John B. Manos

A black and white illustration of a religious ceremony with clergy in robes, including bishops wearing mitres. A young woman stands before them, being blessed by a bishop holding a cross. The scene appears to be set in a church or cathedral, with an altar and religious figures observing the ritual.

OCTOBER 1, 2025 – ST. REMIGIUS, BISHOP.

A 22-year-old reluctant archbishop, a Frankish king, and a baptism that flips France Catholic. Miracles, humility, and a 74-year reign? Wild holy saga.

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A black and white illustration of a saint meditating in a cave with a lion lying nearby. The scene is set in a rugged, mountainous landscape.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 – ST. JEROME, DOCTOR.

St. Jerome ditched Roman city life for desert solitude, swapped parties for prayer, and ended up rewriting the Bible. Bookworm goals just got serious.

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A black and white illustration of an angel in armor defeating a dragon, with heavenly figures observing from the sky. Catholic theme depicting good triumphing over evil.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2025 – ST. MICHAEL, ARCHANGEL.

Archangel Michael isn’t just a pretty halo—he’s out here drop-kicking devils, saving Moses, and prepping for the ultimate Antichrist smackdown. Saints don’t play.

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A person kneeling in prayer within a dimly lit church, holding rosary beads. The scene is monochromatic with religious and Catholic themes.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 – ST. WENCESLAS, MARTYR.

From planting grapes for Mass to dodging family treachery, Wenceslas ruled, prayed, and got dramatically stabbed by his sibling. History’s holiest soap opera.

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A black and white illustration of two figures falling from a cliff into turbulent waters, with one figure appearing to be an angel. Depicts a scene of divine intervention and peril, reflecting Catholic themes of salvation and redemption.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 – SS. COSMAS AND DAMIAN, MARTYRS.

Cosmas and Damian: medicine’s ultimate free clinic, heroic faith, and a sea-bound finale. Witness charity, suspense, and a splashy ending worthy of legend.

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2025 – SS. CYPRIAN AND JUSTINA, MARTYRS.

Love spells fail, demons flop, and prayer reigns supreme. Cyprian trades secret murders for martyrdom, proving grace hits harder than any black art.

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A black and white illustration of a saint in religious attire leading children, holding a staff with a glowing orb. They are walking towards a city by the sea. The scene depicts a Catholic theme, likely of Saint Nicholas rescuing children.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 – ST. FIRMIN, BISHOP, MARTYR.- ST. FINBARR, BISHOP.

From Navarre to martyrdom and Cork’s marshy origins, St. Firmin and St. Finbarr turned faith into legends, leaving relics, caves, and a few mysteries behind.

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A black and white illustration of a saintly man kneeling in prayer, with another saintly figure standing beside him. The setting appears to be a church or cathedral, emphasizing Catholic themes.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2025 – THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY OF MERCY.

A wealthy noble gives up his estate, dreams of freeing captives, and ends up founding an order of voluntary slave-rescuers. Divine drama included.

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A black and white illustration of a saintly man kneeling in prayer, with another saintly figure standing beside him. The setting appears to be a church or cathedral, emphasizing Catholic themes.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2025 – ST. THECLA, VIRGIN, MARTYR.

Lions licked her toes, fire fizzled at her feet, and suitors raged in vain—St. Thecla’s wild sprint from society to sainthood is unforgettable.

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A black and white illustration of Roman soldiers in ancient attire, with one figure kneeling before another. Several figures hold standards and banners. The scene appears to be a historical or religious event, possibly depicting early Christian martyrdom or Roman military life.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2025 – THE THEBAN LEGION.

Six thousand soldiers with swords said “no thanks” to slaughtering innocents, then calmly lined up for decimation. St. Maurice’s pep talks didn’t involve surviving.

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