Saint of the Day for 11 December
Saint of the Day 11 December: 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
11 December: Thursday of the Second Week of Advent
Today's Readings and Gospel
Reading I:
Isaiah 41:13-20
Alleluia:
See Isaiah 45:8
Gospel:
Matthew 11:11-15
Liturgical vestments: Purple
“Moses was a very great lawgiver, and all the Prophets were admirable, but not greater than John. It is not I that dare to compare Prophets with Prophets: but their Master and ours declared it” (St Cyril of Jerusalem)
“I have always been struck by the Lord’s encounter with Elijah. The Lord was not in the hail, in the rain, in the storm, in the wind... The Lord was in the still soft breeze. This is the music of the Lord’s language. As we prepare for Christmas, we should listen to it.” (Francis)
“St. John the Baptist (...), going before Jesus ‘in the spirit and power of Elijah’ (Lk 1:17), bears witness to Christ in his preaching, by his Baptism of conversion, and through his martyrdom.” (Catechism Of The Catholic Church, Nº 523)