Daily readings

Tuesday, May 26, 2026

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What are the Mass readings for Tuesday May 26, 2026?

The Catholic Mass readings for Tuesday May 26, 2026 are gathered on this page in their proper order: first reading 1 Peter 1:10-16, psalm Psalm 98:1, 2-3ab, 3cd-4, no second reading is appointed for this Mass,and Gospel Mark 10:28-31.

What is the Gospel for Tuesday May 26, 2026?

The Gospel for Tuesday May 26, 2026 is Mark 10:28-31. It appears below with the rest of the day's Catholic readings.

What is the Psalm for Tuesday May 26, 2026?

The psalm for Tuesday May 26, 2026 is Psalm 98:1, 2-3ab, 3cd-4. 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 Tuesday May 26, 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

1 Peter 1:10-16

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.

1:10Of which salvation the prophets have inquired and diligently searched, who prophesied of the grace to come in you.

11Searching what or what manner of time the Spirit of Christ in them did signify: when it foretold those sufferings that are in Christ, and the glories that should follow:

12To whom it was revealed, that not to themselves, but to you they ministered those things which are now told to you by them that have preached the gospel to you, the Holy Ghost being sent down from heaven, on whom the angels desire to look.

13Therefore having the loins of your mind girt up, being sober, trust perfectly in the grace which is offered you in the revelation of Jesus Christ,

14As children of obedience, not fashioned according to the former desires of your ignorance:

15But according to him that has called you, who is holy, be you also in all manner of conversation holy:

16Because it is written: You shall be holy, for I am holy.

Psalm

Psalm 98:1, 2-3ab, 3cd-4

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.

98:1A psalm for David himself. Sing you to the Lord anew canticle: because he has done wonderful things. His right hand has wrought for him salvation, and his arm is holy.

2The Lord has made known his salvation: he has revealed his righteousness before the Gentiles.

3He has remembered his mercy his truth toward the people of Israel. All the ends of the earth have seen the salvation of our God.

4Sing joyfully to God, all the earth; make melody, rejoice and sing.

Gospel

Mark 10:28-31

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.

10:28And Peter began to say to him: Look, we have left all things, and have followed you.

29Jesus answering, said: Amen I say to you, there is no man who has left house or brothers and sisters, or sisters, or father, or mother, or children, or lands, for my sake and for the gospel,

30Who shall not receive an hundred times as much, now in this time; houses, and brothers and sisters, and sisters, and mothers, and children, and lands, with persecutions: and in the world to come life eternal.

31But many that are first, shall be last: and the last, first.

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

1 Peter 1:10-16

The first reading is usually taken from the Old Testament. It prepares the heart to hear how God has been acting through his covenant and promises.

Psalm

Psalm 98:1, 2-3ab, 3cd-4

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

Mark 10:28-31

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 Tuesday May 26, 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.