Saint of the Day for 28 November
Saint of the Day 28 November: 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!
St James, known from his birthplace as “of the Marches” became a Franciscan in 1415. Much of his career was spent as a papal envoy in eastern Europe. He was a noted preacher, fiery, but with a severity tempered by mercy. To fight against usury, he established lending houses to assist the poor.
Liturgical Calendar
28 November: Friday of the Thirty-fourth Week in Ordinary Time
Today's Readings and Gospel
Reading 1 :
Daniel 7:2-14
Alleluia :
Luke 21:28
Gospel :
Luke 21:29-33
Liturgical vestments: Green
“Truth suffers, but never dies.” (Saint Teresa of Jesus)
“Time is not a reality extrinsic to God. Time was ‘touched’ by Christ, the Son of God and of Mary, and received from Him new and surprising meanings: it became the ‘salvific time’, namely, the definitive time of salvation and grace.” (Francis)
“(…) The Kingdom of God lies ahead of us. It is brought near in the Word incarnate, it is proclaimed throughout the whole Gospel, and it has come in Christ's death and Resurrection (...)” (Catechism of the Catholic Church, n 2,816)