Mass readings for Friday, 2 January 2026 (the Memorial of Saints Basil the Great and Gregory Nazianzen, Bishops and Doctors of the Church)

 

📖 Opening Prayer 

God of every generation,
You called your saints Basil and Gregory
to enlighten your Church with wisdom and grace.
Grant that as we hear your Word today,
we may grow in faith and stand firm in Christ.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ,
who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, forever and ever.
Amen.


🕯️ Mass Readings for Friday, 2 January 2026

✝️ 1st Reading — 1 John 2:22–28

“Whoever denies the Son does not have the Father; but whoever confesses the Son has the Father also.”
This passage exhorts believers to hold fast to the truth they have received — the revelation of Jesus as the Christ — and remain in communion with the Father and the Son.Catholic Gallery

Responsorial Psalm — Psalm 98:1, 2–3ab, 3cd–4

“Sing to the Lord a new song, for he has done wondrous deeds!”
A joyful reminder that God’s saving action calls forth praise and universal rejoicing.Catholic Daily Readings

Alleluia — Hebrews 1:1–2

“In days past, God spoke in partial and various ways; now he speaks to us through his Son.”
This prepares our hearts to listen to the Gospel.Catholic Daily Readings

✝️ Gospel — John 1:19–28

“They asked him, ‘Who are you?’… He confessed and did not deny; he confessed, ‘I am not the Christ.’”

John the Baptist testifies to the truth of Christ’s identity. Even when interrogated, he points away from himself and toward the One who comes after him — the Lamb of God.Catholic Gallery

🧠 Short Reflection & Application

🪔 What is God Saying to Us Today?

  1. Stay steadfast in truth.
    John’s letter warns against deception and calls believers to cling to Christ, the revealed Word and Truth. In a world full of voices, we’re invited to stay rooted in the authentic teaching of the Church and in Scripture.

  2. Give clear witness.
    Like John the Baptist, Christians today are commissioned to point others to Christ. We may not be dramatic heralds, but in our daily life — at home, at work, in school — our words and actions witness to the Lord.

  3. Rejoice in God’s salvation.
    The Psalm reminds us that God’s saving deeds are cause for joy. Even when life is uncertain, we can rejoice in the Lord who is faithful beyond all doubt.Catholic Gallery+1

🙏 Closing Prayer 

Merciful God,
May the Word we have received enlighten our minds,
strengthen our hearts, and transform our lives.
Grant that, nourished at this table,
we may bear witness to Christ in all we do.
This we ask through Jesus Christ Our Lord.
Amen.

🕊️ Practical Takeaways for Today

✔ Read or meditate on 1 John 2:22–28 after Mass — ask the Holy Spirit to deepen your fidelity to Christ.
✔ Reflect during the day: “Who is the Christ for me?” — identify one practical way you can point someone to Christ this week (a kind word? an act of service?).
✔ Pray the Psalm aloud: Sing to the Lord a new song — praise even in challenges brings peace.

🔗 Sources & Further Reading

  • Daily readings for 2 Jan 2026 (Catholic Gallery) — 1 John & John 1:19–28 data.Catholic Gallery

  • Catholic daily readings breakdown — 1st Reading, Psalm, Gospel.Catholic Daily Readings

  • Catholic.sg Mass readings overview (local Archdiocese content).catholic.sg

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