June 2025: Mass Readings and Resources

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.

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.

Saints Peter and Paul, Apostles

Sunday June 29, 2025

On June 29, we celebrate the feast day of Sts. Peter and Paul, two apostles who played key roles in the early Church. Despite past mistakes, both were chosen by God to spread the message of Christ. Peter, originally a fisherman, became the “rock” on which Jesus built His Church, leading the early Christian community with faith and courage. Paul, once a persecutor of Christians, was transformed on the road to Damascus and became a tireless preacher to the Gentiles. Through their lives, Peter and Paul show us that God can work through anyone to share His message.