# todays reading (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 4 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover todays reading. Page: Feed: --- ## [Friday, August 21, 2026](https://www.citychurchrva.com/good-morning-city-church/8/21/2026) _2026-08-21 · Luke Mancari · Good Morning, City Church_ Today’s Reading: Psalms 131–135; Job 1; Acts 8:26–40; John 6:16–27 [Listen](https://static1.squarespace.com/static/610d35661e9ef7714256d054/t/6a87cc57850a222ee1feb166/1787284570699/GMCC+-+Luke-+8%3A21%3A26.mp3) ## [“Who do you say that I am?” - Readings for Sunday, 8/23/26](https://avemariaradio.substack.com/p/who-do-you-say-that-i-am-readings) _2026-08-21 · Sr. Ann Shields · Food for the Journey Classics_ In this Sunday’s Gospel, Jesus asks His disciples the question of the ages: who do people say that the Son of Man is? They answer that some say He is John the Baptist, while others say Elijah. How would we answer that question in today’s day and age? Some would say Jesus was a wise teacher. Others would say he was a peacemaker who told important stories about loving your neighbor. But do we truly… [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/212096941/0f70ffdcfbc50bb1befa8737c4def47e.mp3) ## Day 233 - Friday 21st August 2026 _2026-08-21 · Bible in a Year_ Today’s readings come from Psalm 101, 1 Corinthians 14:20-40, 2 Chronicles 13, 14 and 15 [Listen](https://pcr-od.streamguys1.com/the-bible-in-a-year/20260819151447-Day233Psalm1011Corinthians14v20to402Chronicles1314and15.mp3?awCollectionId=BibleinaYear&awGenre=Religion+and+Spirituality&awEpisodeId=b77fb2f0-9be0-11f1-b6d6-bbc8a146e197) ## [Aug 21, 2026 – 20th Friday in Ordinary Time / Mt 22:34-40](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lucas-laborde/episodes/Aug-21--2026--20th-Friday-in-Ordinary-Time--Mt-2234-40-e3nkln2) _2026-08-20 · Fr. Lucas Laborde · Daily Gospel Meditations - Saint John Society_ Why was the question on the greatest commandment a test? - Fr. Lucas Laborde. Click here for today’s readings. How central is friendship with God to your own life? How would you assess your love for people around you? And where does that love spring from? [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/131f8458/podcast/play/124458146/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-7-19%2F5f7d5d1b-9811-36c6-dff6-ba2de305660c.mp3) ## [Thursday, August 20, 2026](https://www.citychurchrva.com/good-morning-city-church/8/20/2026) _2026-08-20 · Maddy Huffman · Good Morning, City Church_ Today’s Reading: Psalms 119:145–176, 128, and 130; Judges 18:16–31; Acts 8:14–25; John 6:1–15 [Listen](https://static1.squarespace.com/static/610d35661e9ef7714256d054/t/6a8680a1edd4d064b0bda48b/1787199652800/GMCC+-+Maddy-+8%3A20%3A26.mp3) ## Day 232 - Thursday 20th August 2026 _2026-08-20 · Bible in a Year_ Today’s readings come from Proverbs 20:15-24, 1 Corinthians 14:1-19, 2 Chronicles 10, 11 and 12 [Listen](https://pcr-od.streamguys1.com/the-bible-in-a-year/20260819151334-Day232Proverbs20v15to241Corinthians14v1to192Chronicles1011and12.mp3?awCollectionId=BibleinaYear&awGenre=Religion+and+Spirituality&awEpisodeId=8bceaf00-9be0-11f1-8201-8d6aefd02229) ## [Aug 20, 2026 – 20th Thursday in Ordinary Time / Mt 22:1-14](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lucas-laborde/episodes/Aug-20--2026--20th-Thursday-in-Ordinary-Time--Mt-221-14-e3nghbq) _2026-08-19 · Fr. Lucas Laborde · Daily Gospel Meditations - Saint John Society_ The parable of the wedding guests - Fr. Lucas Laborde. Click here for today’s readings. What are the obstacles people need to overcome to respond to God’s call? What are some excuses that are used to justify our rebellion against God? How is Jesus asking you to respond? [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/131f8458/podcast/play/124322618/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-7-17%2F02ab8bbf-2dec-36fd-c305-cb18d40b03e4.mp3) ## [Wednesday, August 