Catholic Mass readings for October 8, 2026

The liturgical readings for October 8, 2026, feature passages from the Epistles and the Gospels.

The first reading is taken from Galatians 3:1-5, in which Paul questions the Galatians regarding whether they received the Spirit through works of the law or through faith in what they heard. He asks if they are attempting to achieve perfection through the flesh after having begun with the Spirit.

The Responsorial Psalm (Luke 1:69-75) focuses on the Lord God of Israel coming to His people and raising up a savior from the house of David, fulfilling the oath sworn to Abraham to set people free from their enemies.

The Gospel reading is from Luke 11:5-13, which contains a parable about a friend asking for bread at midnight. The passage emphasizes persistence in prayer, stating, ‘Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you.’