John B. Manos
APRIL 23 – ST. GEORGE, MARTYR.
Praise St. George for his unfaltering fortitude and devotion to his faith even in the face of Diocletian’s relentless persecution! Read how he took on legions, lions, and dragons!
APRIL 22 – ST. SOTER, POPE, MARTYR. – ST. LEONIDES, MARTYR.
Learn about St. Soter and St. Leonides, two brave souls who sacrificed themselves for the Christian faith during the violent persecution of Emperor Severus!
APRIL 21 – ST. ANSELM, ARCHBISHOP.
Take inspiration from St. Anselm and his devotion to the Blessed Lady as he fought for the Church’s rights against a tyrant king and was the first to establish the Feast of the Immaculate Conception in the West.
APRIL 20 – ST. MARCELLINUS, BISHOP.
Draw inspiration from the life of St. Marcellinus – a devoted preacher, who followed his calling and worked hard to build a chapel, converting heathens and setting an example for others.
APRIL 19 – ST. ELPHEGE, ARCHBISHOP.
Find inspiration and courage in St. Elphege’s refusal to buy his freedom by taxing the poor – despite being imprisoned and tortured, he remained true to his vows and died praying for his captors!
APRIL 18 – ST. APOLLONIUS, MARTYR.
St. Apollonius fearlessly confronted Roman Senate while persisting in his refusal to renounce his faith, and was condemned and beheaded for it in 186.
APRIL 17 – ST. ANICETUS, POPE, MARTYR.
Discover the life of St. Anicetus and explore how his unwavering faithfulness and vigilance against heretics can influence our own relationship with God.
APRIL 16 – EIGHTEEN MARTYRS OF SARAGOSSA, AND ST. ENCRATIS, OR ENGRATIA, VIRGIN, MARTYR.
Honor St. Encratis, a Portuguese Virgin whose Father promised her in marriage to a man of quality, but instead she fled to Saragossa & faced unparallelled tortures!
APRIL 15 – ST. PATERNUS, BISHOP.
Learn from St. Paternus’ example of peace and humility as he embraced a monastic life, founded a monastery, converted idolaters and served as Bishop of Avranches.
APRIL 14 – ST. BENEZET, OR LITTLE BENNET.
St. Benezet took on a difficult mission from God when he was just a child and labored for seven years to build the iconic bridge over the Rhone that still stands in Avignon, inspired by miracles!
