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Tuesday, September 29, 2026

Saints Michael, Gabriel and Raphael, Archangels. Ordinary Time. Read the day's readings in one place for prayer, preparation, or quiet reflection.

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What are the Mass readings for Tuesday September 29, 2026?

The Catholic Mass readings for Tuesday September 29, 2026 are gathered on this page in their proper order: first reading Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14, psalm Psalm 138:1-2ab, 2cde-3, 4-5, no second reading is appointed for this Mass,and Gospel John 1:47-51.

What is the Gospel for Tuesday September 29, 2026?

The Gospel for Tuesday September 29, 2026 is John 1:47-51. It appears below with the rest of the day's Catholic readings.

What is the Psalm for Tuesday September 29, 2026?

The psalm for Tuesday September 29, 2026 is Psalm 138:1-2ab, 2cde-3, 4-5. 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 29, 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

Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14

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.

7:9I saw till thrones were placed, and the Ancient of days sat: his clothing was white as snow, and the hair of his head like clean wool: his throne like flames of fire: the wheels of it like a burning fire.

10A swift stream of fire issued forth from before him: thousands of thousands ministered to him, and ten thousand times a hundred thousand stood before him: the judgment sat, and the books were opened.

13I saw therefore in the vision of the night, and lo, one like the Son of Man came with the clouds of heaven, and he came even to the Ancient of days: and they presented him before him.

14And he gave him power, and glory, and a kingdom: and all peoples, tribes and tongues shall serve him: his power is an eternal power that shall not be taken away: and his kingdom that shall not be destroyed.

Psalm

Psalm 138:1-2ab, 2cde-3, 4-5

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.

138:1Upon the rivers of Babylon, there we sat and wept: when we remembered Sion:

2On the willows in the midst thereof we hung up our instruments.

3For there those who led us into captivity required of us the words of songs. And those who carried us away, said: Sing you to us a hymn of the songs of Sion.

4How shall we sing the song of the Lord in a strange land?

5If I forget you, O Jerusalem, let my right hand be forgotten.

Gospel

John 1:47-51

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.

1:47Jesus saw Nathanael coming to him: and he says of him: Look an Israelite indeed, in whom there is no guile.

48Nathanael says to him: Whence know you me? Jesus answered, and said to him: Before that Philip called you, when you were under the fig tree, I saw you.

49Nathanael answered him, and said: Teacher, you are the Son of God, you are the King of Israel.

50Jesus answered, and said to him: Because I said to you, I saw you under the fig tree, you believest: greater things than these shall you see.

51And he says to him: Truly, truly I say to you, you shall see the heaven opened, and the angels of God ascending and descending upon the Son of Man.

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

Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14

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 138:1-2ab, 2cde-3, 4-5

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

John 1:47-51

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 29, 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.