St. John Vianney Sunday Mass Readings for August 2, 2026

On August 2, 2026 the Catholic Church observed the 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time, also known as St. John Vianney Sunday. The liturgical celebration featured readings from Isaiah 55:1‑3, Romans 8:35‑39 and the Gospel of Matthew 14:13‑21, which recounts the feeding of the five thousand. Bishop Broderick Pabillo delivered a homily urging the faithful to share their limited resources and trust in God's providence, drawing parallels between the biblical miracle of the loaves and contemporary challenges such as rising prices and unemployment.

The same set of readings was used at St. Jean Baptiste Church in New York City, a parish administered by the Order of St Peter Julian Eymard. The service highlighted the theme of divine generosity, inviting worshippers to “come and eat” without concern for material cost.