Daily readings

Sunday, September 13, 2026

24th Sunday 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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What are the Mass readings for Sunday September 13, 2026?

The Catholic Mass readings for Sunday September 13, 2026 are gathered on this page in their proper order: first reading Sirach 27:30—28:7, psalm Psalm 103:1-2, 3-4, 9-10, 11-12, second reading Romans 14:7-9,and Gospel Matthew 18:21-35.

What is the Gospel for Sunday September 13, 2026?

The Gospel for Sunday September 13, 2026 is Matthew 18:21-35. It appears below with the rest of the day's Catholic readings.

What is the Psalm for Sunday September 13, 2026?

The psalm for Sunday September 13, 2026 is Psalm 103:1-2, 3-4, 9-10, 11-12. 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 September 13, 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

Sirach 27:30—28:7

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.

27:30A mischievous guidance shall be rolled back upon the author, and he shall not know from whence it comes to him.

31Mockery and shame are of the proud, and vengeance as a lion shall lie in wait for him.

32They shall perish in a snare that are delighted with the fall of the righteous: and sorrow shall destroy them before they die.

28:1He that seeketh to revenge himself, shall find vengeance from the Lord, and he will surely keep his sins in remembrance.

2Forgive your neighbour if he has hurt you: and then shall your sins be forgiven to you when you prayest.

3Man to man reserveth anger, and does he seek remedy of God?

4He has no mercy on a man like himself, and does he entreat for his own sins?

5He that is but flesh, nourisheth anger, and does he ask forgiveness of God? who shall obtain pardon for his sins?

6Remember your last things, and let enmity cease:

7For corruption and death hang over in his commands. In his commands... Supply the sentence out of the Greek thus: Remember corruption and death, and abide in the commands.

2

Psalm

Psalm 103:1-2, 3-4, 9-10, 11-12

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.

103:1For David himself. Bless the Lord, O my soul: and let all that is within me bless his holy name.

2Bless the Lord, O my soul, and never forget all he has done for you.

3Who forgiveth all your sins: who healeth all your diseases.

4Who redeemeth your life from destruction: who crowneth you with mercy and compassion.

9He will not always be angry: nor will he threaten forever.

10He has not dealt with us according to our sins: nor rewarded us according to our sins.

11For according to the height of the heaven above the earth: he has strengthened his mercy towards them that fear him.

12As far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our sins from us.

3

Second Reading

Romans 14:7-9

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.

14:7For none of us liveth to himself; and no man dieth to himself.

8For whether we live, we live to the Lord; or whether we die, we die to the Lord. Therefore, whether we live, or whether we die, we are the Lord's.

9For to this end Christ died and rose again; that he might be Lord both of the dead and of the living.

4

Gospel

Matthew 18:21-35

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.

18:21Then came Peter to him and said: Lord, how often shall my brother offend against me, and I forgive him? till seven times?

22Jesus says to him: I say not to you, till seven times; but till seventy times seven times.

23Therefore is the kingdom of heaven likened to a king, who would take an account of his servants.

24And when he had begun to take the account, one was brought to him, that owed him ten thousand talents.

25And as he had not with what to pay it, his lord commanded that he should be sold, and his wife and children and all that he had, and payment to be made.

26But that servant falling down, besought him, saying: Have patience with me, and I will pay you all.

27And the lord of that servant being moved with pity, let him go and forgave him the debt.

28But when that servant was gone out, he found one of his fellow servants that owed him an hundred pence: and laying hold of him, throttled him, saying: Pay what you owest.

29And his fellow servant falling down, besought him, saying: Have patience with me, and I will pay you all.

30And he would not: but went and cast him into prison, till he paid the debt.

31Now his fellow servants seeing what was done, were very much grieved, and they came and told their lord all that was done.

32Then his lord called him; and said to him: You evil servant, I forgave you all the debt, because you besoughtest me:

33Should not you then have had compassion also on your fellow servant, even as I had compassion on you?

34And his lord being angry, rescued him to the torturers until he paid all the debt.

35So also shall my heavenly Father do to you, if you forgive not every one his brother from your hearts.

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

Sirach 27:30—28:7

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 103:1-2, 3-4, 9-10, 11-12

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

Romans 14:7-9

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

Matthew 18:21-35

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 September 13, 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.