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August 9–15, 2026

Sunday, August 9

Saint of the Day: Saint Edith Stein (1891-1942)

Reading 1: 1 Kings 19:9A, 11-13A

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 85:9, 10, 11-12, 13-14

Reading 2: Romans 9:1-5

Alleluia: Psalm 130:5

Gospel: Matthew 14:22-33

Monday, August 10

Saint of the Day: Saint Lawrence Martyr (d.258)

Reading 1: 2 Corinthians 9:6-10

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 112:1-2, 5-6, 7-8, 9

Alleluia: John 8:12

Gospel: John 12:24-26

Tuesday, August 11

Saint of the Day: Saint Clare of Assisi (1193-1253)

Reading 1: Ezekiel 2:8-3:4

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 119:14, 24, 72, 103, 111, 131

Alleluia: Matthew 11:29

Gospel: Matthew 18:1-5, 10, 12-14

Wednesday, August 12

Saint of the Day: Saint Hilaria (d.304)

Thursday, August 13

Saint of the Day: Saint Hippolytus (170-235)

Reading 1: Ezekiel 12:1-12

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 78:56-57, 58-59, 61-62

Alleluia: Psalm 119:135

Gospel: Matthew 18:21–19:1

Friday, August 14

Saint of the Day: Saint Maximilian Kolbe (1894-1941)

Reading 1: Ezekiel 16:1-15, 60, 63

Or:: Ezekiel 16:59-63

Responsorial Psalm: Isaiah 12:2-3, 4Bcd, 5-6

Alleluia: See 1 Thessalonians 2:13

Gospel: Matthew 19:3-12

Saturday, August 15

Saint of the Day: Saint Tarsicius (3rd or 4th century)