John B. Manos

St. Helen, mother of the Emperor Constantine, was determined to find the very cross on which Christ had suffered for our sins. She removed statues & rubbish and eventually she discovered three crosses, among them the very one they sought.

Learn from St. Athanasius and his unwavering faith, who stood firm against four Roman emperors, and was devoted to the Catholic Church in thought, prayer, and action!

Drawing inspiration from SS. Philip & James, the Church honors them for their faith, works, and pure hearts in achieving Christian holiness.

Learn from St. Catherine, the guardian of the Church in one of its darkest periods, and her selfless acts to defend the Pope, reduce rebellious cities to obedience and bring hardened souls closer to God!

Learn the incredible story of St. Peter, who retained his faith despite persecution, and St. Hugh, who devoted his life to prayer and meditation following the example of Cluni monks.

Learn how St. Paul of the Cross and St. Vitalis were martyred following their devotion to Christ – an inspiring reminder to make our lives a living sacrifice!

Learn from the example of St. Zita, who dedicated her life to prayer and tireless service in her master’s home for 48 years – guided by heavenly work, she multiplied his goods and won the benediction of Heaven!

The canon of the Roman mass, Bede and other martyrologists present St. Cletus and St. Marcellinus as martyrs for their honor and devotion in times of persecution. Read more about them here!

Draw inspiration from St. Mark, the faithful companion of St. Peter, by learning about the founding of the Church of Alexandria, his disciples’ piety and asceticism, and the story behind his Gospel!

Follow St. Fidelis’ example of devotion and piety as he chose a life of penance, preached in dangerous circumstances, and became the first martyr of Propaganda!