19, 2026](https://www.citychurchrva.com/good-morning-city-church/8/19/2026) _2026-08-19 · Ben Owen · Good Morning, City Church_ Today’s Reading: Psalms 119:145–176, 128, and 130; Judges 18:16–31; Acts 8:14–25; John 6:1–15 [Listen](https://static1.squarespace.com/static/610d35661e9ef7714256d054/t/6a851464cbad795462b05e1c/1787106408708/GMCC+-+Ben-+8%3A19%3A26.mp3) ## [“Are you envious because I am generous?” - Readings for 8/19/26](https://avemariaradio.substack.com/p/are-you-envious-because-i-am-generous) _2026-08-19 · Sr. Ann Shields · Food for the Journey Classics_ Today’s Gospel features the Parable of the Laborers in the Vineyard. Jesus tells of workers who were paid a full day’s wages for a full day’s work, and became jealous of others workers who received the same pay despite only working a short time. It’s mean to be a warning to us – if we arrived in heaven after serving God for our whole lives, only to see a formerly wicked person who had converted on… [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/211800298/2a75e777dabf2617a3bf7e7052341075.mp3) ## Day 231 - Wednesday 19th August 2026 _2026-08-19 · Bible in a Year_ Today’s readings come from Psalm 100, 1 Corinthians 12:27-13:13, Song of Solomon 5, 6, 8 and 8 [Listen](https://pcr-od.streamguys1.com/the-bible-in-a-year/20260818211426-Day231Psalm1001Corinthians12v27to13v13SongofSolomon568and8.mp3?awCollectionId=BibleinaYear&awGenre=Religion+and+Spirituality&awEpisodeId=cb047210-9b49-11f1-a8bd-e31cf98e21b0) ## [Snapshot Showdown on Google Play (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/DgxOYnvAQchx) _2026-08-18 · **Sponsored**_ Available on Google Play for Android devices. ## [Aug 19, 2026 – 20th Wednesday in Ordinary Time / Mt 20:1-16](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lucas-laborde/episodes/Aug-19--2026--20th-Wednesday-in-Ordinary-Time--Mt-201-16-e3nghan) _2026-08-18 · Fr. Lucas Laborde · Daily Gospel Meditations - Saint John Society_ The parable of the laborers of the last hour - Fr. Lucas Laborde. Click here for today’s readings. What does Christ’s invitation to work in his vineyard mean for you? Do you experience it as a blessing or as a burden? What is the true motivation for serving him that Jesus wants you to find? [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/131f8458/podcast/play/124322583/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-7-17%2Fb970289e-30d6-e90a-883e-0578d223e58b.mp3) ## [Tuesday, August 18, 2026](https://www.citychurchrva.com/good-morning-city-church/8/18/2026) _2026-08-18 · Katie Cason · Good Morning, City Church_ Today’s Reading: Psalm 106:1–48; Judges 17; Acts 7:44–8:1; John 5:19–29 [Listen](https://static1.squarespace.com/static/610d35661e9ef7714256d054/t/6a834ab98641cf7496bbf242/1786989244744/GMCC+-+Katie-+8%3A18%3A26.mp3) ## Day 230 - Tuesday 18th August 2026 _2026-08-18 · Bible in a Year_ Today’s readings come from Psalm 99, 1 Corinthians 12:1-26, Song of Solomon 1, 2, 3 and 4 [Listen](https://pcr-od.streamguys1.com/the-bible-in-a-year/20260806174115-Day230Psalm991Corinthians12v1to26SongofSolomon123and4.mp3?awCollectionId=BibleinaYear&awGenre=Religion+and+Spirituality&awEpisodeId=05f7e4b0-91be-11f1-9b3a-b90876e52ae7) ## [Aug 18, 2026 – 20th Tuesday in Ordinary Time / Mt 19:23-30](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lucas-laborde/episodes/Aug-18--2026--20th-Tuesday-in-Ordinary-Time--Mt-1923-30-e3mp82e) _2026-08-17 · Fr. Lucas Laborde · Daily Gospel Meditations - Saint John Society_ The spiritual danger of possessions - Fr. Lucas Laborde. Click here for today’s readings. Are there things you need to be more detached from? Think of situations in which being detached from material things has helped you grow spiritually. Have you experienced the grace of a higher love that helped you become more