September 2026

Mass Readings and Free Resources

The Mass readings for September 2026 focus on how faith is lived day by day. They stress care for others, honest choices, and steady action. Love is shown through responsibility, mercy, and forgiveness. The readings warn against anger, empty words, and selfish thinking. They call people to forgive often, seek peace, and trust God’s ways. Faith is not just spoken but lived through actions, humility, and care for the community.

September 2026 is Year A in the Sunday liturgical cycle and Year 2 in the weekday cycle.

See Mass readings resources for specific Sundays and feast days in for September 2026 here.

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23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time

Sunday September 6, 2026

The 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A reminds us that faith is lived with others. God asks people to care for each other. The readings show that love and responsibility go together. Ezekiel speaks about warning others when they go the wrong way. Paul teaches that love guides all choices. Love helps people act with care and respect for one another.

The Gospel shows how to deal with conflict in a loving way. Jesus teaches people to speak first in private and seek peace. The goal is to heal, not to hurt. When people gather in Jesus’ name, He is with them. This Sunday teaches that faith grows in community, through love, honesty, and unity.

24th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Sunday September 13, 2026

The 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A calls people to let go of anger and choose mercy. The readings warn that holding onto grudges causes harm. Sirach urges people to remember how short life is. Paul reminds believers that their lives belong to the Lord. This means daily choices should reflect patience, care, and peace with others.

Jesus shares a story about a man forgiven much who refused to forgive little. This shows that mercy must be shared, not stored. Forgiveness is not meant to stop with us. God shows kindness again and again. This Sunday reminds us to pass that kindness on, even when it feels hard.

25th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Sunday September 20, 2026

The 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A points to God’s open and generous ways. The readings show that God welcomes people at every stage of life. Isaiah urges people to turn back while there is still time. The psalm praises a God who is patient and kind. Paul reminds believers to live with purpose and faith, no matter what lies ahead.

Jesus tells a story that challenges common ideas of fairness. Workers who arrive late receive the same pay as those who came early. This shows that God gives freely, not by human rules. This Sunday invites trust in God’s choices and calls people to respond with gratitude, humility, and steady faith.

26th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Sunday September 27, 2026

The 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A focuses on choice and follow through. The readings remind people that God pays attention to what we do, not just what we say. Ezekiel shows that people can change direction at any time. When someone turns away from wrong and chooses good, God welcomes that change. The psalm asks God for guidance and mercy along the way.

Jesus tells a story where one son changes his mind and does the work. The other agrees but never acts. This shows that real faith is shown by action. Paul points to Jesus as the model of humility and service. This Sunday calls people to live their faith with honesty, effort, and care for others.

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Autumn Light Through the Window

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