Daily readings

Monday, October 12, 2026

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What are the Mass readings for Monday October 12, 2026?

The Catholic Mass readings for Monday October 12, 2026 are gathered on this page in their proper order: first reading Galatians 4:22-24, 26-27, 31–5:1, psalm Psalm 113:1b-2, 3-4, 5a, 6-7, no second reading is appointed for this Mass,and Gospel Luke 11:29-32.

What is the Gospel for Monday October 12, 2026?

The Gospel for Monday October 12, 2026 is Luke 11:29-32. It appears below with the rest of the day's Catholic readings.

What is the Psalm for Monday October 12, 2026?

The psalm for Monday October 12, 2026 is Psalm 113:1b-2, 3-4, 5a, 6-7. 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 12, 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 4:22-24, 26-27, 31–5:1

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.

4:22For it is written that Abraham had two sons: the one by a bondwoman, and the other by a free woman.

23But he who was of the bondwoman, was born according to the flesh: but he of the free woman, was by promise.

24Which things are said by an allegory. For these are the two testaments. The one from mount Sina, engendering to bondage; which is Agar:

26But that Jerusalem, which is above, is free: which is our mother.

27For it is written: Rejoice, you barren, that bearest not: break forth and cry, you that travailest not: for many are the children of the desolate, more than of her that has a husband.

Psalm

Psalm 113:1b-2, 3-4, 5a, 6-7

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.

113:1Praise the Lord, you children: praise you the name of the Lord.

2Blessed be the name of the Lord, from now on now and forever.

3From the rising of the sun to the going down of the same, the name of the Lord is worthy of praise.

4The Lord is high above all nations; and his glory above the heavens.

5Who is as the Lord our God, who dwells on high:

6and looketh down on the low things in heaven and in earth?

7Raising up the needy from the earth, and lifting up the poor out of the dunghill::

Gospel

Luke 11:29-32

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.

11:29And the crowds running together, he began to say: This generation is a evil generation: it asketh a sign, and a sign shall not be given it, but the sign of Jonas the prophet.

30For as Jonas was a sign to the Ninivites; so shall the Son of Man also be to this generation.

31The queen of the south shall rise in the judgment with the men of this generation, and shall condemn them: because she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon; and look more than Solomon here.

32The men of Ninive shall rise in the judgment with this generation, and shall condemn it; because they did penance at the preaching of Jonas; and look more than Jonas here.

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 4:22-24, 26-27, 31–5:1

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 113:1b-2, 3-4, 5a, 6-7

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 11:29-32

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 12, 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.