Saint of the Day for 25 March
Saint of the Day 25 March: 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
25 March: Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord
Solemnity
Today's Readings and Gospel
Reading 1 :
Isaiah 7:10-14; 8:10
Reading 2 :
Hebrews 10:4-10
Verse Before the Gospel:
John 1:14ab
Gospel :
Luke 1:26-38
Liturgical vestments: White
“And she who is to be the Mother of God trusts that her virginity will remain undiminished. Why should she doubt this new kind of conception, if she is promised that the Most High will bring his power into play? Her faith and confidence are further confirmed by the knowledge that Elizabeth has also obtained an unexpected fruitfulness: He who is capable of making a sterile woman conceive can do the same with a virgin woman.” (St. Leo the Great)
"The angel leaves, the mission remains, and along with it the inner closeness to God matures.” (Benedict XVI)
“The Virgin Mary most perfectly embodies the obedience of faith. By faith Mary welcomes the tidings and promise brought by the angel Gabriel, believing that ‘with God nothing will be impossible’ (Lk 1:37) and so giving her assent: ‘Behold I am the handmaid of the Lord; let it be done to me according to your word’ (Lk 1:38) (...)" (Catechism of the Catholic Church, No. 148)
‘Nothing is impossible to God’ (Lk 1:37): This is the Angel’s final response to Mary. When we believe that everything depends solely on us, we remain prisoners of our own abilities, our own strength, our own short-sighted horizons. When, on the other hand, we are prepared to let ourselves be helped, to let ourselves be advised, when we open ourselves to grace, it seems that the impossible begins to become reality. [...] God continues to seek allies, continues to seek men and women capable of believing, capable of remembering, of recognizing themselves as part of His people in order to cooperate with the creativity of the Spirit. God continues to walk our neighbourhoods and our streets, He goes everywhere in search of hearts capable of listening to His invitation and making it become flesh here and now. Paraphrasing St Ambrose in his commentary on this passage, we can say, “God continues to search for hearts like Mary’s, willing to believe even in quite extraordinary conditions (cf. Exposition of the Gospel according to Luke II, 17: PL 15, 1559). May the Lord increase this faith and this hope in us. (Homily, Solemnity of the Annunciation, Monza Park, 25 March 2017)