes of evangelism, going out into the world, and stepping out of our comfort zones to be witnesses for Jesus Christ. The readings remind us of the ascension of Jesus and the promise of the Holy Spirit, affirming that Jesus rules over heaven and earth. They also call us to spread the Gospel message and to praise God as we engage in the mission of sharing His love with others.
7th Sunday of Easter
Sunday June 1, 2025
In most dioceses in the United States, the observance of the Solemnity of the Ascension is moved to the following Sunday, superseding the 7th Sunday of Easter.
The Mass readings for the 7th Sunday of Easter Year C emphasize themes of prayer, community, hope in adversity, the Church as the Bride of Christ, and the significance of the Eucharist. The readings illustrate the deep longing for God and God’s reciprocal longing for us. The first reading portrays St. Stephen as the first martyr, the second reading highlights Jesus’ call to his bride, the Church, and the gospel depicts Jesus’ prayer for unity among believers.
Pentecost
Sunday June 8, 2025
The Mass readings for Pentecost Year C highlight the themes of the Holy Spirit empowering us as disciples, bringing new life as Christians, and the call to evangelization. The readings emphasize the outpouring of the Holy Spirit upon the disciples, the need for the Spirit’s guidance in declaring Jesus as Lord, and the transformative power of the Spirit in our lives. They also emphasize the importance of being empowered by the Spirit to go out into the world and share the Good News with others.
Trinity Sunday
Sunday June 15, 2025
The Mass readings for Trinity Sunday Year C emphasize the themes of the relationship between the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, the concepts of lover, beloved, and love, the mutual indwelling within the Trinity, and the significance of the Trinity in our lives. The readings highlight the eternal nature of God, the wonders of God’s creation, the hope that faith brings, and Jesus’ promise of the Spirit of truth. They invite us to contemplate the profound mystery of the Trinity and recognize its relevance and impact in our daily lives.
Corpus Christi
Sunday June 22, 2025
The Mass readings for Trinity Sunday Year C emphasize the themes of the relationship between the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, the concepts of lover, beloved, and love, the mutual indwelling within the Trinity, and the significance of the Trinity in our lives. The readings highlight the eternal nature of God, the wonders of God’s creation, the hope that faith brings, and Jesus’ promise of the Spirit of truth. They invite us to contemplate the profound mystery of the Trinity and recognize its relevance and impact in our daily lives.
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