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Today's Catholic Mass Readings

USCCB 30 Episodes Aug 25, 2026

This podcast delivers the daily Catholic Mass readings from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB). It simplifies access by providing only the current day's reading, avoiding the need to scroll through a month of episodes. Each episode includes the full text of the readings and a bonus biography of the Saint of the Day from Catholic News Agency. The feed is designed for convenience and reduced bandwidth use.

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Today's Catholic Mass Readings Tuesday, August 25, 2026 Aug 25, 2026 Full Text of Readings Tuesday of the Twenty-first Week in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 426 The Saint of the day is Saint Louis of France Saint Louis of France’s Story At his coronation as king of France, Louis IX bound himself by oath to behave as God’s anointed, as the father of his people and feudal lord of the King of Peace. Other kings had done the same, o

Today's Catholic Mass Readings Monday, August 24, 2026 Aug 24, 2026 Full Text of Readings Feast of Saint Bartholomew, Apostle Lectionary: 629 The Saint of the day is Saint Bartholomew Saint Bartholomew’s Story In the New Testament, Saint Bartholomew is mentioned only in the lists of the apostles. Some scholars identify him with Nathanael, a man of Cana in Galilee who was summoned to Jesus by Philip. Jesus paid him a great c

Today's Catholic Mass Readings Sunday, August 23, 2026 Aug 23, 2026 Full Text of Readings Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 121 The Saint of the day is Saint Rose of Lima Saint Rose of Lima’s Story The first canonized saint of the New World has one characteristic of all saints—the suffering of opposition—and another characteristic which is more for admiration than for imitation—excessive practice of mortifica

Today's Catholic Mass Readings Saturday, August 22, 2026 Aug 22, 2026 Full Text of Readings Memorial of the Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary Lectionary: 424 The Saint of the day is Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary The Story of the Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary Pope Pius XII established this feast in 1954. But the Blessed Virgin Mary’s queenship has roots in Scripture. At the Annunciation, Gabriel announced that

Today's Catholic Mass Readings Friday, August 21, 2026 Aug 21, 2026 Full Text of Readings Memorial of Saint Pius X, Pope Lectionary: 423 The Saint of the day is Saint Pius X Saint Pius X’s Story Pope Pius X is perhaps best remembered for his encouragement of the frequent reception of Holy Communion, especially by children. The second of 10 children in a poor Italian family, Joseph Sarto became Pius X at age 68. He was one o

Today's Catholic Mass Readings Thursday, August 20, 2026 Aug 20, 2026 Full Text of Readings Memorial of Saint Bernard, Abbot and Doctor of the Church Lectionary: 422 The Saint of the day is Saint Bernard of Clairvaux Saint Bernard of Clairvaux’s Story Man of the century! Woman of the century! You see such terms applied to so many today—“golfer of the century,” “composer of the century,” “right tackle of the century”—that the

Today's Catholic Mass Readings Wednesday, August 19, 2026 Aug 19, 2026 Full Text of Readings Wednesday of the Twentieth Week in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 421 The Saint of the day is Saint John Eudes Saint John Eudes’ Story How little we know where God’s grace will lead. Born on a farm in northern France, John died at 78 in the next “county” or department. In that time, he was a religious, a parish missionary, founder of two re

Today's Catholic Mass Readings Tuesday, August 18, 2026 Aug 18, 2026 Full Text of Readings Tuesday of the Twentieth Week in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 420 The Saint of the day is Saint Louis of Toulouse Saint Louis of Toulouse’s Story When he died at the age of 23, Louis was already a Franciscan, a bishop, and a saint! Louis’s parents were Charles II of Naples and Sicily, and Mary, daughter of the King of Hungary. Louis was r

Today's Catholic Mass Readings Monday, August 17, 2026 Aug 17, 2026 Full Text of Readings Monday of the Twentieth Week in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 419 The Saint of the day is Saint Joan of the Cross Saint Joan of the Cross’ Story An encounter with a shabby old woman many dismissed as insane prompted Joan of the Cross to dedicate her life to the poor. For Joan, who had a reputation as a businesswoman intent on monetary succ

Today's Catholic Mass Readings Sunday, August 16, 2026 Aug 16, 2026 Full Text of Readings Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 118 The Saint of the day is Saint Stephen of Hungary Saint Stephen of Hungary’s Story The Church is universal, but its expression is always affected—for good or ill—by local culture. There are no “generic” Christians; there are Mexican Christians, Polish Christians, Filipino Christians. Thi

