Daily readings

Tuesday, September 16, 2025

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The Roman Catholic readings for this date are shown below on-site. Use plain reading mode if you want clearer modern wording, or switch back to the original Douay-Rheims wording at any time.

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The on-site reading text is drawn from public-domain Douay-Rheims sources. Plain mode is a built-in reading aid that modernizes older wording for easier understanding while keeping the same Roman Catholic reading references for the day.

What are the Mass readings for Tuesday September 16, 2025?

The Catholic Mass readings for Tuesday September 16, 2025 are gathered on this page in their proper order: first reading 1 Timothy 3:1-13, psalm Psalm 101:1b-2ab, 2cd-3ab, 5, 6, no second reading is appointed for this Mass,and Gospel Luke 7:11-17.

What is the Gospel for Tuesday September 16, 2025?

The Gospel for Tuesday September 16, 2025 is Luke 7:11-17. It appears below with the rest of the day's Catholic readings.

What is the Psalm for Tuesday September 16, 2025?

The psalm for Tuesday September 16, 2025 is Psalm 101:1b-2ab, 2cd-3ab, 5, 6. It is included below in the same reading order used at Mass, between the first reading and the Gospel.

Are these the USCCB daily readings for Tuesday September 16, 2025?

The same day's Catholic readings are gathered here on-site, with the official readings link available below in the source note.

1

First Reading

1 Timothy 3:1-13

How to approach it

Read this as the first big movement of the day. Notice what God is doing, who is speaking, and what part of the story or teaching should stay with you.

3:1A faithful saying: if a man desire the office of a bishop, he desireth a good work.

2It behoveth therefore a bishop to be blameless, the husband of one wife, sober, prudent, of good behaviour, chaste, given to hospitality, a teacher,

3Not given to wine, no striker, but modest, not quarrelsome, not covetous, but

4One that ruleth well his own house, having his children in subjection with all chastity.

5But if a man know not how to rule his own house, how shall he take care of the church of God?

6Not a neophyte: lest being puffed up with pride, he fall into the judgment of the devil.

7Moreover he must have a good teaching of them who are without: lest he fall into shame and the snare of the devil.

8Deacons in like manner chaste, not double tongued, not given to much wine, not greedy of filthy lucre:

9Holding the mystery of faith in a pure conscience.

10And let these also first be proved: and so let them minister, having no crime.

11The women in like manner chaste, not slanderers, but sober, faithful in all things.

12Let deacons be the husbands of one wife: who rule well their children, and their own houses.

13For those who have ministered well, shall purchase to themselves a good degree, and much confidence in the faith which is in Christ Jesus.

2

Psalm

Psalm 101:1b-2ab, 2cd-3ab, 5, 6

How to pray it

The psalm is meant to be prayed, not rushed. If the wording feels older, focus on the main movement of the prayer: trust, praise, sorrow, gratitude, or hope.

101:1A psalm for David himself. Mercy and judgment I will sing to you, O Lord: I will sing,

2and I will understand in the unspotted way, when you shall come to me. I walked in the innocence of my heart, in the midst of my house.

3I did not set before my eyes any unjust thing: I hated the workers of sins.

5The man that in private detracted his neighbour, him did I persecute. With him that had a proud eye, and an unsatiable heart, I would not eat.

6My eyes were upon the faithful of the earth, to sit with me: the man that walked in the perfect way, he served me.

3

Gospel

Luke 7:11-17

What to watch for

The Gospel is the center of the reading set. Pay close attention to what Jesus says, what Jesus does, and what response he is asking for.

7:11And it happened afterwards, that he went into a city that is called Naim; and there went with him his disciples, and a great crowd.

12And when he came nigh to the gate of the city, look a dead man was carried out, the only son of his mother; and she was a widow: and a great crowd of the city was with her.

13Whom when the Lord had seen, being moved with mercy towards her, he said to her: Weep not.

14And he came near and touched the bier. And those who carried it, stood still. And he said: Young man, I say to you, arise.

15And he that was dead, sat up, and began to speak. And he gave him to his mother.

16And there came a fear on them all: and they glorified God, saying: A great prophet is risen up among us: and, God has visited his people.

17And this rumour of him went forth throughout all Judea, and throughout all the country round about.

How the readings move through Mass today

The Liturgy of the Word normally moves from the first reading to the psalm, then to the second reading when one is appointed, then to the Gospel, and then into the homily. On weekday Masses, the second reading is often omitted, so the Church moves from the psalm directly to the Gospel.

1

First Reading

1 Timothy 3:1-13

The first reading is usually taken from the Old Testament. It prepares the heart to hear how God has been acting through his covenant and promises.

2

Psalm

Psalm 101:1b-2ab, 2cd-3ab, 5, 6

The psalm is the Church’s prayerful response to the first reading. It helps the congregation answer God’s word with trust, praise, repentance, or hope.

3

Second Reading

Usually omitted today

There is no second reading at many weekday Masses. On days like this, the liturgy moves from the psalm directly to the Gospel.

4

Gospel

Luke 7:11-17

The Gospel is the high point of the Liturgy of the Word. Catholics stand because Christ himself speaks to his people in a special way through the Gospel proclamation.

5

Homily

After the Gospel

The homily follows the Gospel. It should gather the day’s readings together, explain the mystery being celebrated, and help people carry the word of God into ordinary life.

What the homily usually draws together

A Catholic homily usually gathers the first reading, the psalm, and the Gospel into one spiritual movement. It may explain how the Old Testament prepares for Christ, how the apostles witness to the risen Lord, how the psalm teaches the Church to pray, and how the Gospel calls for faith and conversion now.

If you are preparing before Mass, try to carry one sentence, one image, or one invitation from the readings with you. That usually makes the homily easier to follow because you already know what part of God's word has stayed with you.

What about the Prayers of the Faithful for Tuesday September 16, 2025?

The Prayers of the Faithful are usually written locally by a parish, diocese, or celebrant, so there is not always one universal text for this exact day. The scriptural readings above are the stable part the whole Church receives, and they usually shape the petitions that follow at Mass.

Source note

The day's references and liturgical celebration data come from the Catholic Readings API, while the on-site scripture text is rendered from public-domain Douay-Rheims sources so the day's readings can be read directly on the page.