Mass Readings for Saturday, 10 January 2026

 

📖 Opening Prayer 

God our Father,
You revealed Your only-begotten Son to the nations by the guidance of a star.
Lead us to Your glory in heaven by the light of faith.
We ask this through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
(Traditional prayer option for Epiphany week)



📜 Mass Readings for 10 Jan 2026 — Saturday after Epiphany (Ordinary Time)

🕊 First Reading

1 John 5:14–21

“This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us.”
The reading emphasizes trust in God’s providence, discernment of sin, and abiding in Christ.
(Full text online)

👉 Key takeaway: We’re invited to trust God’s will in prayer and live in communion with Him.
👉 Catechism connection: Prayer is raising one’s mind and heart to God — trusting He hears us aligns with CCC teachings on prayer as dialogue with God (CCC 2559–2565).

🎶 Responsorial Psalm

Psalm 149:1-2, 3-4, 5-6a and 9b

“The Lord takes delight in His people.”
This joyful psalm calls us to praise God with singing and dance, celebrating His love and salvation.
(Full text online)

👉 Reflection: Praise isn’t just silence — it can be exuberant, communal, and full of joy in God’s goodness.

✝️ Gospel

John 3:22–30
This passage shows John the Baptist pointing beyond himself to Jesus:

“He must increase; I must decrease.”
It’s a humble model of discipleship — not about personal glory but about leading others to Christ.
(Full text summary)

👉 Reflection: Like John, we are called to deepen our faith while pointing others to Jesus; Christian identity isn’t self-promotion but Christ-centered discipleship.

🙏 Closing Prayer 

Lord Jesus Christ,
Your life and mission teach us to seek Your will in all things.
Grant that, fed at Your table, we may follow Your humble example and spread Your love in our words and deeds.
Guide us always by Your Spirit, that we may live as Your faithful disciples.
Amen.

🧠 Simple Explanation & Application

📘 Theme of the Day

The readings highlight confidence in prayer, joyful praise, and humble discipleship.
God hears us when we pray according to His will (1 John). Our response is praise and faithful action (Psalm). And like John the Baptist, we decrease so Christ may increase in every part of our life (John 3).

🙋 Application for Daily Life

  • Pray with confidence: Offer daily needs to God, trusting His will.

  • Praise God joyfully: Use music or gratitude journaling to cultivate praise.

  • Consider humility: Ask, “How can I point others to Christ today?”

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