Daily readings

Friday, May 1, 2026

Saint Joseph the Worker. Eastertide. Read the day's readings in one place for prayer, preparation, or quiet reflection.

CelebrationSaint Joseph the Worker

TypeOptional Memorial

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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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 Friday May 1, 2026?

The Catholic Mass readings for Friday May 1, 2026 are gathered on this page in their proper order: first reading Acts 13:26-33, psalm Psalm 2:6-7, 8-9, 10-11ab, no second reading is appointed for this Mass,and Gospel John 14:1-6.

What is the Gospel for Friday May 1, 2026?

The Gospel for Friday May 1, 2026 is John 14:1-6. It appears below with the rest of the day's Catholic readings.

What is the Psalm for Friday May 1, 2026?

The psalm for Friday May 1, 2026 is Psalm 2:6-7, 8-9, 10-11ab. 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 Friday May 1, 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 13:26-33

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.

13:26Men, brothers and sisters, children of the stock of Abraham, and whoever among you fear God, to you the word of this salvation is sent.

27For those who inhabited Jerusalem, and the rulers thereof, not knowing him, nor the voices of the prophets, which are read every sabbath, judging him have fulfilled them.

28And finding no cause of death in him, they desired of Pilate, that they might kill him.

29And when they had fulfilled all things that were written of him, taking him down from the tree, they laid him in a tomb.

30But God raised him up from the dead the third day:

31Who was seen for many days, by them who came up with him from Galilee to Jerusalem, who to this present are his witnesses to the people.

32And we declare to you, that the promise which was made to our fathers,

33This same God has fulfilled to our children, raising up Jesus, as in the second psalm also is written: You are my Son, this day have I begotten you.

Psalm

Psalm 2:6-7, 8-9, 10-11ab

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.

2:6But I am appointed king by him over Sion his holy mountain, preaching his command.

7The Lord has said to me: You are my son, this day have I begotten you.

8Ask of me, and I will give you the Gentiles for your gift, and the utmost parts of the earth for your possession.

9You shall rule them with a rod of iron, and shall break them in pieces like a potter's container.

10And now, O you kings, understand: receive instruction, you that judge the earth.

11Serve you the Lord with fear: and rejoice to him with trembling.

Gospel

John 14:1-6

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.

14:1Let not your heart be troubled. You believe in God, believe also in me.

2In my Father's house there are many mansions. If not, I would have told you: because I go to prepare a place for you.

3And if I shall go, and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and will take you to myself; that where I am, you also may be.

4And whither I go you know, and the way you know.

5Thomas says to him: Lord, we know not whither you go; and how can we know the way?

6Jesus says to him: I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No man comes to the Father, but by me.

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 13:26-33

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 2:6-7, 8-9, 10-11ab

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 14:1-6

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 Friday May 1, 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.