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Weekday of Saturday August 26, 2023

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August 26, 2023

(Cf. Judith 13:18-19)
Blessed are you, O Virgin Mary, by the Lord God Most High, above all women on the earth; for he has so exalted your name that your praise shall be undying on our lips.

Texts of the day

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First reading

Reading (Ruth 2:1-3, 8-11; 4:13-17)

Naomi had a prominent kinsman named Boaz, of the clan of her husband Elimelech. Ruth the Moabite said to Naomi, “Let me go and glean ears of grain in the field of anyone who will allow me that favor.” Naomi...

Responsorial Psalm (Psalm 128:1b-2, 3, 4, 5)

Blessed are you who fear the LORD, who walk in his ways! For you shall eat the fruit of your handiwork; blessed shall you be, and favored. R. You wife shall be like a fruitful vine...

Gospel (Matthew 23:1-12)

Jesus spoke to the crowds and to his disciples, saying, “The scribes and the Pharisees have taken their seat on the chair of Moses. Therefore, do and observe all things whatsoever they tell you, but do not follow their example....