John B. Manos

Take inspiration from St. Germanus and his devotion to the church of France – learn how he miraculously changed the city of Paris, converted King Childebert and how his austerities led him to age gracefully!

Learn from St. Mary Magdalin of Pazzi and her extraordinary love for our Lord, as seen in her commitment to the Carmelite monastery and her devotion to her novices.

Draw inspiration and courage from St. Philip of Rome, a 16th-century Saint who taught souls in mortification and charity, used his presence to transform all of Rome, and lived a life of continuous miracles.

Learn from the example of St. Gregory VII., a Tuscan monk who rose to be Pope and stood up against the three great evils of his time – simony, concubinage, and lay investiture.

Look to the example of Donatian and Rogatian to be inspired by the power of faith and courage in the face of prosectution for the name of Christ.

Be inspired by St. Julia, who stood her ground with faith and courage even when sold into slavery. Learn how she survived despite refusing to renounce her Christianity despite her pagan captors!

St. Yvo Helori, descended from a noble family, was determined to lead a saintly life from the age of 14. He studied diligently, cared for the sick, and devoted himself to charity. Learn more!

Read the inspiring story of St. Hospitius – the man who girded himself with an iron chain and ate just bread & dates during Lent, foretold the ravages of the Lombards, and was miraculously saved by God!

Draw inspiration from St. Bernardine and his devotion to the Holy Name of Jesus – discover the power of prayer and how he reformed much of Italy after many trials!

Hear how St. Peter’s visions of our Blessed Lady, angels & saints propelled him to become a hermit and found the Celestine Order before his unexpected election to the Papal throne!