Daily readings

Friday, September 18, 2026

Friday of the 24th 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 Friday September 18, 2026?

The Catholic Mass readings for Friday September 18, 2026 are gathered on this page in their proper order: first reading 1 Corinthians 15:12-20, psalm Psalm 17:1bcd, 6-7, 8b, 15, no second reading is appointed for this Mass,and Gospel Luke 8:1-3.

What is the Gospel for Friday September 18, 2026?

The Gospel for Friday September 18, 2026 is Luke 8:1-3. It appears below with the rest of the day's Catholic readings.

What is the Psalm for Friday September 18, 2026?

The psalm for Friday September 18, 2026 is Psalm 17:1bcd, 6-7, 8b, 15. 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 Friday September 18, 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

1 Corinthians 15:12-20

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.

15:12Now if Christ be preached, that he arose again from the dead, how do some among you say, that there is no resurrection of the dead?

13But if there be no resurrection of the dead, then Christ is not risen again.

14And if Christ be not risen again, then is our preaching vain, and your faith is also vain.

15Yea, and we are found false witnesses of God: because we have given teaching against God, that he has raised up Christ; whom he has not raised up, if the dead rise not again.

16For if the dead rise not again, neither is Christ risen again.

17And if Christ be not risen again, your faith is vain, for you are yet in your sins.

18Then they also that are fallen asleep in Christ, are perished.

19If in this life only we have hope in Christ, we are of all men most miserable.

20But now Christ is risen from the dead, the firstfruits of them that sleep$1

Psalm

Psalm 17:1bcd, 6-7, 8b, 15

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.

17:1The prayer of David. Hear, O Lord, my righteousness: attend to my supplication. Give ear to my prayer, which proceedeth not from deceitful lips.

6I have cried to you, for you, O God, have heard me: O incline your ear to me, and hear my words.

7Show forth your wonderful mercies; you who savest them that trust in you.

8From them that resist your right hand keep me, as the apple of your eye. Protect me under the shadow of your wings.

15But as for me, I will appear before your sight in righteousness: I shall be satisfied when your glory shall appear.

Gospel

Luke 8:1-3

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.

8:1And it happened afterwards, that he travelled through the cities and towns, preaching and evangelizing the kingdom of God; and the twelve with him:

2And certain women who had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities; Mary who is called Magdalen, out of whom seven devils were gone forth,

3And Joanna the wife of Chusa, Herod's steward, and Susanna, and many others who ministered to him of their substance.

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

1 Corinthians 15:12-20

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 17:1bcd, 6-7, 8b, 15

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

Luke 8:1-3

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 Friday September 18, 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.