John B. Manos

A man kneeling with a halo, likely Jesus, being whipped by another man in ancient attire. A crowd watches from the background. Black and white illustration depicting a biblical scene of suffering, likely related to Catholic themes of Christ's Passion.

JUNE 30, 2025 – ST. PAUL.

Meet St. Paul: from persecutor to preacher, zealot to saint. A wild conversion story filled with drama, danger, and divine epistles. Sinister to saintly!

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A group of men in ancient attire are depicted torturing a man on a rack, with some holding him down and others operating the device. The scene is in black and white, evoking a historical or biblical context of suffering and persecution.

JUNE 29, 2025 – ST. PETER, APOSTLE.

From fishing nets to heavenly thrones—Peter’s epic career shift makes LinkedIn look dull. Discover how he became the ultimate rock star.

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A black and white illustration of a saint being martyred, surrounded by Roman soldiers with swords. The saint is kneeling and appears serene amidst the violence. Depicts a scene of Christian martyrdom, likely from early Catholic history.

JUNE 28, 2025 – ST. IRENEUS, BISHOP, MARTYR.

Meet the Saint who schooled heretics, converted a country, and made martyrdom look like the ultimate mic drop. History lessons never had this much flair.

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A man dressed in historical religious attire stands in a cathedral, gesturing with his hands. He wears a halo and is near an ornate tomb or altar. The scene features intricate architectural details, including arches and stone carvings with a cross symbol.

JUNE 27, 2025 – ST. LADISLAS, KING.

Ladislas I: Reluctant king, enemy-flattener, piety enthusiast. He ruled Hungary, skipped idle fun, and basically lived on divine Wi-Fi.

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A black and white illustration of a saint in robes, holding a crown of thorns, with an angel kneeling beside him. A soldier stands nearby holding a spear and a sponge on a reed, depicting the Passion of Christ.

JUNE 26, 2025 – SS. JOHN AND PAUL, MARTYRS.

Heroes in armor, martyrs in spirit—these two Saints showed Julian the Apostate that eternal glory beats fleeting bling any day.

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Two black-and-white illustrations of a saint in prayer. Left: Saint kneeling by an altar with hands clasped. Right: Saint praying outdoors near a cross, mountains in the background. Both figures have halos indicating sanctity.

JUNE 25, 2025 – ST. PROSPER OF AQUITAINE – ST. WILLIAM OF MONTE-VERGINE.

Meet St. Prosper: layman by title, heresy-crusher by passion. Discover how he outwitted Pelagian troublemakers and became the Church’s secret weapon.

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A man with a lantern and robes stands beside an altar, while an angelic figure in flowing garments appears radiant with light. The scene is set indoors, evoking a mystical or religious context.

JUNE 24, 2025 – ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST.

Before influencers, there was St. John. Lived on bugs, baptized crowds, and threw epic shade at tyrants. Spoiler: his story ends with dramatic irony.

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A nun kneels in prayer before an altar in a dimly lit church, wearing a black habit with a white wimple. The scene is set in a Catholic chapel with ornate architectural details and religious symbols.

JUNE 23, 2025 – ST. ETHELDREDA, ABBESS.

Saint Etheldreda: Queen by force, nun by choice. Discover how she dodged royal duties, defied kings, and made miracles her day job.

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A black and white illustration of four men in historical attire, one kneeling with hands clasped as if praying. One man points towards the kneeling figure while another holds a staff, suggesting a religious or ceremonial scene. The setting appears to be indoors with architectural details in the background.

JUNE 22, 2025 – ST. PAULINUS OF NOLA.

He had riches, power, and prestige—and swapped it all to become a bishop-slash-gardener. Meet Paulinus: history’s most humble multitasker

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A person kneeling in prayer before an ornate altar, dressed in a dark robe with a halo. The setting is a church interior with checkered floor tiles and columns, emphasizing Catholic themes.

JUNE 21, 2025 – ST. ALOYSIUS GONZAGA.

Meet Aloysius, the saint who thought he was a crooked iron rod. Spoiler: he straightened out just fine—fever, tears, and all.

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