Saint of the Day for 17 July
Saint of the Day 17 July: 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!
Several legends revolve around the figure of St Alexius. He is said to have lived as a beggar under a staircase of his own house, unrecognized by his family. After his death, his identity was discovered, and he was honoured as a saint.
Liturgical Calendar
17 July: Thursday of the Fifteenth Week in Ordinary Time
Today's Readings and Gospel
Reading 1 :
Exodus 3:13-20
Alleluia :
Matthew 11:28
Gospel :
Matthew 11:28-30
Liturgical vestments: Green
“Christ's burden is so light that it lightens. You won't be pressed down by it. Think of the burden of Christ as being like the burden of wings for birds. As long as a bird is burdened by wings, it can fly. Without wings it is trapped on earth.” (Saint Augustine)
“The meekness and humility of Jesus become attractive to those who are called to enter his school: 'Learn from me'. Jesus is ‘the faithful’ witness of the love with which God nourishes man.” (Saint John Paul II)
“This unequivocal insistence on the indissolubility of the marriage bond may have left some perplexed and could seem to be a demand impossible to realize. However, Jesus has not placed on spouses a burden impossible to bear, or too heavy (Cf. Mt 11:29-30) - heavier than the Law of Moses. By coming to restore the original order of creation disturbed by sin, he himself gives the strength and grace to live marriage in the new dimension of the Reign of God.” (Catechism Of The Catholic Church, Nº 1615)