John B. Manos
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.
FEBRUARY 8 – ST. JOHN OF MATHA.
Be inspired by St. John’s courage & devotion in sacrificing everything for the redemption of Christian captives from Barbary, even tying his cloak to the mast and calling upon God for miracles!
FEBRUARY 7 – ST. ROMUALD, ABBOT.
Learn more about St. Romuald’s spiritual journey and how he overcame temptations of the flesh, persecutions, and the sins of others to start an Order!
FEBRUARY 6 – ST. DOROTHY, VIRGIN, MARTYR.
Learn from St. Dorothy’s example of how martyrs can bring others to our faith in Christ! Find out how she bravely bore buffeting, red-hot iron, and life-changing roses from the garden of her Spouse .
