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January 2024

Mass Readings and Free Resources

January 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 January 2024 here. Learn more about lectionary cycles from the USCCB.

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Sundays and Holy Days in January 2024

Solemnity of Mary, the Mother of God

Monday, January 1, 2024

The Mass readings for the Solemnity of Mary, the Mother of God highlight the blessings and role of Mary as the mother of Jesus, emphasizing her reflection on the significance of these events. The themes explored include Mary’s role as our mother, the challenges and joys of parenting, and our identity as children of God through adoption.

The Feast of the Epiphany of Our Lord

Sunday January 7, 2024

The Feast of the Epiphany celebrates the revelation of Jesus to all people, as told in the Gospel of Matthew through the visit of the wise men. The readings highlight the themes of seeking God, embracing diversity, and following the guidance in our lives, with potential homily topics including the significance of the journey, embracing our shared humanity, and trusting in God’s guidance.

2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time

Sunday January 14, 2024

The readings for the 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B focus on the theme of discipleship and listening for God’s call. Through the examples of Samuel in the first reading and the call of the first apostles in the Gospel, we are reminded of the importance of being open to God’s voice and responding to His call in our lives.

3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time

Sunday January 21, 2024

The Mass readings for the 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B emphasize the themes of transformation, repentance, and answering God’s call. Jonah’s response to God’s call to go to Nineveh, the plea in the psalm to be taught by the Lord, and the call to repentance and discipleship in the Gospel remind us of the importance of evangelization, discerning vocations, listening to God, and embracing a life of discipleship.

4th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Sunday January 28, 2024

The Mass readings for the 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B focus on the themes of recognizing Jesus’ authority and the importance of listening to God. Moses prophesies the coming of a mighty prophet in the first reading, and in the Gospel, Jesus teaches with authority, amazing the people. Catechesis themes include conversion, the authority of the Church, granting authority to others, and leadership.

January 2024

SundayMondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturday
1
Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of God (SOLEMNITY)

World Day of Peace
2
Christmas Weekday on January 2

Saints Basil the Great and Gregory Nazianzen, Doctors of the Church (Memorial)
3
Christmas Weekday on January 3

The Holy Name of Jesus (Optional Memorial)
4
Christmas Weekday on January 4

Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton (Memorial)
5
Christmas Weekday on January 5

St. John Neumann (Memorial)
6
Christmas Weekday on January 6

St. André Bessette, religious (Optional memorial)
7
Epiphany of Our Lord (FEAST)
8
Baptism of the Lord Year B
9
Tuesday of the 1st Week in Ordinary Time
10
Wednesday of the 1st Week in Ordinary Time
11
Thursday of the 1st Week in Ordinary Time
12
Friday of the 1st Week in Ordinary Time
13
Saturday of the 1st Week in Ordinary Time

St. Hilary, bishop and doctor of the Church (Optional memorial)
14
2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B
15
Monday of the 2nd Week in Ordinary Time
16
Tuesday of the 2nd Week in Ordinary Time
17
Wednesday of the 2nd Week in Ordinary Time

St. Anthony, abbot (Memorial)
18
Thursday of the 2nd Week in Ordinary Time

Week of Prayer for Christian Unity Begins
19
Friday of the 2nd Week in Ordinary Time
20
Saturday of the 2nd Week in Ordinary Time

St. Fabian, pope and martyr (Optional memorial)

St. Sebastian, martyr (Optional Memorial)
21
3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B

Word of God Sunday
22
Monday of the 3rd Week in Ordinary Time

Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children (Optional Memorial)
23
Tuesday of the 3rd Week in Ordinary Time

St. Vincent, deacon and martyr (Optional memorial)

St. Marianne Cope, virgin (Optional memorial)
24
Wednesday of the 3rd Week in Ordinary Time

St. Francis de Sales, bishop and doctor of the Church (Memorial)
25
The Conversion of Saint Paul (FEAST)
26
Friday of the 3rd Week in Ordinary Time

Saints Timothy and Titus (Memorial with Proper Reading)
27
Saturday of the 3rd Week in Ordinary Time

Saint Angela Merici (Optional Memorial)
28
4th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B
29
Monday of the 4th Week in Ordinary Time
30
Tuesday of the 4th Week in Ordinary Time
31
Wednesday of the 4th Week in Ordinary Time

Saint John Bosco, Priest (Memorial)

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