Daily readings

Wednesday, August 5, 2026

Dedication of the Basilica of Saint Mary Major. Ordinary Time. Read the day's readings in one place for prayer, preparation, or quiet reflection.

CelebrationDedication of the Basilica of Saint Mary Major

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What are the Mass readings for Wednesday August 5, 2026?

The Catholic Mass readings for Wednesday August 5, 2026 are gathered on this page in their proper order: first reading Jeremiah 31:1-7, psalm Jeremiah 31:10, 11-12ab, 13, no second reading is appointed for this Mass,and Gospel Matthew 15:21-28.

What is the Gospel for Wednesday August 5, 2026?

The Gospel for Wednesday August 5, 2026 is Matthew 15:21-28. It appears below with the rest of the day's Catholic readings.

What is the Psalm for Wednesday August 5, 2026?

The psalm for Wednesday August 5, 2026 is Jeremiah 31:10, 11-12ab, 13. 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 Wednesday August 5, 2026?

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

First Reading

Jeremiah 31:1-7

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.

31:1At that time, says the Lord, I will be the God of all the families of and they shall be my people.

2Thus says the Lord: The people were left and escaped from the sword, found grace in the desert: Israel shall to his rest.

3The Lord has appeared from afar to me. Yea I have loved you with eternal love, therefore have I drawn you, taking pity on you.

4And I will build you again, and you shall be built, 0 virgin of Israel: you shall again be adorned with your timbrels, and shall go forth in the dances of them that make merry.

5You shall yet plant vineyards in the mountains of Samaria: the planters shall plant, and they shall not gather the vintage before the time.

6For there shall be a day, in which the watchmen on mount Ephraim, shall cry: Arise, and let us go up to Sion to the Lord our God.

7For thus says the Lord: Rejoice you in the joy of Jacob, and neigh before the head of the Gentiles: shout you, and sing, and say: Save, O Lord, your people, the remnant of Israel.

Psalm

Jeremiah 31:10, 11-12ab, 13

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.

31:10Hear the word of the Lord, O you nations, and declare it in the islands that are afar off, and say: He that scattered Israel will gather him: and he will keep him as the shepherd does his flock.

11For the Lord has redeemed Jacob, and rescued him out of the hand of one that was mightier than he.

12And they shall come, and shall give praise in mount Sion: and they shall flow together to the good things of the Lord, for the corn, and wine, and oil, and the increase of cattle and herds, and their soul shall be as a watered garden, and they shall be hungry no more.

13Then shall the virgin rejoice in the dance, the young men and old men together: and I will turn their mourning into joy, and will comfort them, and make them joyful after their sorrow.

Gospel

Matthew 15:21-28

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.

15:21And Jesus went from from there, and retired into the coasts of Tyre and Sidon.

22And look a woman of Canaan who came out of those coasts, crying out, said to him: Have mercy on me, O Lord, you son of David: my daughter is grieviously troubled by the devil.

23Who answered her not a word. And his disciples came and besought him, saying: Send her away, for she cries after us:

24And he answering, said: I was not sent but to the sheep that are lost of the people of Israel.

25But she came and adored him, saying: Lord, help me.

26Who answering, said: It is not good to take the bread of the children, and to cast it to the dogs.

27But she said: Yea, Lord; for the whelps also eat of the crumbs that fall from the table of their masters.

28Then Jesus answering, said to her: O woman, great is your faith: be it done to you as you will: and her daughter was cured from that hour.

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.

First Reading

Jeremiah 31:1-7

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.

Psalm

Jeremiah 31:10, 11-12ab, 13

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.

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.

Gospel

Matthew 15:21-28

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.

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 Wednesday August 5, 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.

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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.