Daily readings

Monday, March 2, 2026

Monday of the 2nd week of Lent. Lent. Read the day's readings in one place for prayer, preparation, or quiet reflection.

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What are the Mass readings for Monday March 2, 2026?

The Catholic Mass readings for Monday March 2, 2026 are gathered on this page in their proper order: first reading Daniel 9:4b-10, psalm Psalm 79:8, 9, 11 and 13, no second reading is appointed for this Mass,and Gospel Luke 6:36-38.

What is the Gospel for Monday March 2, 2026?

The Gospel for Monday March 2, 2026 is Luke 6:36-38. It appears below with the rest of the day's Catholic readings.

What is the Psalm for Monday March 2, 2026?

The psalm for Monday March 2, 2026 is Psalm 79:8, 9, 11 and 13. 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 Monday March 2, 2026?

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

First Reading

Daniel 9:4b-10

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.

9:4And I prayed to the Lord my God, and I made my confession, and said: I beg you, O Lord God, great and terrible, who keepest the covenant, and mercy to them that love you, and keep your commands.

5We have sinned, we have committed sin, we have done wickedly, and have revolted: and we have gone aside from thv commands, and your judgments.

6We have not hearkened to your servants the prophets, that have said in your name to our kings, to our leaders, to our fathers, and to all the people of the land.

7To you, O Lord, righteousness: but to us confusion of face, as at this day to the men of Juda, and to the inhabitants of Jerusalem, and to all Israel to them that are near, and to them that are far off in all the countries whither you have driven them, for their sins by which they have sinned against you.

8O Lord, to us belongeth confusion of face, to our leaders, and to our fathers that have sinned.

9But to you, the Lord our God, mercy and forgiveness, for we have departed from you:

10And we have not hearkened to the voice of the Lord our God, to walk in his law, which he set before us by his servants the prophets.

Psalm

Psalm 79:8, 9, 11 and 13

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.

79:8Remember not our former sins: let your mercies speedily prevent us, for we are become exceeding poor.

9Help us, O God, our saviour: and for the glory of your name, O Lord, deliver us: and forgive us our sins for your name's sake:

11let the sighing of the prisoners come in before you. According to the greatness of your arm, take possession of the children of them that have been put to death.

13But we your people, and the sheep of your pasture, will give thanks to you forever. We will show forth your praise, to generation and generation.

Gospel

Luke 6:36-38

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.

6:36Be you therefore merciful, as your Father also is merciful.

37Judge not, and you shall not be judged. Condemn not, and you shall not be condemned. Forgive, and you shall be forgiven.

38Give, and it shall be given to you: good measure and pressed down and shaken together and running over shall they give into your bosom. For with the same measure that you shall mete withal, it shall be measured to you again.

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.

First Reading

Daniel 9:4b-10

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

Psalm 79:8, 9, 11 and 13

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.

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.

Gospel

Luke 6:36-38

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.

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 Monday March 2, 2026?

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.

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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.