Saint of the Day for 15 June
Saint of the Day 15 June: 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!
Little is definitively known about St Vitus, apart from the fact of his martyrdom in Lucania. Devotion to the Saint is known from the beginning of the Middle Ages. St Vitus was known for healing miracles; he is invoked especially against epilepsy and other neurological disorders.
Liturgical Calendar
15 June: The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity
Solemnity
Today's Readings and Gospel
Reading I:
Proverbs 8:22-31
Reading II:
Romans 5:1-5
Alleluia:
Cf. Revelation 1:8
Gospel:
John 16:12-15
Liturgical vestments: White
“Oh! Abyss, oh! Eternal Godhead, oh! Sea Profound! what more could You give me than Yourself.” (Saint Catherine of Siena)
- “The liturgy invites us to praise God not merely for the wonders that he has worked, but for who he is; for the beauty and goodness of his being.” (Benedict XVI)
“(...) The Holy Spirit is sent to the apostles and to the Church both by the Father in the name of the Son, and by the Son in person, once he had returned to the Father (cf. Jn 14:26). The sending of the person of the Spirit after Jesus' glorification reveals in its fullness the mystery of the Holy Trinity.” (Catechism of the Catholic Church, Nº 244)