Saint of the Day for 26 August
Saint of the Day 26 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!
Liturgical Calendar
26 August: Tuesday of the Twenty-first Week in Ordinary Time
Today's Readings and Gospel
Reading 1 :
1 Thessalonians 2:1-8
Alleluia :
Hebrews 4:12
Gospel :
Matthew 23:23-26
Liturgical vestments: Green
“He rebukes them also, because having a certain boasting of useless affectation, they abandon the ministry of the most useful things. Therefore, the first thing to be careful of is the brightness of the inner conscience” (Saint Hilary of Poitiers)
“The good news is that He is willing to cleanse us, the good news is that we are not finished yet, that as good disciples we are on the way” (Francis)
“Truth as uprightness in human action and speech is called truthfulness, sincerity, or candor. Truth or truthfulness is the virtue which consists in showing oneself true in deeds and truthful in words, and in guarding against duplicity, dissimulation, and hypocrisy” (Catechism of the Catholic Church, No. 2468)