Daily readings

Monday, August 10, 2026

Saint Lawrence of Rome, Deacon and Martyr. 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 Monday August 10, 2026?

The Catholic Mass readings for Monday August 10, 2026 are gathered on this page in their proper order: first reading 2 Corinthians 9:6-10, psalm Psalm 112:1-2, 5-6, 7-8, 9, no second reading is appointed for this Mass,and Gospel John 12:24-26.

What is the Gospel for Monday August 10, 2026?

The Gospel for Monday August 10, 2026 is John 12:24-26. It appears below with the rest of the day's Catholic readings.

What is the Psalm for Monday August 10, 2026?

The psalm for Monday August 10, 2026 is Psalm 112:1-2, 5-6, 7-8, 9. 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 Monday August 10, 2026?

The same day's Catholic readings are gathered here on-site, with the official readings link available below in the source note.

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First Reading

2 Corinthians 9:6-10

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.

9:6Now this I say: He who soweth sparingly, shall also reap sparingly: and he who soweth in blessings, shall also reap blessings.

7Every one as he has determined in his heart, not with sadness, or of necessity: for God loves a cheerful giver.

8And God is able to make all grace abound in you; that you always, having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work,

9As it is written: He has dispersed abroad, he has given to the poor: his righteousness remaineth forever.

10And he that ministereth offspring to the sower, will both give you bread to eat, and will multiply your offspring, and increase the growth of the fruits of your righteousness:

2

Psalm

Psalm 112:1-2, 5-6, 7-8, 9

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.

112:1Blessed is the person who feareth the Lord: he shall delight exceedingly in his commands.

2His offspring shall be mighty upon earth: the generation of the righteous shall be blessed.

5Acceptable is the man that shows mercy and lendeth: he shall order his words with judgment:

6because he shall not be moved forever.

7The righteous shall be in eternal remembrance: he shall not hear the evil hearing. His heart is ready to hope in the Lord:

8his heart is strengthened, he shall not be moved until he look over his enemies.

9He has distributed, he has given to the poor: his righteousness remaineth forever and ever: his horn shall be exalted in glory.

3

Gospel

John 12:24-26

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.

12:24Truly, truly I say to you, unless the grain of wheat falling into the ground die,

25Itself remaineth alone. But if it die, it bringeth forth much fruit. He that loves his life shall lose it; and he that hates his life in this world, keepeth it to life eternal.

26If any man minister to me, let him follow me; and where I am, there also shall my minister be. If any man minister to me, him will my Father honour.

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.

1

First Reading

2 Corinthians 9:6-10

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.

2

Psalm

Psalm 112:1-2, 5-6, 7-8, 9

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.

3

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.

4

Gospel

John 12:24-26

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.

5

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 Monday August 10, 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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Source note

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.