Saint of the Day for 13 April
Saint of the Day 13 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
13 April: Palm Sunday of the Lord s Passion
Solemnity
Today's Readings and Gospel
At the procession with palms - Gospel :
Luke 19:28-40
At the Mass – Reading I:
Isaiah 50:4-7
Reading 2 :
Philippians 2:6-11
Verse Before the Gospel :
Philippians 2:8-9
Gospel :
Luke 22:14—23:56
Or :
Luke 23:1-49
Liturgical vestments: Red
“Learn why it is convenient to receive the Body of Jesus Christ in memory of his obedience until death: that those who live should no longer live for themselves but for him who died for them and was raised again.” (Saint Basil the Great)
“The Lord has not saved us by his triumphal entry or by means of powerful miracles. Jesus emptied himself: he did not cling to the glory that was his as the Son of God, but became the Son of man in order to be in solidarity with us sinners in all things. He humbled himself, and the abyss of his humiliation, as Holy Week shows us, seems to be bottomless.” (Francis)
“Jesus went up to Jerusalem voluntarily, knowing well that there he would die a violent death because of the opposition of sinners (cf Heb 12:3).” (Catechism Of The Catholic Church, Nº 569)