Daily readings

Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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

CelebrationSaint Charles Borromeo, Bishop

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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 Wednesday November 4, 2026?

The Catholic Mass readings for Wednesday November 4, 2026 are gathered on this page in their proper order: first reading Phiippians 2:12-18, psalm Psalm 27:1, 4, 13-14, no second reading is appointed for this Mass,and Gospel Luke 14:25-33.

What is the Gospel for Wednesday November 4, 2026?

The Gospel for Wednesday November 4, 2026 is Luke 14:25-33. It appears below with the rest of the day's Catholic readings.

What is the Psalm for Wednesday November 4, 2026?

The psalm for Wednesday November 4, 2026 is Psalm 27:1, 4, 13-14. 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 Wednesday November 4, 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

Phiippians 2:12-18

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.

2:12Therefore, my dearly beloved, (as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but much more now in my absence,) with fear and trembling work out your salvation.

13For it is God who works in you, both to will and to accomplish, according to his good will.

14And do you all things without murmurings and hesitations;

15That you may be blameless, and sincere children of God, without reproof, in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation; among whom you shine as lights in the world.

16Holding forth the word of life to my glory in the day of Christ, because I have not run in vain, nor laboured in vain.

17Yea, and if I be made a victim upon the sacrifice and service of your faith, I rejoice, and congratulate with you all.

18And for the selfsame thing do you also rejoice, and congratulate with me.

2

Psalm

Psalm 27:1, 4, 13-14

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.

27:1The psalm of David before he was anointed. The Lord is my light and my salvation, whom shall I fear? The Lord is the protector of my life: of whom shall I be afraid?

4One thing I have asked of the Lord, this will I seek after; that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life. That I may see the delight of the Lord, and may visit his temple.

13I believe to see the good things of the Lord in the land of the living.

14Expect the Lord, do manfully, and let your heart take courage, and wait you for the Lord.

3

Gospel

Luke 14:25-33

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.

14:25And there went great crowds with him. And turning, he said to them:

26If any man come to me, and hate not his father, and mother, and wife, and children, and brothers and sisters, and sisters, yea and his own life also, he cannot be my disciple.

27And whoever does not carry his cross and come after me, cannot be my disciple.

28For which of you having a mind to build a tower, does not first sit down, and reckon the charges that are necessary, whether he have wherewithal to finish it:

29Lest, after he has laid the foundation, and is not able ti finish it, all that see it begin to mock him,

30Saying: This man began to build, and was not able to finish.

31Or what king, about to go to make war against another king, does not first sit down, and think whether he be able, with ten thousand, to meet him that, with twenty thousand, comes against him?

32Or else, whilst the other is yet afar off, sending an embassy, he desireth conditions of peace.

33So likewise every one of you that does not renounce all that he possesseth, cannot be my disciple.

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

Phiippians 2:12-18

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 27:1, 4, 13-14

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 14:25-33

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 Wednesday November 4, 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.