August 2024 is Year B in the Sunday liturgical cycle and Year 2 in the weekday cycle. See Mass readings resources for specific Sundays and feast days in for August 2024 here. Learn more about lectionary cycles from the USCCB.
In August 2024, the Mass readings focus on themes like spiritual nourishment, making wise choices, and the significance of the Eucharist. The 18th Sunday emphasizes seeking eternal life over worldly goods. The 19th Sunday talks about perseverance and finding strength in God. The Assumption of Mary celebrates her being taken to heaven. The 20th Sunday urges choosing wisdom and the 21st Sunday highlights committing to follow Jesus. These themes for August 2024 guide Catholics to deepen their faith and trust in God.
Sundays and Holy Days in August 2024
18th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Sunday August 4, 2024
The readings for the 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B remind us of God’s care and call us to seek spiritual nourishment. The readings highlight how God provided for the Israelites with manna and quail, Jesus as the bread of life, and the need to renew our minds and hearts. They encourage us to trust in God, live righteously, and focus on eternal life rather than worldly concerns. These themes guide us to deepen our relationship with Christ and find true fulfillment in Him.
19th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Sunday August 11, 2024
On the 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B, the focus is on God’s support, living a good life, and faith in Jesus as the bread of life. The readings remind us that God cares for us, even in our struggles, and calls us to kindness and forgiveness. Jesus offers Himself as the bread of life, inviting us to believe in Him for eternal life. These teachings guide us to trust in God’s care, live with love, and seek spiritual nourishment in Christ.
The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Thursday August 15, 2024
The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, celebrated on August 15th, honors Mary’s being taken up to heaven, body and soul, at the end of her life. This event is a sign of hope and a reminder of the promise of eternal life. Catholics celebrate it as a holy day, reflecting on Mary’s role in Jesus’ life and her example of faith. Pope Pius XII declared it a dogma in 1950, making it an essential belief in the Catholic faith. This feast encourages Catholics to live faithfully, trusting in God’s promises.
20th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Sunday August 18, 2024
On the 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B, the readings highlight the importance of choosing wisely. Proverbs speaks of a banquet prepared by wisdom, while Psalm 34 invites us to “taste and see the goodness of the Lord.” Ephesians encourages us to live wisely and seek the Spirit’s guidance. In the Gospel, Jesus reveals Himself as the Bread of Life, challenging us to see beyond the material world. These teachings call us to embrace God’s wisdom and live a life centered on Christ.
21st Sunday in Ordinary Time
Sunday August 25, 2024
On the 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B, the readings focus on making a choice. Joshua asks the Israelites to decide whom they will serve. In the Gospel, Jesus’ followers struggle with His teachings, and some leave. Peter and the apostles, however, choose to stay, affirming their faith in Jesus as the Holy One of God. This Sunday reminds us to commit to following Jesus, even when it’s difficult.
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