Catholic liturgical readings focus on grace and Saint Robert Bellarmine

The liturgical readings for Thursday, September 17, 2026, focus on themes of grace, mercy, and the foundations of faith. The readings include a passage from the First Letter of Saint Paul to the Corinthians, where Paul recounts the resurrection of Christ and his own transformation through divine grace despite his past persecution of the Church.

The liturgy also commemorates Saint Robert Bellarmine, a Bishop and Doctor of the Church. The Gospel reading from the Book of Luke features a narrative regarding forgiveness and faith during a meal with a Pharisee.