Daily readings

Thursday, October 22, 2026

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CelebrationPope Saint John Paul II

TypeOptional Memorial

SeasonOrdinary Time

Year2026 archive

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 Thursday October 22, 2026?

The Catholic Mass readings for Thursday October 22, 2026 are gathered on this page in their proper order: first reading Ephesians 3:14-21, psalm Psalm 33:1-2, 4-5, 11-12, 18-19, no second reading is appointed for this Mass,and Gospel Luke 12:49-53.

What is the Gospel for Thursday October 22, 2026?

The Gospel for Thursday October 22, 2026 is Luke 12:49-53. It appears below with the rest of the day's Catholic readings.

What is the Psalm for Thursday October 22, 2026?

The psalm for Thursday October 22, 2026 is Psalm 33:1-2, 4-5, 11-12, 18-19. 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 Thursday October 22, 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

Ephesians 3:14-21

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.

3:14For this cause I bow my knees to the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,

15Of whom all paternity in heaven and earth is named,

16That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened by his Spirit with might to the inward man,

17That Christ may dwell by faith in your hearts; that being rooted and founded in charity,

18You may be able to comprehend, with all the saints, what is the breadth, and length, and height, and depth:

19To know also the charity of Christ, which surpasseth all knowledge, that you may be satisfied to all the fulness of God.

20Now to him who is able to do all things more abundantly than we desire or understand, according to the power that works in us;

21To him be glory in the church, and in Christ Jesus to all generations, world without end. Amen.

Psalm

Psalm 33:1-2, 4-5, 11-12, 18-19

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.

33:1A psalm for David. Rejoice in the Lord, O you righteous: praise becometh the upright.

2Give praise to the Lord on the harp; sing to him with the psaltery, the instrument of ten strings.

4For the word of the Lord is right, and all his works are done with faithfulness.

5He loves mercy and judgment; the earth is full of the mercy of the Lord.

11But the guidance of the Lord stands forever: the thoughts of his heart to all generations.

12Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord: the people whom he has chosen for his gift.

18Look the eyes of the Lord are on them that fear him: and on them that hope in his mercy.

19To deliver their souls from death; and feed them in famine.

Gospel

Luke 12:49-53

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.

12:49I am come to cast fire on the earth; and what will I, but that it be kindled?

50And I have a baptism with what I am to be baptized: and how am I straitened until it be accomplished?

51Think you, that I am come to give peace on earth? I tell you, no; but separation.

52For there shall be from now on five in one house divided: three against two, and two against three.

53The father shall be divided against the son, and the son against his father, the mother against the daughter, and the daughter against the mother, the mother in law against her daughter in law, and the daughter in law against her mother in law.

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

Ephesians 3:14-21

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 33:1-2, 4-5, 11-12, 18-19

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 12:49-53

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 Thursday October 22, 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.