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MARCH 28, 2026 – LENT DAY 39 – ST. GONTRAN, KING.
Frankish king Guntramnus turns from vice to virtue, defends bishops, punishes corruption, builds monasteries, weeps for his people, ends life in prayer. Patron of second chances.
MARCH 27, 2026 – LENT DAY 38 – ST. JOHN OF EGYPT.
John bricks himself into a cliff cell for 50 years of prayer. Obeys crazy orders in training, heals the blind, predicts emperors’ fates. Joyful hermit who conquered the desert
“Big Lou” and the Toasted Ravioli Cartel: How St. Louis Food Interests Hijacked the Fulton Sheen Beatification
While Bishop Tylka cites “logistics,” the real story is darker: Venerable Fulton Sheen’s beatification was hijacked by St. Louis’ food cartel. Enter Big Lou of the Toasted Ravioli Consortium, who sealed the deal with one plate of golden ravioli and a Ted Drewes concrete. Peoria never stood a chance.
MARCH 26, 2026 – LENT DAY 37 – ST. LUDGER, BISHOP.
Bishop Ludger leaves diocese to convert pagan Frisia, survives torture & banishment, builds Werden abbey, tells furious Charlemagne: “Prayer first.” Emperor backs down, honors him.
MARCH 25, 2026 – LENT DAY 36 – THE ANNUNCIATION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY.
Heaven sends Gabriel to Nazareth: “Mary, you’re the Mother of God.” She ponders, then says “Yes” to the impossible. The moment the Word became flesh begins.
MARCH 24, 2026 – LENT DAY 35 – ST. SIMON, INFANT MARTYR. WILLIAM OF NORWICH, INFANT MARTYR.
Bright-eyed 2-year-old Simon plays outside, taken by hate-filled men, crucified like Jesus. Body found, miracles flow from shrine. Little saint who proved love stronger than evil.
MARCH 23, 2026 – LENT DAY 34 – SS. VICTORIAN AND OTHERS, MARTYRS.
Richest man in Carthage laughs off king’s bribes: “I’d rather die than betray Christ.” Tortured to death with joy, inspires brothers and merchants to follow. Ultimate “no thanks” saint.
MARCH 22, 2026 – FIFTH SUNDAY IN LENT – ST. CATHARINE OF SWEDEN, VIRGIN.
Royal daughter Catharine talks her husband into lifelong chastity, travels Europe with St. Bridget on pilgrimages, becomes abbess, confesses daily for 25 years. Saintly power couple goals.
MARCH 21, 2026 – LENT DAY 32 – ST. BENEDICT, ABBOT.
Benedict ditches Rome’s wild parties for a mountain cave, survives poisoned wine by signing the cross, raises a dead child, founds monasteries, writes the Rule that tamed Europe.
MARCH 20, 2026 – LENT DAY 31 – ST. WULFRAN, ARCHBISHOP.
French bishop goes missionary to idol-worshipping Frisia. Stops human sacrifices, prays man down from gibbet alive, nearly converts king—until “Where are my pagan ancestors?” kills the deal.
