Daily readings

Saturday, October 31, 2026

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What are the Mass readings for Saturday October 31, 2026?

The Catholic Mass readings for Saturday October 31, 2026 are gathered on this page in their proper order: first reading Philippians 1:18b-26, psalm Psalm 42:2, 3, 5cdef, no second reading is appointed for this Mass,and Gospel Luke 14:1, 7-11.

What is the Gospel for Saturday October 31, 2026?

The Gospel for Saturday October 31, 2026 is Luke 14:1, 7-11. It appears below with the rest of the day's Catholic readings.

What is the Psalm for Saturday October 31, 2026?

The psalm for Saturday October 31, 2026 is Psalm 42:2, 3, 5cdef. 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 31, 2026?

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

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First Reading

Philippians 1:18b-26

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.

1:18But what then? So that by all means, whether by occasion, or by truth, Christ be preached: in this also I rejoice, yea, and will rejoice.

19For I know that this shall fall out to me to salvation, through your prayer, and the supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ,

20According to my expectation and hope; that in nothing I shall be put to shame, but with all confidence, as always, so now also shall Christ be magnified in my body, wither it be by life, or by death.

21For to me, to live is Christ; and to die is gain.

22And if to live in the flesh, that is to me the fruit of work, and what I shall choose I know not.

23But I am straitened between two: having a desire to be dissolved and to be with Christ, a thing by far the better.

24But to abide still in the flesh, is needful for you.

25And having this confidence, I know that I shall abide, and continue with you all, for your furtherance and joy of faith:

26That your rejoicing may abound in Christ Jesus for me, by my coming to you again.

2

Psalm

Psalm 42:2, 3, 5cdef

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.

42:2As the hart panteth after the fountains of water; so my soul panteth after you, O God.

3My soul has thirsted after the strong living God; when shall I come and appear before the face of God?

5These things I remembered, and poured out my soul in me$1 for I shall go over into the place of the wonderful tabernacle, even to the house of God$1 With the voice of joy and praise; the noise of one feasting.

3

Gospel

Luke 14:1, 7-11

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.

14:1And it happened, when Jesus went into the house of one of the chief of the Pharisees, on the sabbath day, to eat bread, that they watched him.

7And he spoke a parable also to them that were invited, marking how they chose the first seats at the table, saying to them:

8When you are invited to a wedding, sit not down in the first place, lest perhaps one more honourable than you be invited by him:

9And he that invited you and him, come and say to you, Give this man place: and then you begin with shame to take the lowest place.

10But when you are invited, go, sit down in the lowest place; that when he who invited you, comes, he may say to you: Friend, go up higher. Then shall you have glory before them that sit at table with you.

11Because every one that exalteth himself, shall be humbled; and he that humbleth himself, shall be exalted.

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

Philippians 1:18b-26

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 42:2, 3, 5cdef

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 14:1, 7-11

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 31, 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.