Daily readings

Thursday, February 5, 2026

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What are the Mass readings for Thursday February 5, 2026?

The Catholic Mass readings for Thursday February 5, 2026 are gathered on this page in their proper order: first reading 1 Kings 2:1-4, 10-12, psalm 1 Chronicles 29:10, 11ab, 11d-12a, 12bcd, no second reading is appointed for this Mass,and Gospel Mark 6:7-13.

What is the Gospel for Thursday February 5, 2026?

The Gospel for Thursday February 5, 2026 is Mark 6:7-13. It appears below with the rest of the day's Catholic readings.

What is the Psalm for Thursday February 5, 2026?

The psalm for Thursday February 5, 2026 is 1 Chronicles 29:10, 11ab, 11d-12a, 12bcd. 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 February 5, 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

1 Kings 2:1-4, 10-12

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.

2:1And the days of David drew nigh that he should die, and he charged his son Solomon, saying:

2I am going the way of all flesh: take you courage, and show yourself a man.

3And keep the charge of the Lord your God, to walk in his ways, and observe his ceremonies, and his instructions, and judgments, and teachings, as it is written in the law of Moses: that you may understand all you do, and whithersoever you shall turn yourself$1

4That the Lord may confirm his words, which he has said of me, saying: If your children shall take heed to their ways, and shall walk before me in truth, with all their heart, and with all their soul, there shall not be taken away from you a man on the throne of Israel.

10So David slept with his fathers, and was buried in the city of David.

11And the days that David reigned in Israel, were forty gears: in Hebron he reigned seven years, in Jerusalem thirty-three.

12And Solomon sat upon the throne of his father David, and his kingdom was strengthened exceedingly.

Psalm

1 Chronicles 29:10, 11ab, 11d-12a, 12bcd

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.

29:10And he blessed the Lord before all the crowd, and he said: Blessed art you, O Lord the God of Israel, our father from eternity to eternity.

11Yours, O Lord, is magnificence, and power, and glory, and victory: and to you is praise: for all that is in heaven, and in earth, is yours: yours is the kingdom, O Lord, and you are above all leaders.

12Yours are riches, and yours is glory, you have dominion over all, in your hand is power and might: in your hand greatness, and the empire of all things.

Gospel

Mark 6:7-13

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.

6:7And he called the twelve; and began to send them two and two, and gave them power over unclean spirits.

8And he commanded them that they should take nothing for the way, but a staff only: no scrip, no bread, nor money in their purse,

9But to be shod with sandals, and that they should not put on two coats.

10And he said to them: Wheresoever you shall enter into an house, there abide till you depart from that place.

11And whoever shall not receive you, nor hear you; going forth from from there, shake off the dust from your feet for a teaching to them.

12And going forth they preached that men should do penance:

13And they cast out many devils, and anointed with oil many that were sick, and healed them.

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

1 Kings 2:1-4, 10-12

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

1 Chronicles 29:10, 11ab, 11d-12a, 12bcd

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 6:7-13

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 February 5, 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.