Daily readings

Monday, October 26, 2026

Monday of the 30th week of Ordinary Time. Ordinary Time. Read the day's readings in one place for prayer, preparation, or quiet reflection.

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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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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 Monday October 26, 2026?

The Catholic Mass readings for Monday October 26, 2026 are gathered on this page in their proper order: first reading Ephesians 4:32–5:8, psalm Psalm 1:1-2, 3, 4, 6, no second reading is appointed for this Mass,and Gospel Luke 13:10-17.

What is the Gospel for Monday October 26, 2026?

The Gospel for Monday October 26, 2026 is Luke 13:10-17. It appears below with the rest of the day's Catholic readings.

What is the Psalm for Monday October 26, 2026?

The psalm for Monday October 26, 2026 is Psalm 1:1-2, 3, 4, 6. 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 26, 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 4:32–5:8

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.

4:32And be you kind one to another; merciful, forgiving one another, even as God has forgiven you in Christ.

5:1Be you therefore followers of God, as most dear children;

2And walk in love, as Christ also has loved us, and has rescued himself for us, an oblation and a sacrifice to God for an odour of sweetness.

3But fornication, and all uncleanness, or greed, let it not so much as be named among you, as becometh saints:

4Or obscenity, or foolish talking, or scurrility, which is to no purpose; but rather giving of thanks.

5For know you this and understand, that no fornicator, or unclean, or covetous person (which is a serving of idols), has gift in the kingdom of Christ and of God.

6Let no man deceive you with vain words. For because of these things comes the anger of God upon the children of unbelief.

7Be you not therefore partakers with them.

8For you were heretofore darkness, but now light in the Lord. Walk then as children of the light.

2

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.

1:1Blessed 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.

3

Gospel

Luke 13:10-17

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.

13:10And he was teaching in their synagogue on their sabbath.

11And look there was a woman, who had a spirit of infirmity eighteen years: and she was bowed together, neither could she look upwards at all.

12Whom when Jesus saw, he called her to him, and said to her: Woman, you are rescued from your infirmity.

13And he laid his hands upon her, and immediately she was made straight, and glorified God.

14And the ruler of the synagogue (being angry that Jesus had healed on the sabbath) answering, said to the crowd: Six days there are in which you ought to work. In them therefore come, and be healed; and not on the sabbath day.

15And the Lord answering him, said: You hypocrites, does not every one of you, on the sabbath day, loose his ox or his ass from the manger, and lead them to water?

16And ought not this daughter of Abraham, whom Satan has bound, lo, these eighteen years, be loosed from this bond on the sabbath day?

17And when he said these things, all his adversaries were ashamed: and all the people rejoiced for all the things that were gloriously done by him.

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 4:32–5:8

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 1:1-2, 3, 4, 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.

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 13:10-17

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 Monday October 26, 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.