This Week’s Readings

Readings

SUNDAY 16th August 2026

For you to read, to reflect on and to lead your prayer

Revelation 11:19,12:1-6,10
In our first reading we hear how a woman, often thought to be the Blessed Virgin Mary gives birth to
the the church, and how God protects the woman and the church.

1 Corinthians 15:20-27
In our second reading we hear how Jesus Christ is the second Adam, who will destroy death and reign over all things.

Luke 1:39-56
In our Gospel reading we hear Mary’s song, the wonderful Magnificat, an ancient hymn of praise, social
reform that will come when Jesus reigns.