Daily readings

Tuesday, January 27, 2026

Saint Angela Merici, Virgin. Ordinary Time. Read the day's readings in one place for prayer, preparation, or quiet reflection.

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What are the Mass readings for Tuesday January 27, 2026?

The Catholic Mass readings for Tuesday January 27, 2026 are gathered on this page in their proper order: first reading 2 Samuel 6:12b-15, 17-19, psalm Psalm 24:7, 8, 9, 10, no second reading is appointed for this Mass,and Gospel Mark 3:31-35.

What is the Gospel for Tuesday January 27, 2026?

The Gospel for Tuesday January 27, 2026 is Mark 3:31-35. It appears below with the rest of the day's Catholic readings.

What is the Psalm for Tuesday January 27, 2026?

The psalm for Tuesday January 27, 2026 is Psalm 24:7, 8, 9, 10. 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 Tuesday January 27, 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

2 Samuel 6:12b-15, 17-19

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.

6:12And it was told king David, that the Lord had blessed Obededom, and all that he had, because of the ark of God. So David went, and brought away the ark of God out of the house of Obededom into the city of David with joy. And there were with David seven choirs, and calves for victims.

13And when those who carried the ark of the Lord had gone six paces, he sacrificed an ox and a ram:

14And David danced with all his might before the Lord: and David was girded with a linen ephod.

15And David and all the people of Israel brought the ark of the covenant of the Lord with joyful shouting, and with sound of trumpet.

17And they brought the ark of the Lord, and set it in its place in the midst of the tabernacle, which David had pitched for it: and David offered holocausts, and peace offerings before the Lord.

18And when he had made an end of offering holocausts and peace offerings, he blessed the people in the name of the Lord of hosts.

19And he distributed to all the crowd of Israel both men and women, to every one, a cake of bread, and a piece of roasted beef, and fine flour fried with oil: and all the people departed every one to his house.

2

Psalm

Psalm 24:7, 8, 9, 10

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.

24:7Lift up your gates, O you leaders, and be you lifted up, O eternal gates: and the King of Glory shall enter in.

8Who is this King of Glory? the Lord who is strong and mighty: the Lord mighty in battle.

9Lift up your gates, O you leaders, and be you lifted up, O eternal gates: and the King of Glory shall enter in.

10Who is this King of Glory? the Lord of hosts, he is the King of Glory.

3

Gospel

Mark 3:31-35

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.

3:31And his mother and his bretheren came; and standing without, sent to him, calling him.

32And the crowd sat about him; and they say to him: Look your mother and your brothers and sisters without seek for you.

33And answering them, he said: Who is my mother and my brothers and sisters?

34And looking round about on them who sat about him, he says: Look my mother and my brothers and sisters.

35For whoever shall do the will of God, he is my brother, and my sister, and mother.

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 6:12b-15, 17-19

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 24:7, 8, 9, 10

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 3:31-35

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 Tuesday January 27, 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.