Saint of the Day for 26 June
Saint of the Day 26 June: 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 June: Thursday of the Twelfth Week in Ordinary Time
Today's Readings and Gospel
Reading 1 :
Genesis 16:1-12, 15-16
Or :
Genesis 16:6b-12, 15-16
Alleluia :
John 14:23
Gospel :
Matthew 7:21-29
Liturgical vestments: Green
“Do not build towers without a foundation, for our Lord does not care so much for the importance of our works as for the love with which they are done.” (Saint Teresa of Jesus).
“Sacred history provides many examples of saints who built their lives on the word of God. Being built up in Jesus Christ means responding positively to God’s call, trusting in him and putting his word into practice.” (Benedict XVI)
“Besides its precepts the New Law includes the evangelical counsels. ‘The Church's holiness is fostered in a special way by the manifold counsels which the Lord proposes to his disciples in the Gospel.” (Catechism of the Catholic Church, Nº 1986)