Daily readings

Saturday, May 2, 2026

Saint Athanasius, Bishop and Doctor. Eastertide. Read the day's readings in one place for prayer, preparation, or quiet reflection.

CelebrationSaint Athanasius, Bishop and Doctor

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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 Saturday May 2, 2026?

The Catholic Mass readings for Saturday May 2, 2026 are gathered on this page in their proper order: first reading Acts 13:44-52, psalm Psalm 98:1, 2-3ab, 3cd-4, no second reading is appointed for this Mass,and Gospel John 14:7-14.

What is the Gospel for Saturday May 2, 2026?

The Gospel for Saturday May 2, 2026 is John 14:7-14. It appears below with the rest of the day's Catholic readings.

What is the Psalm for Saturday May 2, 2026?

The psalm for Saturday May 2, 2026 is Psalm 98:1, 2-3ab, 3cd-4. 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 Saturday May 2, 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 13:44-52

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.

13:44But the next sabbath day, the whole city almost came together, to hear the word of God.

45And the Jews seeing the crowds, were satisfied with envy, and contradicted those things which were said by Paul, blaspheming.

46Then Paul and Barnabas said boldly: To you it behoved us first to speak the word of God: but because you reject it, and judge yourselves unworthy of eternal life, look we turn to the Gentiles.

47For so the Lord has commanded us: I have set you to be the light of the Gentiles; that you may be for salvation to the utmost part of the earth.

48And the Gentiles hearing it, were glad, and glorified the word of the Lord: and as many as were ordained to life eternal, believed.

49And the word of the Lord was published throughout the whole country.

50But the Jews stirred up religious and honourable women, and the chief men of the city, and raised persecution against Paul and Barnabas: and cast them out of their coasts.

51But they, shaking off the dust of their feet against them, came to Iconium.

52And the disciples were satisfied with joy and with the Holy Ghost.

Psalm

Psalm 98:1, 2-3ab, 3cd-4

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.

98:1A psalm for David himself. Sing you to the Lord anew canticle: because he has done wonderful things. His right hand has wrought for him salvation, and his arm is holy.

2The Lord has made known his salvation: he has revealed his righteousness before the Gentiles.

3He has remembered his mercy his truth toward the people of Israel. All the ends of the earth have seen the salvation of our God.

4Sing joyfully to God, all the earth; make melody, rejoice and sing.

Gospel

John 14:7-14

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.

14:7If you had known me, you would without doubt have known my Father also: and from now on you shall know him, and you have seen him.

8Philip says to him: Lord, show us the Father, and it is enough for us.

9Jesus says to him: Have I been so long a time with you; and have you not known me? Philip, he that sees me sees the Father also. How sayest you, Show us the Father?

10Do you not believe, that I am in the Father, and the Father in me? The words that I speak to you, I speak not of myself. But the Father who remains in me, he does the works.

11Believe you not that I am in the Father, and the Father in me?

12Otherwise believe for the very works' sake. Truly, truly I say to you, he that believes in me, the works that I do, he also shall do; and greater than these shall he do.

13Because I go to the Father: and whatever you shall ask the Father in my name, that will I do: that the Father may be glorified in the Son.

14If you shall ask me any thing in my name, that I will do.

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 13:44-52

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 98:1, 2-3ab, 3cd-4

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 14:7-14

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 Saturday May 2, 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.