John B. Manos
NOVEMBER 12 – ST. MARTIN, POPE.
Discover the courageous story of St. Martin, who stood against the Monothelite heresy and faced imprisonment and banishment for his beliefs.
NOVEMBER 11 – ST. MARTIN OF TOURS.
Read about the inspiring life of St. Martin, who became a Christian against his parents’ wishes, founded a monastery, and worked tirelessly to convert the pagan people of Gaul.
NOVEMBER 10 – ST. ANDREW AVELLINO.
Learn about the inspiring life of St. Andrew Avellino, who suffered from a painful rupture for fifty years but remained devoted to his faith and the cross.
NOVEMBER 9 – ST. THEODORE TYRO, MARTYR.
Read about the courageous life of St. Theodore, a nobleman who chose martyrdom over apostasy and set a temple on fire to defend his faith.
NOVEMBER 8 – THE FEAST OF THE HOLY RELICS.
Protestantism challenges the veneration of relics, but the Council of Trent defends this practice based on early Church tradition and teachings of the Fathers and Councils.
NOVEMBER 7 – ST. WILLIBRORD.
Learn about the inspiring life of St. Willibrord, who dedicated himself to converting pagan tribes in Europe and built churches all over the land.
NOVEMBER 6 – ST. LEONARD.
Discover the inspiring story of Leonard, who gave up the world to lead a more perfect life and comfort prisoners, founding a new monastery.
NOVEMBER 5 – ST. BERTILLE, ABBESS.
St. Bertille, born into an illustrious family, renounced the world and became a devoted nun, eventually becoming the first abbess of the abbey of Chelles.
NOVEMBER 4 – ST. CHARLES BORROMEO.
Discover the inspiring life of St. Charles Borromeo, a devoted servant of the Church who worked tirelessly to enforce the decrees of the Council of Trent and care for his flock in times of plague.
NOVEMBER 3 – ST. HUBERT, BISHOP.
Learn about the mysterious life of St. Hubert, the patron saint of hunters, and how he went from a life of worldly pursuits to becoming a holy prelate.
