Daily Gospel

Saint Augustine of Hippo, Bishop and Doctor of the Church

Today's Gospel, Reflection, and Prayer

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Matthew 25:1-13

Jesus told his disciples this parable:
"The Kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins
who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom.
Five of them were foolish and five were wise.
The foolish ones, when taking their lamps,
brought no oil with them,
but the wise brought flasks of oil with their lamps.
Since the bridegroom was long delayed,
they all became drowsy and fell asleep.
At midnight, there was a cry,
'Behold, the bridegroom! Come out to meet him!'
Then all those virgins got up and trimmed their lamps.
The foolish ones said to the wise,
'Give us some of your oil,
for our lamps are going out.'
But the wise ones replied,
'No, for there may not be enough for us and you.
Go instead to the merchants and buy some for yourselves.'
While they went off to buy it,
the bridegroom came
and those who were ready went into the wedding feast with him.
Then the door was locked.
Afterwards the other virgins came and said,
'Lord, Lord, open the door for us!'
But he said in reply,
'Amen, I say to you, I do not know you.'
Therefore, stay awake,
for you know neither the day nor the hour."

The Gospel of the Lord,

Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ

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References for August 28, 2026

First Reading 1 Corinthians 1:17-25
Responsorial Psalm Psalm 33:1-2, 4-5, 10-11
Gospel Matthew 25:1-13

Following the Mass for August 28, 2026? The references above are provided for the readings proclaimed during the Liturgy of the Word. Source: USCCB Daily Readings and Vatican News Word of the Day.

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