Daily readings

Monday, April 13, 2026

Saint Martin I, Pope and Martyr. Eastertide. Read the day's readings in one place for prayer, preparation, or quiet reflection.

CelebrationSaint Martin I, Pope and Martyr

TypeOptional Memorial

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 Monday April 13, 2026?

The Catholic Mass readings for Monday April 13, 2026 are gathered on this page in their proper order: first reading Acts 4:23-31, psalm Psalm 2:1-3, 4-7a, 7b-9, no second reading is appointed for this Mass,and Gospel John 3:1-8.

What is the Gospel for Monday April 13, 2026?

The Gospel for Monday April 13, 2026 is John 3:1-8. It appears below with the rest of the day's Catholic readings.

What is the Psalm for Monday April 13, 2026?

The psalm for Monday April 13, 2026 is Psalm 2:1-3, 4-7a, 7b-9. 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 April 13, 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

Acts 4:23-31

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.

4:23And being let go, they came to their own company, and related all that the chief priests and leaders had said to them.

24Who having heard it, with one accord lifted up their voice to God, and said: Lord, you are he that did make heaven and earth, the sea, and all things that are in them.

25Who, by the Holy Ghost, by the mouth of our father David, your servant, have said: Why did the Gentiles rage, and the people meditate vain things?

26The kings of the earth stood up, and the leaders assembled together against the Lord and his Christ.

27For of a truth there assembled together in this city against your holy child Jesus, whom you have anointed, Herod, and Pontius Pilate, with the Gentiles and the people of Israel,

28To do what your hand and your guidance decreed to be done.

29And now, Lord, look their threatenings, and grant to your servants, that with all confidence they may speak your word,

30By stretching forth your hand to cures, and signs, and wonders to be done by the name of your holy Son Jesus.

31And when they had prayed, the place was moved in which they were assembled; and they were all satisfied with the Holy Ghost, and they spoke the word of God with confidence.

Psalm

Psalm 2:1-3, 4-7a, 7b-9

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.

2:1Why have the Gentiles raged, and the people devised vain things?

2The kings of the earth stood up, and the leaders met together, against the Lord and against his Christ.

3Let us break their bonds asunder: and let us cast away their yoke from us.

4He that dwells in heaven shall laugh at them: and the Lord shall deride them.

5Then shall he speak to them in his anger, and trouble them in his rage.

6But I am appointed king by him over Sion his holy mountain, preaching his command.

7The Lord has said to me: You are my son, this day have I begotten you.

8Ask of me, and I will give you the Gentiles for your gift, and the utmost parts of the earth for your possession.

9You shall rule them with a rod of iron, and shall break them in pieces like a potter's container.

Gospel

John 3:1-8

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.

3:1And there was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews.

2This man came to Jesus by night, and said to him: Teacher, we know that you are come a teacher from God; for no man can do these signs which you do, unless God be with him.

3Jesus answered, and said to him: Truly, truly I say to you, unless a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.

4Nicodemus says to him: How can a man be born when he is old? can he enter a second time into his mother's womb, and be born again?

5Jesus answered: Truly, truly I say to you, unless a man be born again of water and the Holy Ghost, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.

6That which is born of the flesh, is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit, is spirit.

7Wonder not, that I said to you, you must be born again.

8The Spirit breatheth where he will; and you hearest his voice, but you know not whence he comes, and whither he goes: so is every one that is born of the Spirit.

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

Acts 4:23-31

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.

Psalm

Psalm 2:1-3, 4-7a, 7b-9

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

John 3:1-8

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 April 13, 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.