Daily readings

Thursday, July 2, 2026

Thursday of the 13th week of Ordinary Time. 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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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 Thursday July 2, 2026?

The Catholic Mass readings for Thursday July 2, 2026 are gathered on this page in their proper order: first reading Amos 7:10-17, psalm Psalm 19:8, 9, 10, 11, no second reading is appointed for this Mass,and Gospel Matthew 9:1-8.

What is the Gospel for Thursday July 2, 2026?

The Gospel for Thursday July 2, 2026 is Matthew 9:1-8. It appears below with the rest of the day's Catholic readings.

What is the Psalm for Thursday July 2, 2026?

The psalm for Thursday July 2, 2026 is Psalm 19:8, 9, 10, 11. 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 Thursday July 2, 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

Amos 7:10-17

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.

7:10And Amasias the priest of Bethel sent to Jeroboam king of Israel, saying: Amos has rebelled against you in the midst of the people of Israel: the land is not able to bear all his words.

11For thus says Amos: Jeroboam shall die by the sword, and Israel shall be carried away captive out of their own land.

12And Amasias said to Amos: You seer, go, flee away into the land of Juda: and eat bread there, and prophesy there.

13But prophesy not again any more in Bethel: because it is the king's sanctuary, and it is the house of the kingdom.

14And Amos answered and said to Amasias: I am not a prophet, nor am I the son of a prophet: but I am a herdsman plucking wild figs.

15And the Lord took me when I followed the flock, and the Lord said to me: Go, prophesy to my people Israel.

16And now hear you the word of the Lord: You sayest, you shall not prophesy against Israel, and you shall not drop your word upon the house of the idol.

17Therefore thus says the Lord: Your wife shall play the harlot in the city, and your sons and your daughters shall fall by the sword, and your land shall be measured by a line: and you shall die in a polluted land, and Israel shall go into captivity out of their land.

Psalm

Psalm 19:8, 9, 10, 11

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.

19:8The law of the Lord is unspotted, converting souls: the teaching of the Lord is faithful, giving wisdom to little ones.

9The justices of the Lord are right, rejoicing hearts: the command of the Lord is lightsome, enlightening the eyes.

10The reverence for the Lord is holy, enduring forever and ever: the judgments of the Lord are true, justified in themselves.

11More to be desired than gold and many precious stones: and sweeter than honey and the honeycomb.

Gospel

Matthew 9:1-8

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.

9:1And entering into a boat, he passed over the water and came into his own city.

2And look they brought to him one sick of the palsy lying in a bed. And Jesus, seeing their faith, said to the man sick of the palsy: Be of good heart, son, your sins are forgiven you.

3And look some of the teachers of the law said within themselves: He blasphemeth.

4And Jesus seeing their thoughts, said: Why do you think evil in your hearts?

5Whether is easier, to say, Your sins are forgiven you: or to say, Arise, and walk?

6But that you may know that the Son of Man has power on earth to forgive sins, (then said he to the man sick of palsy,) Arise, take up your bed, and go into your house.

7And he arose, and went into his house.

8And the crowd seeing it, feared, and glorified God that gave such power to men.

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

Amos 7:10-17

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 19:8, 9, 10, 11

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 9:1-8

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 Thursday July 2, 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.