Daily readings

Saturday, January 10, 2026

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

CelebrationSaturday after Epiphany

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SeasonChristmas

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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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What are the Mass readings for Saturday January 10, 2026?

The Catholic Mass readings for Saturday January 10, 2026 are gathered on this page in their proper order: first reading 1 John 5:14-21, psalm Psalm 149:1-2, 3-4, 5-6a and 9b, no second reading is appointed for this Mass,and Gospel John 3:22-30.

What is the Gospel for Saturday January 10, 2026?

The Gospel for Saturday January 10, 2026 is John 3:22-30. It appears below with the rest of the day's Catholic readings.

What is the Psalm for Saturday January 10, 2026?

The psalm for Saturday January 10, 2026 is Psalm 149:1-2, 3-4, 5-6a and 9b. 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 Saturday January 10, 2026?

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

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First Reading

1 John 5:14-21

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.

5:14And this is the confidence which we have towards him: That, whatever we shall ask according to his will, he hears us.

15And we know that he hears us whatever we ask: we know that we have the petitions which we request of him.

16He that knows his brother to sin a sin which is not to death, let him ask, and life shall be given to him, who sinneth not to death. There is a sin to death: for that I say not that any man ask.

17All sin is sin. And there is a sin to death.

18We know that whoever is born of God, sinneth not: but the generation of God preserveth him, and the evil one toucheth him not.

19We know that we are of God, and the whole world is seated in evil.

20And we know that the Son of God is come: and he has given us understanding that we may know the true God, and may be in his true Son. This is the true God and life eternal.

21Little children, keep yourselves from idols. Amen.

2

Psalm

Psalm 149:1-2, 3-4, 5-6a and 9b

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.

149:1Praise the Lord, O Jerusalem: praise your God, O Sion.

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3

Gospel

John 3:22-30

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.

3:22After these things Jesus and his disciples came into the land of Judea: and there he abode with them, and baptized.

23And John also was baptizing in Ennon near Salim; because there was much water there; and they came and were baptized.

24For John was not yet cast into prison.

25And there arose a question between some of John's disciples and the Jews concerning purification:

26And they came to John, and said to him: Teacher, he that was with you beyond the Jordan, to whom you gavest teaching, look he baptizeth, and all men come to him.

27John answered, and said: A man cannot receive any thing, unless it be given him from heaven.

28You yourselves do bear me witness, that I said, I am not Christ, but that I am sent before him.

29The one who has the bride, is the bridegroom: but the friend of the bridegroom, who stands and hears him, rejoiceth with joy because of the bridegroom's voice. This my joy therefore is fulfilled.

30He must increase, but I must decrease.

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.

1

First Reading

1 John 5:14-21

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.

2

Psalm

Psalm 149:1-2, 3-4, 5-6a and 9b

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.

3

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.

4

Gospel

John 3:22-30

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.

5

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 Saturday January 10, 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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Source note

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.