📖 Mass Readings — 6 January 2026 (Tuesday after Epiphany)



✥ Opening Prayer

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Lord Jesus Christ, you teach us to love one another as you have loved us. Open our hearts today to hear your word and to follow your way of compassion and service. Bless our minds with understanding, our hearts with faith, and our actions with charity. Through your grace, may we be instruments of your peace.
Amen.



📖 Mass Readings — 6 January 2026 (Tuesday after Epiphany)

First Reading
1 John 4:7–10
Beloved: let us love one another, because love is of God; everyone who loves is begotten by God and knows God. Whoever is without love does not know God, for God is love. In this way the love of God was revealed to us: God sent his only-begotten Son into the world so that we might have life through him. In this is love: not that we have loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as expiation for our sins. Catholic Daily Readings

Responsorial Psalm
Psalm 72:1–2, 3–4, 7–8
R. Lord, every nation on earth will adore you.
Give the king your justice, O God, and your righteousness to the king’s son.
May he judge your people with justice and your poor with right judgment.
Let the mountains bring peace to the people and the hills justice.
May he defend the poor of the people and save the children of the needy.
May all nations be blessed in him *and call him blessed. * Catholic Gallery

Gospel Acclamation
Alleluia! The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to bring good news to the poor. Alleluia! (Luke 4:18) Catholic Gallery

Gospel
Mark 6:34–44
When Jesus saw the great crowd, he was moved with compassion for them… He taught them many things. As the day was ending, the disciples approached Jesus and said, “This place is deserted, and the hour is late; dismiss them so they can go to the surrounding farms and villages and buy something to eat.” But he answered them, “Give them some food yourselves.” Taking the five loaves and the two fish, he looked up to heaven, blessed and broke the loaves, and gave them to his disciples to distribute. They all ate and were satisfied. Catholic Gallery

📘 Short Explanations

🕊 First Reading (1 John 4:7–10)

John’s letter reminds us that God’s nature is love — not an abstract idea, but something received first. God loved us by sending Jesus, not because we first loved God, but so that we might know love and live.

Takeaway: True Christian love begins with receiving God’s love and then freely giving it to others.

🎵 Responsorial Psalm (Ps 72)

This psalm prays for justice, peace, and the blessing of all nations — a picture of Christ’s reign of mercy.

Takeaway: Christian discipleship involves praying for leaders to reflect God’s justice and working for peace in our communities.

📖 Gospel (Mark 6:34–44)

Jesus shows compassion for the crowd — not just teaching them, but feeding them. He asks the disciples to participate in this care with what little they have, and through him, it becomes enough.

Takeaway: Christ invites us to offer what we have — even if it seems small — trusting him to multiply it for the good of others.

🧠 Catechism (CCC) Highlights

  • God is Love: The Church teaches that “God is love” and that Christians are called to love as God loved us first (CCC 221).

  • Charity as Christian Life: Charity is the soul of the Christian life — it unites us intimately with Christ (CCC 1822–1829).

  • Feeding the Multitude: This miracle of the multiplication of loaves prefigures the Eucharist — Jesus giving himself so that we may be fed with his Body and Blood (CCC 1335–1337).

🤲 Personal Application

Choose one of these for today:

  1. Pray with the First Reading: Ask the Lord to deepen your capacity to love others with His love.

  2. Practice Compassion: Look for one small act of kindness or service you can do today (e.g., listen attentively, help someone in need).

  3. Offer What You Have: Like the disciples, bring your gifts to Jesus — even if they seem small — trusting Him to multiply them.

🙏 Closing Prayer

Lord Jesus, you are our bread of life. Teach us to love as you loved, to serve as you served, and to give joyfully from what we have received. May our hearts be open to your grace, and may our lives become living reflections of your compassion and mercy.
Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

🔗 Sources for Readings & References


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