Daily readings

Thursday, January 29, 2026

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What are the Mass readings for Thursday January 29, 2026?

The Catholic Mass readings for Thursday January 29, 2026 are gathered on this page in their proper order: first reading 2 Samuel 7:18-19, 24-29, psalm Psalm 132:1-2, 3-5, 11, 12, 13-14, no second reading is appointed for this Mass,and Gospel Mark 4:21-25.

What is the Gospel for Thursday January 29, 2026?

The Gospel for Thursday January 29, 2026 is Mark 4:21-25. It appears below with the rest of the day's Catholic readings.

What is the Psalm for Thursday January 29, 2026?

The psalm for Thursday January 29, 2026 is Psalm 132:1-2, 3-5, 11, 12, 13-14. 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 Thursday January 29, 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

2 Samuel 7:18-19, 24-29

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.

7:18And David went in, and sat before the Lord, and said: Who am I, O Lord God, and what is my house, that you have brought me thus far?

19But yet this has seemed little in your sight, O Lord God, unless you did also speak of the house of your servant for a long time to come: for this is the law of Adam, O Lord God.

24For you have confirmed to yourself your people Israel to be an eternal people: and you, O Lord God, art become their God.

25And now, O Lord God, raise up forever the word that you have said, concerning your servant and concerning his house: and do as you have said,

26That your name may be magnified forever, and it may be said: The Lord of hosts is God over Israel. And the house of your servant David shall be established before the Lord.

27Because you, O Lord of hosts, God of Israel, have revealed to the ear of your servant, saying: I will build you a house: therefore has your servant found in his heart to pray this prayer to you.

28And now, O Lord God, you are God, and your words shall be true: for you have said to your servant these good things.

29And now begin, and bless the house of your servant, that it may endure forever before you: because you, O Lord God, have said it, and with your blessing let the house of your servant be blessed forever.

Psalm

Psalm 132:1-2, 3-5, 11, 12, 13-14

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.

132:1Lord, my heart is not exalted: nor are my eyes lofty. Neither have I walked in great matters, nor in wonderful things above me.

2If I was not humbly minded, but exalted my soul: As a child that is weaned is towards his mother, so reward in my soul.

3Let Israel hope in the Lord, from now on now and forever.

Gospel

Mark 4:21-25

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.

4:21And he said to them: Does a candle come in to be put under a bushel, or under a bed? and not to be set on a candlestick?

22For there is nothing hid, which shall not be made clear: neither was it made secret, but that it may come abroad.

23If any man have ears to hear, let him hear.

24And he said to them: Take heed what you hear. In what measure you shall mete, it shall be measured to you again, and more shall be given to you.

25For the one who has, to him shall be given: and the one who has not, that also which he has shall be taken away from 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

2 Samuel 7:18-19, 24-29

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 132:1-2, 3-5, 11, 12, 13-14

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 4:21-25

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 Thursday January 29, 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.