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Our Lady of Fatima. Eastertide. Read the day's readings in one place for prayer, preparation, or quiet reflection.
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.
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.
The Catholic Mass readings for Wednesday May 13, 2026 are gathered on this page in their proper order: first reading Acts 17:15, 22—18:1, psalm Psalm 148:1-2, 11-12, 13, 14, no second reading is appointed for this Mass,and Gospel John 16:12-15.
The Gospel for Wednesday May 13, 2026 is John 16:12-15. It appears below with the rest of the day's Catholic readings.
The psalm for Wednesday May 13, 2026 is Psalm 148:1-2, 11-12, 13, 14. It is included below in the same reading order used at Mass, between the first reading and the Gospel.
The same day's Catholic readings are gathered here on-site, with the official readings link available below in the source note.
Acts 17:15, 22—18:1
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.
17:15And those who conducted Paul, brought him as far as Athens; and receiving a command from him to Silas and Timothy, that they should come to him with all speed, they departed.
Psalm 148:1-2, 11-12, 13, 14
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.
148:1Praise you the Lord, because psalm is good: to our God be joyful and comely praise.
2The Lord buildeth up Jerusalem: he will gather together the dispersed of Israel.
11The Lord takes pleasure in them that fear him: and in them that hope in his mercy.
John 16:12-15
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.
16:12I have yet many things to say to you: but you cannot bear them now.
13But when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will teach you all truth. For he shall not speak of himself; but what things soever he shall hear, he shall speak; and the things that are to come, he shall show you.
14He shall glorify me; because he shall receive of mine, and shall show it to you.
15All things whatever the Father has, are mine. Therefore I said, that he shall receive of mine, and show it to you.
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.
Acts 17:15, 22—18:1
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 148:1-2, 11-12, 13, 14
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.
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.
John 16:12-15
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.