Saint of the Day for 14 May
Saint of the Day 14 May: 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
14 May: Feast of Saint Matthias, Apostle
Feast
Today's Readings and Gospel
Reading I:
Acts 1:15-17, 20-26
Alleluia:
See John 15:16
Gospel:
John 15:9-17
Liturgical vestments: Red
“Starting from the realities that it knows, the divine discourse secretly puts in its heart a love that it did not know." (Saint Gregory the Great)
“The Christian vocation is this: to remain in the love of God. The love relationship between Him and the Father is the love relationship between Him and us.” (Francis)
“Jesus makes charity the new commandment (cf. Jn 13:34). By loving his own ‘to the end,’ (Jn 13:1), he makes manifest the Father's love which he receives. By loving one another, the disciples imitate the love of Jesus which they themselves receive. Whence Jesus says: ‘As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you; abide in my love.’ (Jn 15:9). And again: ‘This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you.’ (Jn 15:12)” (Catechism of the Catholic Church, No. 1823)