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August 23–29, 2026

Sunday, August 23

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

Reading 1: Isaiah 22:19-23

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 138:1-2, 2-3, 6, 8

Reading 2: Romans 11:33-36

Alleluia: Matthew 16:18

Gospel: Matthew 16:13-20

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

Alleluia: John 1:49B

Gospel: John 1:45-51

Tuesday, August 25

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

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

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

Alleluia: Hebrews 4:12

Gospel: Matthew 23:23-26

Wednesday, August 26

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

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

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

Alleluia: 1 John 2:5

Gospel: Matthew 23:27-32

Thursday, August 27

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

Reading 1: 1 Corinthians 1:1-9

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

Alleluia: Matthew 24:42A, 44

Gospel: Matthew 24:42-51

Friday, August 28

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

Reading 1: 1 Corinthians 1:17-25

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

Alleluia: Luke 21:36

Gospel: Matthew 25:1-13

Saturday, August 29

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

Reading 1: 1 Corinthians 1:26-31

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

Alleluia: Matthew 5:10

Gospel: Mark 6:17-29