Daily readings

Saturday, October 24, 2026

Saint Anthony Mary Claret, Bishop. Ordinary Time. Read the day's readings in one place for prayer, preparation, or quiet reflection.

CelebrationSaint Anthony Mary Claret, Bishop

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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Plain mode helps modern readers follow the text more easily.

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 Saturday October 24, 2026?

The Catholic Mass readings for Saturday October 24, 2026 are gathered on this page in their proper order: first reading Ephesians 4:7-16, psalm Psalm 122:1-2, 3-4ab, 4cd-5, no second reading is appointed for this Mass,and Gospel Luke 13:1-9.

What is the Gospel for Saturday October 24, 2026?

The Gospel for Saturday October 24, 2026 is Luke 13:1-9. It appears below with the rest of the day's Catholic readings.

What is the Psalm for Saturday October 24, 2026?

The psalm for Saturday October 24, 2026 is Psalm 122:1-2, 3-4ab, 4cd-5. 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 Saturday October 24, 2026?

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

1

First Reading

Ephesians 4:7-16

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.

4:7But to every one of us is given grace, according to the measure of the giving of Christ.

8Therefore he says: Ascending on high, he led captivity captive; he gave gifts to men.

9Now that he ascended, what is it, but because he also descended first into the lower parts of the earth?

10He that descended is the same also that ascended above all the heavens, that he might fill all things.

11And he gave some apostles, and some prophets, and other some evangelists, and other some pastors and doctors,

12For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ:

13Until we all meet into the unity of faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to a perfect man, to the measure of the age of the fulness of Christ;

14That henceforth we be no more children tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of teaching by the evil of men, by cunning craftiness, by which they lie in wait to deceive

15But doing the truth in charity, we may in all things grow up in him who is the head, even Christ:

16From whom the whole body, being compacted and fitly joined together, by what every joint supplieth, according to the operation in the measure of every part, makes increase of the body, to the edifying of itself in charity.

2

Psalm

Psalm 122:1-2, 3-4ab, 4cd-5

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.

122:1I have lifted up my eyes to the mountains, from whence help shall come to me.

2My help is from the Lord, who made heaven and earth.

3May he not suffer your foot to be moved: neither let him slumber that keepeth you.

4Look he shall neither slumber nor sleep, that keepeth Israel.

5The Lord is your keeper, the Lord is your protection upon your right hand.

3

Gospel

Luke 13:1-9

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.

13:1And there were present, at that very time, some that told him of the Galileans, whose blood Pilate had mingled with their sacrifices.

2And he answering, said to them: Think you that these Galileans were sinners above all the men of Galilee, because they suffered such things?

3No, I say to you: but unless you shall do penance, you shall all likewise perish.

4Or those eighteen upon whom the tower fell in Siloe, and slew them: think you, that they also were debtors above all the men that dwelt in Jerusalem?

5No, I say to you; but except you do penance, you shall all likewise perish.

6He spoke also this parable: A certain man had a fig tree planted in his vineyard, and he came seeking fruit on it, and found none.

7And he said to the dresser of the vineyard: Look, for these three years I come seeking fruit on this fig tree, and I find none. Cut it done therefore: why cumbereth it the ground?

8But he answering, said to him: Lord, let it alone this year also, until I dig about it, and dung it.

9And if happily it bear fruit: but if not, then after that you shall cut it down.

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

Ephesians 4:7-16

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 122:1-2, 3-4ab, 4cd-5

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 13:1-9

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 Saturday October 24, 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.

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.