Daily readings

Monday, April 20, 2026

Monday of the 3rd week of Easter. Eastertide. Read the day's readings in one place for prayer, preparation, or quiet reflection.

CelebrationMonday of the 3rd week of Easter

TypeWeekday

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.

Reading mode

Plain mode helps modern readers follow the text more easily.

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 20, 2026?

The Catholic Mass readings for Monday April 20, 2026 are gathered on this page in their proper order: first reading Acts 6:8-15, psalm Psalm 119:23-24, 26-27, 29-30, no second reading is appointed for this Mass,and Gospel John 6:22-29.

What is the Gospel for Monday April 20, 2026?

The Gospel for Monday April 20, 2026 is John 6:22-29. It appears below with the rest of the day's Catholic readings.

What is the Psalm for Monday April 20, 2026?

The psalm for Monday April 20, 2026 is Psalm 119:23-24, 26-27, 29-30. 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 20, 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 6:8-15

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.

6:8And Stephen, full of grace and courage, did great wonders and signs among the people.

9Now there arose some of that which is called the synagogue of the Libertines, and of the Cyrenians, and of the Alexandrians, and of them that were of Cilicia and Asia, arguing with Stephen.

10And they were not able to resist the wisdom and the spirit that spoke.

11Then they secretly persuaded men to say, they had heard him speak words of words against God against Moses and against God.

12And they stirred up the people, and the leaders, and the teachers of the law; and running together, they took him, and brought him to the council.

13And they set up false witnesses, who said: This man stops not to speak words against the sacred place and the law.

14For we have heard him say, that this Jesus of Nazareth shall destroy this place, and shall change the teachings which Moses gave to us.

15And all that sat in the council, looking at him, saw his face like the face like an angel.

2

Psalm

Psalm 119:23-24, 26-27, 29-30

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.

119:23For leaders sat, and spoke against me: but your servant was focused on your commands.

24For your teachings are my meditation: and your commands my guidance. DALETH

26I have told my ways, and you have heard me: tech me your commands.

27Help me understand the way of your commands: and I shall be exercised in your wonderful works.

29Remove from me the way of sin: and out of your law have mercy on me.

30I have chosen the path of truth: your judgments I have not forgotten.

3

Gospel

John 6:22-29

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.

6:22The next day, the crowd that stood on the other side of the sea, saw that there was no other ship there but one, and that Jesus had not entered into the ship with his disciples, but that his disciples were gone away alone.

23But other ships came in from Tiberias; nigh to the place where they had eaten the bread, the Lord giving thanks.

24When therefore the crowd saw that Jesus was not there, nor his disciples, they took shipping, and came to Capharnaum looking for Jesus.

25And when they had found him on the other side of the sea, they said to him: Teacher, when came you here?

26Jesus answered them, and said: Truly, truly I say to you, you seek me, not because you have seen signs, but because you did eat of the bread, and were satisfied.

27Work not for the food that does not last, but for that which lasts into eternal life, which the Son of Man will give you. For him has God, the Father, marked with authority.

28They said therefore to him: What shall we do, that we may work the what God wants?

29Jesus answered, and said to them: This is the work of God, that you believe in the one God sent.

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 6:8-15

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 119:23-24, 26-27, 29-30

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 6:22-29

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 Monday April 20, 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.