Vatican releases daily Mass readings for June 16 2026

The Vatican’s news service published the liturgical readings for the Catholic Mass on Tuesday, 16 June 2026. The first reading comes from 1 Kings 21:17‑29, recounting the story of Naboth’s vineyard, King Ahab, and the judgment pronounced on Ahab and Jezebel. The responsorial psalm is Psalm 51, and the Gospel is Matthew 5:43‑48, urging love for enemies. The same passages were reproduced on other Catholic websites, providing the full lectionary text and commentary for the day’s celebration.

These daily readings are part of the regular Roman Catholic lectionary, intended for worshippers worldwide and posted ahead of the Mass to allow preparation and reflection.