Catholic Daily Readings

Tuesday, May 30, 2017 | Easter

Tuesday of the Seventh Week of Easter

Years 1 & 2 | Roman Missal | Lectionary

First Reading Acts 20:17–27

Response Psalm 68:33a

Psalm Psalm 68:10–11, 20–21

Gospel Acclamation John 14:16

Gospel John 17:1–11a

Catholic Daily Readings. Bellingham, WA: Faithlife, 2009. Print.

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