Saint of the Day for October 16
Saint of the Day
Liturgical calendar Saint Hedwig, Religious · Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque, Virgin
Margaret Mary Alacoque
Catholic Saint and Mystic (1647-1690)
Margaret Mary Alacoque was a French Visitation nun and mystic who promoted devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus in its modern form.
Other saints and blesseds of the day
- Hedwig of SilesiaDuchess of Silesia (1174-1243)
- LonginusRoman soldier, and saint, who pierced the side of Jesus
- Saint GallIrish disciple and saint
- Gerard MajellaItalian Redemptorist lay brother and saint (1729-1755)
- Nicholas RidleyBishop of London; Anglican Saint
- Bertrand of CommingesBishop of Comminges
- MomelinFrench monk and saint
Bible Verse of the Day
Thou art my hiding place and my shield: I hope in thy word.
On October 16 the Church remembers several saints and blesseds. Every day of the year has its saints: browse them all in the saints calendar.