detached? [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/131f8458/podcast/play/123559438/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-6-31%2F5cb37a1a-8865-9712-3656-24c16a3377e5.mp3) ## [Monday, August 17, 2026](https://www.citychurchrva.com/good-morning-city-church/8/17/2026) _2026-08-17 · Alex Naughton · Good Morning, City Church_ Today’s Reading: Psalm 106:1–48; Judges 17; Acts 7:44–8:1; John 5:19–29 [Listen](https://static1.squarespace.com/static/610d35661e9ef7714256d054/t/6a82357d98ae607dafbf6853/1786918272280/GMCC+-+Alex-+8%3A17%3A26.mp3) ## ["What must I do to obtain eternal life?" - Readings for 8/17/26](https://avemariaradio.substack.com/p/what-must-i-do-to-obtain-eternal) _2026-08-17 · Sr. Ann Shields · Food for the Journey Classics_ In today’s Gospel, a young man asks Jesus what he must to do gain eternal life. Jesus tells him to keep the Lord’s commandments, and after further discussion says that he must sell all his possessions and follow Him. In short, he must put Jesus absolutely first in his life. Upon hearing this, the man was dismayed. He had kept the commandments, but he had not conformed his life entirely to the… [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/211505734/6361d80308f2c6ac87da9d1fddc1e419.mp3) ## Day 229 - Monday 17th August 2026 _2026-08-17 · Bible in a Year_ Today’s readings come from Psalm 98, 1 Corinthians 11:2-34, 2 Chronicles 7:11-9:31 [Listen](https://pcr-od.streamguys1.com/the-bible-in-a-year/20260806173946-Day229Psalm981Corinthians11v2to342Chronicles7v11to9v31.mp3?awCollectionId=BibleinaYear&awGenre=Religion+and+Spirituality&awEpisodeId=d12ad810-91bd-11f1-9ac7-29e920764d19) ## [Aug 17, 2026 – 20th Monday in Ordinary Time / Mt 19:16-22](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lucas-laborde/episodes/Aug-17--2026--20th-Monday-in-Ordinary-Time--Mt-1916-22-e3mp813) _2026-08-16 · Fr. Lucas Laborde · Daily Gospel Meditations - Saint John Society_ The calling of the rich young man - Fr. Lucas Laborde. Click here for today’s readings. Has your faith in Christ helped you grow in your sense of orientation, morally speaking? What has helped you, or could help you, discover the commandments as a path of freedom? Have you ever encountered Jesus, or someone who reflected Jesus to you, in such manner that you discovered a deeper way to live the… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/131f8458/podcast/play/123559395/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-6-31%2Fa1916b50-8850-2069-11d7-869f10c5ec7b.mp3) ## Day 228 - Sunday 16th August 2026 _2026-08-16 · Bible in a Year_ Today’s readings come from Proverbs 20:5-14, 1 Corinthians 10:14-11:1, 2 Chronicles 5:2-7:10 [Listen](https://pcr-od.streamguys1.com/the-bible-in-a-year/20260806173738-Day228Proverbs20v5to141Corinthians10v14to11v12Chronicles5v2to7v10.mp3?awCollectionId=BibleinaYear&awGenre=Religion+and+Spirituality&awEpisodeId=848eacd0-91bd-11f1-8a5b-6716c7084ccf) ## [Aug 16, 2026 - 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time / Mt 15:21-28](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lucas-laborde/episodes/Aug-16--2026---20th-Sunday-in-Ordinary-Time--Mt-1521-28-e3mp7vc) _2026-08-15 · Fr. Lucas Laborde · Daily Gospel Meditations - Saint John Society_ Why was Jesus harsh with the Canaanite woman? - Fr. Lucas Laborde. Click here for today’s readings. Have you seen the difference that purifying tests have made in your life? In what ways has the Lord tested your heart? What do you think He still wants to purify in you? [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/131f8458/podcast/play/123559340/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-6-31%2Fb3f256d4-1f91-5c81-291d-c2aab124d616.mp3) ## [PixelRift — Platforming with Level Editor (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/LqMv3BUXcM4h) _2026-08-15 · **Sponsored**_ Includes a built-in level editor, campaign with elemental