Daily readings

Sunday, October 4, 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 Sunday October 4, 2026?

The Catholic Mass readings for Sunday October 4, 2026 are gathered on this page in their proper order: first reading Isaiah 5:1-7, psalm Psalm 80:9, 12, 13-14, 15-16, 19-20, second reading Philippians 4:6-9,and Gospel Matthew 21:33-43.

What is the Gospel for Sunday October 4, 2026?

The Gospel for Sunday October 4, 2026 is Matthew 21:33-43. It appears below with the rest of the day's Catholic readings.

What is the Psalm for Sunday October 4, 2026?

The psalm for Sunday October 4, 2026 is Psalm 80:9, 12, 13-14, 15-16, 19-20. 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 Sunday October 4, 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

Isaiah 5:1-7

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.

5:1For ten acres of vineyard shall yield one little measure, and thirty bushels of offspring shall yield three bushels.

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Psalm

Psalm 80:9, 12, 13-14, 15-16, 19-20

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.

80:9You have brought a vineyard out of Egypt: you have cast cut the Gentiles and planted it.

12It stretched forth its branches to the sea, and its boughs to the river.

13Why have you broken down the hedge thereof, so that all they who pass by the way do pluck it?

14The boar out of the wood has laid it waste: and a singular wild beast has devoured it.

15Turn again, O God of hosts, look down from heaven, and see, and visit this vineyard:

16And perfect the same which your right hand has planted: and upon the Son of Man whom you have confirmed for yourself.

19And we depart not from you, you shall quicken us: and we will call upon your name.

20O Lord God of hosts, convert us: and show your face, and we shall be saved.

Second Reading

Philippians 4:6-9

How to read it

This reading often teaches Christians how to live with steadiness, charity, and faith. Look for one clear encouragement or warning you can carry into the day.

4:6Be nothing solicitous; but in every thing, by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your petitions be made known to God.

7And the peace of God, which surpasseth all understanding, keep your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.

8For the rest, brothers and sisters, whatever things are true, whatever modest, whatever righteous, whatever holy, whatever lovely, whatever of good fame, if there be any virtue, if any praise of discipline, think on these things.

9The things which you have both learned, and received, and heard, and seen in me, these do you, and the God of peace shall be with you.

Gospel

Matthew 21:33-43

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.

21:33Hear you another parable. There was a man an householder, who planted a vineyard, and made a hedge round about it, and dug in it a press, and built a tower, and let it out to husbandmen; and went into a strange country.

34And when the time of the fruits drew nigh, he sent his servants to the husbandmen that they might receive the fruits thereof.

35And the husbandmen laying hands on his servants, beat one, and killed another, and stoned another.

36Again he sent other servants more than the former; and they did to them in like manner.

37And last of all he sent to them his son, saying: They will reverence my son.

38But the husbandmen seeing the son, said among themselves: This is the heir: come, let us kill him, and we shall have his gift.

39And taking him, they cast him forth out of the vineyard, and killed him.

40When therefore the lord of the vineyard shall come, what will he do to those husbandmen?

41They say to him: He will bring those evil men to an evil end; and will let out his vineyard to other husbandmen, that shall render him the fruit in due season.

42Jesus says to them: Have you never read in the Scriptures: The stone which the builders rejected, the same is become the head of the corner? By the Lord this has been done; and it is wonderful in our eyes.

43Therefore I say to you, that the kingdom of God shall be taken from you, and shall be given to a nation yielding the fruits thereof.

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

Isaiah 5:1-7

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 80:9, 12, 13-14, 15-16, 19-20

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

Philippians 4:6-9

The second reading is usually taken from the New Testament letters or Revelation. It helps connect the day’s proclamation to Christian life in the Church.

Gospel

Matthew 21:33-43

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 Sunday October 4, 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.