Saturday, August 12
Saturday, August 12
A Ferial weekday in Ordinary Time. No feast or memorial is kept today — only the steady rhythm of the week, and the Mass given for the weekday.
The feast of the day
No feast is kept today
An ordinary day in Ordinary Time
Most days of the year keep no feast or memorial — and that is not a gap. The Church simply prays the Mass of the weekday and keeps walking through the season. A good day to carry one quiet intention, and to let prayer be unhurried.
The saint of the day
Meet Amadeus of Portugal
Saint of the day · Feast Aug 12
Amadeus of Portugal
Franciscan Reformer · Devout Life
Amadeus of Portugal was a Franciscan friar and reformer known for his dedication to living a devout life. His commitment to faith and service inspired many.
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- Antoni Perulles i EstivillFaithful Servant · August Saint
- Innocent XIPope · Defender of the Faith
- JænberhtArchbishop · Faithful Leader
- José Pavón BuenoRoman Priest · Faithful Servant
- Karl LeisnerMartyr · Brave Witness
- Manuel Basulto JiménezSpanish Author · Inspiring Writer
- Sebastián Calvo MartínezRoman Catholic Priest · Devoted Servant
- Venceslao Clarís VilaregutFaithful Individual · Quiet Life
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