Daily readings

Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Saint Martin de Porres, Religious. Ordinary Time. Read the day's readings in one place for prayer, preparation, or quiet reflection.

CelebrationSaint Martin de Porres, Religious

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 Tuesday November 3, 2026?

The Catholic Mass readings for Tuesday November 3, 2026 are gathered on this page in their proper order: first reading Philippians 2:5-11, psalm Psalm 22:26b-27, 28-30ab, 30e, 31-32, no second reading is appointed for this Mass,and Gospel Luke 14:15-24.

What is the Gospel for Tuesday November 3, 2026?

The Gospel for Tuesday November 3, 2026 is Luke 14:15-24. It appears below with the rest of the day's Catholic readings.

What is the Psalm for Tuesday November 3, 2026?

The psalm for Tuesday November 3, 2026 is Psalm 22:26b-27, 28-30ab, 30e, 31-32. 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 Tuesday November 3, 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

Philippians 2:5-11

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.

2:5For let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus:

6Who being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God:

7But emptied himself, taking the form of a servant, being made in the likeness of men, and in habit found as a man.

8He humbled himself, becoming obedient to death, even to the death of the cross.

9For which cause God also has exalted him, and has given him a name which is above all names:

10That in the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of those that are in heaven, on earth, and under the earth:

11And that every tongue should confess that the Lord Jesus Christ is in the glory of God the Father.

2

Psalm

Psalm 22:26b-27, 28-30ab, 30e, 31-32

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.

22:26With you is my praise in a great church: I will pay my vows before them that fear him.

27The poor shall eat and shall be satisfied: and they shall praise the Lord that seek him: their hearts shall live forever and ever.

28All the ends of the earth shall remember, and shall be converted to the Lord: And all the kindreds of the Gentiles shall adore in his sight.

29For the kingdom is the Lord's; and he shall have dominion over the nations.

30All the fat ones of the earth have eaten and have adored: all those who go down to the earth shall fall before him.

31And to him my soul shall live: and my offspring shall serve him.

32There shall be told to the Lord a generation to come: and the heavens shall show forth his righteousness to a people that shall be born, which the Lord has made.

3

Gospel

Luke 14:15-24

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.

14:15When one of them that sat at table with him, had heard these things, he said to him: Blessed is the one who shall eat bread in the kingdom of God.

16But he said to him: A certain man made a great supper, and invited many.

17And he sent his servant at the hour of supper to say to them that were invited, that they should come, for now all things are ready.

18And they began all at once to make excuse. The first said to him: I have bought a farm, and I must needs go out and see it: I ask you, hold me excused.

19And another said: I have bought five yoke of oxen, and I go to try them: I ask you, hold me excused.

20And another said: I have married a wife, and therefore I cannot come.

21And the servant returning, told these things to his lord. Then the master of the house, being angry, said to his servant: Go out quickly into the streets and lanes of the city, and bring in here the poor, and the feeble, and the blind, and the lame.

22And the servant said: Lord, it is done as you have commanded, and yet there is room.

23And the Lord said to the servant: Go out into the highways and hedges, and compel them to come in, that my house may be satisfied.

24But I say to you, that none of those men that were invited, shall taste of my supper.

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 2:5-11

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 22:26b-27, 28-30ab, 30e, 31-32

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 14:15-24

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 Tuesday November 3, 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.