Daily readings

Saturday, June 6, 2026

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

CelebrationSaint Norbert, Bishop

TypeOptional Memorial

SeasonOrdinary Time

Year2026 archive

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.

Reading mode

Plain mode helps modern readers follow the text more easily.

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 Saturday June 6, 2026?

The Catholic Mass readings for Saturday June 6, 2026 are gathered on this page in their proper order: first reading 2 Timothy 4:1-8, psalm Psalm 71:8-9, 14-15AB, 16-17, 22, no second reading is appointed for this Mass,and Gospel Mark 12:38-44.

What is the Gospel for Saturday June 6, 2026?

The Gospel for Saturday June 6, 2026 is Mark 12:38-44. It appears below with the rest of the day's Catholic readings.

What is the Psalm for Saturday June 6, 2026?

The psalm for Saturday June 6, 2026 is Psalm 71:8-9, 14-15AB, 16-17, 22. 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 Saturday June 6, 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

2 Timothy 4:1-8

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.

4:1I charge you, before God and Jesus Christ, who shall judge the living and the dead, by his coming, and his kingdom:

2Preach the word: be instant in season, out of season: reprove, entreat, rebuke in all patience and teaching.

3For there shall be a time, when they will not endure sound teaching; but, according to their own desires, they will heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears:

4And will indeed turn away their hearing from the truth, but will be turned to fables.

5But be you vigilant, work in all things, do the work of an evangelist, fulfil your ministry. Be sober.

6For I am even now ready to be sacrificed: and the time of my dissolution is at hand.

7I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.

8As to the rest, there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord the righteous judge will render to me in that day: and not only to me, but to them also that love his coming. Hurry to come to me quickly.

2

Psalm

Psalm 71:8-9, 14-15AB, 16-17, 22

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.

71:8Let my mouth be satisfied with praise, that I may sing your glory; your greatness all the day long.

9Cast me not off in the time of old age: when my strength shall fail, do not you leave me.

14But I will always hope; and will add to all your praise.

15My mouth shall show forth your righteousness; your salvation all the day long. Because I have not knows learning,

16I will enter into the powers of the Lord: O Lord, I will be mindful of your righteousness alone.

17You have taught me, O God, from my youth: and till now I will declare your wonderful works.

22For I will also confess to you your truth with the instruments of psaltery: O God, I will sing to you with the harp, you holy one of Israel.

3

Gospel

Mark 12:38-44

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.

12:38And he said to them in his teaching: Beware of the teachers of the law, who love to walk in long robes, and to be saluted in the marketplace,

39And to sit in the first chairs, in the synagogues, and to have the highest places at suppers:

40Who devour the houses of widows under the pretence of long prayer: these shall receive greater judgment.

41And Jesus sitting over against the treasury, saw how the people cast money into the treasury, and many that were rich cast in much.

42And there came a certain poor widow, and she cast in two mites, which make a farthing.

43And calling his disciples together, he says to them: Amen I say to you, this poor widow has cast in more than all they who have cast into the treasury.

44For all they did cast in of their abundance; but she of her want cast in all she had, even her whole living.

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

2 Timothy 4:1-8

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 71:8-9, 14-15AB, 16-17, 22

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 12:38-44

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 Saturday June 6, 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.

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.