A Catholic guide for saints, prayer, and practical devotional reading.
28th Sunday of Ordinary Time. Ordinary Time. Read the day's readings in one place for prayer, preparation, or quiet reflection.
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.
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.
The Catholic Mass readings for Sunday October 11, 2026 are gathered on this page in their proper order: first reading Isaiah 25:6-10a, psalm Psalm 23:1-3a, 3b-4, 5, 6, second reading Philippians 4:12-14, 19-20,and Gospel Matthew 22:1-14.
The Gospel for Sunday October 11, 2026 is Matthew 22:1-14. It appears below with the rest of the day's Catholic readings.
The psalm for Sunday October 11, 2026 is Psalm 23:1-3a, 3b-4, 5, 6. It is included below in the same reading order used at Mass, between the first reading and the Gospel.
The same day's Catholic readings are gathered here on-site, with the official readings link available below in the source note.
Isaiah 25:6-10a
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.
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Psalm 23:1-3a, 3b-4, 5, 6
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.
23:1A psalm for David. The Lord ruleth me: and I shall want nothing.
2He has set me in a place of pasture. He has brought me up, on the water of refreshment:
3he has converted my soul. He has led me on the paths of righteousness, for his own name's sake.
4For though I should walk in the midst of the shadow of death, I will fear no evils, for you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they have comforted me.
5You have prepared a table before me against them that afflict me. You have anointed my head with oil; and my chalice which inebriateth me, how goodly is it!
6And your mercy will follow me all the days of my life. And that I may dwell in the house of the Lord to length of days.
Philippians 4:12-14, 19-20
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.
4:12I know both how to be brought low, and I know how to abound: (everywhere, and in all things I am instructed) both to be full, and to be hungry; both to abound, and to suffer need.
13I can do all these things in him who strengtheneth me.
14Nevertheless you have done well in communicating to my trouble.
19And may my God supply all your want, according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.
20Now to God and our Father be glory world without end. Amen.
Matthew 22:1-14
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.
22:1And Jesus answering, spoke again in parables to them, saying:
2The kingdom of heaven is likened to a king, who made a marriage for his son.
3And he sent his servants, to call them that were invited to the marriage; and they would not come.
4Again he sent other servants, saying: Tell them that were invited, Look, I have prepared my dinner; my beeves and fatlings are killed, and all things are ready: come you to the marriage.
5But they neglected, and went their own ways, one to his farm, and another to his merchandise.
6And the rest laid hands on his servants, and having treated them contumeliously, put them to death.
7But when the king had heard of it, he was angry, and sending his armies, he destroyed those murderers, and burnt their city.
8Then he says to his servants: The marriage indeed is ready; but those who were invited were not worthy.
9Go you therefore into the highways; and as many as you shall find, call to the marriage.
10And his servants going forth into the ways, gathered together all that they found, both bad and good: and the marriage was satisfied with guests.
11And the king went in to see the guests: and he saw there a man who had not on a wedding clothing.
12And he says to him: Friend, how came you in here not having a wedding clothing? But he was silent.
13Then the king said to the waiters: Bind his hands and feet, and cast him into the exterior darkness: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.
14For many are called, but few are chosen.
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.
Isaiah 25:6-10a
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 23:1-3a, 3b-4, 5, 6
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.
Philippians 4:12-14, 19-20
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.
Matthew 22:1-14
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.