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The feast the whole Church keeps today, the saints you can visit at their tomb, and what they are patrons of.

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The readings at Mass · 19 August 2026

Saint John Eudes, Priest

ReadingA reading from the Book of Ezekiel 34:1-11
GospelFrom the Gospel according to Matthew 20:1-16

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Saint John Eudes, Priest

Wednesday of the Twentieth Week in Ordinary Time

Readings of the day The liturgical year

The General Roman Calendar; tombs and patronages verified against Catholic sources. Local calendars may keep other saints today.