Daily readings

Monday, February 9, 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 Monday February 9, 2026?

The Catholic Mass readings for Monday February 9, 2026 are gathered on this page in their proper order: first reading 1 Kings 8:1-7, 9-13, psalm Psalm 132:6-7, 8-10, no second reading is appointed for this Mass,and Gospel Mark 6:53-56.

What is the Gospel for Monday February 9, 2026?

The Gospel for Monday February 9, 2026 is Mark 6:53-56. It appears below with the rest of the day's Catholic readings.

What is the Psalm for Monday February 9, 2026?

The psalm for Monday February 9, 2026 is Psalm 132:6-7, 8-10. 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 Monday February 9, 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 8:1-7, 9-13

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.

8:1Then all the leaders of Israel with the leaders of the tribes, and the heads of the families of the children of Israel were assembled to king Solomon in Jerusalem: that they might carry the ark of the covenant of the Lord out of the city of David, that is, out of Sion.

2And all Israel assembled themselves to king Solomon on the festival day in the month of Ethanim, the same is the seventh month.

3And all the leaders of Israel came, and the priests took up the ark,

4And carried the ark of the Lord, and the tabernacle of the covenant, and all the containers of the sanctuary, that were in the tabernacle: and the priests and the Levites carried them.

5And king Solomon, and all the crowd of Israel, that were assembled to him went with him before the ark, and they sacrificed sheep and oxen that could not be counted or numbered.

6And the priests brought in the ark of the covenant of the Lord into its place, into the oracle of the temple, into the holy of holies under the wings of the cherubim.

7For the cherubim spread forth their wings over the place of the ark, and covered the art, and the staves thereof above.

9Now in the ark there was nothing else but the two tables of stone, which Moses put there at Horeb, when the Lord made a covenant with the children of Israel, when they came out of the land of Egypt.

10And it happened, when the priests were come out of the sanctuary, that a cloud satisfied the house of the Lord,

11And the priests could not stand to minister because of the cloud: for the glory of the Lord had satisfied the house of the Lord.

12Then Solomon said: The Lord said that he would dwell in a cloud.

13Building I have built a house for your dwelling, to be your most firm throne forever.

Psalm

Psalm 132:6-7, 8-10

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.

131:6From the morning watch even until night, let Israel hope in the Lord.

7Because with the Lord there is mercy: and with him plentiful redemption.

8And he shall redeem Israel from all his sins.

Gospel

Mark 6:53-56

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.

6:53And when they had passed over, they came into the land of Genezareth, and set to the shore.

54And when they were gone out of the ship, immediately they knew him:

55And running through that whole country, they began to carry about in beds those that were sick, where they heard he was.

56And whithersoever he entered, into towns or into villages or cities, they laid the sick in the streets, and besought him that they might touch but the hem of his clothing: and as many as touched him were made whole.

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 8:1-7, 9-13

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 132:6-7, 8-10

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

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 6:53-56

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 Monday February 9, 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.