Daily readings

Saturday, September 26, 2026

Saints Cosmas and Damian, Martyrs. Ordinary Time. Read the day's readings in one place for prayer, preparation, or quiet reflection.

CelebrationSaints Cosmas and Damian, Martyrs

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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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 Saturday September 26, 2026?

The Catholic Mass readings for Saturday September 26, 2026 are gathered on this page in their proper order: first reading Ecclesiastes 11:9—12:8, psalm Psalm 90:3-4, 5-6, 12-13, 14 and 17, no second reading is appointed for this Mass,and Gospel Luke 9:43b-45.

What is the Gospel for Saturday September 26, 2026?

The Gospel for Saturday September 26, 2026 is Luke 9:43b-45. It appears below with the rest of the day's Catholic readings.

What is the Psalm for Saturday September 26, 2026?

The psalm for Saturday September 26, 2026 is Psalm 90:3-4, 5-6, 12-13, 14 and 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 Saturday September 26, 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

Ecclesiastes 11:9—12:8

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.

11:9Rejoice therefore, O young man, in your youth, and let your heart be in that which is good in the days of your youth, and walk in the ways of your heart, and before your eyes: and know that for all these God will bring you into judgment.

10Remove anger from your heart, and put away evil from your flesh. For youth and pleasure are vain.

12:1Remember your Creator in the days of your youth, before the time of suffering come, and the years draw nigh of which you shall say: They please me not:

2Before the sun, and the light, and the moon, and the stars be darkened, and the clouds return after the rain:

3When the keepers of the house shall tremble, and the strong men shall stagger, and the grinders shall be idle in a small number, and those who look through the holes shall be darkened:

4And they shall shut the doors in the street, when the grinder's voice shall be low, and they shall rise up at the voice of the bird, and all the daughters of music shall grow deaf.

5And they shall fear high things, and they shall be afraid in the way, the almond tree shall flourish, the locust shall be made fat, and the caper tree shall be destroyed: because man shall go into the house of his eternity, and the mourners shall go round about in the street.

6Before the silver cord be broken, and the golden fillet shrink back, and the pitcher be crushed at the fountain, and the wheel be broken upon the cistern,

7And the dust return into its earth, from whence it was, and the spirit return to God, who gave it.

8Emptiness of empty things, said Ecclesiastes, and all things are emptiness.

2

Psalm

Psalm 90:3-4, 5-6, 12-13, 14 and 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.

90:3Turn not man away to be brought low: and you have said: Be converted, O you people.

4For a thousand years in your sight are as yesterday, which is past. And as a watch in the night,

5things that are counted nothing, shall their years be.

6In the morning man shall grow up like grass; in the morning he shall flourish and pass away: in the evening he shall fall, grow dry, and wither.

12can number your wrath? So make your right hand known: and men learned in heart, in wisdom.

13Return, O Lord, how long? and be entreated in favour of your servants.

14We are satisfied in the morning with your mercy: and we have rejoiced, and are delighted all our days.

17And let the brightness of the Lord our God be upon us: and direct you the works of our hands over us; yea, the work of our hands do you direct.

3

Gospel

Luke 9:43b-45

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.

9:43And Jesus rebuked the unclean spirit, and cured the boy, and restored him to his father.

44And all were astonished at the mighty power of God. But while all wondered at all the things he did, he said to his disciples: Lay you up in your hearts these words, for it shall come to pass, that the Son of Man shall be rescued into the hands of men.

45But they understood not this word; and it was hid from them, so that they perceived it not. And they were afraid to ask him concerning this word.

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

Ecclesiastes 11:9—12:8

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 90:3-4, 5-6, 12-13, 14 and 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 9:43b-45

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 Saturday September 26, 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.