Daily readings

Friday, July 24, 2026

Saint Charbel Makhlouf, Priest and Hermit. Ordinary Time. Read the day's readings in one place for prayer, preparation, or quiet reflection.

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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 Friday July 24, 2026?

The Catholic Mass readings for Friday July 24, 2026 are gathered on this page in their proper order: first reading Jeremiah 3:14-17, psalm Jeremiah 31:10, 11-12abcd, 13, no second reading is appointed for this Mass,and Gospel Matthew 13:18-23.

What is the Gospel for Friday July 24, 2026?

The Gospel for Friday July 24, 2026 is Matthew 13:18-23. It appears below with the rest of the day's Catholic readings.

What is the Psalm for Friday July 24, 2026?

The psalm for Friday July 24, 2026 is Jeremiah 31:10, 11-12abcd, 13. 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 July 24, 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

Jeremiah 3:14-17

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.

3:14Return, O you revolting children, says the Lord: for I am your husband: and I will take you, one of a city, and two of a kindred, and will bring you into Sion.

15And I will give you pastors according to my own heart, and they shall feed you with knowledge and teaching.

16And when you shall be multiplied, and increase in the land in those days, says the Lord, they shall say no more: The ark of the covenant of the Lord: neither shall it come upon the heart, neither shall they remember it, neither shall it be visited, neither shall that be done any more.

17At that time Jerusalem shall be called the thrown of the Lord: and all the nations shall be gathered together to it, in the name of the Lord to Jerusalem, and they shall not walk after the perversity of their most evil heart.

Psalm

Jeremiah 31:10, 11-12abcd, 13

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.

31:10Hear the word of the Lord, O you nations, and declare it in the islands that are afar off, and say: He that scattered Israel will gather him: and he will keep him as the shepherd does his flock.

11For the Lord has redeemed Jacob, and rescued him out of the hand of one that was mightier than he.

12And they shall come, and shall give praise in mount Sion: and they shall flow together to the good things of the Lord, for the corn, and wine, and oil, and the increase of cattle and herds, and their soul shall be as a watered garden, and they shall be hungry no more.

13Then shall the virgin rejoice in the dance, the young men and old men together: and I will turn their mourning into joy, and will comfort them, and make them joyful after their sorrow.

Gospel

Matthew 13:18-23

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.

13:18Hear you therefore the parable of the sower.

19When any one hears the word of the kingdom, and understandeth it not, there comes the evil one, and catcheth away that which was sown in his heart: this is he that received the offspring by the way side.

20And he that received the offspring upon stony ground, is he that hears the word, and immediately receiveth it with joy.

21Yet has he not root in himself, but is only for a time: and when there ariseth trouble and persecution because of the word, he is presently scandalized.

22And he that received the offspring among thorns, is he that hears the word, and the care of this world and the deceitfulness of riches choketh up the word, and he becometh fruitless.

23But he that received the offspring upon good ground, is he that hears the word, and understandeth, and beareth fruit, and yieldeth the one an hundredfold, and another sixty, and another thirty.

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

Jeremiah 3:14-17

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

Jeremiah 31:10, 11-12abcd, 13

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 13:18-23

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.

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 July 24, 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.