Daily readings

Friday, July 31, 2026

Saint Ignatius of Loyola, Priest. 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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What are the Mass readings for Friday July 31, 2026?

The Catholic Mass readings for Friday July 31, 2026 are gathered on this page in their proper order: first reading Jeremiah 26:1-9, psalm Psalm 69:5, 8-10, 14, no second reading is appointed for this Mass,and Gospel Matthew 13:54-58.

What is the Gospel for Friday July 31, 2026?

The Gospel for Friday July 31, 2026 is Matthew 13:54-58. It appears below with the rest of the day's Catholic readings.

What is the Psalm for Friday July 31, 2026?

The psalm for Friday July 31, 2026 is Psalm 69:5, 8-10, 14. 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 31, 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 26:1-9

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.

26:1In the beginning of the reign of Joakim the son of Josias king of Juda, came this word from the Lord, saying:

2Thus says the Lord: Stand in the court of the house of the Lord, and speak to all the cities of Juda, out of which they come, to adore in the house of the Lord, all the words which I have commanded you to to speak to them: leave not out one word.

3If so be they will hearken and be converted every one from his evil way; that I may repent me of the evil that I think to do to them for the evil of their doings.

4And you shall say to them: Thus says the Lord: If you will not hearken to me to walk in my law, which I have given to you:

5To give ear to the words of my servants the prophets, whom I sent to you rising up early: and sending, and you have not hearkened:

6I will make this house like Silo: and I will make this city a curse to all the nations of the earth.

7And the priests, and the prophets, and all the people heard Jeremias speaking these words in the house of the Lord.

8And when Jeremias made an end of speaking all that the Lord had commanded him to speak to all the people, the priests, and the prophets, and all the people laid hold on him, saying: Let him be put to death.

9Why has he prophesied in the name of the Lord, saying: This house shall be like Silo; and this city shall be made desolate, without an inhabitant? And all the people were gathered together against Jeremias in the house of the Lord.

Psalm

Psalm 69:5, 8-10, 14

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.

69:5They are multiplied above the hairs of my head, who hate me without cause. My enemies are grown strong who have wrongfully persecuted me: then did I pay that which I took not away.

8Because for your sake I have borne shame; shame has covered my face.

9I am become a stranger to my brothers and sisters, and an alien to the sons of my mother.

10For the zeal of your house has eaten me up: and the reproaches of them that reproached you are fallen upon me.

14But as for me, my prayer is to you, O Lord; for the time of your good pleasure, O God. In the crowd of your mercy hear me, in the truth of your salvation.

Gospel

Matthew 13:54-58

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.

13:54And coming into his own country, he taught them in their synagogues, so that they wondered and said: How came this man by this wisdom and signs?

55Is not this the carpenter's son? Is not his mother called Mary, and his brothers and sisters James, and Joseph, and Simon, and Jude:

56And his sisters, are they not all with us? Whence therefore has he all these things?

57And they were scandalized in his regard. But Jesus said to them: A prophet is not without honour, save in his own country, and in his own house.

58And he wrought not many signs there, because of their unbelief.

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 26:1-9

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 69:5, 8-10, 14

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 13:54-58

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 31, 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.