Daily readings

Monday, January 12, 2026

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What are the Mass readings for Monday January 12, 2026?

The Catholic Mass readings for Monday January 12, 2026 are gathered on this page in their proper order: first reading 1 Samuel 1:1-8, psalm Psalm 116:12-13, 14-17, 18-19, no second reading is appointed for this Mass,and Gospel Mark 1:14-20.

What is the Gospel for Monday January 12, 2026?

The Gospel for Monday January 12, 2026 is Mark 1:14-20. It appears below with the rest of the day's Catholic readings.

What is the Psalm for Monday January 12, 2026?

The psalm for Monday January 12, 2026 is Psalm 116:12-13, 14-17, 18-19. 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 Monday January 12, 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 Samuel 1:1-8

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.

1:1There was a man of Ramathaimsophim, of mount Ephraim, and his name was Elcana, the son of Jeroham, the son of Eliu, the son of Thohu, the son of Suph, an Ephraimite:

2And he had two wives, the name of one was Anna, and the name of the other Phenenna. Phenenna had children: but Anna had no children.

3And this man went up out of his city upon the appointed days, to adore and to offer sacrifice to the Lord of hosts in Silo. And the two sons of Heli, Ophni and Phinees, were there priests of the Lord.

4Now the day came, and Elcana offered sacrifice, and gave to Phenenna his wife, and to all her sons and daughters, portions:

5But to Anna he gave one share with sorrow, because he loved Anna. And the Lord had shut up her womb.

6Her rival also troubled her, and troubled her exceedingly, insomuch that she upbraided her, that the Lord had shut up her womb:

7And thus she did every year, when the time returned that they went up to the temple of the Lord: and thus she provoked her: but Anna wept, and did not eat.

8Then Elcana her husband said to her: Anna, why weepest you? and why do you not eat? And why do you afflict your heart? Am not I better to you than ten children?

Psalm

Psalm 116:12-13, 14-17, 18-19

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.

116:12What shall I render to the Lord, for all the things he has rendered to me?

13I will take the chalice of salvation; and I will call upon the name of the Lord.

14I will pay my vows to the Lord before all his people:

15precious before the Lord is the death of his saints.

16O Lord, for I am your servant: I am your servant, and the son of your servant. You have broken my bonds:

17I will sacrifice to you the sacrifice of praise, and I will call upon the name of the Lord.

18I will pay my vows to the Lord before all his people:

19in the courts of the house of the Lord, in the midst of you, O Jerusalem.

Gospel

Mark 1:14-20

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.

1:14And after that John was rescued up, Jesus came into Galilee, preaching the gospel of the kingdom of God,

15And saying: The time is accomplished, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent, and believe the gospel.

16And passing by the sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and Andrew his brother, casting nets into the sea (for they were fishermen).

17And Jesus said to them: Come after me, and I will make you to become fishers of men.

18And immediately leaving their nets, they followed him.

19And going on from from there a little farther, he saw James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother, who also were mending their nets in the ship:

20And forthwith he called them. And leaving their father Zebedee in the ship with his hired men, they followed him.

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 Samuel 1:1-8

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 116:12-13, 14-17, 18-19

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

Mark 1:14-20

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 Monday January 12, 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.