Saint of the Day for 16 May
Saint of the Day 16 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
16 May: Friday of the Fourth Week of Easter
Today's Readings and Gospel
Reading 1 :
Acts 13:26-33
Alleluia :
John 14:6
Gospel :
John 14:1-6
Liturgical vestments: White
“If you love Him, follow Him. Do you ask by what way?: ‘I am the way, I am the truth, I am the life’. Remaining with the Father, the truth and life; putting on flesh, He became the way” (Saint Augustine)
“The “place” that Jesus goes to prepare is in ‘the house of the Father’; there the disciple will be able to be with the Master for all eternity and share in his joy. Yet there is only one path that leads there: Christ” (Saint John Paul II)
“Faith in the Son introduces the disciples into the knowledge of the Father, because Jesus is ‘the way, and the truth, and the life’ (Jn 14:6) Faith bears its fruit in love: it means keeping the word and the commandments of Jesus, it means abiding with him in the Father (...)” (Catechism Of The Catholic Church, Nº 2614)