How many readings are there in the Liturgy of the Word?

How many readings are there in the Liturgy of the Word?

• A. Two
• B. Three
• C. Four
• D. Five

Answer: (B)

Three readings are proclaimed in the Liturgy of the Word. In this part of the Mass, the Scriptures are presented in three moments: the First Reading from the Old Testament (or from Acts on certain occasions), the Second Reading from the New Testament letters, and the Gospel read aloud by the priest or deacon. Between these readings, the psalm is sung as a response, but it is not itself a reading. So the number of readings is three, which matches the standard structure of this liturgical part.

Three readings are proclaimed in the Liturgy of the Word. In this part of the Mass, the Scriptures are presented in three moments: the First Reading from the Old Testament (or from Acts on certain occasions), the Second Reading from the New Testament letters, and the Gospel read aloud by the priest or deacon. Between these readings, the psalm is sung as a response, but it is not itself a reading. So the number of readings is three, which matches the standard structure of this liturgical part.