Daily readings

Saturday, January 17, 2026

Saint Anthony of Egypt, Abbot. Ordinary Time. Read the day's readings in one place for prayer, preparation, or quiet reflection.

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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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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 Saturday January 17, 2026?

The Catholic Mass readings for Saturday January 17, 2026 are gathered on this page in their proper order: first reading 1 Samuel 9:1-4, 17-19; 10:1, psalm Psalm 21:2-3, 4-5, 6-7, no second reading is appointed for this Mass,and Gospel Mark 2:13-17.

What is the Gospel for Saturday January 17, 2026?

The Gospel for Saturday January 17, 2026 is Mark 2:13-17. It appears below with the rest of the day's Catholic readings.

What is the Psalm for Saturday January 17, 2026?

The psalm for Saturday January 17, 2026 is Psalm 21:2-3, 4-5, 6-7. 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 17, 2026?

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

1

First Reading

1 Samuel 9:1-4, 17-19; 10:1

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.

9:1Now I there was a man of Benjamin whose name was Cis, the son of Abiel, the son of Seror, the son of Bechorath, the son of Aphia, the son of a man of Jemini, valiant and strong.

2And he had a son whose name was Saul, a choice and goodly man, and there was not among the children of Israel a goodlier person than he: from his shoulders and upward he appeared above all the people.

3And the asses of Cis, Sauls father, were lost: and Cis said to his son Saul: Take one of the servants with you, and arise, go, and seek the asses. And when they had passed through mount Ephraim,

4And through the land of Salisa, and had not found them, they passed also through the land of Salim, and they were not there: and through the land of Jemini, and found them not.

17And when Samuel saw Saul, the Lord said to him: Look the man, of whom I spoke to you, this man shall reign over my people.

18And Saul came to Samuel in the midst of the gate and said: Tell me, I ask you, where is the house of the seer?

19And Samuel answered Saul, saying: I am the seer, go up before me to the high place, that you may eat with me to day, and I will let you go in the morning: and tell you all that is in your heart.

10:1And Samuel took a little vial of oil and poured it upon his head, and kissed him, and said: Look, the Lord has anointed you to be leader over his gift, and you shall deliver his people out of the hands of their enemies, that are round about them. And this shall be a sign to you, that God has anointed you to be leader.

2

Psalm

Psalm 21:2-3, 4-5, 6-7

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.

21:2In your strength, O Lord, the king shall joy; and in your salvation he shall rejoice exceedingly.

3You have given him his heart's desire: end have not withholden from him the will of his lips.

4For you have prevented him with blessings of sweetness: you have set on his head a crown of precious stones.

5He asked life of you: and you have given him length of days forever and ever.

6His glory is great in your salvation: glory and great beauty shall you lay upon him.

7For you shall give him to be a blessing forever and ever: you shall make him joyful in gladness with your face.

3

Gospel

Mark 2:13-17

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.

2:13And he went forth again to the sea side; and all the crowd came to him, and he taught them.

14And when he was passing by, he saw Levi the son of Alpheus sitting at the receipt of custom; and he says to him: Follow me. And rising up, he followed him.

15And it happened, that as he sat at food in his house, many tax collectors and sinners sat down together with Jesus and his disciples. For they were many, who also followed him.

16And the teachers of the law and the Pharisees, seeing that he ate with tax collectors and sinners, said to his disiples: Why does your master eat and drink with tax collectors and sinners?

17Jesus hearing this, says to them: Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick. For I came not to call the righteous, but sinners.

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 Samuel 9:1-4, 17-19; 10:1

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 21:2-3, 4-5, 6-7

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

Mark 2:13-17

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 17, 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.

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.