Daily readings

Saturday, May 16, 2026

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

CelebrationSaturday of the 6th week of Easter

TypeWeekday

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.

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What are the Mass readings for Saturday May 16, 2026?

The Catholic Mass readings for Saturday May 16, 2026 are gathered on this page in their proper order: first reading Acts 18:23-28, psalm Psalm 47:2-3, 8-9, 10, no second reading is appointed for this Mass,and Gospel John 16:23b-28.

What is the Gospel for Saturday May 16, 2026?

The Gospel for Saturday May 16, 2026 is John 16:23b-28. It appears below with the rest of the day's Catholic readings.

What is the Psalm for Saturday May 16, 2026?

The psalm for Saturday May 16, 2026 is Psalm 47:2-3, 8-9, 10. 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 16, 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 18:23-28

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.

18:23And after he had spent some time there, he departed, and went through the country of Galatia and Phrygia, in order, confirming all the disciples.

24Now a certain Jew, named Apollo, born at Alexandria, an eloquent man, came to Ephesus, one mighty in the scriptures.

25This man was instructed in the way of the Lord; and being fervent in spirit, spoke, and taught diligently the things that are of Jesus, knowing only the baptism of John.

26This man therefore began to speak boldly in the synagogue. Whom when Priscilla and Aquila had heard, they took him to them, and expounded to him the way of the Lord more diligently.

27And whereas he was desirous to go to Achaia, the brothers and sisters exhorting, wrote to the disciples to receive him. Who, when he was come, helped them much who had believed.

28For with much vigour he convinced the Jews openly, shewing by the scriptures, that Jesus is the Christ.

2

Psalm

Psalm 47:2-3, 8-9, 10

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.

8For God is the king of all the earth: sing you wisely.

9God shall reign over the nations: God sits on his holy throne.

10The leaders of the people are gathered together, with the God of Abraham: for the strong gods of the earth are exceedingly exalted.

3

Gospel

John 16:23b-28

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.

16:23And 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.

24Hitherto you have not asked any thing in my name. Ask, and you shall receive; that your joy may be full.

25These things I have said to you in proverbs. The hour comes, when I will no more speak to you in proverbs, but will show you plainly of the Father.

26In that day you shall ask in my name; and I say not to you, that I will ask the Father for you:

27For the Father himself loves you, because you have loved me, and have believed that I came out from God.

28I came forth from the Father, and am come into the world: again I leave the world, and I go to the Father.

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 18:23-28

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 47:2-3, 8-9, 10

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 16:23b-28

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 Saturday May 16, 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.