John B. Manos
MARCH 8 – 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 -ST THOMAS AQUINAS.
Learn from St. Thomas of Aquino and his unwavering faith in God! From his confinement in Rocca-Secca to teaching philosophy and theology, find out how his remarkable wisdom earned him the name ‘Angelic Doctor’.
MARCH 6 – 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 -SS. ADRIAN AND EUBULUS, MARTYRS.
In the seventh year of Dioclesian’s persecution, Adrian and Eubulus bravely proclaimed their faith and fullfilled the path of Christ by accepting a glorious death over sacrificing to idols.
MARCH 4 – ST. CASIMIR, KING.
Learn from the example of St. Casimir, son of King Casimir III. of Poland! Read on to discover how his devotion to Our Blessed Lady and heroic virtue dedicated to prayer and care for the poor made a posthumous mark in history!
MARCH 3 – ST. CUNEGUNDES, EMPRESS.
Draw inspiration from the example of St. Cunegundes and her journey to religious life; from instilling pious values in her infancy to walking on red-hot ploughshares for assurance of her innocence.
MARCH 2 – ST. SIMPLICIUS, POPE.
Relying on God’s wisdom, Pope Simplicius courageously led his Church through dark times; facing foreign occupiers and heretical forces alike. Learn how!
MARCH 1 – ST. DAVID, BISHOP. ST. ALBINUS, BISHOP.
Draw inspiration and guidance from St. David & St. Albinus as they overcame religious heresies in practice of piety, zealousness, and the pursuit of holiness. Read how!
FEBRUARY 28 – SS. ROMANUS AND LUPICINUS, ABBOTS.
Discover how two devout brothers, St. Romanus and Lupicinus, left their homes at thirty-five years old to journey into the wilds of Mount Jura and build monasteries for aspiring followers drawn by the fame of their pious works!
FEBRUARY 27 – ST. LEANDER, BISHOP.
Follow the inspiring journey of St. Leander as he fervently restored the Catholic faith in Spain, despite banishment and harsh conditions- his zeal for reform was potent!