Daily readings

Saturday, January 24, 2026

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What are the Mass readings for Saturday January 24, 2026?

The Catholic Mass readings for Saturday January 24, 2026 are gathered on this page in their proper order: first reading 2 Samuel 1:1-4, 11-12, 19, 23-27, psalm Psalm 80:2-3, 5-7, no second reading is appointed for this Mass,and Gospel Mark 3:20-21.

What is the Gospel for Saturday January 24, 2026?

The Gospel for Saturday January 24, 2026 is Mark 3:20-21. It appears below with the rest of the day's Catholic readings.

What is the Psalm for Saturday January 24, 2026?

The psalm for Saturday January 24, 2026 is Psalm 80:2-3, 5-7. 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 24, 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

2 Samuel 1:1-4, 11-12, 19, 23-27

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.

1:1Now it happened, after Saul was dead, that David returned from the slaughter of the Amalecites, and abode two days in Siceleg.

2And on the third day, there appeared a man who came out of Saul's camp, with his garments rent, and dust strewed on his head: and when he came to David, he fell upon his face, and adored.

3And David said to him: From whence come you? And he said to him: I am fled out of the camp of Israel.

4And David said to him: What is the matter that is come to pass? tell me. He said: The people are fled from the battle, and many of the people are fallen and dead: moreover Saul and Jonathan his son are killed.

11Then David took hold of his garments and rent them, and likewise all the men that were with him.

12And they mourned, and wept, and fasted until evening for Saul, and for Jonathan his son, and for the people of the Lord, and for the people of Israel, because they were fallen by the sword.

19The illustrious of Israel are killed upon your mountains: how are the valiant fallen?

23Saul and Jonathan, lovely, and comely in their life, even in death they were not divided: they were swifter than eagles, stronger than lions.

24You daughters of Israel, weep over Saul, who clothed you with scarlet in delights, who gave ornaments of gold for your attire.

25How are the valiant fallen in battle? Jonathan killed in the high places?

26I grieve for you, my brother Jonathan: exceeding beautiful, and amiable to me above the love of women. As the mother loves her only son, so did I love you.

27How are the valiant fallen, and the weapons of war perished?

2

Psalm

Psalm 80:2-3, 5-7

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.

80:2Give ear, O you that rulest Israel: you that leadest Joseph like a sheep. You that sittest upon the cherubim, shine forth

3before Ephraim, Benjamin, and Manasses. Stir up your might, and come to save us.

5O Lord God of hosts, how long will you be angry against the prayer of your servant?

6How long will you feed us with the bread of tears: and give us for our drink tears in measure?

7You have made us to be a contradiction to our neighbours: and our enemies have scoffed at us.

3

Gospel

Mark 3:20-21

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.

3:20And they come to a house, and the crowd comes together again, so that they could not so much as eat bread.

21And when his friends had heard of it, they went out to lay hold on him. For they said: He is become mad.

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

2 Samuel 1:1-4, 11-12, 19, 23-27

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 80:2-3, 5-7

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 3:20-21

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 24, 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.