John B. Manos

FEBRUARY 23, 2024 – LENT DAY 10 – ST. PETER DAMIAN & ST. SERENUS

Discover the life of St. Peter Damian, who left a cruel brother to his studies before joining the monks of Font-Avellano and rising in status & influence. Read about his mission to reform the Church & stand for Alexander II. against an Antipope!

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FEBRUARY 22, 2024 – LENT DAY 9 – ST. PETER’S CHAIR AT ANTIOCH.

Celebrate St. Peter’s establishment of the see of Antioch and how it was customary in the East to keep anniversaries like baptismal vows and bishop consecrations.

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FEBRUARY 21, 2024 – LENT DAY 8 – ST. SEVERIANUS, MARTYR, BISHOP.

Follow in Saint Euthymius’ footsteps and stand up to injustice – read his story of devotion, martyrdom, and how he courageously defended orthodoxy.

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FEBRUARY 20, 2024 – LENT DAY 7 – ST. EUCHERIUS, BISHOP.

Learn from St. Eucherius and his devotion to prayer & contemplation as he was consecrated a bishop, reproved encroachments of Charles Martel, and retired to the monastery of Sarchinium until his death.

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FEBRUARY 19 , 2024 – LENT DAY 6 – ST. BARBATUS, BISHOP.

Get inspired by St. Barbatus’ example of holiness and his determination to rid the state of Italy of all idolatrous superstitions. Read how!

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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