Daily readings

Monday, February 16, 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 16, 2026?

The Catholic Mass readings for Monday February 16, 2026 are gathered on this page in their proper order: first reading James 1:1-11, psalm Psalm 119:67, 68, 71, 72, 75, 76, no second reading is appointed for this Mass,and Gospel Mark 8:11-13.

What is the Gospel for Monday February 16, 2026?

The Gospel for Monday February 16, 2026 is Mark 8:11-13. It appears below with the rest of the day's Catholic readings.

What is the Psalm for Monday February 16, 2026?

The psalm for Monday February 16, 2026 is Psalm 119:67, 68, 71, 72, 75, 76. 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 16, 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

James 1:1-11

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.

1:1James the servant of God, and of our Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad, greeting.

2My brothers and sisters, count it all joy, when you shall fall into divers temptations;

3Knowing that the trying of your faith works patience.

4And patience has a perfect work; that you may be perfect and entire, failing in nothing.

5But if any of you want wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all men abundantly, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.

6But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea, which is moved and carried about by the wind.

7Therefore let not that man think that he shall receive any thing of the Lord.

8A double minded man is inconstant in all his ways.

9But let the brother of low condition glory in his exaltation:

10And the rich, in his being low; because as the flower of the grass shall he pass away.

11For the sun rose with a burning heat, and parched the grass, and the flower thereof fell off, and the beauty of the shape thereof perished: so also shall the rich man fade away in his ways.

Psalm

Psalm 119:67, 68, 71, 72, 75, 76

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.

119:67Before I was humbled I offended; therefore have I kept your word.

68You are good; and in your goodness teach me your commands.

71It is good for me that you have humbled me, that I may learn your commands.

72The law of your mouth is good to me, above thousands of gold and silver. JOD

75I know, O Lord, that your judgments are equity: and in your truth you have humbled me.

76O! let your mercy be for my comfort, according to your word to your servant.

Gospel

Mark 8:11-13

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.

8:11And the Pharisees came forth, and began to question with him, asking him a sign from heaven, tempting him.

12And sighing deeply in spirit, he says: Why does this generation seek a sign? Amen, I say to you, a sign shall not be given to this generation.

13And leaving them, he went up again into the ship, and passed to the other side of the water.

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

James 1:1-11

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 119:67, 68, 71, 72, 75, 76

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 8:11-13

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 Monday February 16, 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.