Daily readings

Friday, June 19, 2026

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

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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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What are the Mass readings for Friday June 19, 2026?

The Catholic Mass readings for Friday June 19, 2026 are gathered on this page in their proper order: first reading 2 Kings 11:1-4, 9-18, 20, psalm Psalm 132:11, 12, 13-14, 17-18, no second reading is appointed for this Mass,and Gospel Matthew 6:19-23.

What is the Gospel for Friday June 19, 2026?

The Gospel for Friday June 19, 2026 is Matthew 6:19-23. It appears below with the rest of the day's Catholic readings.

What is the Psalm for Friday June 19, 2026?

The psalm for Friday June 19, 2026 is Psalm 132:11, 12, 13-14, 17-18. 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 19, 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 Kings 11:1-4, 9-18, 20

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.

11:1And Athalia the mother of Ochozias seeing that her son was dead, arose, and slew all the royal offspring.

2But Josaba the daughter of king Joram, sister of Ochozias, took Joas the son of Ochozias, and stole him from among the king's sons that were killed, out of the bedchamber with his nurse: and hid him from the face of Athalia, so that he was not killed.

3And he was with her six years hid in the house of the Lord. And Athalia reigned over the land.

4And in the seventh year Joiada seat, and taking the centurions and the soldiers, brought them in to him into the temple of the Lord, and made a covenant with them: and taking an oath of them in the house of the Lord, showed them the king's son:

9And the centurions did according to all things that Joiada the priest had commanded them: and taking every one their men, that went in on the sabbath, with them that went out on the sabbath, came to Joiada the priest.

10And he gave them the spears, and the arms of king David, which were in the house of the Lord.

11And they stood having every one their weapons in their hands, from the right side of the temple, to the left side of the altar, and of the temple, about the king.

12And he brought forth the king's son, and put the diadem upon him, and the teaching: and they made him king, and anointed him: and clapping their hands. they said, God save the king.

13And Athalia heard the noise of the people running: and going in to the people into the temple of the Lord,

14She saw the king standing upon a tribunal, as the manner was, and the singers, and the trumpets near him, and all the people of the land rejoicing, and sounding the trumpets: and she rent her garments, and cried: A conspiracy, a conspiracy.

15But Joiada commended the centurions that were over the army, and said to them: Have her forth without the precinct of the temple, and whoever shall follow her, let him be killed with the sword. For the priest had said: Let her not be killed in the temple of the Lord.

16And they laid hands on her: and thrust her out by the way by which the horses go in, by the palace, and she was killed there.

17And Joiada made a covenant between the Lord, and the king, and the people, that they should be the people of the Lord, and between the king and the people.

18And all the people of the land went into the temple of Baal, and broke down his altars, and his images they broke in pieces thoroughly: they slew also Mathan the priest of Baal before the altar. And the priest set guards in the house of the Lord.

20And all the people of the land rejoiced, and the city was quiet: but Athalia was killed with the sword in the king's house.

2

Psalm

Psalm 132:11, 12, 13-14, 17-18

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.

131:11The Lord has sworn truth to David, and he will not make it void: of the fruit of your womb I will set upon your throne.

12If your children will keep my covenant, and these my teachings which I shall teach them: Their children also for evermore shall sit upon your throne.

13For the Lord has chosen Sion: he has chosen it for his dwelling.

14This is my rest forever and ever: here will I dwell, for I have chosen it.

17There will I bring forth a horn to David: I have prepared a lamp for my anointed.

3

Gospel

Matthew 6:19-23

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.

6:19Lay not up to yourselves treasures on earth: where the rust, and moth destroy, and where thieves break through and steal.

20But lay up to yourselves treasures in heaven: where neither the rust nor moth does destroy, and where thieves do not break through, nor steal.

21For where your treasure is, there is your heart also.

22The light of your body is your eye. If your eye be single, your whole body shall be lightsome.

23But if your eye be evil your whole body shall be darksome. If then the light that is in you, be darkness: the darkness itself how great shall it be!

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 Kings 11:1-4, 9-18, 20

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 132:11, 12, 13-14, 17-18

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

Matthew 6:19-23

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 19, 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.