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Black and white illustration of a religious scene with several figures, including a kneeling woman and a robed man pointing towards water. The setting appears to be outdoors with tents in the background, depicting a Catholic baptismal scene.

OCTOBER 11, 2025 – ST. TARACHUS AND HIS COMPANIONS.

Lions refused lunch, martyrs stood unshaken, and a Roman governor lost his patience. Faith, iron hooks, and divine plot twists make this tale unforgettable.

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Two robed figures in a church setting, one pointing towards an altar with religious artifacts. Both have halos, indicating saints or holy figures. Black and white illustration with Catholic themes.

OCTOBER 10, 2025 – ST. FRANCIS BORGIA.

A dashing Spanish duke peers into a coffin, vows off royalty, joins Jesuits, and ends up running the show. Death, dignity, and divine drama ensue.

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A black and white illustration of a saint with a halo, staff, and robe leading a group. People are gathered around him in a village setting with buildings and children present, evoking Catholic themes of guidance and community.

OCTOBER 9, 2025 – ST. DIONYSIUS AND HIS COMPANIONS, MARTYRS.- ST. LOUIS BERTRAND.

Beheaded bishops, miracle-working priests, and a plague-burying saint—history never smelled this dramatic. Saints Dionysius and Louis Bertrand show faith means sweat, tears, and occasional decapitation.

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A woman kneels in prayer before a glowing figure of Jesus Christ, with books and a crucifix nearby. Black-and-white illustration depicting a Catholic religious scene.

OCTOBER 8, 2025 – ST. BRIDGET OF SWEDEN.

Swedish princess. Eight kids. Saintly daughter. Visions, pilgrimages, and a husband who became a monk. Bridget’s life makes royal drama look tame.

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A black and white illustration of a saint in a workshop, holding a book. Surrounding him are stone blocks and tools, suggesting construction or masonry work. The scene appears to be set in a cathedral or church under construction, emphasizing Catholic themes of craftsmanship and devotion.

OCTOBER 7, 2025 – ST. MARK, POPE.

St. Mark faced no army scarier than himself. Eight months as pope, a lifetime of humility, and a cemetery that still whispers his name.

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Monks in robes gather around a figure holding a skull, set in a dark, medieval environment. The scene depicts Catholic monks possibly engaged in a religious or contemplative moment.

OCTOBER 6, 2025 – ST. BRUNO.

Bruno ditched big city drama for a forest retreat, dodged bishop politics, and founded the Carthusians—monks so quiet, even the trees whispered.

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A black and white illustration of a Catholic exorcism scene. A robed figure performs an exorcism on a person lying on the ground, surrounded by clergy and religious symbols. Books and a crucifix are present.

OCTOBER 5, 2025 – ST. PLACID, MARTYR.

A teenage monk builds a Sicilian monastery, faces marauding barbarians, and meets a fiery, saintly end—with his siblings. Faith tested, history unforgettably cinematic.

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A monk kneels in a cave with arms raised, near a crucifix and waterfall. Black-and-white illustration depicting Catholic devotion in a rugged natural setting.

OCTOBER 4, 2025 – ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI.

Merchant’s son trades silk for sackcloth, hugs poverty, and greets “Sister Death” with a grin. St. Francis shows how losing everything can mean gaining it all.

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A person dressed in a religious habit stands holding a rosary, praying in a dimly lit church interior. The scene is monochromatic with detailed architectural elements like windows and doors.

OCTOBER 3, 2025 – ST. GERARD, ABBOT.

From noble halls to a tiny cell, St. Gerard swapped luxury for devotion, founded abbeys, and reformed monks—eternal rewards beat courtly banquets every time.

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A black and white illustration of an angel comforting a child by the sea, with religious undertones. The angel is holding a basket and has large wings.

OCTOBER 2, 2025 – THE HOLY GUARDIAN ANGELS.

Hair falls, sparrows drop, and angels take notes. Heaven’s HR department never rests. Respect your celestial babysitter—or risk awkward heavenly side-eye.

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