Daily readings

Friday, April 10, 2026

Easter Friday. Eastertide. Read the day's readings in one place for prayer, preparation, or quiet reflection.

CelebrationEaster Friday

TypeSolemnity

SeasonEastertide

Year2026 archive

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 Friday April 10, 2026?

The Catholic Mass readings for Friday April 10, 2026 are gathered on this page in their proper order: first reading Acts 4:1-12, psalm Psalm 118:1-2 and 4, 22-24, 25-27a, no second reading is appointed for this Mass,and Gospel John 21:1-14.

What is the Gospel for Friday April 10, 2026?

The Gospel for Friday April 10, 2026 is John 21:1-14. It appears below with the rest of the day's Catholic readings.

What is the Psalm for Friday April 10, 2026?

The psalm for Friday April 10, 2026 is Psalm 118:1-2 and 4, 22-24, 25-27a. 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 Friday April 10, 2026?

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

Acts 4:1-12

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 as they were speaking to the people, the priests, and the officer of the temple, and the Sadducees, came upon them,

2Being grieved that they taught the people, and preached in Jesus the resurrection from the dead:

3And they laid hands upon them, and put them in hold till the next day; for it was now evening.

4But many of them who had heard the word, believed; and the number of the men was made five thousand.

5And it happened on the morrow, that their leaders, and leaders, and teachers of the law, were gathered together in Jerusalem;

6And Annas the high priest, and Caiphas, and John, and Alexander, and as many as were of the kindred of the high priest.

7And setting them in the midst, they asked: By what power, or by what name, have you done this?

8Then Peter, satisfied with the Holy Ghost, said to them: You leaders of the people, and leaders, hear:

9If we this day are examined concerning the good deed done to the infirm man, by what means he has been made whole:

10Be it known to you all, and to all the people of Israel, that by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom you crucified, whom God has raised from the dead, even by him this man stands here before you whole.

11This is the stone which was rejected by you the builders, which is become the head of the corner.

12Neither is there salvation in any other. For there is no other name under heaven given to men, by which we must be saved.

2

Psalm

Psalm 118:1-2 and 4, 22-24, 25-27a

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.

118:1Give praise to Lord, for he is good: for his mercy lasts forever.

2Let Israel now say that he is good: that his mercy lasts forever.

4Let them that fear the Lord now say, that his mercy lasts forever.

22The stone which the builders rejected; the same is become the head of the corner.

23This is the Lord's doing: and it is wonderful in our eyes.

24This is the day which the Lord has made: let us be glad and rejoice in it.

25O Lord, save me: O Lord, give good success.

26Blessed be he that comes in the name Lord. We have blessed you out of the house of the Lord.

27The Lord is God, and he has shone upon us. Appoint a solemn day, with shady boughs, even to the horn of the alter.

3

Gospel

John 21:1-14

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.

21:1After this, Jesus showed himself again to the disciples at the sea of Tiberias. And he showed himself after this manner.

2There were together Simon Peter, and Thomas, who is called Didymus, and Nathanael, who was of Cana of Galilee, and the sons of Zebedee, and two others of his disciples.

3Simon Peter says to them: I go a fishing. They say to him: We also come with you. And they went forth, and entered into the ship: and that night they caught nothing.

4But when the morning was come, Jesus stood on the shore: yet the disciples knew not that it was Jesus.

5Jesus therefore said to them: Children, have you any food? They answered him: No.

6He says to them: Cast the net on the right side of the ship, and you shall find. They cast therefore; and now they were not able to draw it, for the crowd of fishes.

7That disciple therefore whom Jesus loved, said to Peter: It is the Lord. Simon Peter, when he heard that it was the Lord, girt his coat about him, (for he was naked,) and cast himself into the sea.

8But the other disciples came in the ship, (for they were not far from the land, but as it were two hundred cubits,) dragging the net with fishes.

9As soon then as they came to land, they saw hot coals lying, and a fish laid thereon, and bread.

10Jesus says to them: Bring here of the fishes which you have now caught.

11Simon Peter went up, and drew the net to land, full of great fishes, one hundred and fifty-three. And although there were so many, the net was not broken.

12Jesus says to them: Come, and dine. And none of them who were at food, durst ask him: Who art you? knowing that it was the Lord.

13And Jesus comes and takes bread, and gives them, and fish in like manner.

14This is now the third time that Jesus was shown to his disciples, after he was risen from the dead.

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

Acts 4:1-12

In Eastertide, the first reading usually comes from Acts of the Apostles so the Church stays close to the witness of the risen Lord and the life of the early Church.

2

Psalm

Psalm 118:1-2 and 4, 22-24, 25-27a

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

John 21:1-14

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 Friday April 10, 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.

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.