Daily readings

Tuesday, June 9, 2026

Saint Ephrem, Deacon and Doctor. Ordinary Time. Read the day's readings in one place for prayer, preparation, or quiet reflection.

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What are the Mass readings for Tuesday June 9, 2026?

The Catholic Mass readings for Tuesday June 9, 2026 are gathered on this page in their proper order: first reading 1 Kings 17:7-16, psalm Psalm 4:2-3, 4-5, 7b-8, no second reading is appointed for this Mass,and Gospel Matthew 5:13-16.

What is the Gospel for Tuesday June 9, 2026?

The Gospel for Tuesday June 9, 2026 is Matthew 5:13-16. It appears below with the rest of the day's Catholic readings.

What is the Psalm for Tuesday June 9, 2026?

The psalm for Tuesday June 9, 2026 is Psalm 4:2-3, 4-5, 7b-8. 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 June 9, 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

1 Kings 17:7-16

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.

17:7But after some time the torrent was dried up, for it had not rained upon the earth.

8Then the word of the Lord came to him, saying:

9Arise, and go to Sarephta of the Sidonians, and dwell there: for I have commanded a widow woman there to feed you.

10He arose, and went to Sarephta. And when he was come to the gate of the city, he saw the widow woman gathering sticks, and he called her, and said to her: Give me a little water in a container, that I may drink.

11And when she was going to fetch it he called after her, saying: Bring me also, I beg you, a morsel of bread in your hand.

12And she answered: As the Lord your God liveth, I have no bread, but only a handful of meal in a pot, and a little oil in a cruse: look I am gathering two sticks that I may go in and dress it, for me and my son, that we may eat it, and die.

13And Elias said to her: Fear not, but go, and do as you have said: but first make for me of the same meal a little hearth cake, and bring it to me: and after make for yourself and your son.

14For thus says the Lord the God of Israel: The pot of meal shall not waste, nor the cruse of oil be diminished, until the day in which the Lord will give rain upon the face of the earth.

15She went and did according to the word of Elias: and he ate, and she, and her house: and from that day

16The pot of meal wasted not, and the cruse of oil was not diminished, according to the word of the Lord, which he spoke in the hand of Elias.

Psalm

Psalm 4:2-3, 4-5, 7b-8

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.

4:2When I called upon him, the God of my righteousness heard me: when I was in distress, you have gave me room. Have mercy on me: and hear my prayer.

3O you people, how long will you be dull of heart? why do you love emptiness, and seek after lying?

4Know you also that the Lord has made his holy one wonderful: the Lord will hear me when I shall cry to him.

5Be angry, and sin not: the things you say in your hearts, be sorry for them upon your beds.

7The light of your face O Lord, is signed upon us: you have given gladness in my heart.

8By the fruit of their corn, their wine and oil, they are multiplied.

Gospel

Matthew 5:13-16

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.

5:13You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt lose its savour, with what shall it be salted? It is good for nothing any more but to be cast out, and to be trodden on by men.

14You are the light of the world. A city seated on a mountain cannot be hid.

15Neither do men light a candle and put it under a bushel, but upon a candlestick, that it may shine to all that are in the house.

16So let your light shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven.

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

1 Kings 17:7-16

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 4:2-3, 4-5, 7b-8

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

Matthew 5:13-16

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 Tuesday June 9, 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.