Daily readings

Wednesday, September 9, 2026

Saint Peter Claver, Priest. Ordinary Time. Read the day's readings in one place for prayer, preparation, or quiet reflection.

CelebrationSaint Peter Claver, Priest

TypeOptional Memorial

SeasonOrdinary Time

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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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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 Wednesday September 9, 2026?

The Catholic Mass readings for Wednesday September 9, 2026 are gathered on this page in their proper order: first reading 1 Corinthians 7:25-31, psalm Psalm 45:11-12, 14-15, 16-17, no second reading is appointed for this Mass,and Gospel Luke 6:20-26.

What is the Gospel for Wednesday September 9, 2026?

The Gospel for Wednesday September 9, 2026 is Luke 6:20-26. It appears below with the rest of the day's Catholic readings.

What is the Psalm for Wednesday September 9, 2026?

The psalm for Wednesday September 9, 2026 is Psalm 45:11-12, 14-15, 16-17. 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 September 9, 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 7:25-31

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.

7:25Now concerning virgins, I have no command of the Lord; but I give guidance, as having obtained mercy of the Lord, to be faithful.

26I think therefore that this is good for the present necessity, that it is good for a man so to be.

27Art you bound to a wife$1 seek not to be loosed. Art you loosed from a wife$1 seek not a wife.

28But if you take a wife, you have not sinned. And if a virgin marry, she has not sinned: nevertheless, such shall have trouble of the flesh. But I spare you.

29This therefore I say, brothers and sisters; the time is short; it remaineth, that they also who have wives, be as if they had none;

30And those who weep, as though they wept not; and those who rejoice, as if they rejoiced not; and those who buy, as though they had not;

31And those who use this world, as if they used it not: for the fashion of this world passeth away.

2

Psalm

Psalm 45:11-12, 14-15, 16-17

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.

45:11Hearken, O daughter, and see, and incline your ear: and forget your people and your father's house.

12And the king shall greatly desire your beauty; for he is the Lord your God, and him they shall adore.

14All the glory of the king's daughter is within in golden borders,

15clothed round about with varieties. After her shall virgins be brought to the king: her neighbours shall be brought to you.

16They shall be brought with gladness and rejoicing: they shall be brought into the temple of the king.

17Instead of your fathers, sons are born to you: you shall make them leaders over all the earth.

3

Gospel

Luke 6:20-26

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.

6:20And he, lifting up his eyes on his disciples, said: Blessed are you poor, for yours is the kingdom of God.

21Blessed are you that hunger now: for you shall be satisfied. Blessed are you that weep now: for you shall laugh.

22Blessed shall you be when men shall hate you, and when they shall separate you, and shall shame you, and cast out your name as evil, for the Son of Man's sake.

23Be glad in that day and rejoice; for look, your reward is great in heaven. For according to these things did their fathers to the prophets.

24But sorrow to you that are rich: for you have your consolation.

25Sorrow to you that are satisfied: for you shall hunger. Sorrow to you that now laugh: for you shall mourn and weep.

26Sorrow to you when men shall bless you: for according to these things did their fathers to the false prophets.

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 7:25-31

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 45:11-12, 14-15, 16-17

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 6:20-26

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 September 9, 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.