Ash Wednesday Mass Readings

by Caleb SC · Published February 28, 2017 · Updated February 27, 2017

Mass readings Ash Wednesday March 1 Year A

First Reading: Joel 2:12-18,
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 51:3-6, 12-14,17
Second Reading: 2 Corinthians 5:20-6:2
Gospel: Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18

The Psalm has David heartbroken over his sin – just read how his heart cries out for God to forgive him.

Psalms 51: 3-6, 12-14,17
For I know my transgressions,
and my sin is ever before me.
Against you, you only, have I sinned
and done what is evil in your sight,
so that you may be justified in your words
and blameless in your judgment.
Behold, I was brought forth in iniquity,
and in sin did my mother conceive me.
Behold, you delight in truth in the inward being,
and you teach me wisdom in the secret heart.
Restore to me the joy of your salvation,
and uphold me with a willing spirit.
Then I will teach transgressors your ways,
and sinners will return to you.
Deliver me from bloodguiltiness, O God,
O God of my salvation,
and my tongue will sing aloud of your righteousness.
The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit;
a broken and contrite heart, O God, you will not despise.