Daily readings

Sunday, November 29, 2026

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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 Sunday November 29, 2026?

The Catholic Mass readings for Sunday November 29, 2026 are gathered on this page in their proper order: first reading , psalm Psalm 80:2-3, 15-16, 18-19, second reading 1 Corinthians 1:3-9,and Gospel Mark 13:33-37.

What is the Gospel for Sunday November 29, 2026?

The Gospel for Sunday November 29, 2026 is Mark 13:33-37. It appears below with the rest of the day's Catholic readings.

What is the Psalm for Sunday November 29, 2026?

The psalm for Sunday November 29, 2026 is Psalm 80:2-3, 15-16, 18-19. 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 Sunday November 29, 2026?

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

Psalm

Psalm 80:2-3, 15-16, 18-19

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.

80:2Give ear, O you that rulest Israel: you that leadest Joseph like a sheep. You that sittest upon the cherubim, shine forth

3before Ephraim, Benjamin, and Manasses. Stir up your might, and come to save us.

15Turn again, O God of hosts, look down from heaven, and see, and visit this vineyard:

16And perfect the same which your right hand has planted: and upon the Son of Man whom you have confirmed for yourself.

18Let your hand be upon the man of your right hand: and upon the Son of Man whom you have confirmed for yourself.

19And we depart not from you, you shall quicken us: and we will call upon your name.

Second Reading

1 Corinthians 1:3-9

How to read it

This reading often teaches Christians how to live with steadiness, charity, and faith. Look for one clear encouragement or warning you can carry into the day.

1:3Grace to you, and peace from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ.

4I give thanks to my God always for you, for the grace of God that is given you in Christ Jesus,

5That in all things you are made rich in him, in all utterance, and in all knowledge;

6As the teaching of Christ was confirmed in you,

7So that nothing is wanting to you in any grace, waiting for the manifestation of our Lord Jesus Christ.

8Who also will confirm you to the end without crime, in the day of the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.

9God is faithful: by whom you are called to the fellowship of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord.

Gospel

Mark 13:33-37

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.

13:33Take you heed, watch and pray. For you know not when the time is.

34Even as a man who going into a far country, left his house; and gave authority to his servants over every work, and commanded the porter to watch.

35Watch you therefor, (for you know not when the lord of the house comes: at even, or at midnight, or at the cockcrowing, or in the morning,)

36Lest coming on a sudden, he find you sleeping.

37And what I say to you, I say to all: Watch.

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

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.

Psalm

Psalm 80:2-3, 15-16, 18-19

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

1 Corinthians 1:3-9

The second reading is usually taken from the New Testament letters or Revelation. It helps connect the day’s proclamation to Christian life in the Church.

Gospel

Mark 13:33-37

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.

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 Sunday November 29, 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.