Daily readings

Saturday, November 21, 2026

Presentation of The Blessed Virgin Mary. Ordinary Time. Read the day's readings in one place for prayer, preparation, or quiet reflection.

CelebrationPresentation of The Blessed Virgin Mary

TypeMemorial

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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Plain mode helps modern readers follow the text more easily.

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 Saturday November 21, 2026?

The Catholic Mass readings for Saturday November 21, 2026 are gathered on this page in their proper order: first reading , psalm Psalm 144:1, 2, 9-10, no second reading is appointed for this Mass,and Gospel Luke 20:27-40.

What is the Gospel for Saturday November 21, 2026?

The Gospel for Saturday November 21, 2026 is Luke 20:27-40. It appears below with the rest of the day's Catholic readings.

What is the Psalm for Saturday November 21, 2026?

The psalm for Saturday November 21, 2026 is Psalm 144:1, 2, 9-10. 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 November 21, 2026?

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

1

Psalm

Psalm 144:1, 2, 9-10

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.

144:1Hear, O Lord, my prayer: give ear to my supplication in your truth: hear me in your righteousness.

2And enter not into judgment with your servant: for in your sight no man living shall be justified.

9Deliver me from my enemies, O Lord, to you have I fled:

10teach me to do your will, for you are my God. Your good spirit shall lead me into the right land:

2

Gospel

Luke 20:27-40

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.

20:27And there came to him some of the Sadducees, who deny that there is any resurrection, and they asked him,

28Saying: Master, Moses wrote to us, If any man's brother die, having a wife, and he leave no children, that his brother should take her to wife, and raise up offspring to his brother.

29There were therefore seven brothers and sisters: and the first took a wife, and died without children.

30And the next took her to wife, and he also died childless.

31And the third took her. And in like manner all the seven, and they left no children, and died.

32Last of all the woman died also.

33In the resurrection therefore, whose wife of them shall she be? For all the seven had her to wife.

34And Jesus said to them: The children of this world marry, and are given in marriage:

35But those who shall be accounted worthy of that world, and of the resurrection from the dead, shall neither be married, nor take wives.

36Neither can they die any more: for they are equal to the angels, and are the children of God, being the children of the resurrection.

37Now that the dead rise again, Moses also showed, at the bush, when he called the Lord, The God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob;

38For he is not the God of the dead, but of the living: for all live to him.

39And some of the teachers of the law answering, said to him: Master, you have said well.

40And after that they durst not ask him any more questions.

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

Used at this Mass

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 144:1, 2, 9-10

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 20:27-40

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 November 21, 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.