Saint of the Day for 10 April
Saint of the Day 10 April: Celebrating the Lives of the Church’s Saints
Every day, the Catholic Church honors a saint or blessed who stood out for their faith, dedication, and love for God. The Saint of the Day is an opportunity for the faithful to learn more about the history of the Church and be inspired by the witness of these men and women who lived according to Christ’s teachings.
The Meaning of the Saint of the Day
The celebration of the Saint of the Day is a Church tradition that helps us remember those who were examples of faith and holiness. Saints may have been martyrs who gave their lives defending their faith, missionaries who spread the Gospel, or ordinary people who lived in deep communion with God through simplicity.
Learning about each saint’s story inspires us to live with more love, patience, and hope. It also reminds us that we are all called to holiness.
Why Do We Celebrate the Saints?
Saints serve as models of Christian life. Their stories show us that, despite challenges, it is possible to live according to God’s will. Moreover, the faithful often seek the intercession of saints, believing that they are close to God and can pray for our needs.
Following the Saint of the Day is a way to strengthen our spiritual journey and learn from those who dedicated their lives to serving God. May we follow their examples and strive each day to live with greater love, faith, and hope!
🙏 May today’s Saint of the Day intercede for us and inspire us to live according to God’s will!
Liturgical Calendar
10 April: Thursday of the Fifth Week of Lent
Today's Readings and Gospel
Reading 1:
Genesis 17:3-9
Verse Before the Gospel :
Psalm 95:8
Gospel:
John 8:51-59
Liturgical vestments: Purple
“Christ is risen. His rising brings life to the dead, forgiveness to sinners, and glory to the saints. And so David the prophet summons all creation to join in celebrating the Easter festival: Rejoice and be glad, he cries, on this day which the Lord has made.” (Saint Maximus of Turin)
“The doctors of the law did not understand the joy of the promise; they did not understand the joy of hope. However, our father Abraham was able to rejoice because he had faith. These doctors of the law had lost the faith: they were doctors of the law, but without faith! Moreover: they had lost the law! Because the centre of law is love, love for God and for neighbor….” (Francis)
“Only the divine identity of Jesus' person can justify so absolute a claim as ‘He who is not with me is against me’ (Mt 12:30); and his saying that there was in him ‘something greater than Jonah,. . . greater than Solomon’ (Mt 12:41-42), something ‘greater than the Temple’ (Mt 12:6); his reminder that David had called the Messiah his Lord, and his affirmations, ‘Before Abraham was, I AM’ (Jn 8:58), and even ‘I and the Father are one’ (Jn 10:30).” (Catechism Of The Catholic Church, Nº 590)