Daily readings

Tuesday, August 4, 2026

Saint Jean Vianney (the Cure of Ars), Priest. Ordinary Time. Read the day's readings in one place for prayer, preparation, or quiet reflection.

CelebrationSaint Jean Vianney (the Cure of Ars), Priest

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The Roman Catholic readings for this date are shown below on-site. Use plain reading mode if you want clearer modern wording, or switch back to the original Douay-Rheims wording at any time.

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What are the Mass readings for Tuesday August 4, 2026?

The Catholic Mass readings for Tuesday August 4, 2026 are gathered on this page in their proper order: first reading Jeremiah 30:1-2, 12-15, 18-22, psalm Psalm 102:16-18, 19-21, 29, 22-23, no second reading is appointed for this Mass,and Gospel Matthew 14:22-36.

What is the Gospel for Tuesday August 4, 2026?

The Gospel for Tuesday August 4, 2026 is Matthew 14:22-36. It appears below with the rest of the day's Catholic readings.

What is the Psalm for Tuesday August 4, 2026?

The psalm for Tuesday August 4, 2026 is Psalm 102:16-18, 19-21, 29, 22-23. It is included below in the same reading order used at Mass, between the first reading and the Gospel.

Are these the USCCB daily readings for Tuesday August 4, 2026?

The same day's Catholic readings are gathered here on-site, with the official readings link available below in the source note.

1

First Reading

Jeremiah 30:1-2, 12-15, 18-22

How to approach it

Read this as the first big movement of the day. Notice what God is doing, who is speaking, and what part of the story or teaching should stay with you.

30:1This is the word that came to Jeremias from the Lord, saying:

2Thus says the Lord, the God of Israel, saying: Write you all the words that I have said to you, in a book.

12For thus says the Lord: Your bruise is incurable, your wound is very heavy.

13There is none to judge your judgment to bind it up$1 you have no healing medicines.

14All your lovers have forgotten you, and will not seek after you: for I have wounded you with the wound of an enemy, with a cruel chastisement: by reason of the crowd of your sins, your sins are hardened.

15Why criest you for your suffering? your sorrow is incurable: for the crowd of your sin, and for your hardened sins I have done these things to you.

18Thus says the Lord: Look I bring back the captivity of the pavilions of Jacob, and will have pity on his houses, and the city shall be built in her place, and the temple shall be found according to the order thereof.

19And out of them shall come forth praise, and the voice of them that play: and I will multiply them, and they shall not be made few$1 and I will glorify them, and they shall not be lessened.

20And their children shall be as from the start, and their assembly be permanent before me$1 and I will against all that afflict them.

21And their leader shall be of themselves: and their leader shall come forth from the midst of them$1 and I will bring him near, and he shall come to me: for who is this that setteth his heart to approach to me, says the Lord?

22And you shall be my people: and I will be your God.

2

Psalm

Psalm 102:16-18, 19-21, 29, 22-23

How to pray it

The psalm is meant to be prayed, not rushed. If the wording feels older, focus on the main movement of the prayer: trust, praise, sorrow, gratitude, or hope.

102:16And the Gentiles shall fear your name, O Lord, and all the kings of the earth your glory.

17For the Lord has built up Sion: and he shall be seen in his glory.

18He has had regard to the prayer of the humble: and he has not despised their petition.

19Let these things be written to another generation: and the people that shall be created shall praise the Lord:

20Because he has looked forth from his high sanctuary: from heaven the Lord has looked upon the earth.

21That he might hear the groans of them that are in fetters: that he might release the children of the killed:

29The children of your servants shall continue: and their offspring shall be directed forever.

22That they may declare the name of the Lord in Sion: and his praise in Jerusalem;

23When the people assemble together, and kings, to serve the Lord.

3

Gospel

Matthew 14:22-36

What to watch for

The Gospel is the center of the reading set. Pay close attention to what Jesus says, what Jesus does, and what response he is asking for.

14:22And forthwith Jesus obliged his disciples to go up into the boat, and to go before him over the water, till he dismissed the people.

23And having dismissed the crowd, he went into a mountain alone to pray. And when it was evening, he was there alone.

24But the boat in the midst of the sea was tossed with the waves: for the wind was contrary.

25And in the fourth watch of the night, he came to them walking upon the sea.

26And they seeing him walk upon the sea, were troubled, saying: It is an apparition. And they cried out for fear.

27And immediately Jesus spoke to them, saying: Be of good heart: it is I, fear you not.

28And Peter making answer, said: Lord, if it be you, bid me come to you upon the waters.

29And he said: Come. And Peter going down out of the boat, walked upon the water to come to Jesus.

30But seeing the wind strong, he was afraid: and when he began to sink, he cried out, saying: Lord, save me.

31And immediately Jesus stretching forth his hand took hold of him, and said to him: O you of little faith, why did you doubt?

32And when they were come up into the boat, the wind ceased.

33And those who were in the boat came and adored him, saying: Indeed you are the Son of God.

34And having passed the water, they came into the country of Genesar.

35And when the men of that place had knowledge of him, they sent into all that country, and brought to him all that were diseased.

36And they besought him that they might touch but the hem of his clothing. And as many as touched, were made whole.

How the readings move through Mass today

The Liturgy of the Word normally moves from the first reading to the psalm, then to the second reading when one is appointed, then to the Gospel, and then into the homily. On weekday Masses, the second reading is often omitted, so the Church moves from the psalm directly to the Gospel.

1

First Reading

Jeremiah 30:1-2, 12-15, 18-22

The first reading is usually taken from the Old Testament. It prepares the heart to hear how God has been acting through his covenant and promises.

2

Psalm

Psalm 102:16-18, 19-21, 29, 22-23

The psalm is the Church’s prayerful response to the first reading. It helps the congregation answer God’s word with trust, praise, repentance, or hope.

3

Second Reading

Usually omitted today

There is no second reading at many weekday Masses. On days like this, the liturgy moves from the psalm directly to the Gospel.

4

Gospel

Matthew 14:22-36

The Gospel is the high point of the Liturgy of the Word. Catholics stand because Christ himself speaks to his people in a special way through the Gospel proclamation.

5

Homily

After the Gospel

The homily follows the Gospel. It should gather the day’s readings together, explain the mystery being celebrated, and help people carry the word of God into ordinary life.

What the homily usually draws together

A Catholic homily usually gathers the first reading, the psalm, and the Gospel into one spiritual movement. It may explain how the Old Testament prepares for Christ, how the apostles witness to the risen Lord, how the psalm teaches the Church to pray, and how the Gospel calls for faith and conversion now.

If you are preparing before Mass, try to carry one sentence, one image, or one invitation from the readings with you. That usually makes the homily easier to follow because you already know what part of God's word has stayed with you.

What about the Prayers of the Faithful for Tuesday August 4, 2026?

The Prayers of the Faithful are usually written locally by a parish, diocese, or celebrant, so there is not always one universal text for this exact day. The scriptural readings above are the stable part the whole Church receives, and they usually shape the petitions that follow at Mass.

Source note

The day's references and liturgical celebration data come from the Catholic Readings API, while the on-site scripture text is rendered from public-domain Douay-Rheims sources so the day's readings can be read directly on the page.