Daily readings

Thursday, May 28, 2026

Thursday of the 8th week of Ordinary Time. Ordinary Time. Read the day's readings in one place for prayer, preparation, or quiet reflection.

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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 Thursday May 28, 2026?

The Catholic Mass readings for Thursday May 28, 2026 are gathered on this page in their proper order: first reading 1 Peter 2:2-5, 9-12, psalm Psalm 100:2, 3, 4, 5, no second reading is appointed for this Mass,and Gospel Mark 10:46-52.

What is the Gospel for Thursday May 28, 2026?

The Gospel for Thursday May 28, 2026 is Mark 10:46-52. It appears below with the rest of the day's Catholic readings.

What is the Psalm for Thursday May 28, 2026?

The psalm for Thursday May 28, 2026 is Psalm 100:2, 3, 4, 5. 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 Thursday May 28, 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 2:2-5, 9-12

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.

2:2As newborn babes, desire the rational milk without guile, that by that you may grow to salvation:

3If so be you have tasted that the Lord is sweet.

4To whom coming, as to a living stone, rejected indeed by men, but chosen and made honourable by God:

5Be you also as living stones built up, a spiritual house, a holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God by Jesus Christ.

9But you are a chosen generation, a kingly priesthood, a holy nation, a purchased people: that you may declare his virtues, who has called you out of darkness into his marvellous light:

10Who in time past were not a people: but are now the people of God. Who had not obtained mercy; but now have obtained mercy.

11Dearly beloved, I urge you as strangers and pilgrims, to refrain yourselves from carnal desires which war against the soul,

12Having your conversation good among the Gentiles: that whereas they speak against you as evildoers, they may, by the good works, which they shall look in you, glorify God in the day of visitation.

Psalm

Psalm 100:2, 3, 4, 5

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.

100:2Sing joyfully to God, all the earth: serve you the Lord with gladness. Come in before his presence with exceeding great joy.

3Know you that the Lord he is God: he made us, and not we ourselves. We are his people and the sheep of his pasture.

4Go you into his gates with praise, into his courts with hymns: and give glory to him. Praise you his name:

5for the Lord is sweet, his mercy lasts forever, and his truth to generation and generation.

Gospel

Mark 10:46-52

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.

10:46And they came to Jericho: and as he went out of Jericho, with his disciples, and a very great crowd, Bartimeus the blind man, the son of Timeus, sat by the way side begging.

47Who when he had heard, that it was Jesus of Nazareth, began to cry out, and to say: Jesus son of David, have mercy on me.

48And many rebuked him, that he might hold his peace; but he cried a great deal the more: Son of David, have mercy on me.

49And Jesus, standing still, commanded him to be called. And they call the blind man, saying to him: Be of better comfort: arise, he calls you.

50Who casting off his clothing leaped up, and came to him.

51And Jesus answering, said to him: What will you that I should do to you? And the blind man said to him: Rabboni, that I may see.

52And Jesus says to him: Go your way, your faith has made you whole. And immediately he saw, and followed him in the way.

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 2:2-5, 9-12

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 100:2, 3, 4, 5

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 10:46-52

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 Thursday May 28, 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.