Daily readings

Thursday, July 9, 2026

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What are the Mass readings for Thursday July 9, 2026?

The Catholic Mass readings for Thursday July 9, 2026 are gathered on this page in their proper order: first reading Hosea 11:1-4, 8e-9, psalm Psalm 80:2ac, 3b, 15-16, no second reading is appointed for this Mass,and Gospel Matthew 10:7-15.

What is the Gospel for Thursday July 9, 2026?

The Gospel for Thursday July 9, 2026 is Matthew 10:7-15. It appears below with the rest of the day's Catholic readings.

What is the Psalm for Thursday July 9, 2026?

The psalm for Thursday July 9, 2026 is Psalm 80:2ac, 3b, 15-16. 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 9, 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 11:1-4, 8e-9

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.

11:1As the morning passeth, so has the king of Israel Israel was a child, and I loved him: and I called my son out of Egypt.

2As they called them, they went away from before their face: they offered victims to Baalim, and sacrificed to idols.

3And I was like a foster father to Ephraim, I carried them in my arms: and they knew not that I healed them.

4I will draw them with the cords of Adam, with the bands of love$1 and I will be to them as one that takes off the yoke on their jaws: and I put his food to him that he might eat.

8How shall I deal with you, O Ephraim, shall I protect you, O Israel? how shall I make you as Adama, shall I set you as Seboim? my heart is turned within me, my repentance is stirred up.

9I will not execute the fierceness of my wrath: I will not return to destroy Ephraim: because I am God, and not man: the holy one in the midst of you, and I will not enter into the city.

Psalm

Psalm 80:2ac, 3b, 15-16

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.

80:2Give ear, O you that rulest Israel: you that leadest Joseph like a sheep. You that sittest upon the cherubim, shine forth

3before Ephraim, Benjamin, and Manasses. Stir up your might, and come to save us.

15Turn again, O God of hosts, look down from heaven, and see, and visit this vineyard:

16And perfect the same which your right hand has planted: and upon the Son of Man whom you have confirmed for yourself.

Gospel

Matthew 10:7-15

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.

10:7And going, preach, saying: The kingdom of heaven is at hand.

8Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse the lepers, cast out devils: freely have you received, freely give.

9Do not have gold, nor silver, nor money in your purses:

10Nor scrip for your journey, nor two coats, nor shoes, nor a staff; for the workman is worthy of his food.

11And into whatever city or town you shall enter, inquire who in it is worthy, and there abide till you go from there.

12And when you come into the house, salute it, saying: Peace be to this house.

13And if that house be worthy, your peace shall come upon it; but if it be not worthy, your peace shall return to you.

14And whoever shall not receive you, nor hear your words: going forth out of that house or city shake off the dust from your feet.

15Amen I say to you, it shall be more tolerable for the land of Sodom and Gomorrha in the day of judgment, than for that city.

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 11:1-4, 8e-9

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 80:2ac, 3b, 15-16

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 10:7-15

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 9, 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.