Daily readings

Wednesday, October 14, 2026

Saint Callistus I, Pope and Martyr. Ordinary Time. A clean reading layout for church, prayer, or preparation.

CelebrationSaint Callistus I, Pope and Martyr

TypeOptional Memorial

SeasonOrdinary Time

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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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On-site scripture text: Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition. 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.

First Reading

Galatians 5:18-25

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.

18But if you are led by the spirit, you are not under the law.

19Now the works of the flesh are clear, which are fornication, uncleanness, immodesty, luxury,

20Idolatry, witchcrafts, enmities, contentions, emulations, wraths, quarrels, dissensions, sects,

21Envies, murders, drunkenness, revellings, and such like. Of the which I foretell you, as I have foretold to you, that they who do such things shall not obtain the kingdom of God.

22But the fruit of the Spirit is, charity, joy, peace, patience, benignity, goodness, longanimity,

23Mildness, faith, modesty, continency, chastity. Against such there is no law.

24And those who are Christ's, have crucified their flesh, with the vices and concupiscences.

25If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit.

Psalm

Psalm 1:1-2, 3, 4, 6

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.

1Blessed is the man who has not walked in the guidance of the ungodly, nor stood in the way of sinners, nor sat in the chair of pestilence.

2But his will is in the law of the Lord, and on his law he shall meditate day and night.

3And he shall be like a tree which is planted near the running waters, which shall bring forth its fruit, in due season. And his leaf shall not fall off: and all whoever he shall do shall prosper.

4Not so the evil, not so: but like the dust, which the wind driveth from the face of the earth.

6For the Lord knows the way of the righteous: and the way of the evil shall perish.

Gospel

Luke 11:42-46

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.

42But sorrow to you, Pharisees, because you tithe mint and rue and every herb; and pass over judgment, and the charity of God. Now these things you ought to have done, and not to leave the other undone.

43Sorrow to you, Pharisees, because you love the uppermost seats in the synagogues, and salutations in the marketplace.

44Sorrow to you, because you are as tombs that appear not, and men that walk over are not aware.

45And one of the lawyers answering, says to him: Master, in saying these things, you reproachest us also.

46But he said: Sorrow to you lawyers also, because you load men with burdens which they cannot bear, and you yourselves touch not the packs with one of your fingers.

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This page uses the Catholic Readings API for the day's references and liturgical celebration data, while the on-site scripture text is rendered from the public-domain Douay-Rheims Bible distributed through the Open Bibles project.