The entire month falls within the liturgical season of Ordinary Time, which is represented by the liturgical color green. This symbol of hope is the color of the sprouting seed and arouses in the faithful the hope of reaping the eternal harvest of heaven, especially the hope of a glorious resurrection. It is used in the offices and Masses of Ordinary Time.
The month of August is dedicated to The Immaculate Heart of Mary.
August is often considered the transitional month in our seasonal calendar. It is the time of the year we begin to wind-down from our summer travels and vacations and prepare for Autumn — back to school, fall festivals, harvest time, etc. The Church in her holy wisdom has provided a cycle of events in its liturgical year which allow the faithful to celebrate the major feasts in the life of Christ and Mary
The Holy Father's Intentions for the Month of August 2023
For political leaders: We pray that political leaders be at the service of their own people, working for integral human development and for the common good, especially caring for the poor and those who have lost their jobs.
Focus of the Liturgy
The Gospel readings for August are taken from St. Matthew. All Sunday readings are from Year A, and Weekday readings are from Cycle I.
| August 6th Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord |
"And he was transfigured before them; his face shone like the sun." |
| August 13 Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time |
Command me to come to you on the water. |
| August 20th Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time |
O woman, great is your faith! |
| August 27th Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time |
You are Peter, and to you I will give the keys of the kingdom of heaven. |
Feasts for August
1. Alphonsus Liguori, Memorial
2. Eusebius of Vercelli; Peter Julian Eymard, Opt. Mem.
4. John Vianney, Memorial
5. Dedication of St. Mary Major, Opt. Mem.
6. Transfiguration, Feast
7. Sixtus II and companions; Cajetan, Opt. Mem.
8. Dominic, Memorial
9. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross, Opt. Mem.
10. St. Lawrence, Feast
11. Clare, Memorial
12. Jane Frances de Chantal, Opt. Mem.
13. NINETEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME, Sunday
14. Maximilian Kolbe, Memorial
15. ASSUMPTION OF MARY, Solemnity
16. Stephen of Hungary, Opt. Mem.
19. John Eudes, Opt. Mem.
20. TWENTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME, Sunday
21. Pius X, Memorial
22. Queenship of Mary, Memorial
23. Rose of Lima, Opt. Mem.
24. Bartholomew, Apostle, Feast
25. Louis IX of France; Joseph Calasanz, Opt. Mem.
27. TWENTY-FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME, Sunday
28. Augustine, Memorial
29. Passion of John the Baptist , Memorial
From: catholicculture.org
