Daily readings

Monday, November 23, 2026

Saint Clement I, Pope and Martyr/Saint Columban, Religious. Ordinary Time. Read the day's readings in one place for prayer, preparation, or quiet reflection.

CelebrationSaint Clement I, Pope and Martyr/Saint Columban, Religious

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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 Monday November 23, 2026?

The Catholic Mass readings for Monday November 23, 2026 are gathered on this page in their proper order: first reading Revelation 14:1-3, 4b-5, psalm Psalm 24:1bc-2, 3-4ab, 5-6, no second reading is appointed for this Mass,and Gospel Luke 21:1-4.

What is the Gospel for Monday November 23, 2026?

The Gospel for Monday November 23, 2026 is Luke 21:1-4. It appears below with the rest of the day's Catholic readings.

What is the Psalm for Monday November 23, 2026?

The psalm for Monday November 23, 2026 is Psalm 24:1bc-2, 3-4ab, 5-6. 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 Monday November 23, 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

Revelation 14:1-3, 4b-5

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.

14:1And I saw, and lo a lamb stood upon mount Sion, and with him an hundred forty-four thousand, having his name, and the name of his Father, written on their foreheads.

2And I heard a voice from heaven, as the noise of many waters, and as the voice of great thunder; and the voice which I heard, was as the voice of harpers, harping on their harps.

3And they sung as it were a new canticle, before the throne, and before the four living creatures, and the leaders; and no man could say the canticle, but those hundred forty-four thousand, who were purchased from the earth.

4These are they who were not defiled with women: for they are virgins. These follow the Lamb whithersoever he goes. These were purchased from among men, the firstfruits to God and to the Lamb:

5And in their mouth there was found no lie; for they are without spot before the throne of God.

Psalm

Psalm 24:1bc-2, 3-4ab, 5-6

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.

24:1On the first day of the week, a psalm for David. The earth is the Lord's and the fulness thereof: the world, and all those who dwell in it.

2For he has founded it upon the seas; and has prepared it upon the rivers.

3Who shall ascend into the mountain of the Lord: or who shall stand in his sacred place?

4The innocent in hands, and clean of heart, who has not taken his soul in vain, nor sworn deceitfully to his neighbour.

5He shall receive a blessing from the Lord, and mercy from God his Saviour.

6This is the generation of them that seek him, of them that seek the face of the God of Jacob.

Gospel

Luke 21:1-4

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.

21:1And looking on, he saw the rich men cast their gifts into the treasury.

2And he saw also a certain poor widow casting in two brass mites.

3And he said: Truly I say to you, that this poor widow has cast in more than they all:

4For all these have of their abundance cast into the offerings of God: but she of her want, has cast in all the living that she had.

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

Revelation 14:1-3, 4b-5

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 24:1bc-2, 3-4ab, 5-6

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 21:1-4

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 Monday November 23, 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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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.