Daily readings

Wednesday, July 8, 2026

Wednesday of the 14th week of Ordinary Time. Ordinary Time. Read the day's readings in one place for prayer, preparation, or quiet reflection.

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What are the Mass readings for Wednesday July 8, 2026?

The Catholic Mass readings for Wednesday July 8, 2026 are gathered on this page in their proper order: first reading Hosea 10:1-3, 7-8, 12, psalm Psalm 105:2-3, 4-5, 6-7, no second reading is appointed for this Mass,and Gospel Matthew 10:1-7.

What is the Gospel for Wednesday July 8, 2026?

The Gospel for Wednesday July 8, 2026 is Matthew 10:1-7. It appears below with the rest of the day's Catholic readings.

What is the Psalm for Wednesday July 8, 2026?

The psalm for Wednesday July 8, 2026 is Psalm 105:2-3, 4-5, 6-7. 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 Wednesday July 8, 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

Hosea 10:1-3, 7-8, 12

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.

10:1Israel a vine full of branches, the fruit is agreeable to it: according to the crowd of his fruit he has multiplied altars, according to the plenty of his land he has abounded with idols.

2Their heart is divided: now they shall perish: he shall break down their idols, he shall destroy their altars.

3For now they shall say: We have no king: because we fear not the Lord: and what shall a king do to us?

7Samaria has made her king to pass as froth upon the face of the water.

8And the high places of the idol, the sin of Israel shall be destroyed: the bur and the thistle shall grow up over their altars: and they shall say to the mountains: Cover us; and to the hills: Fall upon us.

12Sow for yourselves in righteousness, and reap in the mouth of mercy, break up your fallow ground: but the time to seek the Lord is, when he shall come that shall teach you righteousness.

Psalm

Psalm 105:2-3, 4-5, 6-7

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.

105:2Sing to him, yea sing praises to him: relate all his wonderful works.

3Glory you in his holy name: let the heart of them rejoice that seek the Lord.

4Seek you the Lord, and be strengthened: seek his face evermore.

5Remember his marvellous works which he has done; his wonders, and the judgments of his mouth.

6O you offspring of Abraham his servant; you sons of Jacob his chosen.

7He is the Lord our God: his judgments are in all the earth.

Gospel

Matthew 10:1-7

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.

10:1And having called his twelve disciples together, he gave them power over unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal all manner of diseases, and all manner of infirmities.

2And the names of the twelve apostles are these: The first, Simon who is called Peter, and Andrew his brother,

3James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother, Philip and Bartholomew, Thomas and Matthew the tax collector, and James the son of Alpheus, and Thaddeus,

4Simon the Cananean, and Judas Iscariot, who also betrayed him.

5These twelve Jesus sent: commanding them, saying: Go you not into the way of the Gentiles, and into the city of the Samaritans enter you not.

6But go you rather to the lost sheep of the people of Israel.

7And going, preach, saying: The kingdom of heaven is at hand.

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

Hosea 10:1-3, 7-8, 12

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 105:2-3, 4-5, 6-7

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 10:1-7

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 Wednesday July 8, 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.