Saint of the Day for 12 August
Saint of the Day 12 August: 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
12 August: Tuesday of the Nineteenth Week in Ordinary Time
Today's Readings and Gospel
Reading 1 :
Deuteronomy 31:1-8
Alleluia :
Matthew 11:29ab
Gospel :
Matthew 18:1-5, 10, 12-14
Liturgical vestments: Green
“ I am a very little soul who can offer only very little things to God.” (Saint Thérèse of Lisieux)
“What exactly does being a child consist of? In the sense of Jesus Christ, it means learning to say ‘Father’. Only if the filial existence lived by Jesus is preserved, the man can enter with the Son into divinity.”
“At the end of the parable of the lost sheep Jesus recalled that God's love excludes no one: ‘So it is not the will of your Father who is in heaven that one of these little ones should perish’ (Mt 18:14) (...)” (Catechism of the Catholic Church, Nº 605)