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Elizabeth of Hungary. Ordinary Time. Read the day's readings in one place for prayer, preparation, or quiet reflection.
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.
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.
The Catholic Mass readings for Monday November 17, 2025 are gathered on this page in their proper order: first reading 1 Maccabees 1:10-15, 41-43, 54-57, 62-63, psalm Psalm 119:53, 61, 134, 150, 155, 158, no second reading is appointed for this Mass,and Gospel Luke 18:35-43.
The Gospel for Monday November 17, 2025 is Luke 18:35-43. It appears below with the rest of the day's Catholic readings.
The psalm for Monday November 17, 2025 is Psalm 119:53, 61, 134, 150, 155, 158. It is included below in the same reading order used at Mass, between the first reading and the Gospel.
The same day's Catholic readings are gathered here on-site, with the official readings link available below in the source note.
1 Maccabees 1:10-15, 41-43, 54-57, 62-63
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.
Keep the reference above in view and use the official readings button below for the complete proclamation of this passage.
Psalm 119:53, 61, 134, 150, 155, 158
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.
119:53A fainting has taken hold of me, because of the evil that leave your law.
61The cords of the evil have encompassed me: but I have not forgotten your law.
134Redeem me from the calumnies of men: that I may keep your commands.
150Those who persecute me have drawn nigh to sin; but they are gone far off from the law.
155Salvation is far from sinners; because they have not sought your commands.
158I saw the transgressors, and I pined away; because they kept not your word.
Luke 18:35-43
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.
18:35Now it happened, when he drew nigh to Jericho, that a certain blind man sat by the way side, begging.
36And when he heard the crowd passing by, he asked what this meant.
37And they told him, that Jesus of Nazareth was passing by.
38And he cried out, saying: Jesus, son of David, have mercy on me.
39And those who went before, rebuked him, that he should hold his peace: but he cried out much more: Son of David, have mercy on me.
40And Jesus standing, commanded him to be brought to him. And when he was come near, he asked him,
41Saying: What will you that I do to you? But he said: Lord, that I may see.
42And Jesus said to him: Receive your sight: your faith has made you whole.
43And immediately he saw, and followed him, glorifying God. And all the people, when they saw it, gave praise to God.
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 Maccabees 1:10-15, 41-43, 54-57, 62-63
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.
Psalm 119:53, 61, 134, 150, 155, 158
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.
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.
Luke 18:35-43
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.