John B. Manos
FEBRUARY 18 – ST. SIMEON, BISHOP, MARTYR.
Take inspiration from St. Simeon and his unwavering faith in the face of persecution – convert the world around you with his faith, patience, and example. Through incredible faith and perseverance amid suffering, St. Simeon converted thousands to Christianity while leading Jerusalem’s Church for forty-three years.
FEBRUARY 17 – ST. FLAVIAN, BISHOP, MARTYR.
Take courage from St. Flavian, who sealed his fidelity to the Pope with his blood during a battle against Eutyches’ heresy. Learn the inspiring story of St. Flavian and his uncompromised loyalty to the Roman Pontiff by refusing to yield to money, heresy and even violent persecution!
FEBRUARY 16 – 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.
FEBRUARY 15 – 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.
FEBRUARY 14 – ST. VALENTINE, PRIEST AND MARTYR.
Learn about St. Valentine, a holy priest in Rome who assists martyrs under the persecution of Emperor Claudius II and his legacy regarding the end of the Roman tradition of drawing names for girls on February 15th.
FEBRUARY 13 – ST. CATHERINE OF RICCI.
Follow the inspiring journey of St. Catherine of Ricci and her remarkable devotion to Jesus crucified, offered with intense suffering for the Holy Souls.
FEBRUARY 12 – ST. BENEDICT OF ANIAN.
Learn the inspiring story of St. Benedict and his mission to restore monastic discipline in France & Germany with his “Penitential” codes & uniformity practices.
FEBRUARY 11 – ST. SEVERINUS, ABBOT OF AGAUNUM.
Learn from St. Severinus’ example of mercy, piety and devotion – as he heals the king of France from a fever, releases prisoners and foresees his own death!
FEBRUARY 10 – ST. SCHOLASTICA, ABBESS.
Discover St. Scholastica’s pure devotion to God- her life filled with grace, her peaceful death guarded by heavenly conversation, and her presence as intercessor to St. Benedict & his spiritual daughters. Through constant dedication and love, St. Scholastica showed us how to be accepted into Heaven through faith and grace-driven loyalty to God and his Church.
FEBRUARY 9 – ST. APOLLONIA AND THE MARTYRS OF ALEXANDRIA.
Ancient martyrs like Metras and Apollonia, as well as 15-year old Dioscorus, showed incredible courage and devotion in the face of persecution in Alexandria.
