Daily readings

Monday, October 5, 2026

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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 Monday October 5, 2026?

The Catholic Mass readings for Monday October 5, 2026 are gathered on this page in their proper order: first reading Galatians 1:6-12, psalm Psalm 111:1b-2, 7-8, 9, 10c, no second reading is appointed for this Mass,and Gospel Luke 10:25-37.

What is the Gospel for Monday October 5, 2026?

The Gospel for Monday October 5, 2026 is Luke 10:25-37. It appears below with the rest of the day's Catholic readings.

What is the Psalm for Monday October 5, 2026?

The psalm for Monday October 5, 2026 is Psalm 111:1b-2, 7-8, 9, 10c. 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 Monday October 5, 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

Galatians 1:6-12

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.

1:6I wonder that you are so soon removed from him that called you into the grace of Christ, to another gospel.

7Which is not another, only there are some that trouble you, and would pervert the gospel of Christ.

8But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach a gospel to you besides that which we have preached to you, let him be anathema.

9As we said before, so now I say again: If any one preach to you a gospel, besides that which you have received, let him be anathema.

10For do I now persuade men, or God? Or do I seek to please men? If I yet pleased men, I should not be the servant of Christ.

11For I give you to understand, brothers and sisters, that the gospel which was preached by me is not according to man.

12For neither did I receive it of man, nor did I learn it; but by the revelation of Jesus Christ.

Psalm

Psalm 111:1b-2, 7-8, 9, 10c

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.

111:1I will praise you, O Lord, with all my heart; in the council of the righteous: and in the congregation.

2Great are the works of the Lord: sought out according to all his wills

7That he may give them the gift of the Gentiles: the works of his hands are truth and judgment.

8All his commands are faithful: confirmed forever and ever, made in truth and equity.

9He has sent redemption to his people: he has commanded his covenant forever. Holy and terrible is his name:

10the reverence for the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. A good understanding to all that do it: his praise continueth forever and ever.

Gospel

Luke 10:25-37

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.

10:25And look a certain lawyer stood up, tempting him, and saying, Master, what must I do to have eternal life?

26But he said to him: What is written in the law? how readest you?

27He answering, said: You shall love the Lord your God with your whole heart, and with your whole soul, and with all your strength, and with all your mind: and your neighbour as yourself.

28And he said to him: You have answered right: this do, and you shall live.

29But he willing to justify himself, said to Jesus: And who is my neighbour?

30And Jesus answering, said: A certain man went down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and fell among robbers, who also stripped him, and having wounded him went away, leaving him half dead.

31And it chanced, that a certain priest went down the same way: and seeing him, passed by.

32In like manner also a Levite, when he was near the place and saw him, passed by.

33But a certain Samaritan being on his journey, came near him; and seeing him, was moved with compassion.

34And going up to him, bound up his wounds, pouring in oil and wine: and setting him upon his own beast, brought him to an inn, and took care of him.

35And the next day he took out two pence, and gave to the host, and said: Take care of him; and whatever you shall spend over and above, I, at my return, will repay you.

36Which of these three, in your opinion, was neighbour to him that fell among the robbers?

37But he said: He that showed mercy to him. And Jesus said to him: Go, and do you in like manner.

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

Galatians 1:6-12

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 111:1b-2, 7-8, 9, 10c

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 10:25-37

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 Monday October 5, 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.