Lectiones diurnae
The readings of the Mass, day by day
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Tuesday of the 20th Week in Ordinary Time
Additional readings
- On the GospelSermon XIX: On the words of the Gospel, Matt. xix. 28, ‘Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden,' etc.St. Augustine, Sermons on Selected Lessons of the New Testament·7 min
- MeditationOn Self denial.Richard Challoner, Meditations for Every Day in the Year·4 min
- Morning meditationThe Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary into HeavenSt. Alphonsus Liguori, Meditations and Readings for Every Day of the Year·4 min
- Spiritual readingTo Thee Do We Sigh, Mourning and Weeping, in This Valley of Tears!: The Necessity of Mary’s Intercession for Our SalvationSt. Alphonsus Liguori, Meditations and Readings for Every Day of the Year·5 min