John B. Manos

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JANUARY 9 – SS. JULIAN AND BASILISSA, MARTYRS.

Sts. Julian and Basilissa were married but lived in perpetual chastity, devoting their lives to charity and helping the poor. Learn more about these two inspiring martyrs and how they received the crown of a glorious martyrdom!

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

Claudius Apollinaris, Bishop of Hierapolis in Phrygia, was one of the most illustrious prelates of the second age. He wrote many able treatises against the heretics and addressed an apology for the Christian religion to Emperor Marcus Aurelius. Read on to learn more about this great saint and his noble defense of Christianity!

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JANUARY 7 – ST. LUCIAN, MARTYR.

St. Lucian was a Syrian martyr who devoted his life to the study of sacred literature and the practice of Christian virtues. Learn more about his inspiring story and how it can help us keep our faith pure!

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JANUARY 6 -THE EPIPHANY OF OUR LORD.

On this day of Epiphany, let us reflect on the three great events that led to the manifestation of Jesus Christ and His divine mission. Admire the almighty power of this little Child and be docile in following divine inspirations!

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JANUARY 5 – ST. SIMEON STYLITES

Look no further than the inspiring story of St. Simeon Stylites, who devoted his life to perfecting his relationship with the Lord. Learn how he achieved this incredible feat and gain insight into how we can all strive for greater spiritual perfection.

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RIP Pope Benedict – What Might have Been For Russia

Revisit Pope Benedict’s life and legacy, as well as learn about what could have happened between the Russian Orthodox Church and the Catholic Church through Fatima if he had reigned longer.

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Unwrapping the Consequences of Secular Christmas Fatigue and How Catholics Deal With It

Are you feeling worn out from the commercialization of Christmas? Find out how the holiday season has shifted in recent years and learn what Catholics do about “Secular Christmas Fatigue”.

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BFP We Are Being Gamed by the Synod

The USCCB Synod Synthesis is a product of Game Theory, McKinsey and Co Communications, and a lot of Filtered Messaging designed to stuff you, faithful Catholic, into meaninglessness.

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BFP The Church Mess Today is Deja Vu

https://media.blubrry.com/bellarmineforumfootnote/mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/2frmhi/BFP_The_Church_Mess_Today_is_Deja_Vua2r4f.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadLet’s sit down and chat about this mess today, and how we’ve come to the end of the modernist climb and marxist normalization of the Church. The “listening church” of synodality appears to be nothing more than an enactment of Richard McBrien’s Catholicism. How the shock cycle of media today…

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Fatima, Akita, Compromise: Normalizing Sin. Professor Dugin explains Russia’s Stand Against Apocalypse

USCCB starts a Special Assembly wherein they plan to figure out why they have no authority. Meanwhile, a Russian decries a world that normalizes sin.

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