Daily readings

Friday, January 9, 2026

Friday after Epiphany. Christmas. Read the day's readings in one place for prayer, preparation, or quiet reflection.

CelebrationFriday after Epiphany

TypeWeekday

SeasonChristmas

Year2026 archive

The Roman Catholic readings for this date are shown below on-site. Use plain reading mode if you want clearer modern wording, or switch back to the original Douay-Rheims wording at any time.

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The on-site reading text is drawn from public-domain Douay-Rheims sources. Plain mode is a built-in reading aid that modernizes older wording for easier understanding while keeping the same Roman Catholic reading references for the day.

What are the Mass readings for Friday January 9, 2026?

The Catholic Mass readings for Friday January 9, 2026 are gathered on this page in their proper order: first reading 1 John 5:5-13, psalm Psalm 147:12-13, 14-15, 19-20, no second reading is appointed for this Mass,and Gospel Luke 5:12-16.

What is the Gospel for Friday January 9, 2026?

The Gospel for Friday January 9, 2026 is Luke 5:12-16. It appears below with the rest of the day's Catholic readings.

What is the Psalm for Friday January 9, 2026?

The psalm for Friday January 9, 2026 is Psalm 147:12-13, 14-15, 19-20. It is included below in the same reading order used at Mass, between the first reading and the Gospel.

Are these the USCCB daily readings for Friday January 9, 2026?

The same day's Catholic readings are gathered here on-site, with the official readings link available below in the source note.

First Reading

1 John 5:5-13

How to approach it

Read this as the first big movement of the day. Notice what God is doing, who is speaking, and what part of the story or teaching should stay with you.

5:5Who is he that overcometh the world, but he that believes that Jesus is the Son of God?

6This is he that came by water and blood, Jesus Christ: not by water only, but by water and blood. And it is the Spirit which testifieth, that Christ is the truth.

7And there are three who give teaching in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost. And these three are one.

8And there are three that give teaching on earth: the spirit, and the water, and the blood: and these three are one.

9If we receive the teaching of men, the teaching of God is greater. For this is the teaching of God, which is greater, because he has testified of his Son.

10He that believes in the Son of God, has the teaching of God in himself. He that believes not the Son, makes him a liar: because he believes not in the teaching which God has testified of his Son.

11And this is the teaching, that God has given to us eternal life. And this life is in his Son.

12The one who has the Son, has life. The one who has not the Son, has not life.

13These things I write to you, that you may know that you have eternal life, you who believe in the name of the Son of God.

Psalm

Psalm 147:12-13, 14-15, 19-20

How to pray it

The psalm is meant to be prayed, not rushed. If the wording feels older, focus on the main movement of the prayer: trust, praise, sorrow, gratitude, or hope.

146:12To make your might known to the people: and the glory of the magnificence of your kingdom.

13Your kingdom is a kingdom of all ages: and your dominion lasts throughout all generations.

14The Lord lifteth up all that fall: and setteth up all that are cast down.

15The eyes of all hope in you, O Lord: and you givest them food in due season.

19He will do the will of them that fear him: and he will hear their prayer, and save them.

20The Lord keepeth all them that love him; but all the evil he will destroy.

Gospel

Luke 5:12-16

What to watch for

The Gospel is the center of the reading set. Pay close attention to what Jesus says, what Jesus does, and what response he is asking for.

5:12And it happened, when he was ina certain city, look a man full of leprosy, who seeing Jesus, and falling on his face, besought him, saying: Lord, if you will, you canst make me clean.

13And stretching forth his hand, he touched him, saying: I will. Be you cleansed. And immediately the leprosy departed from him.

14And he charged him that he should tell no man, but, Go, show yourself to the priest, and offer for your cleansing according as Moses commanded, for a teaching to them.

15But the fame of him went abroad the more, and great crowds came together to hear, and to be healed by him of their infirmities.

16And he retired into the desert, and prayed.

How the readings move through Mass today

The Liturgy of the Word normally moves from the first reading to the psalm, then to the second reading when one is appointed, then to the Gospel, and then into the homily. On weekday Masses, the second reading is often omitted, so the Church moves from the psalm directly to the Gospel.

First Reading

1 John 5:5-13

The first reading is usually taken from the Old Testament. It prepares the heart to hear how God has been acting through his covenant and promises.

Psalm

Psalm 147:12-13, 14-15, 19-20

The psalm is the Church’s prayerful response to the first reading. It helps the congregation answer God’s word with trust, praise, repentance, or hope.

Second Reading

Usually omitted today

There is no second reading at many weekday Masses. On days like this, the liturgy moves from the psalm directly to the Gospel.

Gospel

Luke 5:12-16

The Gospel is the high point of the Liturgy of the Word. Catholics stand because Christ himself speaks to his people in a special way through the Gospel proclamation.

Homily

After the Gospel

The homily follows the Gospel. It should gather the day’s readings together, explain the mystery being celebrated, and help people carry the word of God into ordinary life.

What the homily usually draws together

A Catholic homily usually gathers the first reading, the psalm, and the Gospel into one spiritual movement. It may explain how the Old Testament prepares for Christ, how the apostles witness to the risen Lord, how the psalm teaches the Church to pray, and how the Gospel calls for faith and conversion now.

If you are preparing before Mass, try to carry one sentence, one image, or one invitation from the readings with you. That usually makes the homily easier to follow because you already know what part of God's word has stayed with you.

What about the Prayers of the Faithful for Friday January 9, 2026?

The Prayers of the Faithful are usually written locally by a parish, diocese, or celebrant, so there is not always one universal text for this exact day. The scriptural readings above are the stable part the whole Church receives, and they usually shape the petitions that follow at Mass.

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The day's references and liturgical celebration data come from the Catholic Readings API, while the on-site scripture text is rendered from public-domain Douay-Rheims sources so the day's readings can be read directly on the page.