John B. Manos
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 – ST. THECLA, VIRGIN, MARTYR.
Learn from the example of St. Thecla and her devotion to our Savior Jesus Christ, who rewarded her purity in soul and body with strength against pain, temptation, and death.
SEPTEMBER 22, 2024 – THE THEBAN LEGION.
Reflect on the bravery of the Theban legion, numbering over 6000 men, who refused to turn their swords against Christian civilians and instead chose a martyr’s death.
SEPTEMBER 21, 2024 – ST. MATTHEW, APOSTLE.
Be inspired by St. Matthew and follow the powerful example of his obedience to our Lord’s prompting to leave behind even his burdensome job as a tax collector and to preach the Gospel instead.
SEPTEMBER 20, 2024 – SS. EUSTACHIUS AND COMPANIONS, MARTYRS.
Learn how St. Eustachius bravely renounced everything to follow his faith in Jesus, only to face lions, fire, and a brazen bull for his devotion.
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024 – ST. JANUARIUS, MARTYR.
Draw inspiration from St. Januarius, who faithfully witnessed to God to the point of martyrdom, and worked a continual miracle through his blood!
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024 – ST. THOMAS OF VILLANOVA.
St Thomas, the Spanish Church’s 16th-century glory, devoted his life to almsgiving and caring for lost and exiled souls.
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024 – ST. LAMBERT, BISHOP, MARTYR.
Take a page from the heroic virtue of St. Lambert and draw inspiration from his devotion to restoring order in France, even at the cost of his own life.
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 – ST. CYPRIAN, BISHOP, MARTYR.
Learn about Cyprian, a pagan teacher of rhetoric who eventually converted to Christianity and martyred for his faith. Follow his journey of self-sacrifice and devotion to God!
SEPTEMBER 15, 2024 – ST. CATHERINE OF GENOA.
Take inspiration from the unwavering faith and fortitude of St. Catherine of Genoa and gain wisdom on how to avoid the pains of purgatory.
SEPTEMBER 14, 2024 – THE EXALTATION OF THE HOLY CROSS OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST.
Experience the triumphal return of the Cross to Jerusalem in 629 with St. Helena and Emperor Heraclius, brought about by a prophecy from our Savior.