Saint of the Day for 8 September
Saint of the Day 8 September: 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
8 September: Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Feast
Today's Readings and Gospel
Reading 1:
Micah 5:1-4a
or :
Romans 8:28-30
Alleluia:
Gospel :
Matthew 1:1-16, 18-23
or :
Matthew 1:18-23
Liturgical vestments: White
“A virgin in body, a virgin in mind, a virgin by profession. She is no recent and chance discovery, but the object of God s eternal predilection; foreknown by the Most High, prepared for Himself” (St. Bernard)
“Human life passes through various phases of transition, which are often difficult and demanding and which require binding choices, renunciation and sacrifice. The Mother of Jesus was placed by the Lord in the decisive moments of salvation history” (Benedict XVI)
“In the fullness of time the Holy Spirit completes in Mary all the preparations for Christ's coming among the People of God. By the action of the Holy Spirit in her, the Father gives the world Emmanuel ‘God-with-us’ (Mt 1:23).” (Catechism of the Catholic Church, No. 744)