The Second Reading generally comes from one of the books in the New Testament, not including the Gospels. Usually it comes from an epistle, or a letter, written to the early Christians by St. Paul. This is because the epistles make up the good majority of the New Testament.
The Epistle is read between the First Reading and the Gospel.
It is in between the first reading and second reading.
The third reading is always the Gospel on a Sunday or Solemnity.
Immediately after the first scripture reading
The Bible is used in Mass during the Liturgy of the Word. An Old Testament reading, some psalms, a New Testament reading and a Gospel reading all come from the Bible at this point of the mass. At other points in the mass there are references that come from the Bible, like at the consecration and some prayers.
Yes, the readings usually follow the plan: Old Testament, Psalm, New Testament (Epistle or other non-Gospel reading), Alleluia verse, Gospel in a Sunday Mass. The Second reading is omitted during the week, and the first reading may be from either the Old Testament or the New Testament.
It is always from the New Testament. The first reading is usually ( but not always) from the Old Testament (Hebrew Scriptures)
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After the Second Vatican Council (Vatican II).
Yes, as long as it is appropriate for a Mass setting; that is, not calling excessive attention to it.
It is sung just before the gospel reading, except during Lent, when it is not sung.