Sun 30 August

22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time First reading Jeremiah 20:7-9 The word of the Lord has meant insult for me You have seduced me, Lord, and I have let myself be seduced;you have overpowered me: you were the stronger.I am a daily laughing-stock,everybody’s butt.Each time I speak the word, I have to howland proclaim: ‘Violence and … Read moreSun 30 August

St. Rumon: Saint of the Day for Sunday, August 30, 2026​

St. Rumon, also known as Ruan, Ronan, and Ruadan, was probably a brother of Bishop St. Tudwal of Trequier, but nothing else is known of him beyond that he was probably an Irish missionary and many churches in Devon and Cornwall in England were named after him. Some authorities believed he is the same as … Read moreSt. Rumon: Saint of the Day for Sunday, August 30, 2026​

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

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