Memorial of Saint Bernard, Abbot and Doctor of the Church

Readings for the Memorial of Saint Bernard, Abbot and Doctor of the Church Reading 1 Ezekiel 36:23-28 Thus says the LORD:I will prove the holiness of my great name, profaned among the nations, in whose midst you have profaned it.Thus the nations shall know that I am the LORD, says the Lord GOD,when in their sight I … Read moreMemorial of Saint Bernard, Abbot and Doctor of the Church

Thu 20 August

Saint Bernard, Abbot, Doctor First reading Ecclesiasticus 15:1-6 Whoever grasps the Law will obtain wisdom Whoever fears the Lord will act like this, and whoever grasps the Law will obtain wisdom.She will come to meet him like a mother, and receive him like a virgin bride.He will lean on her and will not fall, he will rely on … Read moreThu 20 August

St. Bernard of Clairvaux: Saint of the Day for Thursday, August 20, 2026​

St. Bernard, Abbot and Doctor of the Church St. Bernard was born of noble parentage in Burgundy, France, in the castle of Fontaines near Dijon. Under the care of his pious parents he was sent at an early age to a college at Chatillon, where he was conspicuous for his remarkable piety and spirit of … Read moreSt. Bernard of Clairvaux: Saint of the Day for Thursday, August 20, 2026​

Wednesday of the Twentieth Week in Ordinary Time

Reading 1 Ezekiel 34:1-11 The word of the Lord came to me:Son of man, prophesy against the shepherds of Israel,in these words prophesy to them to the shepherds:Thus says the Lord GOD: Woe to the shepherds of Israelwho have been pasturing themselves!Should not shepherds, rather, pasture sheep?You have fed off their milk, worn their wool,and … Read moreWednesday of the Twentieth Week in Ordinary Time

Wed 19 August

Wednesday of week 20 in Ordinary Time, or Saint John Eudes, Priest First reading Ezekiel 34:1-11 An oracle against bad and selfish shepherds The word of the Lord was addressed to me as follows: ‘Son of man, prophesy against the shepherds of Israel; prophesy and say to them:‘“Shepherds, the Lord says this: Trouble for the … Read moreWed 19 August

St. John Eudes: Saint of the Day for Wednesday, August 19, 2026​

John Eudes was born at Ri, Normandy, France, on November 14, 1601, the son of a farmer. He went to the Jesuit college at Caen when he was 14, and despite his parents’ wish that he marry, joined the Congregation of the Oratory of France in 1623. He studied at Paris and at Aubervilliers, was … Read moreSt. John Eudes: Saint of the Day for Wednesday, August 19, 2026​

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