August 23–29, 2015

Sunday, August 23

Saint of the Day: Saint Rose of Lima (1586-1617)

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 24

Saint of the Day: Saint Bartholomew (1st century)

Reading 1: Revelation 21:9b-14

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 145:10-11, 12-13, 17-18

Gospel: John 1:45-51

Tuesday, August 25

Saint of the Day: Saint Louis of France (1214-1270)

Reading 1: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 139:1-3, 4-6

Gospel: Matthew 23:23-26

Wednesday, August 26

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

Reading 1: 1 Thessalonians 2:9-13

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 139:7-8, 9-10, 11-12ab

Gospel: Matthew 23:27-32

Thursday, August 27

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

Reading 1: 1 Thessalonians 3:7-13

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 90:3-5a, 12-13, 14 and 17

Gospel: Matthew 24:42-51

Friday, August 28

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

Reading 1: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 97:1 and 2b, 5-6, 10, 11-12

Gospel: Matthew 25:1-13

Saturday, August 29

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

Reading 1: 1 Thessalonians 4:9-11

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 98:1, 7-8, 9

Gospel: Mark 6:17-29