Today's Catholic Mass Readings Saturday, August 15, 2026 Aug 15, 2026 Full Text of Readings Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Lectionary: 621, 622 The Saint of the day is Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary The Story of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary On November 1, 1950, Pope Pius XII defined the Assumption of Mary to be a dogma of faith: “We pronounce, declare and define it to be a divinely

Today's Catholic Mass Readings Friday, August 14, 2026 Aug 14, 2026 Full Text of Readings Memorial of Saint Maximilian Kolbe, Priest and Martyr Lectionary: 417 The Saint of the day is Saint Maximilian Mary Kolbe Saint Maximilian Mary Kolbe’s Story “I don’t know what’s going to become of you!” How many parents have said that? Maximilian Mary Kolbe’s reaction was, “I prayed very hard to Our Lady to tell me what would happen t

Today's Catholic Mass Readings Thursday, August 13, 2026 Aug 13, 2026 Full Text of Readings Thursday of the Nineteenth Week in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 416 The Saint of the day is Blessed Michael J. McGivney Blessed Michael McGivney’s Story The eldest son of an immigrant Irish family in Connecticut, young Michael left school at 13 to work in a brass factory making spoons. At 16 Michael J. McGivney began studies for the pries

Today's Catholic Mass Readings Wednesday, August 12, 2026 Aug 12, 2026 Full Text of Readings We couldn’t findthis page. The Saint of the day is Saint Jane Frances de Chantal Saint Jane Frances de Chantal’s Story Jane Frances was wife, mother, nun, and founder of a religious community. Her mother died when she was 18 months old, and her father, head of parliament at Dijon, France, became the main influence on her education. Jan

Today's Catholic Mass Readings Tuesday, August 11, 2026 Aug 11, 2026 Full Text of Readings Memorial of Saint Clare, Virgin Lectionary: 414 The Saint of the day is Saint Clare of Assisi Saint Clare of Assisi’s Story One of the more sugary movies made about Francis of Assisi pictures Clare as a golden-haired beauty floating through sun-drenched fields, a sort of one-woman counterpart to the new Franciscan Order. The beginning

Today's Catholic Mass Readings Monday, August 10, 2026 Aug 10, 2026 Full Text of Readings Feast of Saint Lawrence, Deacon and Martyr Lectionary: 618 The Saint of the day is Saint Lawrence Saint Lawrence’s Story The esteem in which the Church holds Lawrence is seen in the fact that today’s celebration ranks as a feast. We know very little about his life. He is one of those whose martyrdom made a deep and lasting impression o

Today's Catholic Mass Readings Sunday, August 09, 2026 Aug 9, 2026 Full Text of Readings Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 115 The Saint of the day is Saint Teresa Benedicta of the Cross Saint Teresa Benedicta of the Cross’ Story A brilliant philosopher who stopped believing in God when she was 14, Edith Stein was so captivated by reading the autobiography of Teresa of Avila that she began a spiritual journey

Today's Catholic Mass Readings Saturday, August 08, 2026 Aug 8, 2026 Full Text of Readings Memorial of Saint Dominic, Priest Lectionary: 412 The Saint of the day is Saint Dominic Saint Dominic’s Story If he hadn’t taken a trip with his bishop, Saint Dominic would probably have remained within the structure of contemplative life; after the trip, he spent the rest of his life being a contemplative in active apostolic work. Bor

Today's Catholic Mass Readings Friday, August 07, 2026 Aug 7, 2026 Full Text of Readings Friday of the Eighteenth Week in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 411 The Saint of the day is Saint Cajetan Saint Cajetan’s Story Like most of us, Saint Cajetan seemed headed for an “ordinary” life—first as a lawyer, then as a priest engaged in the work of the Roman Curia. Saint Cajetan’s life took a characteristic turn when he joined the Ora

Today's Catholic Mass Readings Thursday, August 06, 2026 Aug 6, 2026 Full Text of Readings Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord Lectionary: 614 The Saint of the day is Transfiguration of the Lord The Story of the Transfiguration of the Lord All three Synoptic Gospels tell the story of the Transfiguration (Matthew 17:1-8; Mark 9:2-9; Luke 9:28-36). With remarkable agreement, all three place the event shortly after Peter’s

