Daily readings

Monday, May 11, 2026

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

CelebrationMonday of the 6th week of Easter

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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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What are the Mass readings for Monday May 11, 2026?

The Catholic Mass readings for Monday May 11, 2026 are gathered on this page in their proper order: first reading Acts 16:11-15, psalm Psalm 149:1b-2, 3-4, 5-6a and 9b, no second reading is appointed for this Mass,and Gospel John 15:26—16:4a.

What is the Gospel for Monday May 11, 2026?

The Gospel for Monday May 11, 2026 is John 15:26—16:4a. It appears below with the rest of the day's Catholic readings.

What is the Psalm for Monday May 11, 2026?

The psalm for Monday May 11, 2026 is Psalm 149:1b-2, 3-4, 5-6a and 9b. 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 Monday May 11, 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 16:11-15

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.

16:11And sailing from Troas, we came with a straight course to Samothracia, and the day following to Neapolis;

12And from from there to Philippi, which is the chief city of part of Macedonia, a colony. And we were in this city some days conferring together.

13And upon the sabbath day, we went forth without the gate by a river side, where it seemed that there was prayer; and sitting down, we spoke to the women that were assembled.

14And a certain woman named Lydia, a seller of purple, of the city of Thyatira, one that worshipped God, did hear: whose heart the Lord opened to attend to those things which were said by Paul.

15And when she was baptized, and her household, she besought us, saying: If you have judged me to be faithful to the Lord, come into my house, and abide there. And she constrained us.

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Psalm

Psalm 149:1b-2, 3-4, 5-6a and 9b

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.

149:1Praise the Lord, O Jerusalem: praise your God, O Sion.

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3

Gospel

John 15:26—16:4a

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.

15:26But when the Paraclete comes, whom I will send you from the Father, the Spirit of truth, who proceedeth from the Father, he shall give teaching of me.

27And you shall give teaching, because you are with me from the start.

16:1These things have I said to you, that you may not be scandalized.

2They will put you out of the synagogues: yea, the hour comes, that whoever killeth you, will think that he does a service to God.

3And these things will they do to you; because they have not known the Father, nor me.

4But these things I have told you, that when the hour shall come, you may remember that I told you of them.

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 16:11-15

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 149:1b-2, 3-4, 5-6a and 9b

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 15:26—16:4a

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 Monday May 11, 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.