Daily readings

Sunday, February 1, 2026

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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 Sunday February 1, 2026?

The Catholic Mass readings for Sunday February 1, 2026 are gathered on this page in their proper order: first reading Zephaniah 2:3; 3:12-13, psalm Psalm 146:6-7, 8-9, 9-10, second reading 1 Corinthians 1:26-31,and Gospel Matthew 5:1-12a.

What is the Gospel for Sunday February 1, 2026?

The Gospel for Sunday February 1, 2026 is Matthew 5:1-12a. It appears below with the rest of the day's Catholic readings.

What is the Psalm for Sunday February 1, 2026?

The psalm for Sunday February 1, 2026 is Psalm 146:6-7, 8-9, 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 Sunday February 1, 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

Zephaniah 2:3; 3:12-13

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.

2:3Seek the Lord, all you gentle of the earth, you that have wrought his judgment: seek the righteous, seek the gentle: if by any means you may be hid in the day of the Lord's indignation.

3:12And I will leave in the midst of you a poor and needy people: and they shall hope in the name of the Lord.

13The remnant of Israel shall not do sin, nor speak lies, nor shall a deceitful tongue be found in their mouth: for they shall feed, and shall lie down, and there shall be none to make them afraid.

Psalm

Psalm 146:6-7, 8-9, 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.

146:6And they shall speak of the might of your terrible acts: and shall declare your greatness.

7They shall publish the memory of the abundance of your sweetness: and shall rejoice in your righteousness.

8The Lord is gracious and merciful: patient and plenteous in mercy.

9The Lord is sweet to all: and his tender mercies are over all his works.

10Let all your works, O lord, praise you: and let your saints bless you.

Second Reading

1 Corinthians 1:26-31

How to read it

This reading often teaches Christians how to live with steadiness, charity, and faith. Look for one clear encouragement or warning you can carry into the day.

1:26For see your vocation, brothers and sisters, that there are not many wise according to the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble:

27But the foolish things of the world has God chosen, that he may confound the wise; and the weak things of the world has God chosen, that he may confound the strong.

28And the base things of the world, and the things that are contemptible, has God chosen, and things that are not, that he might bring to nought things that are:

29That no flesh should glory in his sight.

30But of him are you in Christ Jesus, who of God is made to us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption:

31That, as it is written: He that glorieth, may glory in the Lord.

Gospel

Matthew 5:1-12a

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.

5:1And seeing the crowds, he went up into a mountain, and when he was set down, his disciples came to him.

2And opening his mouth, he taught them, saying:

3Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

4Blessed are the gentle: for they shall have the land.

5Blessed are those that mourn: for they shall be comforted.

6Blessed are those that hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall have their fill.

7Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.

8Blessed are the clean of heart: for they shall see God.

9Blesses are the peacemakers: for they shall be called children of God.

10Blessed are those that suffer persecution for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

11Blessed are you when they shall revile you, and persecute you, and speak all that is evil against you, untruly, for my sake:

12Be glad and rejoice, for your reward is very great in heaven. For so they persecuted the prophets that were before you.

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

Zephaniah 2:3; 3:12-13

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 146:6-7, 8-9, 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.

Second Reading

1 Corinthians 1:26-31

The second reading is usually taken from the New Testament letters or Revelation. It helps connect the day’s proclamation to Christian life in the Church.

Gospel

Matthew 5:1-12a

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 Sunday February 1, 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.