Daily readings

Tuesday, February 17, 2026

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What are the Mass readings for Tuesday February 17, 2026?

The Catholic Mass readings for Tuesday February 17, 2026 are gathered on this page in their proper order: first reading James 1:12-18, psalm Psalm 94:12-13a, 14-15, 18-19, no second reading is appointed for this Mass,and Gospel Mark 8:14-21.

What is the Gospel for Tuesday February 17, 2026?

The Gospel for Tuesday February 17, 2026 is Mark 8:14-21. It appears below with the rest of the day's Catholic readings.

What is the Psalm for Tuesday February 17, 2026?

The psalm for Tuesday February 17, 2026 is Psalm 94:12-13a, 14-15, 18-19. 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 Tuesday February 17, 2026?

The same day's Catholic readings are gathered here on-site, with the official readings link available below in the source note.

1

First Reading

James 1:12-18

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.

1:12Blessed is the person who lasts temptation; for when he has been proved, he shall receive a crown of life, which God has promised to them that love him.

13Let no man, when he is tempted, say that he is tempted by God. For God is not a tempter of evils, and he tempteth no man.

14But every man is tempted by his own concupiscence, being drawn away and allured.

15Then when concupiscence has conceived, it bringeth forth sin. But sin, when it is completed, begetteth death.

16Do not err, therefore, my dearest brothers and sisters.

17Every best gift, and every perfect gift, is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no change, nor shadow of alteration.

18For of his own will has he begotten us by the word of truth, that we might be some beginning of his creatures.

2

Psalm

Psalm 94:12-13a, 14-15, 18-19

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.

94:12Blessed is the man whom you shall instruct, O Lord: and shall teach him out of your law.

13That you mayst give him rest from the evil days: till a pit be dug for the evil.

14For the Lord will not cast off his people: neither will he leave his own gift.

15Until righteousness be turned into judgment: and those who are near it are all the upright in heart.

18If I said: My foot is moved: your mercy, O Lord, assisted me.

19According to the crowd of my sorrows in my heart, your comforts have given joy to my soul.

3

Gospel

Mark 8:14-21

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.

8:14And they forgot to take bread; and they had but one loaf with them in the ship.

15And he charged them, saying: Take heed and beware of the leaven of the Pharisees, and of the leaven of Herod.

16And they reasoned among themselves, saying: Because we have no bread.

17Which Jesus knowing, says to them: Why do you reason, because you have no bread? do you not yet know nor understand? have you still your heart blinded?

18Having eyes, see you not? and having ears, hear you not? neither do you remember.

19When I broke the five bread among five thousand, how many baskets full of fragments took you up? They say to him, Twelve.

20When also the seven bread among four thousand, how many baskets of fragments took you up? And they say to him, Seven.

21And he said to them: How do you not yet understand?

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

James 1:12-18

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 94:12-13a, 14-15, 18-19

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 8:14-21

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 Tuesday February 17, 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.