Daily readings

Friday, June 12, 2026

Sacred Heart of Jesus. Ordinary Time. Read the day's readings in one place for prayer, preparation, or quiet reflection.

CelebrationSacred Heart of Jesus

TypeSolemnity

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.

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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 12, 2026?

The Catholic Mass readings for Friday June 12, 2026 are gathered on this page in their proper order: first reading Deuteronomy 7:6-11, psalm Psalm 103:1-2, 3-4, 6-7, 8, 10, second reading 1 John 4:7-16,and Gospel Matthew 11:25-30.

What is the Gospel for Friday June 12, 2026?

The Gospel for Friday June 12, 2026 is Matthew 11:25-30. It appears below with the rest of the day's Catholic readings.

What is the Psalm for Friday June 12, 2026?

The psalm for Friday June 12, 2026 is Psalm 103:1-2, 3-4, 6-7, 8, 10. 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 12, 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

Deuteronomy 7:6-11

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.

7:6Because you are a holy people to the Lord your God. The Lord your God has chosen you, to be his peculiar people of all peoples that are upon the earth.

7Not because you surpass all nations in number, is the Lord joined to you, and has chosen you, for you are the fewest of any people:

8But because the Lord has loved you, and has kept his oath, which he swore to your fathers: and has brought you out with a strong hand, and redeemed you from the house of bondage, out of the hand of Pharao the king of Egypt.

9And you shall know that the Lord your God, he is a strong and faithful God, keeping his covenant and mercy to them that love him, and to them that keep his commands, to a thousand generations:

10And repaying forthwith them that hate him, so as to destroy them, without further delay immediately rendering to them what they deserve.

11,11 Keep therefore the instructions and ceremonies and judgments, which I command you this day to do.

2

Psalm

Psalm 103:1-2, 3-4, 6-7, 8, 10

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.

103:1For David himself. Bless the Lord, O my soul: and let all that is within me bless his holy name.

2Bless the Lord, O my soul, and never forget all he has done for you.

3Who forgiveth all your sins: who healeth all your diseases.

4Who redeemeth your life from destruction: who crowneth you with mercy and compassion.

6The Lord does mercies, and judgment for all that suffer wrong.

7He has made his ways known to Moses: his wills to the children of Israel.

8The ford is compassionate and merciful: longsuffering and plenteous in mercy.

10He has not dealt with us according to our sins: nor rewarded us according to our sins.

3

Second Reading

1 John 4:7-16

How to read it

This reading often teaches Christians how to live with steadiness, charity, and faith. Look for one clear encouragement or warning you can carry into the day.

4:7Dearly beloved, let us love one another, for charity is of God. And every one that loves, is born of God, and knows God.

8He that loves not, knows not God: for God is charity.

9By this has the charity of God appeared towards us, because God has sent his only begotten Son into the world, that we may live by him.

10In this is charity: not as though we had loved God, but because he has first loved us, and sent his Son to be a propitiation for our sins.

11My dearest, if God has so loved us; we also ought to love one another.

12No man has seen God at any time. If we love one another, God remains in us, and his charity is perfected in us.

13In this we know that we abide in him, and he in us: because he has given us of his spirit.

14And we have seen, and do testify, that the Father has sent his Son to be the Saviour of the world.

15Whoever shall confess that Jesus is the Son of God, God remains in him, and he in God.

16And we have known, and have believed the charity, which God has to us. God is charity: and he that remains in charity, remains in God, and God in him.

4

Gospel

Matthew 11:25-30

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.

11:25At that time Jesus answered and said: I confess to you, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hid these things from the wise and prudent, and have revealed them to the little ones.

26Yea, Father; for so has it seemed good in your sight.

27All things are rescued to me by my Father. And no one knows the Son, but the Father: neither does any one know the Father, but the Son, and he to whom it shall please the Son to reveal him.

28Come to me, all you that work, and are burdened, and I will refresh you.

29Take up my yoke upon you, and learn of me, because I am gentle, and humble of heart: and you shall find rest to your souls.

30For my yoke is sweet and my burden light.

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

Deuteronomy 7:6-11

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 103:1-2, 3-4, 6-7, 8, 10

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

1 John 4:7-16

The second reading is usually taken from the New Testament letters or Revelation. It helps connect the day’s proclamation to Christian life in the Church.

4

Gospel

Matthew 11:25-30

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 Friday June 12, 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.