August 26–September 1, 2012

Sunday, August 26

Saint of the Day: Saint Teresa of Jesus Jornet Ibars (1843-1897)

Reading 1: Joshua 24:1-2a, 15-17, 18b

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 34:2-3, 16-17, 18-19, 20-21

Reading 2: Ephesians 5:21-32

Alternate Reading 2: Ephesians 5:2a, 25-32

Gospel: John 6:60-69

Monday, August 27

Saint of the Day: Saint Monica (332-387)

Reading 1: 2 Thessalonians 1:1-5, 11-12

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 96:1-2a, 2b-3, 4-5

Gospel: Matthew 23:13-22

Tuesday, August 28

Saint of the Day: Saint Augustine of Hippo (354-430)

Reading 1: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-3a, 14-17

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 96:10, 11-12, 13

Gospel: Matthew 23:23-26

Wednesday, August 29

Saint of the Day: Saint John the Baptist (d.30)

Reading 1: 2 Thessalonians 3:6-10, 16-18

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 128:1-2, 4-5

Gospel: Mark 6:17-29

Thursday, August 30

Saint of the Day: Saint Jeanne Jugan (1792-1879)

Reading 1: 1 Corinthians 1:1-9

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 145:2-3, 4-5, 6-7

Gospel: Matthew 24:42-51

Friday, August 31

Saint of the Day: Saint Aidan of Lindisfarne (d.651)

Reading 1: 1 Corinthians 1:17-25

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 33:1-2, 4-5, 10-11

Gospel: Matthew 25:1-13

Saturday, September 1

Saint of the Day: Saint Giles (650-710)

Reading 1: 1 Corinthians 1:26-31

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 33:12-13, 18-19, 20-21

Gospel: Matthew 25:14-30