Catholic Mass readings for August 31, 2026

The Catholic Mass readings for Monday, August 31, 2026, include passages from 1 Corinthians, Psalms, and the Gospel of Luke.

The first reading from 1 Corinthians 2:1-5 describes a message focused on the testimony of Christ and the power of God rather than human wisdom. The Responsorial Psalm, taken from Psalm 119:97-102, emphasizes devotion to divine law and commandments.

The Gospel reading from Luke 4:16-30 depicts Jesus in the synagogue at Nazareth. Upon reading from the scroll of the prophet Isaiah, he proclaims his mission to bring good news to the poor, liberty to captives, and sight to the blind.