Saint of the Day for 27 July
Saint of the Day 27 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!
Liturgical Calendar
27 July: Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Solemnity
Today's Readings and Gospel
Reading 1 :
Genesis 18:20-32
Reading 2 :
Colossians 2:12-14
Alleluia :
Romans 8:15bc
Gospel :
Luke 11:1-13
Liturgical vestments: Green
“He wants me to love him because he has forgiven me, not much, but everything. He has not waited for me to love him very much, but he has wanted me to know to what extent He has loved me, so that I love him madly!” (Saint Therese of Lisieux)
“The Lord tells us how we are to pray. Luke puts the ‘Our Father’ in relation with the personal prayer of Jesus himself. He makes us participants in His own prayer; He invites us into the interior dialogue of the Trinitarian Love” (Benedict XVI)
“The prayer that comes to us from Jesus is truly unique: it is ‘of the Lord.’ On the one hand, in the words of this prayer the only Son gives us the words the Father gave him: He is the master of our prayer. On the other, as Word incarnate, He knows in his human heart the needs of his human brothers and sisters and reveals them to us: He is the model of our prayer.” (Catechism of the Catholic Church, No.2,765)