Daily readings

Sunday, June 28, 2026

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What are the Mass readings for Sunday June 28, 2026?

The Catholic Mass readings for Sunday June 28, 2026 are gathered on this page in their proper order: first reading , psalm Psalm 89:2-3, 16-17, 18-19, second reading Romans 6:3-4, 8-11,and Gospel Matthew 10:37-42.

What is the Gospel for Sunday June 28, 2026?

The Gospel for Sunday June 28, 2026 is Matthew 10:37-42. It appears below with the rest of the day's Catholic readings.

What is the Psalm for Sunday June 28, 2026?

The psalm for Sunday June 28, 2026 is Psalm 89:2-3, 16-17, 18-19. 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 Sunday June 28, 2026?

The same day's Catholic readings are gathered here on-site, with the official readings link available below in the source note.

1

Psalm

Psalm 89:2-3, 16-17, 18-19

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.

89:2The mercies of the Lord I will sing forever. I will show forth your truth with my mouth to generation and generation.

3For you have said: Mercy shall be built up forever in the heavens: your truth shall be prepared in them.

16blessed is the people that knows jubilation. They shall walk, O Lord, in the light of your face:

17and in your name they shall rejoice all the day, and in your righteousness they shall be exalted.

18For you are the glory of their strength: and in your good pleasure shall our horn be exalted.

19For our protection is of the Lord, and of our king the holy one of Israel.

2

Second Reading

Romans 6:3-4, 8-11

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.

6:3Know you not that all we, who are baptized in Christ Jesus, are baptized in his death?

4For we are buried together with him by baptism into death; that as Christ is risen from the dead by the glory of the Father, so we also may walk in newness of life.

8Now if we be dead with Christ, we believe that we shall live also together with Christ:

9Knowing that Christ rising again from the dead, dieth now no more, death shall no more have dominion over him.

10For in that he died to sin, he died once; but in that he liveth, he liveth to God:

11So do you also reckon, that you are dead to sin, but alive to God, in Christ Jesus our Lord.

3

Gospel

Matthew 10:37-42

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.

10:37He that loves father or mother more than me, is not worthy of me; and he that loves son or daughter more than me, is not worthy of me.

38And he that takes not up his cross, and followeth me, is not worthy of me.

39He that findeth his life, shall lose it: and the one who will lose his life for me, shall find it.

40He that receiveth you, receiveth me: and he that receiveth me, receiveth him that sent me.

41He that receiveth a prophet in the name of a prophet, shall receive the reward of a prophet: and he that receiveth a righteous man in the name of a righteous man, shall receive the reward of a righteous man.

42And whoever shall give to drink to one of these little ones a cup of cold water only in the name of a disciple, amen I say to you, he shall not lose his reward.

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

Used at this Mass

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 89:2-3, 16-17, 18-19

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

Romans 6:3-4, 8-11

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 10:37-42

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 Sunday June 28, 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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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.