Today's Catholic Mass Readings Wednesday, August 05, 2026 Aug 5, 2026 Full Text of Readings Wednesday of the Eighteenth Week in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 409 The Saint of the day is Dedication of Saint Mary Major Basilica The Story of the Dedication of Saint Mary Major Basilica First raised at the order of Pope Liberius in the mid-fourth century, the Liberian basilica was rebuilt by Pope Sixtus III shortly after the Council o

Today's Catholic Mass Readings Tuesday, August 04, 2026 Aug 4, 2026 Full Text of Readings Memorial of Saint John Vianney, Priest Lectionary: 408 The Saint of the day is Saint John Vianney Saint John Vianney (Saint Jean Vianney), also known as the Curé d’Ars, is considered the patron saint of parish priests. He is known for his deep devotion to the Church and his dedication to the sacrament of confession. His life inspires a

Today's Catholic Mass Readings Monday, August 03, 2026 Aug 3, 2026 Full Text of Readings Monday of the Eighteenth Week in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 407/408 The Saint of the day is Saint Peter Julian Eymard Saint Peter Julian Eymard’s Story Born in La Mure d’Isère in southeastern France, Peter Julian’s faith journey drew him from being a priest in the Diocese of Grenoble in 1834, to joining the Marists in 1839, to founding

Today's Catholic Mass Readings Sunday, August 02, 2026 Aug 2, 2026 Full Text of Readings Eighteenth Sunday In Ordinary Time Lectionary: 112 The Saint of the day is Saint Eusebius of Vercelli Saint Eusebius of Vercelli’s Story Someone has said that if there had been no Arian heresy denying Christ’s divinity, it would be very difficult to write the lives of many early saints. Saint Eusebius is another of the defenders of the

Today's Catholic Mass Readings Saturday, August 01, 2026 Aug 1, 2026 Full Text of Readings We couldn’t findthis page. The Saint of the day is Saint Alphonsus Liguori Saint Alphonsus Liguori’s Story Moral theology, Vatican II said, should be more thoroughly nourished by Scripture, and show the nobility of the Christian vocation of the faithful and their obligation to bring forth fruit in charity for the life of the world. Alp

Today's Catholic Mass Readings Friday, July 31, 2026 Jul 31, 2026 Full Text of Readings Memorial of Saint Ignatius of Loyola, Priest Lectionary: 405 The Saint of the day is Saint Ignatius of Loyola Saint Ignatius of Loyola’s Story The founder of the Jesuits was on his way to military fame and fortune when a cannon ball shattered his leg. Because there were no books of romance on hand during his convalescence, Ignatius whi

Today's Catholic Mass Readings Thursday, July 30, 2026 Jul 30, 2026 Full Text of Readings Thursday of the Seventeenth Week in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 404 The Saint of the day is Blessed Solanus Casey Blessed Solanus Casey’s Story Barney Casey became one of Detroit’s best-known priests even though he was not allowed to preach formally or to hear confessions! Barney came from a large family in Oak Grove, Wisconsin. At the a

Today's Catholic Mass Readings Wednesday, July 29, 2026 Jul 29, 2026 Full Text of Readings Memorial of Saints Martha, Mary, and Lazarus Lectionary: 403/607 The Saint of the day is Saints Martha, Mary, and Lazarus Saints Martha, Mary and Lazarus’ story Martha, Mary, and their brother Lazarus were evidently close friends of Jesus. He came to their home simply as a welcomed guest, rather than as one celebrating the conversion o

Today's Catholic Mass Readings Tuesday, July 28, 2026 Jul 28, 2026 Full Text of Readings Tuesday of the Seventeenth Week in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 402 The Saint of the day is Blessed Stanley Rother Blessed Stanley Rother’s Story On May 25, 1963, Stanley Francis Rother, a farmer’s son from Okarche, Oklahoma, was ordained for his home diocese of Oklahoma City-Tulsa. Having flunked out of the area seminary due to his diffi

Today's Catholic Mass Readings Monday, July 27, 2026 Jul 27, 2026 Full Text of Readings Monday of the Seventeenth Week in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 401 The Saint of the day is Saint Titus Brandsma Saint Titus Brandsma’s Story Given the birth name Anno, Brandsma and his siblings grew up on their parents’ dairy farm in rural Frisia. As devout Catholics, the family was in the minority among their Calvinist neighbors. From ag

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