Saint of the Day for 7 April
Saint of the Day 7 April: 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
7 April: Monday of the Fifth Week of Lent
Memorial
Today's Readings and Gospel
Reading I:
Daniel 13:1-9, 15-17, 19-30, 33-62 or 13:41c-62
Verse before the Gospel:
Ezekiel 33:11
Gospel:
John 8:12-20
Liturgical vestments: Purple
“When you yourself lead me to the light, Lord Jesus Christ, I become co-heir with you. When we have dispersed the darkness surrounding us like mist over the eyes, let us behold the true God, crying: ‘Hail, thou true light!’.” (Saint Clement of Alexandria)
“For those who first heard Jesus, as for us, the symbol of light evokes the desire for truth and the thirst for the fullness of knowledge which are imprinted deep within every human being.” (Saint John Paul II)
“In Jesus Christ, the whole of God's truth has been made manifest. ‘Full of grace and truth’ (Jn 1,14), he came as the ‘light of the world’ (Jn 8:12), he is the Truth. ‘Whoever believes in me may not remain in darkness’. The disciple of Jesus continues in his word so as to know ‘the truth [that] will make you free’ (cf. Jn 8:31-32) and that sanctifies (…).” (Catechism Of The Catholic Church, Nº 2466)