Catholic Daily Readings for October 2 2025: Memorial of the Holy Guardian Angels – Lectionary: 458/650
| Catholic Daily Readings for October 2 2025, Memorial of the Holy Guardian Angels | |
|---|---|
| 1st Reading | Nehemiah 8:1-4A, 5-6, 7B-12 |
| Responsorial Psalm | Psalms 19:8, 9, 10, 11 |
| Alleluia | Psalms 103:21 |
| Gospel | Matthew 18:1-5, 10 |
Catholic Daily Mass Readings for October 2 2025, Memorial of the Holy Guardian Angels
1st Reading – Nehemiah 8:1-4A, 5-6, 7B-12
1 And the seventh month had arrived. Now the sons of Israel were in their cities. And all the people were gathered together, like one man, in the street which is before the water gate. And they spoke to Ezra the scribe, so that he would bring the book of the law of Moses, which the Lord had instructed to Israel.
2 Therefore, Ezra the priest brought the law before the multitude of men and women, and all those who were able to understand, on the first day of the seventh month.
3 And he read it openly in the street which was before the water gate, from morning even until midday, in the sight of the men and women, and those who understood. And the ears of all the people were attentive to the book.
4A Ezra the scribe stood on a wooden platform that had been made for the occasion.
5 He opened the book before all the people. For he stood out above all the people. And when he had opened it, all the people stood up.
6 Ezra blessed the Lord, the great God. And all the people responded, “Amen, Amen,” lifting up their hands. And they bowed down, and they adored God, facing the ground.
7B As the people remained in their places,
8 Ezra read from the book of the law of God, distinctly and plainly, so as to be understood. And when it was read, they did understand.
9 Then Nehemiah (the same is the cupbearer) and Ezra, the priest and scribe, and the Levites, who were interpreting for all the people, said: “This day has been sanctified to the Lord our God. Do not mourn, and do not weep.” For all of the people were weeping, as they were listening to the words of the law.
10 And he said to them: “Go, eat fat foods and drink sweet drinks, and send portions to those who have not prepared for themselves. For it is the holy day of the Lord. And do not be sad. For the joy of the Lord is also our strength.”
11 Then the Levites caused the people to be silent, saying: “Be quiet. For the day is holy. And do not be sorrowful.”
12 And so all the people went forth, so that they might eat and drink, and so that they might send portions, and so that they might make a great rejoicing. For they understood the words that he had taught to them.
Responsorial Psalm – Psalms 19:8, 9, 10, 11
R. (9ab) The precepts of the Lord give joy to the heart.
8 The law of the LORD is perfect,
refreshing the soul;
The decree of the LORD is trustworthy,
giving wisdom to the simple.
R. The precepts of the Lord give joy to the heart.
9 The precepts of the LORD are right,
rejoicing the heart;
The command of the LORD is clear,
enlightening the eye;
R. The precepts of the Lord give joy to the heart.
10 The fear of the LORD is pure,
enduring forever;
The ordinances of the LORD are true,
all of them just.
R. The precepts of the Lord give joy to the heart.
11 They are more precious than gold,
than a heap of purest gold;
Sweeter also than syrup
or honey from the comb.
R. The precepts of the Lord give joy to the heart.
Alleluia – Psalms 103:21
R. Alleluia, alleluia.
21 Bless the LORD, all you angels, you ministers, who do his will.
R. Alleluia, alleluia.
Gospel – Matthew 18:1-5, 10
1 The disciples approached Jesus and said, “Who is the greatest in the Kingdom of heaven?”
2 He called a child over, placed it in their midst,
3 and said, “Amen, I say to you, unless you turn and become like children, you will not enter the Kingdom of heaven.
4 Whoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest in the Kingdom of heaven.
5 And whoever receives one child such as this in my name receives me.
10 “See that you do not despise one of these little ones, for I say to you that their angels in heaven always look upon the face of my heavenly Father.”
Catholic Daily Readings Homily – October 2 2025, Memorial of the Holy Guardian Angels
Today’s October 2 2025 Daily Mass Readings Homily Theme: Whoever Becomes Humble Like this Child is the Greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven – Matthew 18:1-14, Mark 9:30-37, Luke 9:46-50
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