Daily readings

Sunday, August 9, 2026

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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 Sunday August 9, 2026?

The Catholic Mass readings for Sunday August 9, 2026 are gathered on this page in their proper order: first reading 1 Kings 19:9a, 11-13a, psalm Psalm 85:9, 10, 11-12, 13-14, second reading Romans 9:1-5,and Gospel Matthew 14:22-33.

What is the Gospel for Sunday August 9, 2026?

The Gospel for Sunday August 9, 2026 is Matthew 14:22-33. It appears below with the rest of the day's Catholic readings.

What is the Psalm for Sunday August 9, 2026?

The psalm for Sunday August 9, 2026 is Psalm 85:9, 10, 11-12, 13-14. 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 Sunday August 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

1 Kings 19:9a, 11-13a

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.

19:9And when he was come there, he abode in a cave: and look the word of the Lord came to him, and he said to him: What do you here, Elias?

11And he said to him: Go forth, and stand upon the mount before the Lord: and look the Lord passeth, and a great and strong wind before the Lord over throwing the mountains, and breaking the rocks in pieces: the Lord is not in the wind, and after the wind an earthquake: the Lord is not in the earthquake.

12And after the earthquake a fire: the Lord is not in the fire, and after the fire a whistling of a gentle air.

13And when Elias heard it, he covered his face with his mantle, and coming forth stood in the entering in of the cave, and look a voice to him, saying: What do you here, Elias? And he answered:

Psalm

Psalm 85:9, 10, 11-12, 13-14

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.

85:9I will hear what the Lord God will speak in me: for he will speak peace to his people: And to his saints: and to them that are converted to the heart.

10Surely his salvation is near to them that fear him: that glory may dwell in our land.

11Mercy and truth have met each other: righteousness and peace have kissed.

12Truth is sprung out of the earth: and righteousness has looked down from heaven.

13For the Lord will give goodness: and our earth shall yield her fruit.

14Righteousness shall walk before him: and shall set his steps in the way.

Second Reading

Romans 9:1-5

How to read it

This reading often teaches Christians how to live with steadiness, charity, and faith. Look for one clear encouragement or warning you can carry into the day.

9:1And not only she. But when Rebecca also had conceived at once, of Isaac our father.

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Gospel

Matthew 14:22-33

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.

14:22And forthwith Jesus obliged his disciples to go up into the boat, and to go before him over the water, till he dismissed the people.

23And having dismissed the crowd, he went into a mountain alone to pray. And when it was evening, he was there alone.

24But the boat in the midst of the sea was tossed with the waves: for the wind was contrary.

25And in the fourth watch of the night, he came to them walking upon the sea.

26And they seeing him walk upon the sea, were troubled, saying: It is an apparition. And they cried out for fear.

27And immediately Jesus spoke to them, saying: Be of good heart: it is I, fear you not.

28And Peter making answer, said: Lord, if it be you, bid me come to you upon the waters.

29And he said: Come. And Peter going down out of the boat, walked upon the water to come to Jesus.

30But seeing the wind strong, he was afraid: and when he began to sink, he cried out, saying: Lord, save me.

31And immediately Jesus stretching forth his hand took hold of him, and said to him: O you of little faith, why did you doubt?

32And when they were come up into the boat, the wind ceased.

33And those who were in the boat came and adored him, saying: Indeed you are the Son of God.

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

1 Kings 19:9a, 11-13a

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 85:9, 10, 11-12, 13-14

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

Romans 9:1-5

The second reading is usually taken from the New Testament letters or Revelation. It helps connect the day’s proclamation to Christian life in the Church.

Gospel

Matthew 14:22-33

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 Sunday August 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.