Daily readings

Friday, November 13, 2026

Friday of the 32nd week of Ordinary Time. Ordinary Time. Read the day's readings in one place for prayer, preparation, or quiet reflection.

CelebrationFriday of the 32nd week of Ordinary Time

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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 Friday November 13, 2026?

The Catholic Mass readings for Friday November 13, 2026 are gathered on this page in their proper order: first reading 2 John 4-9, psalm Psalm 119:1, 2, 10, 11, 17, 18, no second reading is appointed for this Mass,and Gospel Luke 17:26-37.

What is the Gospel for Friday November 13, 2026?

The Gospel for Friday November 13, 2026 is Luke 17:26-37. It appears below with the rest of the day's Catholic readings.

What is the Psalm for Friday November 13, 2026?

The psalm for Friday November 13, 2026 is Psalm 119:1, 2, 10, 11, 17, 18. 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 Friday November 13, 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

2 John 4-9

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.

1:4I was exceeding glad, that I found of your children walking in truth, as we have received a command from the Father.

5And now I beg you, lady, not as writing a new command to you, but that which we have had from the start, that we love one another.

6And this is charity, that we walk according to his commands. For this is the command, that, as you have heard from the start, you should walk in the same:

7For many seducers are gone out into the world, who confess not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh: this is a seducer and an antichrist.

8Look to yourselves, that you lose not the things which you have wrought: but that you may receive a full reward.

9Whoever revolteth, and continueth not in the teaching of Christ, has not God. He that continueth in the teaching, the same has both the Father and the Son.

2

Psalm

Psalm 119:1, 2, 10, 11, 17, 18

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.

119:1Aleph

2Blessed are those who search his teachings: that seek him with their whole heart.

10With all my heart have I sought after you: let me not stray from your commands.

11Your words have I hidden in my heart, that I may not sin against you.

17Give bountifully to your servant, give life to me: and I shall keep your words.

18Open you my eyes: and I will consider the wonderful things of your law.

3

Gospel

Luke 17:26-37

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.

17:26And as it happened in the days of Noe, so shall it be also in the days of the Son of Man.

27They did eat and drink, they married wives, and were given in marriage, until the day that Noe entered into the ark: and the flood came and destroyed them all.

28Likewise as it happened, in the days of Lot: they did eat and drink, they bought and sold, they planted and built.

29And in the day that Lot went out of Sodom, it rained fire and brimstone from heaven, and destroyed them all.

30Even thus shall it be in the day when the Son of Man shall be revealed.

31In that hour, the one who will be on the housetop, and his goods in the house, let him not go down to take them away: and the one who will be in the field, in like manner, let him not return back.

32Remember Lot's wife.

33Whoever shall seek to save his life, shall lose it: and whoever shall lose it, shall preserve it.

34I say to you: in that night there shall be two men in one bed; the one shall be taken, and the other shall be left.

35Two women shall be grinding together: the one shall be taken, and the other shall be left: two men shall be in the field; the one shall be taken, and the other shall be keft.

36They answering, say to him: Where, Lord?

37Who said to them: Wheresoever the body shall be, there will the eagles also be gathered together.

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

2 John 4-9

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 119:1, 2, 10, 11, 17, 18

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 17:26-37

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 Friday November 13, 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.