Saint of the Day for 2 August
Saint of the Day 2 August: 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!
Apostle of the Eucharist, St. Peter Julian Eymard is remembered by the Church on August 2nd each year. Founder of the Congregation of the Blessed Sacrament and inspirer of the Eucharistic Congresses, he centered his life on love of Christ, contemplated on the altar.
Liturgical Calendar
2 August: Saturday of the Seventeenth Week in Ordinary Time
Today's Readings and Gospel
Reading 1 :
Leviticus 25:1, 8-17
Alleluia :
Matthew 5:10
Gospel :
Matthew 14:1-12
Liturgical vestments: Green
“Saint John the Baptist gave his life for Christ, although he was not commanded to deny Jesus Christ; he was only ordered to keep quiet about the truth” (Saint Bede the Venerable)
“St. John the Baptist reminds us too, Christians of this time, that with love for Christ, for his words and for the Truth, we cannot stoop to compromises. The Truth is Truth; there are no compromises” (Benedict XVI)
The duty of Christians to take part in the life of the Church impels them to act as witnesses of the Gospel and of the obligations that flow from it. This witness is a transmission of the faith in words and deeds. Witness is an act of justice that establishes the truth or makes it known.” (Catechism of the Catholic Church, no. 2,472)