John B. Manos
FEBRUARY 4, 2024 – ST. JANE, OF VALOIS.
Be inspired by St. Jane of Valois and her incredible devotion to the Blessed Mother! From humiltiy, patience, and grace learn more about her journey founding the Order of the Annunciation and encouraging devotion to the Angelus.
FEBRUARY 3, 2024 – ST. BLASE, BISHOP AND MARTYR.
St. Blase showed his devotion to God through his actions of refusing to worship false gods and sacrificing himself for the faith in 316 AD. Read on to find out more about this incredible Saint!
FEBRUARY 2, 2024 – THE PURIFICATION, COMMONLY CALLED CANDLEMAS-DAY.
Follow Mary and Jesus on their journey to fulfill all requirements of God’s law for their redemption. Learn about Simeon, Anne, and Candlemas in this spiritual reading.
FEBRUARY 1, 2024 – ST. BRIDGID, ABBESS, AND PATRONESS OF IRELAND. & ST. IGNATIUS OF ANTIOCH.
Follow in the footsteps of St. Ignatius, who faced oppression and death for his Christian faith, fasting and praying to prove himself a perfect disciple. Read more!
JANUARY 31, 2024 – ST. MARCELLA, WIDOW.
Learn about St. Marcella and her devotion to God, despite the severe persecution from the Goths led by Alaric and her selfless protection of young virgin Principia.
JANUARY 30, 2024 – ST. BATHILDES, QUEEN.
St. Bathildes is an inspiring story of a young English woman who was sold into slavery in France, but rose to become Queen and eventually a devout nun in the convent of Chelles.
Pandemic of Metaphors: Empty Hell, Small Voices, and “All Are Welcome” in the Wake of Fiducia Supplicans
If you’ve seen the move Il Postino, then you remember the scenes in which the young Postman falls in love with Beatriz, the niece of an inn keeper. He’s an awkward guy, but through the coaching of exiled Pedro Neruda, he learns poetry and the use of “metaphors.” Later, when the aunt can tell that…
JANUARY 29, 2024 – ST. FRANCIS OF SALES.
Follow the inspiring example of St. Francis de Sales for a more gentle approach to life – learn about his work converting 72,000 Calvinists and founding the Order of the Visitation!
JANUARY 28, 2024 – ST. CYRIL OF ALEXANDRIA.
Draw inspiration from St. Cyril and his devotion to the Incarnation of Christ and the Blessed Virgin. Read how he fought for the integrity of this doctrine despite suffering imprisonment and excommunication!
JANUARY 27, 2024 – ST. JOHN CHRYSOSTOM.
Discover the Holy Sacrifice of Mass through the example of St. John Chrysostom – from his sermons to his commendable deeds, his devotion to our Blessed Lady will surely inspire you!
