Daily readings

Tuesday, August 25, 2026

Saint Louis/Saint Joseph of Calasanz, Priest. Ordinary Time. Read the day's readings in one place for prayer, preparation, or quiet reflection.

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What are the Mass readings for Tuesday August 25, 2026?

The Catholic Mass readings for Tuesday August 25, 2026 are gathered on this page in their proper order: first reading 2 Thessalonians 2:1-3a, 14-17, psalm Psalm 96:10, 11-12, 13, no second reading is appointed for this Mass,and Gospel Matthew 23:23-26.

What is the Gospel for Tuesday August 25, 2026?

The Gospel for Tuesday August 25, 2026 is Matthew 23:23-26. It appears below with the rest of the day's Catholic readings.

What is the Psalm for Tuesday August 25, 2026?

The psalm for Tuesday August 25, 2026 is Psalm 96:10, 11-12, 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 Tuesday August 25, 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

2 Thessalonians 2:1-3a, 14-17

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.

2:1And we beseech you, brothers and sisters, by the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, and of our gathering together to him:

2That you be not easily moved from your sense, nor be terrified, neither by spirit, nor by word, nor by epistle, as sent from us, as if the day of the Lord were at hand.

3Let no man deceive you by any means, for unless there come a revolt first, and the man of sin be revealed, the son of perdition,

14Therefore, brothers and sisters, stand fast; and hold the teachings which you have learned, whether by word, or by our epistle.

15Now our Lord Jesus Christ himself, and God and our Father, who hathloved us, and has given us eternal consolation, and good hope in grace,

16Exhort your hearts, and confirm you in every good work and word.

Psalm

Psalm 96:10, 11-12, 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.

96:10Say you among the Gentiles, the Lord has reigned. For he has corrected the world, which shall not be moved: he will judge the people with righteousness.

11Let the heavens rejoice, and let the earth be glad, let the sea be moved, and the fulness thereof:

12the fields and all things that are in them shall be joyful. Then shall all the trees of the woods rejoice

13before the face of the Lord, because he comes: because he comes to judge the earth. He shall judge the world with righteousness, and the people with his truth.

Gospel

Matthew 23:23-26

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.

23:23Sorrow to you teachers of the law and Pharisees, hypocrites; because you tithe mint, and anise, and cummin, and have left the weightier things of the law; judgment, and mercy, and faith. These things you ought to have done, and not to leave those undone.

24Blind guides, who strain out a gnat, and swallow a camel.

25Sorrow to you teachers of the law and Pharisees, hypocrites; because you make clean the outside of the cup and of the dish, but within you are full of rapine and uncleanness.

26You blind Pharisee, first make clean the inside of the cup and of the dish, that the outside may become clean.

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

2 Thessalonians 2:1-3a, 14-17

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 96:10, 11-12, 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 23:23-26

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 Tuesday August 25, 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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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.