Daily readings

Monday, August 17, 2026

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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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The on-site reading text is drawn from public-domain Douay-Rheims sources. Plain mode is a built-in reading aid that modernizes older wording for easier understanding while keeping the same Roman Catholic reading references for the day.

What are the Mass readings for Monday August 17, 2026?

The Catholic Mass readings for Monday August 17, 2026 are gathered on this page in their proper order: first reading Ezekiel 24:15-23, psalm Deuteronomy 32:18-19, 20, 21, no second reading is appointed for this Mass,and Gospel Matthew 19:16-22.

What is the Gospel for Monday August 17, 2026?

The Gospel for Monday August 17, 2026 is Matthew 19:16-22. It appears below with the rest of the day's Catholic readings.

What is the Psalm for Monday August 17, 2026?

The psalm for Monday August 17, 2026 is Deuteronomy 32:18-19, 20, 21. 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 Monday August 17, 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

Ezekiel 24:15-23

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.

24:15And the word of the Lord came to me, saying:

16Son of Man, look I take from you the desire of your eyes with a stroke: and you shall not lament, nor weep$1 neither shall your tears run down.

17Sigh in silence, make no mourning for the dead: let the tire of your head be upon you, and your shoes on your feet, and cover not your face, nor eat the food of mourners.

18So I spoke to the people in the morning, and my wife died in the evening: and I did in the morning as he had commanded me.

19And the people said to me: Why do you not tell us what these things mean that you doest?

20And I said to them: The word of the Lord came to me, saying:

21Speak to the people of Israel: Thus says the Lord God: Look I will profane my sanctuary, the glory of your realm, and the thing that your eyes de sire, and for which your soul feareth: your sons, and your daughters, whom you have left, shall fall by the sword.

22And you shall do as I have done: you shall not cover your faces, nor shall you eat the food of mourners.

23You shall have crowns on your heads, and shoes on your feet: you shall not lament nor weep, but you shall pine away for your sins, and every one shall sigh with his brother.

Psalm

Deuteronomy 32:18-19, 20, 21

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.

32:18You have left the God that beget you, and have forgotten the Lord that created you.

19The Lord saw, and was moved to wrath: because his own sons and daughters provoked him.

20And he said: I will hide my face from them, and will consider what their last end shall be: for it is a perverse generation, and unfaithful children.

21They have provoked me with that which was no god, and have angered me with their empty things: and I will provoke them with that which is no people, and will vex them with a foolish nation.

Gospel

Matthew 19:16-22

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.

19:16And look one came and said to him: Good master, what good shall I do that I may have life eternal?

17Who said to him: Why asketh you me concerning good? One is good, God. But if you will enter into life, keep the commands.

18He said to him: Which? And Jesus said: You shall do no murder, You shall not commit adultery, You shall not steal, You shall not bear false witness.

19Honour your father and your mother: and, You shall love your neighbor as yourself.

20The young man says to him: All these I have kept from my youth, what is yet wanting to me?

21Jesus says to him: If you will be perfect, go sell what you have, and give to the poor, and you shall have treasure in heaven: and come follow me.

22And when the young man had heard this word, he went away sad: for he had great possessions.

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

Ezekiel 24:15-23

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

Deuteronomy 32:18-19, 20, 21

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 19:16-22

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 Monday August 17, 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.