August 8 Gospel calls on believers to proclaim the wonders

A Saturday, two thousand years of literature and a mission: proclaim the wonders

The message that opens the liturgy for this August 8 is clear: "Proclaim the wonders of the Lord to all nations." The first reading, from the prophet Isaiah (52:7-10), portrays the messenger who brings peace and salvation. The responsorial psalm, Psalm 95, lifts up the refrain that serves as the headline.

The day of prayer also includes the Rosary at 22:00 and the Chaplet of Divine Mercy at 15:00. Mass can be trinc live at 20:00. These times, published alongside the biblical text, shape a prayer routine that has moved online.

A spreading network with a biblical echo

The paradox is not a small one: a universal mandate ("to all nations") is now conveyed through online messages, with recipient lists that recall prayer chains. The content reproduces the readings in full, adds the homily by Father Santiago Martín of the Franciscans of Mary, and links to the Apophthegms of the Desert Fathers.

For those seeking context, the first reading presents a messenger whose feet are "beautiful" upon the mountains: a powerful image that has inspired preachers for centuries. Psalm 95 insists on the same idea: sing to the Lord, proclaim his glory among the peoples.

The question left hanging is whether this digitized liturgy will one day replace in-person communal experience. The times, at least, are clear: at 22:00, before the screen or the rosary, the appointment is fixed.