Saint of the Day for April 7
Saint of the Day
Liturgical calendar Saint John Baptist de la Salle, Priest
Jean-Baptiste de La Salle
Priest
Jean-Baptiste de La Salle was a French priest, educational reformer, and founder of the Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools. He is a saint of the Catholic Church and the patron saint for teachers of youth.
Other saints and blesseds of the day
- Hegesippus2nd century Christian saint and chronicler
- Hermann JosephGerman mystic
- Henry WalpoleEnglish saint
- Savvas of KalymnosGreek Orthodox saint (1862-1948)
- AibertBenedictine monastic and hermit
- BrynachWelsh saint
- George of Mytilene
Bible Verse of the Day
Jesus said unto him, If thou canst believe, all things are possible to him that believeth.
On April 7 the Church remembers several saints and blesseds. Every day of the year has its saints: browse them all in the saints calendar.