John B. Manos

A monk in religious attire sits at a desk with books and a snake, holding a chalice. Black-and-white illustration of Catholic themes.

AUGUST 20, 2025 – ST. BERNARD.

Born with a silver spoon, Bernard traded it for a wooden cross. Families followed, wealth ignored, and sainthood unlocked. Curious? This tale’s divine.

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A woman kneels in prayer before monks holding books, set in a dimly lit room with stone walls. The scene depicts Catholic religious devotion and inquiry.

AUGUST 19, 2025 – ST. LOUIS, BISHOP.

Meet Saint Louis: royal blood, rebel heart. Dodged thrones, dodged marriages, chose God. Died young, left a legacy bigger than his crown ever could.

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Two black-and-white illustrations: a crowned woman standing by a cross, symbolizing Catholic devotion; and a monk kneeling in prayer with a rosary. The illustrations depict religious themes of faith and worship.

AUGUST 18, 2025 – ST. HELENA, EMPRESS. ST. AGAPETUS, MARTYR.

Helena: British princess, cross-hunter, relic enthusiast. She found THE cross, influenced an emperor, and proved age is just a number.

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Monks in medieval attire rowing a boat through stormy waters, with halos indicating their saintly status. Black and white illustration depicting a Catholic theme of perseverance in faith amidst adversity.

AUGUST 17, 2025 – ST. LIBERATUS, ABBOT, AND SIX MONKS, MARTYRS.

Seven monks, one tyrant, zero chill. Discover the fiery fate that wouldn’t ignite and why Maximus was the original unshakable man.

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A monk in robes raises his hands amidst flames and chaos, holding a crucifix. Surrounding him are scattered books and figures lying on the ground. The scene is in black and white, depicting a dramatic religious event with Catholic themes.

AUGUST 16, 2025 – ST. HYACINTH.

Meet St. Hyacinth: Poland’s miracle worker who carried alabaster like a feather and strolled across rivers. Yep, just another day in the 1200s.

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A black and white illustration of a woman with a halo, surrounded by angels in flight, symbolizing Catholic themes. The woman is ascending towards a radiant light with children reaching out to her.

AUGUST 15, 2025 – THE ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY.

Discover how Mary’s heavenly VIP pass wasn’t just granted—it was earned. Saints, virtues, and a throne above the clouds. Intrigued yet?

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A person kneeling in prayer within a dimly lit, arched room with a book on a pedestal. The scene depicts a Catholic prayer setting in black and white.

AUGUST 14, 2025 – ST. EUSEBIUS, PRIEST. & ST. MAXIMILLIAN KOLBE

St. Eusebius: Defying emperors, dodging sacrifices, and praying like a boss. Find out why beheading couldn’t dim his divine glow!

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A black and white illustration of a woman kneeling in prayer before a priest at an altar, with religious vestments and a cross visible. The scene depicts a Catholic confession or blessing ritual.

AUGUST 13, 2025 – ST. RADEGUNDES, QUEEN.

Kidnapped princess turned queen, Radegundes ditched royal drama for fasting, prayer, and a killer hair shirt. Who needs a crown when you’ve got holiness?

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A black and white illustration of three robed figures in a cathedral setting, one holding a lantern. A person is kneeling on the floor, appearing to be in distress or prayer. Architectural details of a church are visible in the background.

AUGUST 12, 2025 – ST. CLARE, ABBESS.

Bashful noblewoman turns convent commander, repels invaders with the Eucharist, and out-saints the saints. Yep, St. Clare’s story has it all.

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Two black-and-white illustrations of Catholic saints in religious attire, one holding a book and the other draped in a cloak. Both figures are haloed, standing outdoors with medieval landscapes behind them. The left figure holds a shield and sword.

AUGUST 11, 2025 – SS. TIBURTIUS AND SUSANNA, MARTYRS.

From gout to glory! Chromatius swapped aches for faith; his son faced doom. St. Susanna? She declined marriage, gained martyrdom. Epic tales await!

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