John B. Manos

A monk in robes blesses two kneeling figures in a cave, with religious symbols and a halo visible. Black-and-white illustration depicting Catholic themes of devotion and sanctity.

JANUARY 11, 2026 – ST. THEODOSIUS, THE CENOBIARCH

From cave-dwelling hermit to miracle-working monk, Theodosius turned exile into a buffet for the poor and a masterclass in humility.

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Three robed figures in a stone church setting; one kneels praying, another holds a book and staff, and the third appears to be blessing or guiding. Black and white illustration with Catholic themes.

JANUARY 10, 2026 – ST. WILLIAM, ARCHBISHOP.

A nobleman trades silk for hair-shirts, ditches Paris for ashes, and ends up a saint. Medieval career goals? This one’s a holy rollercoaster.

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A black and white illustration of a saint in robes with a halo, standing beside a woman holding a tray. They are in a room filled with sick or injured people lying on beds, suggesting a hospital setting. Shelves of medical jars are visible in the background. The scene depicts Catholic themes of charity and healing.

JANUARY 9, 2026 – SS. JULIAN AND BASILISSA, MARTYRS.

Married, vowed chaste, and running a thousand-bed charity hostel—Julian and Basilissa turned holiness into Egypt’s hottest humanitarian flex, topped with martyrdom drama.

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A black and white illustration of a robed man sweeping while another, dressed in religious attire, gestures towards him. The scene appears to be set in an ancient Roman or early Christian architectural setting with columns and arches, suggesting a Catholic theme.

JANUARY 8, 2026 – ST. APOLLINARIS, THE APOLOGIST, BISHOP

A second-century bishop schools heretics, charms an emperor with miracles, and leaves historians scratching their heads. Saintly drama with a side of mystery.

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A black and white illustration of a saint in robes, holding a pen and pointing upwards while seated at a desk with books and writing tools. The scene depicts a scholarly setting, likely related to Catholic themes of learning and faith.

JANUARY 7, 2026 – ST. LUCIAN, MARTYR.

St. Lucian turned his chest into an altar while chained in prison. Torture, wine, and holy audacity—this saint didn’t do boring.

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A black and white illustration of a nativity scene with Mary, Joseph, baby Jesus, shepherds, and animals in a stable. The figures are dressed in traditional robes, with Mary holding baby Jesus wrapped in swaddling clothes. A donkey and ox are present, emphasizing the humble setting of Jesus' birth in a manger.

JANUARY 6, 2026 – THE EPIPHANY OF OUR LORD.

From deserts to Cana, kings to doves—Epiphany packs miracles like a blockbuster trilogy. The Church knew how to throw a holy surprise party.

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A black and white illustration of a saintly figure in robes, haloed, standing on a pillar overlooking a landscape with people below. The scene depicts a Catholic saint in a desert-like setting, possibly Saint Simeon Stylites.

JANUARY 5, 2026 – ST. SIMEON STYLITES

Meet St. Simeon: child monk, rope-wearing zealot, pillar squatter, and accidental influencer of 5th-century Cilicia. Devotion, frostbite, and humility included.

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A black and white illustration of a saint in religious attire standing outside a building, praying to three angels descending from the sky. The scene depicts Catholic themes with an emphasis on divine intervention and holiness.

JANUARY 4, 2026 – ST. TITUS, BISHOP & ST. GREGORY.

Titus wrangled wayward Corinthians with firm love, hauled their alms, and made St. Paul grin ear to ear. Holiness with swagger, ancient-style.

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A black and white illustration of a shepherd and a woman with sheep, likely depicting a biblical scene. The shepherd is kneeling by a bucket while the woman stands with a staff, set in a rural landscape.

JANUARY 3, 2026 – ST. GENEVIEVE, VIRGIN.

A seven-year-old shepherdess vows lifelong chastity, fends off Huns and haters, feeds Paris, and still inspires miracles centuries later. Meet St. Genevieve.

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A black and white illustration of a Catholic exorcism scene. A priest performs an exorcism on a kneeling person, with another figure observing and religious items scattered around. The setting appears to be an old room with a bed and various objects, including crucifixes and books.

JANUARY 2, 2026 – ST. FULGENTIUS, BISHOP. & ST. MACARIUS OF ALEXANDRIA.

Monks, whips, and Arian villains—St. Fulgentius suffered everything but boredom. His faith outshone Rome’s glitter. Spoiler: he ends up bleeding, praying, and victorious.

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