Daily readings

Monday, August 31, 2026

Monday of the 22nd 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 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 Monday August 31, 2026?

The Catholic Mass readings for Monday August 31, 2026 are gathered on this page in their proper order: first reading 1 Corinthians 2:1-5, psalm Psalm 119:97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102, no second reading is appointed for this Mass,and Gospel Luke 4:16-30.

What is the Gospel for Monday August 31, 2026?

The Gospel for Monday August 31, 2026 is Luke 4:16-30. It appears below with the rest of the day's Catholic readings.

What is the Psalm for Monday August 31, 2026?

The psalm for Monday August 31, 2026 is Psalm 119:97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102. 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 Monday August 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

1 Corinthians 2:1-5

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.

2:1And I, brothers and sisters, when I came to you, came not in loftiness of speech or of wisdom, declaring to you the teaching of Christ.

2For I judged not myself to know anything among you, but Jesus Christ, and him crucified.

3And I was with you in weakness, and in fear, and in much trembling.

4And my speech and my preaching was not in the persuasive words of human wisdom, but in shewing of the Spirit and power;

5That your faith might not stand on the wisdom of men, but on the power of God.

2

Psalm

Psalm 119:97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102

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.

119:97O how have I loved your law, O Lord! it is my meditation all the day.

98Through your command, you have made me wiser than my enemies: for it is ever with me.

99I have understood more than all my teachers: because your teachings are my meditation.

100I have had understanding above leaders: because I have sought your commands.

101I have restrained my feet from every evil way: that I may keep your words.

102I have not declined from your judgments, because you have set me a law.

3

Gospel

Luke 4:16-30

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.

4:16And he came to Nazareth, where he was brought up: and he went into the synagogue, according to his custom, on the sabbath day; and he rose up to read.

17And the book of Isaias the prophet was gave to him. And as he unfolded the book, he found the place where it was written:

18The Spirit of the Lord is upon me. Therefore he has anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor, he has sent me to heal the sorry of heart,

19To preach rescue to the captives, and sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised, to preach the acceptable year of the Lord, and the day of reward.

20And when he had folded the book, he restored it to the minister, and sat down. And the eyes of all in the synagogue were fixed on him.

21And he began to say to them: This day is fulfilled this scripture in your ears.

22And all gave teaching to him: and they wondered at the words of grace that proceeded from his mouth, and they said: Is not this the son of Joseph?

23And he said to them: Doubtless you will say to me this similitude: Physician, heal yourself: as great things as we have heard done in Capharnaum, do also here in your own country.

24And he said: Amen I say to you, that no prophet is accepted in his own country.

25In truth I say to you, there were many widows in the days of Elias in Israel, when heaven was shut up three years and six months, when there was a great famine throughout all the earth.

26And to none of them was Elias sent, but to Sarepta of Sidon, to a widow woman.

27And there were many lepers in Israel in the time of Eliseus the prophet: and none of them was cleansed but Naaman the Syrian.

28And all they in the synagogue, hearing these things, were satisfied with anger.

29And they rose up and thrust him out of the city; and they brought him to the brow of the hill, whereon their city was built, that they might cast him down headlong.

30But he passing through the midst of them, went his 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.

1

First Reading

1 Corinthians 2:1-5

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 119:97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102

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

Luke 4:16-30

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 Monday August 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.