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SCRIPTURES & THEMES

Daily Scripture Guide

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Year 2, Q1 (until February 21, 2026)

Scriptures and Themes
January - February 2026
Ordinary Time/Lent

Living for Him Who Fulfills All Righteousness

The Feast of the Baptism of Our Lord

First Sunday in Ordinary Time

January 11, 2026

 

First Reading: Isaiah 42:1-7

Psalm: Psalm 89:20-29

Second Reading: Acts 10:34-38

Gospel: Matthew 3:13-17

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Living for Him Who Makes All Life Sacred

The Feast of Our Lord and Giver of Life

Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

January 18, 2026

 

First Reading: Genesis 1: 26-28

Psalm: Psalm 2

Second Reading: Romans 8:35-39

Gospel: Matthew 18:1-5

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Living for Him Who Enlightens Us All

Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

January 25, 2026

 

First Reading: Isaiah 8:20-9:2

Psalm: Psalm 27:1-9,11

Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 1:26-31

Gospel: Matthew 4:12-23

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Living for Him Who Shows All the Way

Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time

February 1, 2026

 

First Reading: Micah 6:1-8

Psalm: Psalm 15

Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 1:2-5

Gospel: Matthew 5:1-12

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Living for Him Who Fulfills All God's Promises

The Feast of the Presentation

February 2, 2026

 

First Reading: Malachi 3:1-4

Psalm: Psalm 84

Second Reading: Hebrews 2:14-18

Gospel: Luke 2:22-32

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Living for Him Who Calls All to Greatness

Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

February 8, 2026

 

First Reading: Isaiah 58:1-9

Psalm: Psalm 112

Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 2:12-16

Gospel: Matthew 5:13-20

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Living for Him Who Always Pleases the Father

Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time

February 15, 2026

 

First Reading: Exodus 24: 12-18

Psalm: Psalm 99

Second Reading: 2 Peter 1:16-21

Gospel: Matthew 17:1-9

 

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Living No Longer for Self, but as Ambassadors for Christ

Ash Wednesday

February 18, 2026

 

First Reading: Joel 2:1-2;12-17

Psalm: Psalm 51:1-11

Second Reading: 2 Corinthians 5:20-6:2

Gospel: Matthew 6:1-8;16-18

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Living No Longer for Self, but as Those Reigning through Christ

First Sunday in Lent

February 22, 2026

 

First Reading: Genesis 2: 15-17; 25-3: 7

Psalm: Psalm 32:1-8

Second Reading: Romans 5: 12-21

Gospel: Matthew 4:1-11

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Living No Longer for Self, but as Believers in Christ

Second Sunday in Lent

March 1, 2026

 

First Reading: Genesis 12:1-8

Psalm: Psalm 33:12-22

Second Reading: Romans 4:1-5;13-17

Gospel: John 3:1-17

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Living No Longer for Self, but as Those Justified by Christ

Third Sunday in Lent

March 8, 2026

 

First Reading: Exodus 17: 1-17

Psalm: Psalm 95

Second Reading: Romans 5:1-8

Gospel: John 4:5-14

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Living No Longer for Self, but as Workers with Christ

Fourth Sunday in Lent

March 15, 2026

 

First Reading: 1 Samuel 16:1-7

Psalm: Psalm 23

Second Reading: Ephesians 5:1-10

Gospel: John 9:1-11

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Living No Longer for Self, but as Those Having the Spirit of Christ

Fifth Sunday in Lent

March 22, 2026

 

First Reading: Ezekiel 37: 1-14

Psalm: Psalm 130

Second Reading: Romans 8:8-11

Gospel: John 11:18-27

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Living No Longer for Self, but as Bondslaves of Christ

Feast of the Annunciation 

March 25, 2026

 

First Reading: Isaiah 7:10-14

Psalm: Psalm 40:4-11

Second Reading: Romans 10:14-17

Gospel: Luke 1:26-38

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