Daily readings

Sunday, May 31, 2026

Trinity Sunday. Ordinary Time. Read the day's readings in one place for prayer, preparation, or quiet reflection.

CelebrationTrinity Sunday

TypeSolemnity

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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Plain mode helps modern readers follow the text more easily.

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 Sunday May 31, 2026?

The Catholic Mass readings for Sunday May 31, 2026 are gathered on this page in their proper order: first reading Exodus 34:4b-6, 8-9, psalm Daniel 3:52, 53, 54, 55, 56, second reading 2 Corinthians 13:11-13,and Gospel John 3:16-18.

What is the Gospel for Sunday May 31, 2026?

The Gospel for Sunday May 31, 2026 is John 3:16-18. It appears below with the rest of the day's Catholic readings.

What is the Psalm for Sunday May 31, 2026?

The psalm for Sunday May 31, 2026 is Daniel 3:52, 53, 54, 55, 56. 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 Sunday May 31, 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

Exodus 34:4b-6, 8-9

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.

34:4Then he cut out two tables of stone, such as had been before: and rising very early he went up into the mount Sinai, as the Lord had commanded him, carrying with him the tables.

5And when the Lord was come down in a cloud, Moses stood with him, calling upon the name of the Lord.

6And when he passed before him, he said: O the Lord, the Lord God, merciful and gracious, patient and of much compassion, and true,

8And Moses making haste, bowed down prostrate to the earth, and adoring,

9Said: If I have found grace in your sight: O Lord, I beg you, that you will go with us, (for it is a stiffnecked people,) and take away our sins and sin, and have us.

2

Psalm

Daniel 3:52, 53, 54, 55, 56

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.

3:26Then Nabuchodonosor came to the door of the burning fiery furnace, and said: Sidrach, Misach, and Abdenago, you servants of the most high God, go you forth, and come. And immediately Sidrach, Misach, and Abdenago went out from the midst of the fire.

27And the nobles, and the magistrates, and the judges, and the great men of the king being gathered together, considered these men, that the fire had no power on their bodies, and that not a hair of their head had been singed, nor their garments altered, nor the smell of the fire had passed on them.

28Then Nabuchodonosor breaking forth, said: Blessed be the God of them, to wit, of Sidrach, Misach, and Abdenago, who has sent his angel, and rescued his servants that believed in him: and they changed the king's word, and rescued up their bodies that they might not serve, nor adore any god, except their own God.

29By me therefore this command is made, that every people, tribe, and tongue, which shall speak words against God against the God of Sidrach, Misach, and Abdenago, shall be destroyed, and their houses laid waste: for there is no other God that can save in this manner.

30Then the king promoted Sidrach, Misach, and Abdenago, in the province of Babylon.

3

Second Reading

2 Corinthians 13:11-13

How to read it

This reading often teaches Christians how to live with steadiness, charity, and faith. Look for one clear encouragement or warning you can carry into the day.

13:11For the rest, brothers and sisters, rejoice, be perfect, take exhortation, be of one mind, have peace; and the God of peace and of love shall be with you.

12Salute one another with a holy kiss. All the saints salute you.

13The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the charity of God, and the communication of the Holy Ghost be with you all. Amen.

4

Gospel

John 3:16-18

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.

3:16For God so loved the world, as to give his only begotten Son; that whoever believes in him, may not perish, but may have life eternal.

17For God sent not his Son into the world, to judge the world, but that the world may be saved by him.

18He that believes in him is not judged. But the one who does not believe, is already judged: because he believes not in the name of the only begotten Son of God.

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

Exodus 34:4b-6, 8-9

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

Daniel 3:52, 53, 54, 55, 56

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

2 Corinthians 13:11-13

The second reading is usually taken from the New Testament letters or Revelation. It helps connect the day’s proclamation to Christian life in the Church.

4

Gospel

John 3:16-18

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 Sunday May 31, 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.