Daily readings

Tuesday, September 22, 2026

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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 Tuesday September 22, 2026?

The Catholic Mass readings for Tuesday September 22, 2026 are gathered on this page in their proper order: first reading Proverbs 21:1-6, 10-13, psalm Psalm 119:1, 27, 30, 34, 35, 44, no second reading is appointed for this Mass,and Gospel Luke 8:19-21.

What is the Gospel for Tuesday September 22, 2026?

The Gospel for Tuesday September 22, 2026 is Luke 8:19-21. It appears below with the rest of the day's Catholic readings.

What is the Psalm for Tuesday September 22, 2026?

The psalm for Tuesday September 22, 2026 is Psalm 119:1, 27, 30, 34, 35, 44. 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 September 22, 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

Proverbs 21:1-6, 10-13

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.

21:1As the divisions of waters, so the heart of the king is in the hand of the Lord: whithersoever he will he shall turn it.

2Every way of a man seemeth right to himself: but the Lord weigheth the hearts.

3To do mercy and judgment, pleaseth the Lord more than victims.

4Haughtiness of the eyes is the enlarging of the heart: the lamp of the evil is sin.

5The thoughts of the industrious al- ways bring forth abundance: but every sluggard is always in want.

6He that gathereth treasures by a lying tongue, is vain and foolish, and shall stumble upon the snares of death.

10The soul of the evil desireth evil, he will not have pity on his neighbour.

11When a pestilent man is punished, the little one will be wiser: and if he follow the wise, he will receive knowledge.

12The righteous considereth seriously the house of the evil, that he may withdraw the evil from evil.

13He that stoppeth his ear against the cry of the poor, shall also cry himself and shall not be heard.

Psalm

Psalm 119:1, 27, 30, 34, 35, 44

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.

119:1Aleph

27Help me understand the way of your commands: and I shall be exercised in your wonderful works.

30I have chosen the path of truth: your judgments I have not forgotten.

34Give me understanding, and I will search your law$1 and I will keep it with all my heart.

35Lead me into the path of your commands; for this same I have desired.

44So shall I always keep your law, forever and ever.

Gospel

Luke 8:19-21

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.

8:19And his mother and brothers and sisters came to him; and they could not come at him for the crowd.

20And it was told him: Your mother and your brothers and sisters stand without, desiring to see you.

21Who answering, said to them: My mother and my brothers and sisters are they who hear the word of God, and do it.

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

Proverbs 21:1-6, 10-13

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 119:1, 27, 30, 34, 35, 44

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 8:19-21

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 September 22, 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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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.