heroes, and boss encounters. ## Day 227 - Saturday 15th August 2026 _2026-08-15 · Bible in a Year_ Today’s readings come from Psalm 97, 1 Corinthians 9:19-10:13, 2 Chronicles 2:1-5:1 [Listen](https://pcr-od.streamguys1.com/the-bible-in-a-year/20260806173559-Day227Psalm971Corinthians9v19to10v132Chronicles2v1to5v1.mp3?awCollectionId=BibleinaYear&awGenre=Religion+and+Spirituality&awEpisodeId=49e595f0-91bd-11f1-8033-63f895a25925) ## [Aug 15, 2026 – The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary / Lk 1:39-56](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lucas-laborde/episodes/Aug-15--2026--The-Assumption-of-the-Blessed-Virgin-Mary--Lk-139-56-e3mp7tu) _2026-08-14 · Fr. Lucas Laborde · Daily Gospel Meditations - Saint John Society_ Mary’s inner freedom - Fr. Lucas Laborde. Click here for today’s readings. What do you find striking about Mary’s words and actions in this gospel? What elements here lead you to think of Mary as someone who was ready for heaven, even as she walked this earth? What does the Lord want you to learn from her example? [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/131f8458/podcast/play/123559294/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-6-31%2F0b8de277-46ca-b9c6-68c3-37d7908ec52d.mp3) ## [Friday, August 14, 2026](https://www.citychurchrva.com/good-morning-city-church/8/14/2026) _2026-08-14 · Megan Carson · Good Morning, City Church_ Today’s Reading: Psalms 102 and 107:1–32; Judges 14:20–15:20; Acts 7:17–29; John 4:43–54 [Listen](https://static1.squarespace.com/static/610d35661e9ef7714256d054/t/6a7e6aa7825c772a3db1e334/1786669738809/GMCC+-+Megan-+8%3A14%3A26.mp3) ## ["Observe what is right and do what is just." - Readings for Sunday, 8/16/26](https://avemariaradio.substack.com/p/observe-what-is-right-and-do-what) _2026-08-14 · Sr. Ann Shields · Food for the Journey Classics_ In this Sunday’s First Reading, the Prophet Isaiah instructs us to “observe what is right, do what is just.” The Lord warns the Israelites that His salvation is coming and even foreigners who love His name and follow His ways will be brought to the holy mountain. It’s a reminder for us to heed the word of God. Love the Lord. Forgive your enemies. Forgive those who persecute you, no matter the… [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/211135853/064295574dc9c240a75772bf4b91eb86.mp3) ## Day 226 - Friday 14th August 2026 _2026-08-14 · Bible in a Year_ Today’s readings come from Psalm 96, 1 Corinthians 9:1-18, Ecclesiastes 9:13-12:14 [Listen](https://pcr-od.streamguys1.com/the-bible-in-a-year/20260806173400-Day226Psalm961Corinthians9v1to18Ecclesiastes9v13to12v14.mp3?awCollectionId=BibleinaYear&awGenre=Religion+and+Spirituality&awEpisodeId=02e0fa10-91bd-11f1-9a05-6d4969781984) ## [Aug 14, 2026 - 19th Friday in Ordinary Time / Mt 19:3-12](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lucas-laborde/episodes/Aug-14--2026---19th-Friday-in-Ordinary-Time--Mt-193-12-e3mp7qu) _2026-08-13 · Fr. Lucas Laborde · Daily Gospel Meditations - Saint John Society_ Marriage as the gift of a higher love - Fr. Lucas Laborde. Click here for today’s readings. Why did God decide to call humanity to such great and challenging vocation? Why is it a vocation? Why is it increasingly being perceived as something faith-related? [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/131f8458/podcast/play/123559198/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-6-31%2Ff2003d63-ee7c-8b15-e9e3-7d3bdeb39155.mp3) ## [Thursday, August 13, 2026](https://www.citychurchrva.com/good-morning-city-church/8/13/2026) _2026-08-13 · Kelly Blanchard · Good Morning, City Church_ Today’s Reading: Psalm 105:1–45; Judges 14:1–19; Acts 6:15–7:16; John 4:27–42 [Listen](https://static1.squarespace.com/static/610d35661e9ef7714256d054/t/6a7d2715e2a4e15d899c4deb/1786659286331/GMCC+-+Kelly-+8%3A13%3A26.mp3) ## ["How many times must I