📖 Mass Readings Monday, 12 January 2026

 

📖 Mass Readings

Monday, 12 January 2026

Monday of the 1st Week in Ordinary Time





🛐 Opening Prayer 

Let us pray.

Lord God,
You reveal Your saving power through the preaching of Your Son
and call all people to conversion and faith.
Grant that, hearing Your Word with trust,
we may follow Him without delay and come to eternal life.
Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

📖 Liturgy of the Word

First Reading

1 Samuel 1:1–8

Elkanah has two wives. Hannah, though deeply loved, is barren and suffers greatly. In her pain, she continues to trust in the Lord, teaching us perseverance in prayer even amid misunderstanding and sorrow.

🔗 Source:
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/011226.cfm

Responsorial Psalm

Psalm 116:12–13, 14–17, 18–19

Response:
To you, O Lord, I will offer a sacrifice of thanksgiving.

The psalmist responds to God’s goodness not with fear, but with gratitude and faithful commitment.

🔗 Source:
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/011226.cfm

Gospel Acclamation

Alleluia, Alleluia
Mark 1:15

“Repent, and believe in the Gospel.”

Gospel

Mark 1:14–20

Jesus begins His public ministry, proclaiming the Kingdom of God. He calls Simon, Andrew, James, and John — and they respond immediately, leaving everything behind to follow Him.

🔗 Source:
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/011226.cfm

📘 Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC)

Linked to the Readings

1 Samuel 1:1–8 (Hannah’s prayer)

  • CCC 2643–2649 — Trusting and persevering prayer inspired by Scripture.

Mark 1:14–20 (Call of the disciples)

  • CCC 520–521 — Jesus invites us to follow Him and share in His mission.

  • CCC 562 — The proclamation of the Kingdom of God begins.

💡 Reflection & Application

(For Catholics & Catechumens)

1. Perseverance in Prayer

Hannah teaches us that prayer is not about quick results, but faithful trust. God listens even when the answer takes time.

👉 Ask yourself: Do I continue praying when life becomes difficult?

2. Immediate Response to God

The disciples leave their nets immediately. Following Jesus requires courage and trust.

👉 Ask yourself: What “nets” — habits, fears, distractions — might God be asking me to let go of?

3. Ordinary Time, Extraordinary Grace

God works powerfully in ordinary days. This week is not “just another week” — it is another chance to grow in faith.

🛐 Closing Prayer

May your Sacraments, Lord,
give us strength and courage,
that renewed in body and spirit,
we may serve you with faithful hearts.
Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

🔗 Official Sources (Catholic.sg-compatible)

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