Daily readings

Friday, May 15, 2026

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

CelebrationFriday of the 6th week of Easter

TypeWeekday

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 Friday May 15, 2026?

The Catholic Mass readings for Friday May 15, 2026 are gathered on this page in their proper order: first reading Acts 18:9-18, psalm Psalm 47:2-3, 4-5, 6-7, no second reading is appointed for this Mass,and Gospel John 16:20-23.

What is the Gospel for Friday May 15, 2026?

The Gospel for Friday May 15, 2026 is John 16:20-23. It appears below with the rest of the day's Catholic readings.

What is the Psalm for Friday May 15, 2026?

The psalm for Friday May 15, 2026 is Psalm 47:2-3, 4-5, 6-7. 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 15, 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 18:9-18

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.

18:9And the Lord said to Paul in the nights, by a vision: Do not fear, but speak; and hold not your peace,

10Because I am with you: and no man shall set upon you, to hurt you; for I have much people in this city.

11And he stayed there a year and six months, teaching among them the word of God.

12But when Gallio was proconsul of Achaia, the Jews with one accord rose up against Paul, and brought him to the judgment seat,

13Saying: This man persuadeth men to worship God contrary to the law.

14And when Paul was beginning to open his mouth, Gallio said to the Jews: If it were some matter of injustice, or an heinous deed, O Jews, I should with reason bear with you.

15But if they be questions of word and names, and of your law, look you to it: I will not be judge of such things.

16And he drove them from the judgment seat.

17And all laying hold on Sosthenes, the ruler of the synagogue, beat him before the judgment seat; and Gallio cared for none of those things.

18But Paul, when he had stayed yet many days, taking his leave of the brothers and sisters, sailed from there into Syria (and with him Priscilla and Aquila), having shorn his head in Cenchrae: for he had a vow.

Psalm

Psalm 47:2-3, 4-5, 6-7

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.

47:2O clap your hands, all you nations: shout to God with the voice of Joy,

3For the Lord is high, terrible: a great king over all the earth.

4He has subdued the people under us; and the nations under our feet.

5He has chosen for us his gift the beauty of Jacob which he has loved.

6God is ascended with jubilee, and the Lord with the sound of trumpet.

7Sing praises to our God, sing you: sing praises to our king, sing you.

Gospel

John 16:20-23

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.

16:20Truly, truly I say to you, that you shall lament and weep, but the world shall rejoice; and you shall be made sorrowful, but your sorrow shall be turned into joy.

21A woman, when she is in work, has sorrow, because her hour is come; but when she has brought forth the child, she remembereth no more the anguish, for joy that a man is born into the world.

22So also you now indeed have sorrow; but I will see you again, and your heart shall rejoice; and your joy no man shall take from you.

23And in that day you shall not ask me any thing. Truly, truly I say to you: if you ask the Father any thing in my name, he will give it you.

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 18:9-18

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 47:2-3, 4-5, 6-7

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 16:20-23

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 15, 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.