Daily readings

Monday, November 30, 2026

Saint Andrew the Apostle. Advent. Read the day's readings in one place for prayer, preparation, or quiet reflection.

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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 30, 2026?

The Catholic Mass readings for Monday November 30, 2026 are gathered on this page in their proper order: first reading Romans 10:9-18, psalm Psalm 19:8, 9, 10, 11, no second reading is appointed for this Mass,and Gospel Matthew 4:18-22.

What is the Gospel for Monday November 30, 2026?

The Gospel for Monday November 30, 2026 is Matthew 4:18-22. It appears below with the rest of the day's Catholic readings.

What is the Psalm for Monday November 30, 2026?

The psalm for Monday November 30, 2026 is Psalm 19:8, 9, 10, 11. 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 30, 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

Romans 10:9-18

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.

10:9For if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus, and believe in your heart that God has raised him up from the dead, you shall be saved.

10For, with the heart, we believe to righteousness; but, with the mouth, confession is made to salvation.

11For the scripture says: Whoever believes in him, shall not be put to shame.

12For there is no distinction of the Jew and the Greek: for the same is Lord over all, rich to all that call upon him.

13For whoever shall call upon the name of the Lord, shall be saved.

14How then shall they call on him, in whom they have not believed? Or how shall they believe him, of whom they have not heard? And how shall they hear, without a preacher?

15And how shall they preach unless they be sent, as it is written: How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel of peace, of them that bring good news of good things!

16But all do not obey the gospel. For Isaias says: Lord, who has believed our report?

17Faith then comes by hearing; and hearing by the word of Christ.

18But I say: Have they not heard? Yes, truly, their sound has gone forth into all the earth, and their words to the ends of the whole world.

Psalm

Psalm 19:8, 9, 10, 11

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.

19:8The law of the Lord is unspotted, converting souls: the teaching of the Lord is faithful, giving wisdom to little ones.

9The justices of the Lord are right, rejoicing hearts: the command of the Lord is lightsome, enlightening the eyes.

10The reverence for the Lord is holy, enduring forever and ever: the judgments of the Lord are true, justified in themselves.

11More to be desired than gold and many precious stones: and sweeter than honey and the honeycomb.

Gospel

Matthew 4:18-22

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.

4:18And Jesus walking by the sea of Galilee, saw two brothers and sisters, Simon who is called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea (for they were fishers).

19And he says to them: Come you after me, and I will make you to be fishers of men.

20And they immediately leaving their nets, followed him.

21And going on from from there, he saw other two brothers and sisters, James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother, in a ship with Zebedee their father, mending their nets: and he called them.

22And they forthwith left their nets and father, and followed him.

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

Romans 10:9-18

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 19:8, 9, 10, 11

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

Matthew 4:18-22

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 30, 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.