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Kateri 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time First reading Isaiah 22:19-23 I place the key of the House of David on my servant’s shoulder Thus says the Lord of Hosts to Shebna, the master of the palace:I dismiss you from your office,I remove you from your post,and the same day I call on my servantEliakim son of … Read moreSun 23 August
Servite cardinal and preacher. Born in Florence, Italy, to a noble family, he was educated in Paris and Padua where he earned a doctorate in medicine and philosophy. He practiced medicine for some time, but in 1253 he joined the Servite Order in Florence. He served as a lay brother until 1259, when his superiors … Read moreSt. Philip Benizi: Saint of the Day for Sunday, August 23, 2026
Readings for the Memorial of The Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary Reading 1 Ezekiel 43:1-7ab The angel led me to the gate which faces the east,and there I saw the glory of the God of Israelcoming from the east.I heard a sound like the roaring of many waters,and the earth shone with his glory.The … Read moreMemorial of the Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Source: Vaticannews.va A reading from the Book of Ezekiel43:1-7ab The angel led me to the gate which faces the east,and there I saw the glory of the God of Israelcoming from the east.I heard a sound like the roaring of many waters,and the earth shone with his glory.The vision was like that which I had … Read moreDaily Bible Reading
Our Lady, Mother and Queen First reading Isaiah 9:1-7 A Son is given to us The people that walked in darknesshas seen a great light;on those who live in a land of deep shadowa light has shone.You have made their gladness greater,you have made their joy increase;they rejoice in your presenceas men rejoice at harvest … Read moreSat 22 August
Archdeacon and companion of St. Donatus. Andrew and his sister, St. Bridget the Younger, were born in Ireland of noble parents.They were educated by St. Donatus, and when Donatus went on a pilgrimage to Italy, Andrew accompanied him. In Fiesole, through a miracle, Donatus was elected bishop. Andrew was ordained the archdeacon of Fiesole, serving … Read moreSt. Andrew the Scot: Saint of the Day for Saturday, August 22, 2026
Readings for the Memorial of Saint Pius X, Pope Reading 1 Ezekiel 37:1-14 The hand of the LORD came upon me,and led me out in the Spirit of the LORDand set me in the center of the plain,which was now filled with bones.He made me walk among the bones in every directionso that I saw … Read moreMemorial of Saint Pius X, Pope
Pope and Defender of the Catholic Faith Today, August 21, the Catholic Church celebrates the memorial of Saint Pius X, who served as Pope from 1903 until his death in 1914. His feast is celebrated every year on August 21. Born Giuseppe Melchiorre Sarto in 1835 in Riese, Italy, Saint Pius X came from a humble family. He … Read moreSaint of the Day: Saint Pius X
Source: Vaticannews.va A reading from the Book of Ezekiel37:1-14 The hand of the LORD came upon me,and led me out in the Spirit of the LORDand set me in the center of the plain,which was now filled with bones.He made me walk among the bones in every directionso that I saw how many they were … Read moreDaily Bible Reading
Saint Pius X, Pope First reading 1 Thessalonians 2:2-8 We were eager to hand over to you not only the Good News but our whole lives It was our God who gave us the courage to proclaim his Good News to you in the face of great opposition. We have not taken to preaching because … Read moreFri 21 August