Saint of the Day for 6 August
Saint of the Day 6 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
6 August: Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord
Feast
Today's Readings and Gospel
Reading 1:
Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14
Reading 2 :
2 Peter 1:16-19
Alleluia :
Matthew 17:5c
Gospel :
Luke 9:28b-36
Liturgical vestments: White
“The whole Trinity appeared: the Father in the voice, the Son in the man, the Spirit in the luminous cloud.” (Saint Thomas Aquinas)
“With Peter, James and John we too climb the Mount of the Transfiguration today and stop in contemplation of the face of Jesus to retrieve the message and translate it into our lives; for we too can be transfigured by love.” (Francis)
“On the threshold of the public life: the baptism; on the threshold of the Passover: the Transfiguration. (…) gives us a foretaste of Christ's glorious coming, ‘when he will change our lowly body to be like his glorious body.’ (Phil 3:21). But it also recalls that ‘it is through many persecutions that we must enter the kingdom of God’ (Acts 14:22)” (Catechism of the Catholic Church, No. 556)