Daily readings

Sunday, May 10, 2026

6th Sunday of Easter. Eastertide. Read the day's readings in one place for prayer, preparation, or quiet reflection.

Celebration6th 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 May 10, 2026?

The Catholic Mass readings for Sunday May 10, 2026 are gathered on this page in their proper order: first reading Acts 8:5-8, 14-17, psalm Psalm 66:1-3, 4-5, 6-7, 16, 20, second reading 1 Peter 3:15-18,and Gospel John 14:15-21.

What is the Gospel for Sunday May 10, 2026?

The Gospel for Sunday May 10, 2026 is John 14:15-21. It appears below with the rest of the day's Catholic readings.

What is the Psalm for Sunday May 10, 2026?

The psalm for Sunday May 10, 2026 is Psalm 66:1-3, 4-5, 6-7, 16, 20. 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 May 10, 2026?

The same day's Catholic readings are gathered here on-site, with the official readings link available below in the source note.

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First Reading

Acts 8:5-8, 14-17

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.

8:5And Philip going down to the city of Samaria, preached Christ to them.

6And the people with one accord were attentive to those things which were said by Philip, hearing, and seeing the signs which he did.

7For many of them who had unclean spirits, crying with a loud voice, went out.

8And many, taken with the palsy, and that were lame, were healed.

14Now when the apostles, who were in Jerusalem, had heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent to them Peter and John.

15Who, when they were come, prayed for them, that they might receive the Holy Ghost.

16For he was not as yet come upon any of them; but they were only baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.

17Then they laid their hands upon them, and they received the Holy Ghost.

2

Psalm

Psalm 66:1-3, 4-5, 6-7, 16, 20

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.

66:1To the end, a canticle of a psalm of the resurrection. Shout with joy to God, all the earth,

2sing you a psalm to his name; give glory to his praise.

3Say to God, How terrible are your works, O Lord! in the crowd of your strength your enemies shall lie to you.

4Let all the earth adore you, and sing to you: let it sing a psalm to your name.

5Come and see the what God wants; who is terrible in his guidance over the people.

6Who turneth the sea into dry land, in the river they shall pass on foot: there shall we rejoice in him.

7Who by his power ruleth forever: his eyes look the nations; let not them that provoke him he exalted in themselves.

16Come and hear, all you that fear God, and I will tell you what great things he has done for my soul.

20Blessed be God, who has not turned away my prayer, nor his mercy from me.

3

Second Reading

1 Peter 3:15-18

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.

3:15But sanctify the Lord Christ in your hearts, being ready always to satisfy every one that asketh you a reason of that hope which is in you.

16But with modesty and fear, having a good conscience: that whereas they speak evil of you, they may be ashamed who falsely accuse your good conversation in Christ.

17For it is better doing well (if such be the will of God) to suffer, than doing ill.

18Because Christ also died once for our sins, the righteous for the unjust: that he might offer us to God, being put to death indeed in the flesh, but enlivened in the spirit,

4

Gospel

John 14:15-21

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.

14:15If you love me, keep my commands.

16And I will ask the Father, and he shall give you another Paraclete, that he may abide with you forever.

17The spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it sees him not, nor knows him: but you shall know him; because he shall abide with you, and shall be in you.

18I will not leave you orphans, I will come to you.

19Yet a little while: and the world sees me no more. But you see me: because I live, and you shall live.

20In that day you shall know, that I am in my Father, and you in me, and I in you.

21The one who has my commands, and keepeth them; he it is that loves me. And he that loves me, shall be loved of my Father: and I will love him, and will clear myself to him.

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 8:5-8, 14-17

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 66:1-3, 4-5, 6-7, 16, 20

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 3:15-18

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 14:15-21

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.

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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 May 10, 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.