Daily readings

Tuesday, October 6, 2026

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What are the Mass readings for Tuesday October 6, 2026?

The Catholic Mass readings for Tuesday October 6, 2026 are gathered on this page in their proper order: first reading Galatians 1:13-24, psalm Psalm 139:1b-3, 13-14ab, 14c-15, no second reading is appointed for this Mass,and Gospel Luke 10:38-42.

What is the Gospel for Tuesday October 6, 2026?

The Gospel for Tuesday October 6, 2026 is Luke 10:38-42. It appears below with the rest of the day's Catholic readings.

What is the Psalm for Tuesday October 6, 2026?

The psalm for Tuesday October 6, 2026 is Psalm 139:1b-3, 13-14ab, 14c-15. 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 October 6, 2026?

The same day's Catholic readings are gathered here on-site, with the official readings link available below in the source note.

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First Reading

Galatians 1:13-24

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.

1:13For you have heard of my conversation in time past in the Jews' religion: how that, beyond measure, I persecuted the church of God, and wasted it.

14And I made progress in the Jews' religion above many of my equals in my own nation, being more abundantly zealous for the teachings of my fathers.

15But when it pleased him, who separated me from my mother's womb, and called me by his grace,

16To reveal his Son in me, that I might preach him among the Gentiles, immediately I condescended not to flesh and blood.

17Neither went I to Jerusalem, to the apostles who were before me: but I went into Arabia, and again I returned to Damascus.

18Then, after three years, I went to Jerusalem, to see Peter, and I tarried with him fifteen days.

19But other of the apostles I saw none, saving James the brother of the Lord.

20Now the things which I write to you, look, before God, I lie not.

21Afterwards I came into the regions of Syria and Cilicia.

22And I was unknown by face to the churches of Judea, which were in Christ:

23But they had heard only: He, who persecuted us in times past, does now preach the faith which once he impugned:

24And they glorified God in me.

2

Psalm

Psalm 139:1b-3, 13-14ab, 14c-15

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.

3

Gospel

Luke 10:38-42

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.

10:38Now it happened as they went, that he entered into a certain town: and a certain woman named Martha, received him into her house.

39And she had a sister called Mary, who sitting also at the Lord's feet, heard his word.

40But Martha was busy about much serving. Who stood and said: Lord, have you no care that my sister has left me alone to serve? speak to her therefore, that she help me.

41And the Lord answering, said to her: Martha, Martha, you are careful, and art troubled about many things:

42But one thing is necessary. Mary has chosen the best part, which shall not be taken away from her.

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

Galatians 1:13-24

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 139:1b-3, 13-14ab, 14c-15

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 10:38-42

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 Tuesday October 6, 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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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.