Daily readings

Wednesday, April 29, 2026

Saint Catherine of Siena, Virgin and Doctor of The Church, Patron of Europe. Eastertide. Read the day's readings in one place for prayer, preparation, or quiet reflection.

CelebrationSaint Catherine of Siena, Virgin and Doctor of The Church, Patron of Europe

TypeMemorial

SeasonEastertide

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What are the Mass readings for Wednesday April 29, 2026?

The Catholic Mass readings for Wednesday April 29, 2026 are gathered on this page in their proper order: first reading Acts 12:24—13:5a, psalm Psalm 67:2-3, 5, 6 and 8, no second reading is appointed for this Mass,and Gospel John 12:44-50.

What is the Gospel for Wednesday April 29, 2026?

The Gospel for Wednesday April 29, 2026 is John 12:44-50. It appears below with the rest of the day's Catholic readings.

What is the Psalm for Wednesday April 29, 2026?

The psalm for Wednesday April 29, 2026 is Psalm 67:2-3, 5, 6 and 8. 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 Wednesday April 29, 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 12:24—13:5a

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.

12:24But the word of the Lord increased and multiplied.

25And Barnabas and Saul returned from Jerusalem, having fulfilled their ministry, taking with them John, who was surnamed Mark.

13:1Now there were in the church which was at Antioch, prophets and doctors, among whom was Barnabas, and Simon who was called Niger, and Lucius of Cyrene, and Manahen, who was the foster brother of Herod the tetrarch, and Saul.

2And as they were ministering to the Lord, and fasting, the Holy Ghost said to them: Separate me Saul and Barnabas, for the work to which I have taken them.

3Then they, fasting and praying, and imposing their hands upon them, sent them away.

4So they being sent by the Holy Ghost, went to Seleucia: and from from there they sailed to Cyprus.

5And when they were come to Salamina, they preached the word of God in the synagogues of the Jews. And they had John also in the ministry.

2

Psalm

Psalm 67:2-3, 5, 6 and 8

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.

67:2May God have mercy on us, and bless us: may he cause the light of his face to shine upon us, and may he have mercy on us.

3That we may know your way upon earth: your salvation in all nations.

5Let the nations be glad and rejoice: for you judgest the people with righteousness, and directest the nations upon earth.

6Let the people, O God, confess to you: let all the people give praise to you:

8may God bless us: and all the ends of the earth fear him.

3

Gospel

John 12:44-50

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.

12:44But Jesus cried, and said: He that believes in me, does not believe in me, but in him that sent me.

45And he that sees me, sees him that sent me.

46I am come a light into the world; that whoever believes in me, may not remain in darkness.

47And if any man hear my words, and keep them not, I do not judge him: for I came not to judge the world, but to save the world.

48He that despiseth me, and receiveth not my words, has one that judgeth him; the word that I have said, the same shall judge him in the last day.

49For I have not said of myself; but the Father who sent me, he gave me command what I should say, and what I should speak.

50And I know that his command is life eternal. The things therefore that I speak, even as the Father said to me, so do I speak.

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 12:24—13:5a

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 67:2-3, 5, 6 and 8

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 12:44-50

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 Wednesday April 29, 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.