Daily readings

Wednesday, May 27, 2026

Saint Augustine of Canterbury, Bishop. Ordinary Time. Read the day's readings in one place for prayer, preparation, or quiet reflection.

CelebrationSaint Augustine of Canterbury, Bishop

TypeOptional Memorial

SeasonOrdinary Time

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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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 Wednesday May 27, 2026?

The Catholic Mass readings for Wednesday May 27, 2026 are gathered on this page in their proper order: first reading 1 Peter 1:18-25, psalm Psalm 147:12-13, 14-15, 19-20, no second reading is appointed for this Mass,and Gospel Mark 10:32-45.

What is the Gospel for Wednesday May 27, 2026?

The Gospel for Wednesday May 27, 2026 is Mark 10:32-45. It appears below with the rest of the day's Catholic readings.

What is the Psalm for Wednesday May 27, 2026?

The psalm for Wednesday May 27, 2026 is Psalm 147:12-13, 14-15, 19-20. 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 Wednesday May 27, 2026?

The same day's Catholic readings are gathered here on-site, with the official readings link available below in the source note.

1

First Reading

1 Peter 1:18-25

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.

1:18Knowing that you were not redeemed with corruptible things as gold or silver, from your vain conversation of the teaching of your fathers:

19But with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb unspotted and undefiled,

20Foreknown indeed before the foundation of the world, but shown in the last times for you,

21Who through him are faithful in God, who raised him up from the dead, and has given him glory, that your faith and hope might be in God.

22Purifying your souls in the obedience of charity, with a brotherly love, from a sincere heart love one another earnestly:

23Being born again not of corruptible offspring, but incorruptible, by the word of God who liveth and remaineth forever.

24For all flesh is as grass; and all the glory thereof as the flower of grass. The grass is withered, and the flower thereof is fallen away.

25But the word of the Lord lasts forever. And this is the word which by the gospel has been preached to you.

2

Psalm

Psalm 147:12-13, 14-15, 19-20

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.

146:12To make your might known to the people: and the glory of the magnificence of your kingdom.

13Your kingdom is a kingdom of all ages: and your dominion lasts throughout all generations.

14The Lord lifteth up all that fall: and setteth up all that are cast down.

15The eyes of all hope in you, O Lord: and you givest them food in due season.

19He will do the will of them that fear him: and he will hear their prayer, and save them.

20The Lord keepeth all them that love him; but all the evil he will destroy.

3

Gospel

Mark 10:32-45

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.

10:32And they were in the way going up to Jerusalem: and Jesus went before them, and they were astonished; and following were afraid. And taking again the twelve, he began to tell them the things that should befall him.

33Saying: Look we go up to Jerusalem, and the Son of Man shall be betrayed to the chief priests, and to the teachers of the law and leaders, and they shall condemn him to death, and shall deliver him to the Gentiles.

34And they shall mock him, and spit on him, and scourge him, and kill him: and the third day he shall rise again.

35And James and John the sons of Zebedee, come to him, saying: Master, we desire that whatever we shall ask, you would do it for us:

36But he said to them: What would you that I should do for you?

37And they said: Grant to us, that we may sit, one on your right hand, and the other on your left hand, in your glory.

38And Jesus said to them: You know not what you ask. Can you drink of the chalice that I drink of: or be baptized with the baptism with what I am baptized?

39But they said to him: We can. And Jesus says to them: You shall indeed drink of the chalice that I drink of: and with the baptism with what I am baptized, you shall be baptized.

40But to sit on my right hand, or on my left, is not mine to give to you, but to them for whom it is prepared.

41And the ten hearing it, began to be much displeased at James and John.

42But Jesus calling them, says to them: You know that they who seem to rule over the Gentiles, lord it over them: and their leaders have power over them.

43But it is not so among you: but whoever will be greater, shall be your minister.

44And whoever will be first among you, shall be the servant of all.

45For the Son of Man also is not come to be ministered to, but to minister, and to give his life a redemption for many.

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

1 Peter 1:18-25

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.

2

Psalm

Psalm 147:12-13, 14-15, 19-20

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

Mark 10:32-45

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 Wednesday May 27, 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.

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.