Daily readings

Saturday, February 7, 2026

Saturday of the 4th week of Ordinary Time. Ordinary Time. Read the day's readings in one place for prayer, preparation, or quiet reflection.

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The Roman Catholic readings for this date are shown below on-site. Use plain reading mode if you want clearer modern wording, or switch back to the original Douay-Rheims wording at any time.

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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 Saturday February 7, 2026?

The Catholic Mass readings for Saturday February 7, 2026 are gathered on this page in their proper order: first reading 1 Kings 3:4-13, psalm Psalm 119:9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, no second reading is appointed for this Mass,and Gospel Mark 6:30-34.

What is the Gospel for Saturday February 7, 2026?

The Gospel for Saturday February 7, 2026 is Mark 6:30-34. It appears below with the rest of the day's Catholic readings.

What is the Psalm for Saturday February 7, 2026?

The psalm for Saturday February 7, 2026 is Psalm 119:9, 10, 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 Saturday February 7, 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

1 Kings 3:4-13

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.

3:4He went therefore to Gabaon, to sacrifice there: for that was the great high place: a thousand victims for holocausts did Solomon offer upon that altar in Gabaon.

5And the Lord appeared to Solomon in a dream by night, saying$1 Ask what you will that I should give you.

6And Solomon said: You have shewn great mercy to your servant David my father, even at, he walked before you in truth, and righteousness, and an upright heart with you: and you have kept your great mercy for him, and have given him a son to sit on his throne, as it is this day.

7And now, O Lord God, you have made your servant king instead of David my father: and I am but a child, and know not how to go out and come in.

8And your servant is in the midst of the people which you have chosen, an immense people, which cannot be numbered nor counted for crowd.

9Give therefore to your servant an understanding heart, to judge your people, and discern between good and evil. For who shall be able to judge this people, your people which is so numerous?

10And the word was pleasing to the Lord that Solomon had asked such a thing.

11And the Lord said to Solomon: Because you have asked this thing, and have not asked for yourself long life or riches, nor the lives of your enemies, but have asked for yourself wisdom to discern judgment,

12Look I have done for you according to your words, and have given you a wise and understanding heart, insomuch that there has been no one like you before you, nor shall arise after you.

13Yea and the things also which you did not ask, I have given you: to wit riches and glory, as that no one has been like you among the kings in all days heretofore.

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Psalm

Psalm 119:9, 10, 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.

119:9By what does a young man correct his way? by observing your words.

10With all my heart have I sought after you: let me not stray from your commands.

11Your words have I hidden in my heart, that I may not sin against you.

12Blessed art you, O Lord: teach me your commands.

13With my lips I have pronounced all the judgments of your mouth.

14I have been delighted in the way of your teachings, as in all riches.

3

Gospel

Mark 6:30-34

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.

6:30And the apostles coming together to Jesus, related to him all things that they had done and taught.

31And he said to them: Come apart into a desert place, and rest a little. For there were many coming and going: and they had not so much as time to eat.

32And going up into a ship, they went into a desert place apart.

33And they saw them going away, and many knew: and they ran flocking there on foot from all the cities, and were there before them.

34And Jesus going out saw a great crowd: and he had compassion on them, because they were as sheep not having a shepherd, and he began to teach them many things.

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

1 Kings 3:4-13

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.

2

Psalm

Psalm 119:9, 10, 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.

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 6:30-34

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 February 7, 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.

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.