In my experience there is usually very little mention of that day’s saint(s) at daily mass, slightly more of there is “major” saint on that day. I often wish the priest would spend some time talking about what we can learn from the saints. Sort of a “practical guide to a Christian life”.
My pastor does talk about the saints-of-the-day. He’s quite intellectual, with a real taste for history. In one homily at a weekday evening Mass (we were setting up for choir practice) he started, “I’m sure you’ve all heard of Cicero, and remember that he wrote ...”.
Excellent knowledge of Scripture, too. I wish I heard more of his talks, but he doesn’t speak Spanish, so our Puerto Rican deacon usually preaches at the Spanish Mass. Maybe I’ll suggest that Father start a monthly lecture series, or something like that.
Our priest passed on both readings today and gave us a full education about St. Teresa of Avila. We are so blessed.