forgive?" - Readings for 8/13/26](https://avemariaradio.substack.com/p/how-many-times-must-i-forgive-readings) _2026-08-13 · Sr. Ann Shields · Food for the Journey Classics_ In today’s Gospel, Peter asks Jesus how many times he must forgive – is it as many as seven times? Jesus responds not seven times, but seventy-seven times – which represented a number beyond imagining in Jewish culture. Jesus tells him the parable of the Unforgiving Servant. God always forgives us – are we willing to show that mercy towards others? When the servant would not forgive the man who… [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/210983720/4d4be73be4c57d502bc4862332eabc2a.mp3) ## Day 225 - Thursday 13th August 2026 _2026-08-13 · Bible in a Year_ Today’s readings come from Psalm 95, 1 Corinthians 7:36-8:13, Ecclesiastes 7:1-9:12 [Listen](https://pcr-od.streamguys1.com/the-bible-in-a-year/20260806172635-Day225Psalm951Corinthians7v36to8v13Ecclesiastes7v1to9v12.mp3?awCollectionId=BibleinaYear&awGenre=Religion+and+Spirituality&awEpisodeId=f93ddaf0-91bb-11f1-8292-b93ae0f2f5a1) ## [Aug 13, 2026 - 19th Thursday in Ordinary Time / Mt 18:21-35](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lucas-laborde/episodes/Aug-13--2026---19th-Thursday-in-Ordinary-Time--Mt-1821-35-e3mp7po) _2026-08-12 · Fr. Lucas Laborde · Daily Gospel Meditations - Saint John Society_ On forgiving daily annoyances - Fr. Lucas Laborde. Click here for today’s readings. Have you experienced patient acceptance from God and from others? How are you reacting to the faults committed by those around you? What is the attitude Jesus would want you to develop in this regard? [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/131f8458/podcast/play/123559160/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-6-31%2F064673e4-ff88-39d8-3e3d-4175c7a2f159.mp3) ## [Open directory of blogs (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/Plm2hIGPkDUR) _2026-08-12 · **Sponsored**_ Drop URLs or OPML — get per-blog pages plus machine-readable JSON, OPML, text ## [Wednesday, August 12, 2026](https://www.citychurchrva.com/good-morning-city-church/8/12/2026) _2026-08-12 · Stefan Kling · Good Morning, City Church_ Today’s Reading: Psalms 101 and 109:1–30; Judges 13:15–24; Acts 6; John 4:1–26 [Listen](https://static1.squarespace.com/static/610d35661e9ef7714256d054/t/6a7b51a3f77d7a31ca885507/1786466730688/GMCC+-+Stefan-+8%3A12%3A26.mp3) ## ["If your brother sins against you" - Readings for 8/12/26](https://avemariaradio.substack.com/p/if-your-brother-sins-against-you) _2026-08-12 · Sr. Ann Shields · Food for the Journey Classics_ In today’s Gospel, Jesus tells us what to do when someone does us wrong. We should first confront the person alone, and then with companions. If they refuse to listen, we should include the counsel of the Church. All relationships have pitfalls. We’re human and we make mistakes. But there are steps we can take to work things out and make things right. You are not alone! Sr. Anne reflects on… [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/210845963/d3b94aca4a1b4d2cf1e2b502f6096228.mp3) ## Day 224 - Wednesday 12th August 2026 _2026-08-12 · Bible in a Year_ Today’s readings come from Proverbs 19:23-20:4, 1 Corinthians 7:17-35, Ecclesiastes 4, 5 and 6 [Listen](https://pcr-od.streamguys1.com/the-bible-in-a-year/20260806172433-Day224Proverbs19v23to20v41Corinthians7v17to35Ecclesiastes45and6.mp3?awCollectionId=BibleinaYear&awGenre=Religion+and+Spirituality&awEpisodeId=b0e9afe0-91bb-11f1-a586-3b518f41de3f) ## [Aug 12, 2026 – 19th Wednesday in Ordinary Time / Mt 18:15-20](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lucas-laborde/episodes/Aug-12--2026--19th-Wednesday-in-Ordinary-Time--Mt-1815-20-e3mp7o8) _2026-08-11 · Fr. Lucas Laborde · Daily Gospel Meditations - Saint John Society_ How should we exercise fraternal correction? - Fr. Lucas Laborde. Click here