Daily readings

Friday, June 5, 2026

Saint Boniface, Bishop and Martyr. Ordinary Time. Read the day's readings in one place for prayer, preparation, or quiet reflection.

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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 Friday June 5, 2026?

The Catholic Mass readings for Friday June 5, 2026 are gathered on this page in their proper order: first reading 2 Timothy 3:10-17, psalm Psalm 119:157, 160, 161, 165, 166, 168, no second reading is appointed for this Mass,and Gospel Mark 12:35-37.

What is the Gospel for Friday June 5, 2026?

The Gospel for Friday June 5, 2026 is Mark 12:35-37. It appears below with the rest of the day's Catholic readings.

What is the Psalm for Friday June 5, 2026?

The psalm for Friday June 5, 2026 is Psalm 119:157, 160, 161, 165, 166, 168. 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 Friday June 5, 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

2 Timothy 3:10-17

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.

3:10But you have fully known my teaching, manner of life, purpose, faith, longsuffering, love, patience,

11Persecutions, afflictions: such as came upon me at Antioch, at Iconium, and at Lystra: what persecutions I endured, and out of them all the Lord rescued me.

12And all that will live godly in Christ Jesus, shall suffer persecution.

13But evil men and seducers shall grow worse and worse: erring, and driving into error.

14But continue you in those things which you have learned, and which have been committed to you: knowing of whom you have learned them;

15And because from your infancy you have known the holy scriptures, which can instruct you to salvation, by the faith which is in Christ Jesus.

16All scripture, inspired of God, is profitable to teach, to reprove, to correct, to instruct in righteousness,

17That the man of God may be perfect, furnished to every good work.

Psalm

Psalm 119:157, 160, 161, 165, 166, 168

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.

119:157Many are those who persecute me, and afflict me; but I have not declined from your teachings.

160The beginning of your words is truth: all the judgments of your righteousness are forever. SIN

161Leaders have persecuted me without cause: and my heart has been in awe of your words.

165Much peace have those who love your law, and to them there is no stumbling block

166I looked to your salvation, O Lord: and I loved your commands.

168I have kept your commands and your teachings: because all my ways are in your sight. TAU

Gospel

Mark 12:35-37

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.

12:35And Jesus answering, said, teaching in the temple: How do the teachers of the law say, that Christ is the son of David?

36For David himself says by the Holy Ghost: The Lord said to my Lord, Sit on my right hand, until I make your enemies your footstool.

37David therefore himself calls him Lord, and whence is he then his son? And a great crowd heard him gladly.

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

2 Timothy 3:10-17

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 119:157, 160, 161, 165, 166, 168

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 12:35-37

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 Friday June 5, 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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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.