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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 · 21 August 2026
Saint Pius X, Pope
- ReadingA reading from the Book of Ezekiel 37:1-14
- GospelFrom the Gospel according to Matthew 22:34-40
From Vatican News — Word of the Day, following the General Roman Calendar, with a commentary from the Popes. Where a feast is kept on another day in your country, your parish’s readings may differ.
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Saint Pius X, Pope
Friday of the Twentieth Week in Ordinary Time
Pray at their tomb
The General Roman Calendar; tombs and patronages verified against Catholic sources. Local calendars may keep other saints today.