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Kateri St. Stephen the Great (977-1038), was the son of the Magyar chieftain Geza, Stephen succeeded him as leader in 997. Already raised a Christian, in 996 he wed the daughter of Duke Henry II of Bavaria and devoted much of his reign to the promotion of the Christian faith. He gave his patronage to Church … Read moreSt. Stephen the Great: Saint of the Day for Sunday, August 16, 2026
Readings for the Vigil Readings for the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Reading 1 Revelation 11:19A; 12:1-6A, 10AB God’s temple in heaven was opened, and the ark of his covenant could be seen in the temple. A great sign appeared in the sky, a woman clothed with the sun, with the … Read moreSolemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Readings for the Vigil Readings for the Mass during the Day Vigil Mass during the Day – – – Lectionary for Mass for Use in the Dioceses of the United States, second typical edition, Copyright © 2001, 1998, 1997, 1986, 1970 Confraternity of Christian Doctrine; Psalm refrain © 1968, 1981, 1997, International Committee on English … Read moreSolemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Readings for the Mass during the Day Readings for the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Reading 1 1 Chronicles 15:3-4, 15-16; 16:1-2 David assembled all Israel in Jerusalem to bring the ark of the Lord to the place which he had prepared for it. David also called together the sons of … Read moreSolemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary First reading Apocalypse 11:19,12:1-6,10 A great sign appeared in heaven: a woman adorned with the sun The sanctuary of God in heaven opened and the ark of the covenant could be seen inside it. Now a great sign appeared in heaven: a woman, adorned with the sun, standing … Read moreSat 15 August
Bishop and companion of St. Augustine. He was born in Tagaste, North Africa, and was raised as a friend of St. Augustine. He went to Rome to study law and became a magistrate there. When Augustine arrived in Rome, Alipius resigned his post and accompanied him to Milan. There he was baptized with Augustine in … Read moreSt. Alipius: Saint of the Day for Saturday, August 15, 2026
Readings for the Memorial of Saint Maximilian Mary Kolbe, Priest and Martyr Reading 1 Ezekiel 16:1-15, 60, 63 The word of the LORD came to me: Son of man, make known to Jerusalem her abominations.Thus says the Lord GOD to Jerusalem:By origin and birth you are of the land of Canaan;your father was an Amorite and … Read moreMemorial of Saint Maximilian Kolbe, Priest and Martyr
READING OF THE DAY A reading from the Book of Ezekiel16:1-15, 60, 63 The word of the LORD came to me: Son of man, make known to Jerusalem her abominations.Thus says the Lord GOD to Jerusalem:By origin and birth you are of the land of Canaan;your father was an Amorite and your mother a Hittite.As for … Read moreDaily Bible Reading
Feast Day: August 14 Today the Catholic Church honors Saint Maximilian Mary Kolbe, a Franciscan priest, missionary, publisher, and martyr whose life was marked by an extraordinary love for Jesus Christ and the Blessed Virgin Mary. Born in Poland in 1894, Maximilian Kolbe entered the Franciscan order and became a priest deeply devoted to spreading the … Read moreSaint of the Day: Saint Maximilian Mary Kolbe
Saint Maximilian Kolbe, Priest, Martyr First reading Wisdom 3:1-9 The souls of the virtuous are in the hands of God The souls of the virtuous are in the hands of God,no torment shall ever touch them.In the eyes of the unwise, they did appear to die,their going looked like a disaster,their leaving us, like annihilation;but … Read moreFri 14 August