for today’s readings. Who am I responsible for? What am I doing for their spiritual well-being? Why has the Lord given the Church that authority? What did Jesus intend us to gain from it? [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/131f8458/podcast/play/123559112/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-6-31%2F2fc5290d-f3c8-b352-b438-c1912d40f82d.mp3) ## ["He leaves the 99" - Readings for 8/11/26](https://avemariaradio.substack.com/p/he-leaves-the-99-readings-for-81126) _2026-08-11 · Sr. Ann Shields · Food for the Journey Classics_ In today’s Gospel, Jesus tells of the shepherd who lost one sheep and left the other 99 to go find it. That is how the Father sees us - he does not want one of us to go astray. He loves us deeply. He gave his life for you. If you were the only person on the face of the earth, God would have given himself for you. Are you living out of that reality? If you want to know peace, allow your life to be… [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/210757483/57c775707bfe9541e58fc3f3528738e7.mp3) ## [Tuesday, August 11, 2026](https://www.citychurchrva.com/good-morning-city-church/8/11/2026) _2026-08-11 · Dan Carson · Good Morning, City Church_ Today’s Reading: Psalms 94, 95, 97, 99, and 100; Judges 13:1–15; Acts 5:27–42; John 3:22–36 [Listen](https://static1.squarespace.com/static/610d35661e9ef7714256d054/t/6a7a76f8f57ebc396fdee103/1786410749477/GMCC+-+Dan-+8%3A11%3A26.mp3) ## Day 223 - Tuesday 11th August 2026 _2026-08-11 · Bible in a Year_ Today’s readings come from Psalm 94:12-23, 1 Corinthians 7:1-16, Ecclesiastes 1:1-3:22 [Listen](https://pcr-od.streamguys1.com/the-bible-in-a-year/20260806164807-Day223Psalm94v12to231Corinthians7v1to16Ecclesiastes1v1to3v22.mp3?awCollectionId=BibleinaYear&awGenre=Religion+and+Spirituality&awEpisodeId=99e29590-91b6-11f1-8230-917d6058f19a) ## [Aug 11, 2026 - 19th Tuesday in Ordinary Time / Mt 18:1-5, 10, 12-14](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lucas-laborde/episodes/Aug-11--2026---19th-Tuesday-in-Ordinary-Time--Mt-181-5--10--12-14-e3mp7mn) _2026-08-10 · Fr. Lucas Laborde · Daily Gospel Meditations - Saint John Society_ On spiritual infancy - Fr. Lucas Laborde. Click here for today’s readings. What are the elements of a child’s heart that Jesus wants you to keep or recover? What is the Lord teaching you about true greatness and humility? Are there things you need to take more seriously, and others you may need to take with a grain of salt? [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/131f8458/podcast/play/123559063/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-6-31%2F0f4387fc-4d62-6866-f6dd-fe0435cecd36.mp3) ## [“Whoever loves his life shall lose it...” - Readings for 8/10/26](https://avemariaradio.substack.com/p/whoever-loves-his-life-shall-lose) _2026-08-10 · Sr. Ann Shields · Food for the Journey Classics_ In today’s Gospel, Jesus tells us that whoever loves his life will lose it, and whoever hates his life in this world will preserve it. But what does He mean by hate? He means that we don’t put ourselves first. We put the needs of others before the needs of our own. We should put the will of God before our own will. We should hate the things that bind us to this earth because those things are… [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/210620088/bdccfdc6ef2ec7b4070a4e34b3fb4787.mp3) ## [Monday, August 10, 2026](https://www.citychurchrva.com/good-morning-city-church/8/10/2026) _2026-08-10 · Rebecca Hendrix · Good Morning, City Church_ Weekday reflections from members of the City Church staff and community on readings from the Daily Office Lectionary. [Listen](https://static1.squarespace.com/static/610d35661e9ef7714256d054/t/6a78fedbd2c4840c6895b8fe/1786337619950/GMCC+-+Rebecca-+8%3A10%3A26.mp3) ## Day 222 - Monday 10th August 2026 _2026-08-10 · Bible in a Year_ Today’s readings come from Psalm 