Daily readings

Tuesday, April 28, 2026

Saint Peter Chanel, Priest and Martyr/Saint Louis Grignon de Montfort, Priest. Eastertide. Read the day's readings in one place for prayer, preparation, or quiet reflection.

CelebrationSaint Peter Chanel, Priest and Martyr/Saint Louis Grignon de Montfort, Priest

TypeOptional Memorial

SeasonEastertide

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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 Tuesday April 28, 2026?

The Catholic Mass readings for Tuesday April 28, 2026 are gathered on this page in their proper order: first reading Acts 11:19-26, psalm Psalm 87:1b-3, 4-5, 6-7, no second reading is appointed for this Mass,and Gospel John 10:22-30.

What is the Gospel for Tuesday April 28, 2026?

The Gospel for Tuesday April 28, 2026 is John 10:22-30. It appears below with the rest of the day's Catholic readings.

What is the Psalm for Tuesday April 28, 2026?

The psalm for Tuesday April 28, 2026 is Psalm 87:1b-3, 4-5, 6-7. 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 28, 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 11:19-26

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.

11:19Now they who had been dispersed by the persecution that arose on occasion of Stephen, went about as far as Phenice and Cyprus and Antioch, speaking the word to none, but to the Jews only.

20But some of them were men of Cyprus and Cyrene, who, when they were entered into Antioch, spoke also to the Greeks, preaching the Lord Jesus.

21And the hand of the Lord was with them: and a great number believing, were converted to the Lord.

22And the news came to the ears of the church that was at Jerusalem, touching these things: and they sent Barnabas as far as Antioch.

23Who, when he was come, and had seen the grace of God, rejoiced: and he exhorted them all with purpose of heart to continue in the Lord.

24For he was a good man, and full of the Holy Ghost and of faith. And a great crowd was added to the Lord.

25And Barnabas went to Tarsus to seek Saul: whom, when he had found, he brought to Antioch.

26And they conversed there in the church a whole year; and they taught a great crowd, so that at Antioch the disciples were first named Christians.

Psalm

Psalm 87:1b-3, 4-5, 6-7

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.

87:1For the sons of Core, a psalm of a canticle. The foundations thereof are in the holy mountains:

2The Lord loves the gates of Sion above all the tabernacles of Jacob.

3Glorious things are said of you, O city of God.

4I will be mindful of Rahab and of Babylon knowing me. Look the foreigners, and Tyre, and the people of the Ethiopians, these were there.

5Shall not Sion say: This man and that man is born in her? and the Highest himself has founded her.

6The Lord shall tell in his writings of peoples and of leaders, of them that have been in her.

7The dwelling in you is as it were of all rejoicing.

Gospel

John 10:22-30

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.

10:22And it was the feast of the dedication at Jerusalem: and it was winter.

23And Jesus walked in the temple, in Solomon's porch.

24The Jews therefore came round about him, and said to him: How long do you hold our souls in suspense? If you be the Christ, tell us plainly.

25Jesus answered them: I speak to you, and you believe not: the works that I do in the name of my Father, they give teaching of me.

26But you do not believe, because you are not of my sheep.

27My sheep hear my voice: and I know them, and they follow me.

28And I give them life eternal; and they shall not perish forever, and no man shall pluck them out of my hand.

29That which my Father has given me, is greater than all: and no one can snatch them out of the hand of my Father.

30I and the Father are one.

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 11:19-26

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 87:1b-3, 4-5, 6-7

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 10:22-30

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 Tuesday April 28, 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.