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Year A
Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
August 2, 2026
2026 (Year A) 2027 (Year B) 2028 (Year C)

Year A: Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Is 55: 1-3

Ps 145: 8-9, 15-16, 17-18

Rom 8: 35, 37-39

Mt 14: 13-21

TAKE TIME TO CHAT
  • In what ways does today’s Gospel remind you of the Eucharist?
  • What is your favorite meal?
  • Who would you like to have over for dinner? Plan the meal and invite them over!
ACTIVITY

Go Fishing

Casting a line with the kids is a classic, relaxing way to spend a lazy summer day. It also helps us to reflect on the miracle of the multiplication of the loaves and fish in today’s Gospel. Find a local lake or stream and go fishing as a family. It’s an opportunity to get away from hectic schedules to enjoy the fresh air, learn about the environment, and even develop patience. Best of all, fishing is quality time spent together talking, laughing, and sitting quietly side by side.

PRAYER

St. John Vianney’s Prayer to Love God 

I love you, O my God, and my only desire is to love you until the last breath of my life.
I love you, O my infinitely lovable God, and I would rather die loving you, than live without loving you.
I love you, Lord and the only grace I ask is to love you eternally...
My God, if my tongue cannot say in every moment that I love you, I want my heart to repeat it to you as often as I draw breath.

LITURGY LINK

During which part of the Mass does Jesus feed us?

FAMILY CHALLENGE

Invite

someone from your parish community over for dinner. This could be the Priest, a

staff member, or one of your friends in the pews.

St. John Vianney (August 4)
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St. Mary MacKillop (August 8)
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Baked Parmesan Chicken
  3 lbs. bone-in chicken thighs 1 cup of breadcrumbs 1 cup of grated parmesan cheese garlic salt to taste pepper to taste paprika to taste Preheat ove...
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Impossible Pie
4 eggs ½ cup butter, melted ½ cup plain flour 1 cup sugar 1 cup coconut 2 cups milk 2 tsp vanilla Combine all ingredients together and pour mixture in...
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EXPLORE THE YEAR
Jan 4 - The Epiphany of the Lord
Jan 11 - The Baptism of the Lord
Jan 18 - Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
Jan 25 - Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
Feb 1 - Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Feb 8 - Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Feb 15 - Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Feb 22 - First Sunday of Lent
Mar 1 - Second Sunday of Lent
Mar 8 - Third Sunday of Lent
Mar 15 - Fourth Sunday of Lent
Mar 22 - Fifth Sunday of Lent
Mar 29 - Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord
Apr 5 - Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord
Apr 12 - Second Sunday of Easter and Sunday of Divine Mercy
Apr 19 - Third Sunday of Easter
Apr 26 - Fourth Sunday of Easter
May 3 - Fifth Sunday of Easter
May 10 - Sixth Sunday of Easter
May 17 - The Ascension of the Lord
May 24 - Pentecost Sunday
May 31 - The Most Holy Trinity
Jun 7 - The Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ
Jun 14 - Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
Jun 21 - Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Jun 28 - Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Jul 5 - Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Jul 12 - Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Jul 19 - Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Jul 26 - Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Aug 2 - Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Aug 9 - Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Aug 16 - Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Aug 23 - Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time
Aug 30 - Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
Sep 6 - Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
Sep 13 - Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Sep 20 - Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Sep 27 - Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Oct 4 - Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
Oct 11 - Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Oct 18 - Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Oct 25 - Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Nov 1 - All Saints
Nov 8 - Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
Nov 15 - Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
Nov 22 - The Solemnity of Our Lord, Jesus Christ King of the Universe
Nov 29 - First Sunday of Advent
Dec 6 - Second Sunday of Advent
Dec 13 - Third Sunday of Advent
Dec 20 - Fourth Sunday of Advent
Dec 27 - The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph
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