John B. Manos
MARCH 12, 2024 – LENT DAY 28 – ST. GREGORY THE GREAT.
Learn from Saint Gregory the Great how he used his own perfect example of Christian holiness and devotion to preach, heal schisms, and aid in the conversion of the Spanish, French and British peoples.
MARCH 11, 2024 – LENT DAY 27 – ST. EULOGIUS, MARTYR.
Learn about the inspiring martyrs and their staunch faith, St. Eulogius and St. Leocritia! Join them on their road to steadfast perseverance from prison to execution – all with a cheerful spirit!
Uncanonically Elected? St. Francis of Assisi’s Quips Raise Eyebrows
Optical illusions such as the vase or faces demonstrate how perception can be selective, akin to prophecy interpretation. St. Francis’ cryptic end-times prophecies exemplify this, with possible modern reflections and the ominous foreshadowing of Church division and tribulation.
MARCH 10, 2024 – FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT – THE FORTY MARTYRS OF SEBASTE.
Discover the inspiring story of The Forty Martyrs, a group of forty soldiers who chose to demonstrate courage and faith in Jesus by valiantly embracing martyrdom during a cruel winter in Sebaste.
MARCH 9, 2024 – LENT DAY 25 – ST. FRANCES OF ROME.
Learn about the inspiring and faithful Frances, a Roman noblewoman who willingly gave up material possessions and founded the Oblates with the help of her angel guardian!
MARCH 8, 2024 – LENT DAY 24 – ST. JOHN OF GOD.
Learn about the inspiring story of St. John of God – a Portuguese sheepherder-turned-soldier, who later devoted himself to the ransom of Christian slaves and ended his life rescuing a drowning boy in Africa.
MARCH 7, 2024 – LENT DAY 23 – ST THOMAS AQUINAS.
Take inspiration from St. Thomas, whose noble devotion to God, unshakeable purity, and spiritual gifts resulted in the Church honoring him as the Angelic Doctor. Read more!
MARCH 6, 2024 – LENT DAY 22 – ST. COLETTE, VIRGIN.
Draw inspiration from St. Colette, a devoted follower of our Blessed Lady and reformer of the Third Order of St. Francis, who stood up against opposition to successfully establish 17 convents of strict observance!
MARCH 5, 2024 – LENT DAY 21 – SS. ADRIAN AND EUBULUS, MARTYRS.
Learn from the example of St. Adrian and St. Eubulus – they chose martyrdom over sacrifice to idols in order to follow Christ & receive His inheritance in glory.
MARCH 4, 2024 – LENT DAY 20 – ST. CASIMIR, KING.
Learn of St. Casimir’s heroic virtue, his devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary and experience how his miracles impacted those around him!
