Daily readings

Sunday, April 26, 2026

4th Sunday of Easter. Eastertide. Read the day's readings in one place for prayer, preparation, or quiet reflection.

Celebration4th Sunday of Easter

TypeSunday

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 Sunday April 26, 2026?

The Catholic Mass readings for Sunday April 26, 2026 are gathered on this page in their proper order: first reading Acts 2:14a, 36-41, psalm Psalm 23: 1-3a, 3b4, 5, 6, second reading 1 Peter 2:20b-25,and Gospel John 10:1-10.

What is the Gospel for Sunday April 26, 2026?

The Gospel for Sunday April 26, 2026 is John 10:1-10. It appears below with the rest of the day's Catholic readings.

What is the Psalm for Sunday April 26, 2026?

The psalm for Sunday April 26, 2026 is Psalm 23: 1-3a, 3b4, 5, 6. 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 Sunday April 26, 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 2:14a, 36-41

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.

2:14But Peter standing up with the eleven, lifted up his voice, and spoke to them: You men of Judea, and all you that dwell in Jerusalem, be this known to you, and with your ears receive my words.

36Therefore let all the people of Israel know most certainly, that God has made both Lord and Christ, this same Jesus, whom you have crucified.

37Now when they had heard these things, they had compunction in their heart, and said to Peter, and to the rest of the apostles: What shall we do, men and brothers and sisters?

38But Peter said to them: Do penance, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ, for the remission of your sins: and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.

39For the promise is to you, and to your children, and to all that are far off, whomever the Lord our God shall call.

40And with very many other words did he testify and exhort them, saying: Save yourselves from this perverse generation.

41They therefore that received his word, were baptized; and there were added in that day about three thousand souls.

2

Psalm

Psalm 23: 1-3a, 3b4, 5, 6

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.

23:1A psalm for David. The Lord ruleth me: and I shall want nothing.

2He has set me in a place of pasture. He has brought me up, on the water of refreshment:

3he has converted my soul. He has led me on the paths of righteousness, for his own name's sake.

5You have prepared a table before me against them that afflict me. You have anointed my head with oil; and my chalice which inebriateth me, how goodly is it!

6And your mercy will follow me all the days of my life. And that I may dwell in the house of the Lord to length of days.

3

Second Reading

1 Peter 2:20b-25

How to read it

This reading often teaches Christians how to live with steadiness, charity, and faith. Look for one clear encouragement or warning you can carry into the day.

2:20For what glory is it, if committing sin, and being buffeted for it, you endure? But if doing well you suffer patiently; this is thankworthy before God.

21For to this are you called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving you an example that you should follow his steps.

22Who did no sin, neither was guile found in his mouth.

23Who, when he was reviled, did not revile: when he suffered, he threatened not: but rescued himself to him that judged him unjustly.

24Who his own self bore our sins in his body upon the tree: that we, being dead to sins, should live to righteousness: by whose stripes you were healed.

25For you were as sheep going astray; but you are now converted to the shepherd and bishop of your souls.

4

Gospel

John 10:1-10

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.

10:1Truly, truly I say to you: He that entereth not by the door into the sheepfold, but climbeth up another way, the same is a thief and a robber.

2But he that entereth in by the door is the shepherd of the sheep.

3To him the porter openeth; and the sheep hear his voice: and he calls his own sheep by name, and leadeth them out.

4And when he has let out his own sheep, he goes before them: and the sheep follow him, because they know his voice.

5But a stranger they follow not, but fly from him, because they know not the voice of strangers.

6This proverb Jesus spoke to them. But they understood not what he spoke to them.

7Jesus therefore said to them again: Truly, truly I say to you, I am the door of the sheep.

8All others, as many as have come, are thieves and robbers: and the sheep heard them not.

9I am the door. By me, if any man enter in, he shall be saved: and he shall go in, and go out, and shall find pastures.

10The thief comes not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I am come that they may have life, and may have it more abundantly.

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 2:14a, 36-41

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 23: 1-3a, 3b4, 5, 6

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

1 Peter 2:20b-25

The second reading is usually taken from the New Testament letters or Revelation. It helps connect the day’s proclamation to Christian life in the Church.

4

Gospel

John 10:1-10

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 Sunday April 26, 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.