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Friday, October 2, 2026

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What are the Mass readings for Friday October 2, 2026?

The Catholic Mass readings for Friday October 2, 2026 are gathered on this page in their proper order: first reading Job 38:1, 12-21; 40:3-5, psalm Psalm 139:1-3, 7-8, 9-10, 13-14ab, no second reading is appointed for this Mass,and Gospel Matthew 18:1-5, 10.

What is the Gospel for Friday October 2, 2026?

The Gospel for Friday October 2, 2026 is Matthew 18:1-5, 10. It appears below with the rest of the day's Catholic readings.

What is the Psalm for Friday October 2, 2026?

The psalm for Friday October 2, 2026 is Psalm 139:1-3, 7-8, 9-10, 13-14ab. 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 October 2, 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

Job 38:1, 12-21; 40:3-5

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.

38:1Then the Lord answered Job out of a whirlwind, and said$1

12Did you since your birth command the morning, and show the dawning of the day its place?

13And did you hold the extremities of the earth shaking them, and have you shaken the ungodly out of it?

14The seal shall be restored as clay, and shall stand as a clothing$1

15From the evil their light shall be taken away, and the high arm shall be broken.

16Have you entered into the depths of the sea, and walked in the lowest parts of the deep?

17Have the gates of death been opened to you, and have you seen the darksome doors?

18Have you considered the breadth of the earth? tell me, if you know all things?

19Where is the way where light dwells, and where is the place of darkness$1

20That you mayst bring every thing to its own bounds, and understand the paths of the house thereof.

21Did you know then that you should be born$1 and did you know the number of your days?

40:3Will you make void my judgment$1 and condemn me, that you mayst be justified?

4And have you an arm like God, and canst you thunder with a voice like him?

5Clothe yourself with beauty, and set yourself up on high and be glorious, and put on goodly garments.

Psalm

Psalm 139:1-3, 7-8, 9-10, 13-14ab

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.

139:1I will praise you, O lord, with all my heart: for you have heard the words of my mouth. I will sing praise to you before his angels:

2I will worship towards your holy temple, and I will give glory to your name. For your mercy, and for your truth: for you have magnified your holy name above all.

3In what day soever I shall call upon you, hear me: you shall multiply strength in my soul.

7If I shall walk in the midst of trouble, you will quicken me: and you have stretched forth your hand against the wrath of my enemies: and your right hand has saved me.

8The Lord will repay for me: your mercy, O Lord, lasts forever: O despise not the work of your hands.

Gospel

Matthew 18:1-5, 10

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.

18:1At that hour the disciples came to Jesus, saying: Who thinkest you is the greater in the kingdom of heaven?

2And Jesus calling to him a little child, set him in the midst of them,

3And said: Amen I say to you, unless you be converted, and become as little children, you shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven.

4Whoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, he is the greater in the kingdom of heaven.

5And the one who will receive one such little child in my name, receiveth me.

10See that you despise not one of these little ones: for I say to you, that their angels in heaven always see the face of my Father who is in heaven.

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

Job 38:1, 12-21; 40:3-5

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 139:1-3, 7-8, 9-10, 13-14ab

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

Matthew 18:1-5, 10

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 October 2, 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.