Daily Catholic reading for October 9, 2026

The Catholic Church in Macau has published a daily spiritual reading for Friday, October 9, 2026. The text, provided by Claretian Publications Macau, includes the liturgical calendar, a Gospel passage, and a reflection. The liturgical calendar for the day marks the 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time. It also commemorates the martyrdom of Saint Dionysius the Areopagite and his companions in 258, the feast of Saint John Leonardi in 1609, and the memorial of the Blessed John Henry Newman in 1890. The lunar calendar date for the day is the 29th of the eighth month.

The Gospel reading is taken from the Gospel of Luke, chapters 11, verses 15 through 26. In this passage, Jesus responds to accusations that he casts out demons by the power of Beelzebul. He argues that a kingdom divided against itself cannot stand. Jesus states that if he casts out demons by the finger of God, the kingdom of God has come upon them. He uses the parable of a strong man whose house is plundered by a stronger one. He concludes that whoever is not with him is against him. The reflection section connects the Gospel teaching to the concept of harmony.