Daily readings

Tuesday, August 11, 2026

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What are the Mass readings for Tuesday August 11, 2026?

The Catholic Mass readings for Tuesday August 11, 2026 are gathered on this page in their proper order: first reading Ezekiel 2:8-3:4, psalm Psalm 119:14, 24, 72, 103, 111, 131, no second reading is appointed for this Mass,and Gospel Matthew 18:1-5, 10, 12-14.

What is the Gospel for Tuesday August 11, 2026?

The Gospel for Tuesday August 11, 2026 is Matthew 18:1-5, 10, 12-14. It appears below with the rest of the day's Catholic readings.

What is the Psalm for Tuesday August 11, 2026?

The psalm for Tuesday August 11, 2026 is Psalm 119:14, 24, 72, 103, 111, 131. 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 August 11, 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

Ezekiel 2:8-3:4

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.

2:8But you, O Son of Man, hear all that I say to you: and do not you provoke me, as that house provoketh me: open your mouth, and eat what I give you.

9And I looked, and look, a hand was sent to me, in which was a book rolled up: and he spread it before me, and it was written within and without: and there were written in it lamentations, and canticles, and sorrow.

3:1And he said to me: Son of Man, eat all that you shall find: eat this book, and go speak to the children of Israel.

2And I opened my mouth, and he caused me to eat that book$1

3And he said to me: Son of Man, your belly shall eat, and your bowels shall be satisfied with this book, which I give you. And I did eat it: and it was sweet as honey in my mouth.

4And he said to me: Son of Man, go to the people of Israel, and you shall speak my words to them.

Psalm

Psalm 119:14, 24, 72, 103, 111, 131

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.

119:14I have been delighted in the way of your teachings, as in all riches.

24For your teachings are my meditation: and your commands my guidance. DALETH

72The law of your mouth is good to me, above thousands of gold and silver. JOD

103How sweet are your words to my palate! more than honey to my mouth.

111I have purchased your teachings for an gift forever: because they are a joy to my heart.

131I opened my mouth and panted: because I longed for your commands.

Gospel

Matthew 18:1-5, 10, 12-14

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.

18:1At that hour the disciples came to Jesus, saying: Who thinkest you is the greater in the kingdom of heaven?

2And Jesus calling to him a little child, set him in the midst of them,

3And said: Amen I say to you, unless you be converted, and become as little children, you shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven.

4Whoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, he is the greater in the kingdom of heaven.

5And the one who will receive one such little child in my name, receiveth me.

10See that you despise not one of these little ones: for I say to you, that their angels in heaven always see the face of my Father who is in heaven.

12What think you? If a man have an hundred sheep, and one of them should go astray: does he not leave the ninety-nine in the mountains, and go to seek that which is gone astray?

13And if it so be that he find it: Amen I say to you, he rejoiceth more for that, than for the ninety-nine that went not astray.

14Even so it is not the will of your Father, who is in heaven, that one of these little ones should perish.

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

Ezekiel 2:8-3:4

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 119:14, 24, 72, 103, 111, 131

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

Matthew 18:1-5, 10, 12-14

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 August 11, 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.