Monday, December 18
Monday, December 18
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 Gatianus of Tours

Saint of the day · Feast Dec 18
Gatianus of Tours
Bishop · Founder of Tours
St. Gatianus of Tours was the founding bishop of Tours, known for his evangelization efforts and dedication to spreading the Gospel. His leadership helped establish a strong Christian community.
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