John B. Manos

A person kneeling in prayer within a dimly lit, arched room with a book on a pedestal. The scene depicts a Catholic prayer setting in black and white.

AUGUST 14, 2025 – ST. EUSEBIUS, PRIEST. & ST. MAXIMILLIAN KOLBE

St. Eusebius: Defying emperors, dodging sacrifices, and praying like a boss. Find out why beheading couldn’t dim his divine glow!

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A black and white illustration of a woman kneeling in prayer before a priest at an altar, with religious vestments and a cross visible. The scene depicts a Catholic confession or blessing ritual.

AUGUST 13, 2025 – ST. RADEGUNDES, QUEEN.

Kidnapped princess turned queen, Radegundes ditched royal drama for fasting, prayer, and a killer hair shirt. Who needs a crown when you’ve got holiness?

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A black and white illustration of three robed figures in a cathedral setting, one holding a lantern. A person is kneeling on the floor, appearing to be in distress or prayer. Architectural details of a church are visible in the background.

AUGUST 12, 2025 – ST. CLARE, ABBESS.

Bashful noblewoman turns convent commander, repels invaders with the Eucharist, and out-saints the saints. Yep, St. Clare’s story has it all.

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Two black-and-white illustrations of Catholic saints in religious attire, one holding a book and the other draped in a cloak. Both figures are haloed, standing outdoors with medieval landscapes behind them. The left figure holds a shield and sword.

AUGUST 11, 2025 – SS. TIBURTIUS AND SUSANNA, MARTYRS.

From gout to glory! Chromatius swapped aches for faith; his son faced doom. St. Susanna? She declined marriage, gained martyrdom. Epic tales await!

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A black and white illustration of Jesus being taken down from the cross by two men, with angels in the background. A crowd is visible in the distance. This scene depicts a Catholic theme of the Deposition from the Cross.

AUGUST 10, 2025 – ST. LAURENCE, MARTYR.

Meet St. Laurence: deacon, grill master, and sass legend. Discover how he served faith hotter than his infamous barbecue moment—faith with a side of wit.

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A black and white illustration of a Catholic bishop blessing a kneeling man in a prison cell, holding a chalice. The bishop is dressed in liturgical vestments with a halo, symbolizing sanctity.

AUGUST 9, 2025 – ST. ROMANUS, MARTYR.

From Roman soldier to saint in record time! Discover how Romanus went from sword to sanctity faster than you can say “martyrdom.”

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A group of ancient Roman soldiers and a robed figure in ornate garments walking together, likely depicting a religious or ceremonial procession. The scene is in black and white.

AUGUST 8, 2025 – ST. CYRIACUS AND HIS COMPANIONS, MARTYRS. & BLESSED PETER FAVRE.

Meet Peter, the humble shepherd who swapped fields for theology, became BFFs with St. Ignatius, and hustled holiness like it was his day job

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A monk kneels before a seated cardinal in an ornate room, presenting a document. The scene is in black and white with detailed historical attire and religious symbols, suggesting a Catholic context.

AUGUST 7, 2025 – ST. CAJETAN.

Saint by day, soul-hunter by night. Plague nurse, angelic encounters, and a Christmas surprise from Mary herself. Cajetan’s life wasn’t your average saintly gig.

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A black and white illustration of Jesus ascending into heaven, surrounded by a radiant light and two angels. Depicts the Ascension of Jesus in Catholic tradition.

AUGUST 6, 2025 – THE TRANSFIGURATION OF OUR LORD.

Jesus shines brighter than your phone screen at 2 AM, with heavenly cameos by Moses and Elias. Apostles? Terrified. You? About to love this story.

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Black and white sketch of a grand cathedral with domes, clock tower, and ornate facade. Crowds gather in the square, emphasizing a historic Catholic church setting. Text reads "SANTA MARIA MAGGIORE"."

AUGUST 5, 2025 – THE DEDICATION OF ST. MARY AD NIVES.

Snow in summer? Silver mangers? Discover the quirky history of Rome’s oldest church dedicated to Mary—miracles, patricians, and unexpected weather events included

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