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Pray with the daily and Sunday Mass readings through Catholic reflection, prayer, and practical application. Daily Oratory references the readings and offers original commentary without republishing copyrighted lectionary texts.
May 16, 2026
Saturday of the Sixth Week of Easter - Lectionary: 302
John 16:23b-28
Pray with today's Mass readings as Christ teaches confidence in prayer and the Church receives deeper clarity through faithful witness.
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May 16, 2026
Saturday of the Sixth Week of Easter - Lectionary: 302
John 16:23b-28
Pray with today's Mass readings as Christ teaches confidence in prayer and the Church receives deeper clarity through faithful witness.
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May 18, 2026
Monday of the Seventh Week of Easter - Lectionary: 303
John 16:29-33
Look ahead to Monday's Mass with a reflection on courage, sacramental life, and peace that remains in Christ.
Jun 29, 2026
Saints Peter and Paul, Apostles - Lectionary: 591
Matthew 16:13-19
Prepare for the solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul with a reflection on apostolic courage and the Church's visible communion.
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May 24, 2026
Pentecost Sunday - Vigil Mass - Lectionary: 62
John 7:37-39
Pray with Pentecost as the outpouring of the Spirit who renews the earth, restores the human heart, and unites the Church in Christ.
May 17, 2026
The Ascension of the Lord - Lectionary: 58
Matthew 28:16-20
Reflect on the Ascension as Christ's enthronement, the Church's sending, and the promise that He remains with us always.
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May 18, 2026
Monday of the Seventh Week of Easter - Lectionary: 303
John 16:29-33
Look ahead to Monday's Mass with a reflection on courage, sacramental life, and peace that remains in Christ.
May 16, 2026
Saturday of the Sixth Week of Easter - Lectionary: 302
John 16:23b-28
Pray with today's Mass readings as Christ teaches confidence in prayer and the Church receives deeper clarity through faithful witness.
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May 16, 2026
Saturday of the Sixth Week of Easter - Lectionary: 302
John 16:23b-28
Pray with today's Mass readings as Christ teaches confidence in prayer and the Church receives deeper clarity through faithful witness.
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