Mass Readings

Funeral Information - Suggested Readings

Readings vary, depending on the Bible used. Our readings are taken from the Order of Christian Funerals, a book of rites used by the Celebrant (priest).

Please note, this information is an aide to assist you and your family with the selection of readings for your loved one’s funeral. Meeting with a Bereavement Minister is required to finalize the funeral planning.

Old Testament Readings

If the family opts for only one reading, it must be an Old Testament reading.

Job 19:1, 23-27
Wisdom 3:1-9 or 3:1-6, 9
Wisdom 4:7-15
Lamentations 3:17-26
Daniel 12:1-3
2 Maccabees 12:43-46
Isaiah 25:6a, 7-9

New Testament Readings

Acts 10:34-43 or 10:34-36, 42-43
Romans 5:5-11
Romans 6:3-9 or 6:3-4, 8-9
Romans 8:14-23
Romans 8:31b-35,37-39
Romans 14:7-9,10b-12
1 Corinthians 15:20-23, 24b-28 or 15:20-23
1 Corinthians 15:51-57
2 Corinthians 4:14—5:1
2 Corinthians 5:1, 6-10
Philippians 3:20-21
1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
2 Timothy 2:8-13
1 John 3:1-2
1 John 3:14-16
Revelation 14:13
Revelation 20:11-21:1
Revelation 21:1-5a, 6b-7

Gospel Readings

Matthew 5:1-12a
Matthew 11:25-30
Matthew 25:1-13
Matthew 25:31-46
Mark 15:33-39
Mark 16:1-6
Luke 7:11-17
Luke 23:33, 39-43
Luke 23:44-46, 50, 52-53
Luke 24:13-35
Luke 24:13-16, 28-35v
John 5:24-29
John 6:37-40
John 6:51-58
John 11:17-27
John 11:21-27
John 11:32-45
John 12:23-28
John 14:1-6
John 17:24-26
John 19:17-18, 25-30