Daily readings

Thursday, October 29, 2026

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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 Thursday October 29, 2026?

The Catholic Mass readings for Thursday October 29, 2026 are gathered on this page in their proper order: first reading Ephesians 6:10-20, psalm Psalm 144:1b, 2, 9-10, no second reading is appointed for this Mass,and Gospel Luke 13:31-35.

What is the Gospel for Thursday October 29, 2026?

The Gospel for Thursday October 29, 2026 is Luke 13:31-35. It appears below with the rest of the day's Catholic readings.

What is the Psalm for Thursday October 29, 2026?

The psalm for Thursday October 29, 2026 is Psalm 144:1b, 2, 9-10. 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 29, 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 6:10-20

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.

6:10Finally, brothers and sisters, be strengthened in the Lord, and in the might of his power.

11Put you on the armour of God, that you may be able to stand against the deceits of the devil.

12For our wrestling is not against flesh and blood; but against principalities and power, against the rulers of the world of this darkness, against the spirits of evil in the high places.

13Therefore take to you the armour of God, that you may be able to resist in the evil day, and to stand in all things perfect.

14Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness,

15And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace:

16In all things taking the shield of faith, with what you may be able to extinguish all the fiery darts of the most evil one.

17And take to you the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit (which is the word of God).

18By all prayer and supplication praying always in the spirit; and in the same watching with all instance and supplication for all the saints:

19And for me, that speech may be given me, that I may open my mouth with confidence, to make known the mystery of the gospel.

20For which I am an ambassador in a chain, so that in it I may be bold to speak according as I ought.

Psalm

Psalm 144:1b, 2, 9-10

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.

144:1Hear, O Lord, my prayer: give ear to my supplication in your truth: hear me in your righteousness.

2And enter not into judgment with your servant: for in your sight no man living shall be justified.

9Deliver me from my enemies, O Lord, to you have I fled:

10teach me to do your will, for you are my God. Your good spirit shall lead me into the right land:

Gospel

Luke 13:31-35

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.

13:31The same day, there came some of the Pharisees, saying to him: Depart, and get you from here, for Herod has a mind to kill you.

32And he said to them: Go and tell that fox, Look, I cast out devils, and do cures to day and to morrow, and the third day I am consummated.

33Nevertheless I must walk to day and to morrow, and the day following, because it cannot be that a prophet perish, out of Jerusalem.

34Jerusalem, Jerusalem, that killest the prophets, and stonest them that are sent to you, how often would I have gathered your children as the bird does her brood under her wings, and you wouldest not?

35Look your house shall be left to you desolate. And I say to you, that you shall not see me till the time come, when you shall say: Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord.

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 6:10-20

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 144:1b, 2, 9-10

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 13:31-35

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 29, 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.