94:1-11, 1 Corinthians 6, 2 Chronicles 1 [Listen](https://pcr-od.streamguys1.com/the-bible-in-a-year/20260806163949-Day222Psalm94v1to111Corinthians62Chronicles1.mp3?awCollectionId=BibleinaYear&awGenre=Religion+and+Spirituality&awEpisodeId=712523a0-91b5-11f1-bae6-a3aa7ef4deab) ## [Friday, August 7, 2026](https://www.citychurchrva.com/good-morning-city-church/8/7/2026) _2026-08-07 · Valerie Catrow · Good Morning, City Church_ Today’s Reading: Psalms 88, 91, and 92; Judges 9:1–16; Judges 9:19–21; Acts 4:13–31; John 2:1–12 [Listen](https://static1.squarespace.com/static/610d35661e9ef7714256d054/t/6a75366396a3873981e6a143/1786066535814/GMCC+-+Val-+8%3A7%3A26.mp3) ## ["There is an eternal inheritance..." - Readings for Sunday, 8/9/26](https://avemariaradio.substack.com/p/there-is-an-eternal-inheritance-readings) _2026-08-07 · Sr. Ann Shields · Food for the Journey Classics_ At every Mass, we “dare” to pray the Our Father. What a privilege it is to call God our father! Do you ever struggle to understand this? Ask the Lord to help you see what it means to be His child, and to live that reality. There really is an eternal inheritance. You really will see the face of God in the final judgment. How will you respond? Sr. Ann reflects on the Sunday readings: 1 Kings 19:9a,… [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/210161945/a5b592caac7c88f298e779b31d55338d.mp3) ## [Thursday, August 6, 2026](https://www.citychurchrva.com/good-morning-city-church/8/6/2026) _2026-08-06 · Grant Woodfin · Good Morning, City Church_ Today’s Reading: Psalms 83, 145, 85, and 86; Judges 8:22–35; Acts 4:1–12; John 1:43–51 [Listen](https://static1.squarespace.com/static/610d35661e9ef7714256d054/t/6a73ebbdab47ee4ead6a6a9b/1785981888668/GMCC+-+Grant-+8%3A6%3A26.mp3) ## [The Transfiguration: Jesus Revealed - Readings for 8/6/26](https://avemariaradio.substack.com/p/the-transfiguration-jesus-revealed) _2026-08-06 · Sr. Ann Shields · Food for the Journey Classics_ Today is the Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord. Jesus reveals His true nature to Peter, James and John so that they would have the strength and the courage and the faith to endure the challenges they would soon face. God always wants to encourage us. So as you celebrate this feast, thank God for His mercy, that He would reveal and give strength and courage to us. Sr. Ann reflects on today’s… [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/210019830/373cd924b6c28b410b6ef45d79d184ee.mp3) ## ["Help me to become more like you" - Readings for 8/5/26](https://avemariaradio.substack.com/p/help-me-to-become-more-like-you-readings) _2026-08-05 · Sr. Ann Shields · Food for the Journey Classics_ Today’s Gospel tells of Jesus healing a woman’s daughter who was possessed by a demon. Jesus’ disciples had asked him to send the woman away, for she kept calling out. But she did not give up. Do we persist in prayer in the same way, even in the face of hardship? Sr. Ann reflects on today’s readings: Jeremiah 31:1-7 Jeremiah 31:10, 11-12ab, 13 Matthew 15:21-28 Sr. Ann’s Books Deeper Conversion… [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/209872698/1aeeee942f012a3a0adb081495ef2236.mp3) ## ["Why are you letting yourself be bound?" - Readings for 8/4/26](https://avemariaradio.substack.com/p/why-are-you-letting-yourself-be-bound) _2026-08-04 · Sr. Ann Shields · Food for the Journey Classics_ In today’s Gospel, the Pharisees ask Jesus why His disciples do not adhere to tenants of the Mosaic law. They were so focused on observing the hundreds of precepts of the law, all they could do was point out when others were not following it. The Pharisees were blind guides of the blind. Is there blindness in you? Are you doing good things for the wrong reasons? Are you bound by your blindness?… [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/209728757/4ac652703b2ff0bf4da63eb2ee065197.mp3)