Daily readings

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

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

CelebrationTuesday of the 2nd week of Easter

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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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What are the Mass readings for Tuesday April 14, 2026?

The Catholic Mass readings for Tuesday April 14, 2026 are gathered on this page in their proper order: first reading Acts 4:32-37, psalm Psalm 93:1ab, 1cd-2, 5, no second reading is appointed for this Mass,and Gospel John 3:7b-15.

What is the Gospel for Tuesday April 14, 2026?

The Gospel for Tuesday April 14, 2026 is John 3:7b-15. It appears below with the rest of the day's Catholic readings.

What is the Psalm for Tuesday April 14, 2026?

The psalm for Tuesday April 14, 2026 is Psalm 93:1ab, 1cd-2, 5. 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 Tuesday April 14, 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 4:32-37

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.

4:32And the crowd of believers had but one heart and one soul: neither did any one say that aught of the things which he had, was his own; but all things were common to them.

33And with great power did the apostles give teaching of the resurrection of Jesus Christ our Lord; and great grace was in them all.

34For neither was there any one needy among them. For as many as were owners of lands or houses, sold them, and brought the price of the things they sold,

35And laid it down before the feet of the apostles. And distribution was made to every one, according as he had need.

36And Joseph, who, by the apostles, was surnamed Barnabas, (which is, by interpretation, The son of consolation,) a Levite, a Cyprian born,

37Having land, sold it, and brought the price, and laid it at the feet of the apostles.

2

Psalm

Psalm 93:1ab, 1cd-2, 5

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.

93:1The Lord has reigned, he is clothed with beauty: the Lord is clothed with strength, and has girded himself. For he has established the world which shall not be moved.

2Your throne is prepared from of old: you are from eternal.

5Your teachings are become exceedingly credible: holiness becometh your house, O Lord, to length of days.

3

Gospel

John 3:7b-15

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.

3:7Wonder 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.

9Nicodemus answered, and said to him: How can these things be done?

10Jesus answered, and said to him: Art you a master in Israel, and know not these things?

11Truly, truly I say to you, that we speak what we know, and we testify what we have seen, and you receive not our teaching.

12If I have said to you earthly things, and you believe not; how will you believe, if I shall speak to you heavenly things?

13And no man has ascended into heaven, but he that descended from heaven, the Son of Man who is in heaven.

14And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the desert, so must the Son of Man be lifted up:

15That whoever believes in him, may not perish; but may have life eternal.

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 4:32-37

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 93:1ab, 1cd-2, 5

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 3:7b-15

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 Tuesday April 14, 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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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.