2021 is Year B in the Sunday liturgical cycle and Year 1 in the weekday cycle.
Resources for August 2021:
18th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B (2021)
Sunday, August 1
The readings for the 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B show that God gives us bread from heaven – the Eucharist. Once again these readings point to the Eucharist. The lure of material goods and worldly values is also…
St. Alphonsus Liguori
Sunday, August 1
St. Alphonsus Liguori was a 18th century Italian bishop and the founder of the Redemptorist order. He promoted simple homilies over the pompous sermons of the day. He believed in practicality in the confessional and was able to answer questions…
St. John Vianney
Wednesday, August 4
St. John Vianney was known for his holiness, his dedication to our Blessed Mother, and his reputation as a confessor. He is the patron saint of parish priests. His feast day is August 4. He is also called The Cure…
The Transfiguration of the Lord
Friday, August 6
August 6 is the Feast of the Transfiguration. This day commemorates the day Jesus was transfigured on the mountain, traditionally thought to be Mount Tabor. This is recounted in the gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke. Peter, James, and John…
St. Dominic
Sunday, August 8
St. Dominic founded the Dominicans, which is known as the Order of Preachers (OP). They sought to educate through informed preaching. St.Dominic was inspired by the lifestyle of the early Christians as described in the Acts of the Apostles. He…
19th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B (2021)
Sunday, August 8
The readings for the 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B demonstrate that God sustains us. So these readings could lead to a discussion of the Eucharist or the importance of not giving up.
St. Lawrence
Tuesday, August 10
St. Lawrence was a 3rd century martyr. He lived in Rome and as a deacon was responsible for distributing resources to the poor. When the prefect of Rome demanded that he bring him the treasures of the Church, he brought…
St. Clare of Assisi
Wednesday, August 11
St. Clare of Assisi was one of the first people to follow St. Francis of Assisi. She founded the Poor Clares Order. She embraced a rule of poverty, austerity, and seclusion.
St. Maximilian Kolbe
Saturday, August 14
St. Maximilian Kolbe is the patron saint of families, journalists, prisoners, ant pro-life movement. His feast day is August 14.
The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Sunday, August 15
August 15 is the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. This holy day celebrates Mary’s passing and being assumed into heaven.
St. Bernard of Clairvaux
Friday, August 20
St. Bernard of Clairvaux was a 12th century monk and theologian who was known for his ability to arbitrate disputes. He counseled kings and popes, yet valued the time he spent in prayer and contemplation. He wrote much on the…
Queenship of Mary
Sunday, August 22
This feast day celebrates the queenship of Mary. As the mother of Jesus Christ, the Lord of all creation, our Blessed Mother shares in his royal heritage. Mary’s queenship foreshadows the glory in heaven which awaits all of us who…
21st Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B (2021)
Sunday, August 22
The readings for the Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time for Year B remind us that discipleship is a choice. This is a good time to speak about endurance and perseverance as disciples. Here are some ideas.
St. Bartholomew, Apostle
Tuesday, August 24
St. Bartholomew was one of the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ. He is mentioned several times in the synoptic gospels. He is also widely thought to be the person identified as Nathaniel in the Gospel of John. After the resurrection…
St. Monica
Friday, August 27
St. Monica was the mother of St. Augustine of Hippo. She was married to a pagan who was a cruel man and who would not allow her to baptize their children. She prayed for her husband and mother-in-law and eventually…
St. Augustine, Bishop and Doctor
Saturday, August 28
St. Augustine of Hippo was born in North Africa. He spent his youth living wildly but then converted to Christianity after his mother, St. Monica, prayed for him for years. He became a priest and then later a bishop. His…
22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B (2021)
Sunday, August 29
The readings for the 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B tell us to be wary of those things which lead us to sin and remind us that we must really follow Jesus in our hearts. Are we truly following…