Daily readings

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

Wednesday of the 3rd 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 Wednesday March 11, 2026?

The Catholic Mass readings for Wednesday March 11, 2026 are gathered on this page in their proper order: first reading Deuteronomy 4:1, 5-9, psalm Psalm 147:12-13, 15-16, 19-20, no second reading is appointed for this Mass,and Gospel Matthew 5:17-19.

What is the Gospel for Wednesday March 11, 2026?

The Gospel for Wednesday March 11, 2026 is Matthew 5:17-19. It appears below with the rest of the day's Catholic readings.

What is the Psalm for Wednesday March 11, 2026?

The psalm for Wednesday March 11, 2026 is Psalm 147:12-13, 15-16, 19-20. 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 Wednesday March 11, 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

Deuteronomy 4:1, 5-9

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.

4:1And now, O Israel, hear the commands and judgments which I teach you: that doing them, you mayst live, and entering in mayst have the land which the Lord the God of your fathers will give you.

5You know that I have taught you commands and justices, as the Lord my God has commanded me: so shall you do them in the land which you shall have:

6And you shall observe, and fulfil them in practice. For this is your wisdom, and understanding before nations, that hearing all these instructions, they may say: Look a wise and understanding people, a great nation.

7Neither is there any other nation so great, that has gods so nigh them, as our God is present to all our petitions.

8For what other nation is there so renowned that has ceremonies, and righteous judgments, and all the law, which I will set forth this day before your eyes?

9Keep yourself therefore, and your soul carefully. Forget not the words that your eyes have seen, and let them not go out of your heart all the days of your life. You shall teach them to your sons and to your grandsons,

Psalm

Psalm 147:12-13, 15-16, 19-20

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.

146:12To make your might known to the people: and the glory of the magnificence of your kingdom.

13Your kingdom is a kingdom of all ages: and your dominion lasts throughout all generations.

15The eyes of all hope in you, O Lord: and you givest them food in due season.

16You openest your hand, and fillest with blessing every living creature.

19He will do the will of them that fear him: and he will hear their prayer, and save them.

20The Lord keepeth all them that love him; but all the evil he will destroy.

Gospel

Matthew 5:17-19

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.

5:17Do not think that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets. I am not come to destroy, but to fulfill.

18For amen I say to you, till heaven and earth pass, one jot, or one tittle shall not pass of the law, till all be fulfilled.

19He therefore that shall break one of these least commands, and shall so teach men, shall be called the least in the kingdom of heaven. But the one who will do and teach, he shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven.

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

Deuteronomy 4:1, 5-9

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 147:12-13, 15-16, 19-20

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

Matthew 5:17-19

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 Wednesday March 11, 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.