John B. Manos
FEBRUARY 18, 2024 – LENT DAY 5 – ST. SIMEON, BISHOP, MARTYR.
Learn from the inspiring example of St. Simeon, nephew to our Blessed Virgin & cousin to Jesus, who endured many tortures & taught multitudes of Jews through his miracles and faith.
FEBRUARY 17, 2024 – LENT DAY 4 – ST. FLAVIAN, BISHOP, MARTYR.
Explore the story of Flavian’s short-lived episcopate as he faced conflict and persecution to protect truth, even standing up to the emperor’s favorite Chrysaphius.
FEBRUARY 16, 2024- LENT DAY 3 – BLESSED JOHN DE BRITTO, MARTYR. ST. ONESIMUS, DISCIPLE OF ST. PAUL.
John de Britto bravely left everything behind and dedicated himself to converting 10K+ Hindoos despite violent opposition and a martyr’s death. Once a slave, Onesimus met with St. Paul and received his letter of recommendation before becoming a missionary & martyr through faith in God’s love.
FEBRUARY 15, 2024 – LENT DAY 2 – STS. FAUSTINUS AND JOVITA, MARTYRS.
Learn from the example of Faustinus and Jovita – two Christian brothers who were martyred with great zeal and faith whilst preaching Christianity in Brescia under the Emperor Adrian.
FEBRUARY 14, 2024 – ST. VALENTINE, PRIEST AND MARTYR. & ASH WEDNESDAY.
From early centuries, the Church reminds us of our humble beginnings with the custom of ash sprinkling on the first day of Lent; Submission to this observance brings sinners closer to reconciliation with the Church.
FEBRUARY 13, 2024 – ST. CATHERINE OF RICCI.
Follow the inspiring journey of St. Catherine of Ricci and her remarkable devotion to Jesus crucified, offered with intense suffering for the Holy Souls.
FEBRUARY 12, 2024 – ST. BENEDICT OF ANIAN.
Follow the example of St. Benedict and learn how he became the great restorer of monastic discipline in France and Germany and provided uniformity for all monks, excluding jealousies and ensuring charity.
FEBRUARY 11, 2024 – ST. SEVERINUS, ABBOT OF AGAUNUM. & QUINQUAGESIMA SUNDAY – THE FORTY HOURS’ DEVOTION.
Learn from St. Severinus’ example of mercy, piety and devotion – as he heals the king of France from a fever, releases prisoners and foresees his own death! Quinquagesima Sunday is the preparation for Lent, with our Church teaching us of spiritual danger and maxims of the Gospel to help regain our faith.
FEBRUARY 10, 2024 – ST. SCHOLASTICA, ABBESS.
Discover St. Scholastica’s pure devotion to God- her life filled with grace, her peaceful death guarded by heavenly conversation, and her presence as intercessor to St. Benedict & his spiritual daughters. Through constant dedication and love, St. Scholastica showed us how to be accepted into Heaven through faith and grace-driven loyalty to God and his Church.
FEBRUARY 9, 2024 – ST. APOLLONIA AND THE MARTYRS OF ALEXANDRIA.
Learn about the inspiring courage of early Christians in Alexandria, such as ancient Martyr Metras, Saint Apollonia, and young 15 year-old Dioscorus!
