Religious readings feature Ezekiel and the Gospel of Matthew

Religious readings for August 20, 2026, include passages from the Book of Ezekiel and the Gospel of Matthew.

One reading from Ezekiel focuses on themes of holiness and restoration, where the Lord promises to cleanse the people, provide them with a new heart and spirit, and return them to their land. Another passage from Ezekiel describes a vision of dry bones being brought back to life through the breath of the spirit, symbolizing the restoration of the house of Israel.

The Gospel reading from Matthew presents a parable of a king who prepares a wedding feast for his son. The text describes how some invited guests refused the invitation or mistreated the king's servants, leading the king to command his servants to invite anyone they find on the main roads to fill the hall.