John B. Manos
DECEMBER 13, 2024 – ST. LUCY, VIRGIN, MARTYR.
Discover the inspiring story of St. Lucy, her miraculous healing, and her martyrdom for the sake of her faith and devotion to Christ.
DECEMBER 12, 2024 – ST. VALERY, ABBOT – ST. FINIAN, BISHOP.
Saint Valery was a shepherd turned monk who later traveled to Neustria, converted infidels, and founded a monastery. Saint Finian, on the other hand, was a bishop known for his love and zeal for the salvation of his flock.
DECEMBER 11, 2024 – ST. DAMASUS, POPE.
St. Damasus was a holy Pope who worked to free the Church from schism and combat Arianism and Apollinarianism.
DECEMBER 10, 2024 – ST. EULALIA, VIRGIN, MARTYR.
Read the inspiring story of St. Eulalia, a brave young girl who fearlessly stood up for her faith in the face of torture and death during the time of Diocletian.
DECEMBER 9, 2024 – ST. LEOCADIA, VIRGIN, MARTYR.
Learn about the inspiring life of St. Leocadia, a native of Toledo and principal patroness of the city, who prayed to be united with her holy friend in martyrdom.
DECEMBER 8, 2024 – THE FEAST OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION.
Celebrate the feast of the Immaculate Conception and the dogma of the Infallible Church with this reflection on the glory and happiness of our Blessed Mother Mary.
DECEMBER 7, 2024 – ST. AMBROSE, BISHOP.
Read about St. Ambrose, a fearless and compassionate pastor who resisted heresy, rebuked emperors, and brought St. Augustine to the Church.
DECEMBER 6, 2024 – ST. NICHOLAS OF BARI.
Learn about the life and miracles of St. Nicholas, the patron Saint of Russia, who protected the innocent and the wronged throughout his life.
DECEMBER 5, 2024 – ST. SABAS, ABBOT.
Learn about the life of St. Sabas, one of the most renowned patriarchs of the monks of Palestine, who dedicated his life to serving God.
DECEMBER 4, 2024 – ST. BARBARA, VIRGIN, MARTYR.
Discover the inspiring story of St. Barbara, a heathen turned martyr, who gave herself to prayer and study before being brutally executed by her own father.