Daily readings

Saturday, August 22, 2026

Queenship of Blessed Virgin Mary. Ordinary Time. Read the day's readings in one place for prayer, preparation, or quiet reflection.

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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 Saturday August 22, 2026?

The Catholic Mass readings for Saturday August 22, 2026 are gathered on this page in their proper order: first reading Ezekiel 43:1-7ab, psalm Psalm 85:9ab, 10, 11-12, 13-14, no second reading is appointed for this Mass,and Gospel Matthew 23:1-12.

What is the Gospel for Saturday August 22, 2026?

The Gospel for Saturday August 22, 2026 is Matthew 23:1-12. It appears below with the rest of the day's Catholic readings.

What is the Psalm for Saturday August 22, 2026?

The psalm for Saturday August 22, 2026 is Psalm 85:9ab, 10, 11-12, 13-14. 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 Saturday August 22, 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 43:1-7ab

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.

43:1And he brought me to the gate that looked towards the east.

2And look the glory of the God of Israel came in by the way of the east: and his voice was like the noise of many waters, and the earth shone with his majesty.

3And I saw the vision according to the appearance which I had seen when he came to destroy the city: and the appearance was according to the vision which I had seen by the river Chobar: and I fell upon my face.

4And the majesty of the Lord went into the temple by the way of the gate that looked to the east.

5And the spirit lifted me up and brought me into the inner court: and look the house was satisfied with the glory of the Lord.

6And I heard one speaking to me out of the house, and the man that stood by me,

7Said to me: Son of Man, the place of my throne, and the place of the soles of my feet, where I dwell in the midst of the children of Israel forever: and the people of Israel shall no more profane my holy name, they and their kings by their fornications, and by the carcasses of their kings, and by the high places.

Psalm

Psalm 85:9ab, 10, 11-12, 13-14

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.

85:9I will hear what the Lord God will speak in me: for he will speak peace to his people: And to his saints: and to them that are converted to the heart.

10Surely his salvation is near to them that fear him: that glory may dwell in our land.

11Mercy and truth have met each other: righteousness and peace have kissed.

12Truth is sprung out of the earth: and righteousness has looked down from heaven.

13For the Lord will give goodness: and our earth shall yield her fruit.

14Righteousness shall walk before him: and shall set his steps in the way.

Gospel

Matthew 23:1-12

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.

23:1Then Jesus spoke to the crowds and to his disciples,

2Saying: The teachers of the law and the Pharisees have sitten on the chair of Moses.

3All things therefore whatever they shall say to you, observe and do: but according to their works do you not; for they say, and do not.

4For they bind heavy and insupportable burdens, and lay them on men's shoulders; but with a finger of their own they will not move them.

5And all their works they do for to be seen of men. For they make their prayer boxes broad, and enlarge their fringes.

6And they love the first places at feasts, and the first chairs in the synagogues,

7And salutations in the market place, and to be called by men, Teacher.

8But be not you called Teacher. For one is your master; and all you are brothers and sisters.

9And call none your father upon earth; for one is your father, who is in heaven.

10Neither be you called masters; for one is you master, Christ.

11He that is the greatest among you shall be your servant.

12And whoever shall exalt himself shall be humbled: and the one who will humble himself shall be exalted.

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 43:1-7ab

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

Psalm 85:9ab, 10, 11-12, 13-14

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 23:1-12

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 Saturday August 22, 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.