August 15, 2026 · The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary

The Church’s prayer today

United States Roman Calendar · Year A → Year B at Advent · Cycle II. Liturgical color: white.

Scripture for the liturgy

Vigil: 1 Chr 15:3-4, 15-16; 16:1-2/1 Cor 15:54b-57/Lk 11:27-28 (621) Day: Rv 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab/1 Cor 15:20-27/Lk 1:39-56 (622)

These references follow the annual calendar, including permitted reading choices. Optional memorials ordinarily retain the weekday readings. The linked daily readings also include the responsorial psalm.

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Enter the Marian mystery

The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Rejoice with Saint Alphonsus in Mary’s heavenly glory and in the maternal love with which she continues to help us.

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Contemplate with Mary

We rejoice in the immense glory with which the Lord has enriched you. Now that you already sit as Queen of Heaven and of Earth, ah, do not forget us your poor servants.

Saint Alphonsus Liguori, The Glories of Mary, Part II, Discourse VIII, On the Assumption of Mary (excerpt)

Make this prayer your own

Grace of the Resurrection, descend into my soul and make it truly faithful.

St. Louis de Montfort · The Secret of the Rosary · First Method, eleventh decade

One faithful act

Pray the fourth Glorious Mystery in honor of Mary’s Assumption.

Pray the Assumption

Calendar scope and local observance

Dates, ranks, and reading references follow the official calendar for the dioceses of the United States, with Ascension on Sunday. Diocesan, parish, patronal, and religious-family calendars may differ. Consult your parish for Mass schedules and obligations. The Marian meditation is a devotional aid accompanying the day.