Daily readings

Wednesday, December 9, 2026

Saint Juan Diego Cuauhtlatoatzin. Advent. Read the day's readings in one place for prayer, preparation, or quiet reflection.

CelebrationSaint Juan Diego Cuauhtlatoatzin

TypeOptional Memorial

SeasonAdvent

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What are the Mass readings for Wednesday December 9, 2026?

The Catholic Mass readings for Wednesday December 9, 2026 are gathered on this page in their proper order: first reading Isaiah 40:25-31, psalm Psalm 103:1-2, 3-4, 8 and 10, no second reading is appointed for this Mass,and Gospel Matthew 11:28-30.

What is the Gospel for Wednesday December 9, 2026?

The Gospel for Wednesday December 9, 2026 is Matthew 11:28-30. It appears below with the rest of the day's Catholic readings.

What is the Psalm for Wednesday December 9, 2026?

The psalm for Wednesday December 9, 2026 is Psalm 103:1-2, 3-4, 8 and 10. 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 Wednesday December 9, 2026?

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

1

First Reading

Isaiah 40:25-31

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.

40:25And to whom have you likened me, or made me equal, says the Holy One?

26Lift up your eyes on high, and see who has created these things: who bringeth out their host by number, and calls them all by their names: by the greatness of his might, and strength, and power, not one of them was missing.

27Why sayest you, O Jacob, and speakest, O Israel: My way is hid from the Lord, and my judgment is passed over from my God?

28Know you not, or have you not heard? the Lord is the eternal God, who has created the ends of the earth: he shall not faint, nor work, neither is there any searching out of his wisdom.

29It is he that gives strength to the weary, and increaseth force and might to them that are not.

30Youths shall faint, and work, and young men shall fall by infirmity.

31But those who hope in the Lord shall renew their strength, they shall take wings as eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint.

2

Psalm

Psalm 103:1-2, 3-4, 8 and 10

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.

103:1For David himself. Bless the Lord, O my soul: and let all that is within me bless his holy name.

2Bless the Lord, O my soul, and never forget all he has done for you.

3Who forgiveth all your sins: who healeth all your diseases.

4Who redeemeth your life from destruction: who crowneth you with mercy and compassion.

8The ford is compassionate and merciful: longsuffering and plenteous in mercy.

10He has not dealt with us according to our sins: nor rewarded us according to our sins.

3

Gospel

Matthew 11:28-30

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.

11:28Come to me, all you that work, and are burdened, and I will refresh you.

29Take up my yoke upon you, and learn of me, because I am gentle, and humble of heart: and you shall find rest to your souls.

30For my yoke is sweet and my burden light.

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

Isaiah 40:25-31

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 103:1-2, 3-4, 8 and 10

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

Matthew 11:28-30

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 Wednesday December 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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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.