Sat 29 August

The Beheading of Saint John the Baptist First reading Jeremiah 1:17-19 Stand up and tell them all I command you; do not be dismayed at their presence The word of the Lord was addressed to me, saying:‘Brace yourself for action.Stand up and tell themall I command you.Do not be dismayed at their presence,or in their … Read moreSat 29 August

St. Sabina: Saint of the Day for Saturday, August 29, 2026​

St. Sabina’s feast day is August 29th. We know St. Sabina only through legend, and there is some question as to it’s trustworthiness. Even the century in which she lived is unknown. Supposedly Sabina was converted to Christianity by her Syrian servant Serapia. During the persecution of Emperor Hadrian, Serapia suffered martyrdom for her Christian … Read moreSt. Sabina: Saint of the Day for Saturday, August 29, 2026​

Memorial of Saint Augustine, Bishop and Doctor of the Church

Readings for the Memorial of Saint Augustine, Bishop and Doctor of the Church Reading 1 1 Corinthians 1:17-25 Brothers and sisters:Christ did not send me to baptize but to preach the Gospel,and not with the wisdom of human eloquence,so that the cross of Christ might not be emptied of its meaning. The message of the … Read moreMemorial of Saint Augustine, Bishop and Doctor of the Church

Fri 28 August

Saint Augustine, Bishop, Doctor First reading 1 John 4:7-16 Let us love one another, since love comes from God My dear people,let us love one anothersince love comes from Godand everyone who loves is begotten by God and knows God.Anyone who fails to love can never have known God,because God is love.God’s love for us … Read moreFri 28 August

St. Augustine of Hippo: Saint of the Day for Friday, August 28, 2026​

St. Augustine of Hippo is the patron of brewers because of his conversion from a former life of loose living, which included parties, entertainment, and worldly ambitions. His complete turnaround has been an inspiration to many who struggle with habits or vices they long to break. This famous son of St. Monica was born in … Read moreSt. Augustine of Hippo: Saint of the Day for Friday, August 28, 2026​

Thu 27 August

Saint Monica First reading Ecclesiasticus 26:1-4,13-16 A perfect wife is the joy of her husband Happy the husband of a really good wife; the number of her days will be doubled.A perfect wife is the joy of her husband, he will live out his years in peace.A good wife is the best of portions, reserved for those who … Read moreThu 27 August

St. Monica: Saint of the Day for Thursday, August 27, 2026​

Discover More About St. Monica with Journey with the Saints Saint Monica, also known as Monica of Hippo, is St. Augustine of Hippo’s mother. She was born in 331 A.D. in Tagaste, which is present-day Algeria. When she was very young, she was married off to the Roman pagan Patricius, who shared his mother’s violent … Read moreSt. Monica: Saint of the Day for Thursday, August 27, 2026​

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