Daily readings

Thursday, February 19, 2026

Thursday after Ash Wednesday. Lent. 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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What are the Mass readings for Thursday February 19, 2026?

The Catholic Mass readings for Thursday February 19, 2026 are gathered on this page in their proper order: first reading Deuteronomy 30:15-20, psalm Psalm 1:1-2, 3, 4 and 6, no second reading is appointed for this Mass,and Gospel Luke 9:22-25.

What is the Gospel for Thursday February 19, 2026?

The Gospel for Thursday February 19, 2026 is Luke 9:22-25. It appears below with the rest of the day's Catholic readings.

What is the Psalm for Thursday February 19, 2026?

The psalm for Thursday February 19, 2026 is Psalm 1:1-2, 3, 4 and 6. 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 19, 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

Deuteronomy 30:15-20

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.

30:15Consider that I have set before you this day life and good, and on the other hand death and evil:

16That you mayst love the Lord your God, and walk in his ways, and keep his commands and ceremonies and judgments, and you mayst live, and he may multiply you, and bless you in the land, which you shall go in to have.

17But if your heart be turned away, so that you will not hear, and being deceived with error you adore strange gods, and serve them:

18I foretell you this day that you shall perish, and shall remain but a short time in the land, to which you shall pass over the Jordan, and shall go in to have it.

19I call heaven and earth to witness this day, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing. Choose therefore life, that both you and your offspring may live:

20And that you mayst love the Lord your God, and obey his voice, and adhere to him (for he is your life, and the length of your days,) that you mayst dwell in the land, for which the Lord swore to your fathers Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob that he would give it them.

Psalm

Psalm 1:1-2, 3, 4 and 6

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.

1:1Blessed is the man who has not walked in the guidance of the ungodly, nor stood in the way of sinners, nor sat in the chair of pestilence.

2But his will is in the law of the Lord, and on his law he shall meditate day and night.

3And he shall be like a tree which is planted near the running waters, which shall bring forth its fruit, in due season. And his leaf shall not fall off: and all whoever he shall do shall prosper.

4Not so the evil, not so: but like the dust, which the wind driveth from the face of the earth.

6For the Lord knows the way of the righteous: and the way of the evil shall perish.

Gospel

Luke 9:22-25

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.

9:22Saying: The Son of Man must suffer many things, and be rejected by the leaders and chief priests and teachers of the law, and be killed, and the third day rise again.

23And he said to all: If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me.

24For whoever will save his life, shall lose it; for the one who will lose his life for my sake, shall save it.

25For what is a man advantaged, if he gain the whole world, and lose himself, and cast away himself?

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

Deuteronomy 30:15-20

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 1:1-2, 3, 4 and 6

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

Luke 9:22-25

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 19, 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.