gospel reading

Mass text recitation

A gospel reading is a passage from one of the four Gospels—Matthew, Mark, Luke, or John—read aloud during a Christian worship service.

In liturgical traditions, the gospel reading holds special prominence: congregants stand, and often only clergy may read it.

The gospel reading for today comes from the sixth chapter of John.

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liturgical scripture type

gospel readingepistle

Formal literary letter

first reading · psalm · Torah portion

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gospel readingnewspaper reading

Consuming printed journalism

poetry reading

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