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Today's Catholic Mass Readings and Gospel Reflection – Friday 16 January 2026

First Reading: 1 Samuel 8: 4-7,10-22
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 88(89): 16-19
R\. “For ever I will sing the goodness of the Lord.”
Gospel Reading: Mark 2: 1-12

Friday of week 1 in Ordinary Time — Year A

" Choosing Your King: How to Move from the Slavery of the World to the Freedom of Christ’s Forgiveness "

On this Friday of Ordinary Time, we explore the danger of comparing ourselves to others and the power of divine forgiveness. This Catholic daily reflection dives into the "First Book of Samuel" (chapter 8, verses 4 through 22), looking at Israel's tragic "demand for a human king" and the warning of slavery that follows. We also reflect on the Gospel of "Mark" (chapter 2, verses 1 through 12) as four friends "strip the roof" to bring a "paralytic to Jesus". Discover why Jesus forgives sins before healing legs and how to reclaim your identity as a "child of God". Join us to find the authority of the Son of Man in your life today.
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