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Saturday, June 13, 2026

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What are the Mass readings for Saturday June 13, 2026?

The Catholic Mass readings for Saturday June 13, 2026 are gathered on this page in their proper order: first reading 1 Kings 19:19-21, psalm Psalm 16:1b-2a and 5, 7-8, 9-10, no second reading is appointed for this Mass,and Gospel Matthew 5:33-37.

What is the Gospel for Saturday June 13, 2026?

The Gospel for Saturday June 13, 2026 is Matthew 5:33-37. It appears below with the rest of the day's Catholic readings.

What is the Psalm for Saturday June 13, 2026?

The psalm for Saturday June 13, 2026 is Psalm 16:1b-2a and 5, 7-8, 9-10. 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 Saturday June 13, 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 19:19-21

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.

19:19And Elias departing from from there, found Eliseus the son of Saphat, ploughing with twelve yoke of oxen: and he was one of them that were ploughing with twelve yoke of oxen: and when Elias came up to him, he cast his mantle upon him.

20And he forthwith left the oxen and ran after Elias, and said: Let me, I ask you, kiss my father and my mother, and then I will follow you. And he said to him: Go, and return back: for that which was my part, I have done to you.

21And returning back from him, he took a yoke of oxen, and killed them, and boiled the flesh with the plough of the oxen, and gave to the people, and they ate: and rising up he went away, and followed Elias, and ministered to him.

Psalm

Psalm 16:1b-2a and 5, 7-8, 9-10

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.

16:1The inscription of a title to David himself. Preserve me, O Lord, for I have put trust in you.

2I have said to the Lord, you are my God, for you have no need of my goods.

5The Lord is the share of my gift and of my cup: it is you that will restore my gift to me.

7I will bless the Lord, who has given me understanding: moreover my reins also have corrected me even till night.

8I set the Lord always in my sight: for he is at my right hand, that I be not moved.

9Therefore my heart has been glad, and my tongue has rejoiced: moreover my flesh also shall rest in hope.

10Because you will not leave my soul in hell; nor will then give your holy one to see corruption.

Gospel

Matthew 5:33-37

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.

5:33Again you have heard that it was said to them of old, You shall not forswear yourself: but you shall perform your oaths to the Lord.

34But I say to you not to swear at all, neither by heaven, for it is the throne of God:

35Nor by the earth, for it is his footstool: nor by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the great king:

36Neither shall you swear by your head, because you canst not make one hair white or black.

37But let your speech be yea, yea: no, no: and that which is over and above these, is of evil.

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 19:19-21

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 16:1b-2a and 5, 7-8, 9-10

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.

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 5:33-37

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 Saturday June 13, 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.