Daily readings

Wednesday, November 25, 2026

Saint Catherine of Alexandria, Virgin and Martyr. Ordinary Time. Read the day's readings in one place for prayer, preparation, or quiet reflection.

CelebrationSaint Catherine of Alexandria, Virgin and Martyr

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What are the Mass readings for Wednesday November 25, 2026?

The Catholic Mass readings for Wednesday November 25, 2026 are gathered on this page in their proper order: first reading Revelation 15:1-4, psalm Psalm 98:1, 2-3ab, 7-8, 9, no second reading is appointed for this Mass,and Gospel Luke 21:12-19.

What is the Gospel for Wednesday November 25, 2026?

The Gospel for Wednesday November 25, 2026 is Luke 21:12-19. It appears below with the rest of the day's Catholic readings.

What is the Psalm for Wednesday November 25, 2026?

The psalm for Wednesday November 25, 2026 is Psalm 98:1, 2-3ab, 7-8, 9. 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 25, 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 15:1-4

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.

15:1And I saw another sign in heaven, great and wonderful: seven angels having the seven last plagues. For in them is satisfied up the wrath of God.

2And I saw as it were a sea of glass mingled with fire, and them that had overcome the beast, and his image, and the number of his name, standing on the sea of glass, having the harps of God:

3And singing the canticle of Moses, the servant of God, and the canticle of the Lamb, saying: Great and wonderful are your works, O Lord God Almighty; righteous and true are your ways, O King of ages.

4Who shall not fear you, O Lord, and magnify your name? For you only art holy: for all nations shall come, and shall adore in your sight, because your judgments are clear.

Psalm

Psalm 98:1, 2-3ab, 7-8, 9

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.

98:1A psalm for David himself. Sing you to the Lord anew canticle: because he has done wonderful things. His right hand has wrought for him salvation, and his arm is holy.

2The Lord has made known his salvation: he has revealed his righteousness before the Gentiles.

3He has remembered his mercy his truth toward the people of Israel. All the ends of the earth have seen the salvation of our God.

7let the sea be moved and the fulness thereof: the world end those who dwell in it.

8The rivers shall clap their hands, the mountains shall rejoice together

9at the presence of the Lord: because he comes to judge the earth. He shall judge the world with righteousness, and the people with equity.

Gospel

Luke 21:12-19

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.

21:12But before all these things, they will lay their hands upon you, and persecute you, delivering you up to the synagogues and into prisons, dragging you before kings and governors, for my name's sake.

13And it shall happen to you for a teaching.

14Lay it up therefore into your hearts, not to meditate before how you shall answer:

15For I will give you a mouth and wisdom, which all your adversaries shall not be able to resist and gainsay.

16And you shall be betrayed by your parents and brothers and sisters, and kinsmen and friends; and some of you they will put to death.

17And you shall be hated by all men for my name's sake.

18But a hair of your head shall not perish.

19In your patience you shall have your souls.

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 15:1-4

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 98:1, 2-3ab, 7-8, 9

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 21:12-19

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 Wednesday November 25, 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.