Daily readings

Thursday, November 5, 2026

Thursday of the 31st 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 Thursday November 5, 2026?

The Catholic Mass readings for Thursday November 5, 2026 are gathered on this page in their proper order: first reading Philippians 3:3-8a, psalm Psalm 105:2-3, 4-5, 6-7, no second reading is appointed for this Mass,and Gospel Luke 15:1-10.

What is the Gospel for Thursday November 5, 2026?

The Gospel for Thursday November 5, 2026 is Luke 15:1-10. It appears below with the rest of the day's Catholic readings.

What is the Psalm for Thursday November 5, 2026?

The psalm for Thursday November 5, 2026 is Psalm 105:2-3, 4-5, 6-7. 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 November 5, 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

Philippians 3:3-8a

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.

3:3For we are the circumcision, who in spirit serve God; and glory in Christ Jesus, not having confidence in the flesh.

4Though I might also have confidence in the flesh. If any other thinketh he may have confidence in the flesh, I more,

5Being circumcised the eighth day, of the stock of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, an Hebrew of the Hebrews; according to the law, a Pharisee:

6According to zeal, persecuting the church of God; according to the righteousness that is in the law, conversing without blame.

7But the things that were gain to me, the same I have counted loss for Christ.

8Furthermore I count all things to be but loss for the excellent knowledge of Jesus Christ my Lord; for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and count them but as dung, that I may gain Christ:

Psalm

Psalm 105:2-3, 4-5, 6-7

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.

105:2Sing to him, yea sing praises to him: relate all his wonderful works.

3Glory you in his holy name: let the heart of them rejoice that seek the Lord.

4Seek you the Lord, and be strengthened: seek his face evermore.

5Remember his marvellous works which he has done; his wonders, and the judgments of his mouth.

6O you offspring of Abraham his servant; you sons of Jacob his chosen.

7He is the Lord our God: his judgments are in all the earth.

Gospel

Luke 15:1-10

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.

15:1Now the tax collectors and sinners drew near to him to hear him.

2And the Pharisees and the teachers of the law murmured, saying: This man receiveth sinners, and eateth with them.

3And he spoke to them this parable, saying:

4What man of you that has an hundred sheep: and if he shall lose one of them, does he not leave the ninety-nine in the desert, and go after that which was lost, until he find it?

5And when he has found it, lay it upon his shoulders, rejoicing:

6And coming home, call together his friends and neighbours, saying to them: Rejoice with me, because I have found my sheep that was lost?

7I say to you, that even so there shall be joy in heaven upon one sinner that does penance, more than upon ninety-nine righteous who need not penance.

8Or what woman having ten groats; if she lose one groat, does not light a candle, and sweep the house, and seek diligently until she find it?

9And when she has found it, call together her friends and neighbours, saying: Rejoice with me, because I have found the groat which I had lost.

10So I say to you, there shall be joy before the angels of God upon one sinner doing penance.

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

Philippians 3:3-8a

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 105:2-3, 4-5, 6-7

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 15:1-10

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 November 5, 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.