John B. Manos
JANUARY 15 – ST. PAUL, THE FIRST HERMIT.
Follow the incredible story of St. Paul, who found solace in a barren desert and was rewarded with divine provision for ninety years!
JANUARY 14 – ST. HILARY OF POITIERS.
St. Hilary of Poitiers was a champion of orthodoxy in the face of overwhelming Arianism. Learn how his courage and compassion led to the triumph of Catholic truth!
JANUARY 13 – ST. VERONICA OF MILAN.
Veronica was a peasant of a small village near Milan who sought perfection and was granted visions of the life of Jesus. She worked hard, obeyed her superiors, and died in 1497 after a six month illness. Read more to learn about her inspiring story!
JANUARY 12 – ST. AELRED, ABBOT.
Aelred of Rieveaux left the court of a royal Saint to answer God’s call and enter the Cistercian Order. Read this inspiring story of how he found true friendship with God and his fellow monks, and learn how to purify your own feelings of love.
JANUARY 11 – ST. THEODOSIUS, THE CENOBIARCH
Follow the inspiring example of St. Theodosius, who left his home and embraced a life of charity and service to others. Learn how he sacrificed all he most prized for the love of God and neighbor!
JANUARY 10 – ST. WILLIAM, ARCHBISHOP.
St. William Berruyer, of the illustrious family of the ancient Counts of Nevers, was a man who devoted his life to piety and study. Learn more about this saintly Archbishop and his commitment to holiness
JANUARY 9 – SS. JULIAN AND BASILISSA, MARTYRS.
Sts. Julian and Basilissa were married but lived in perpetual chastity, devoting their lives to charity and helping the poor. Learn more about these two inspiring martyrs and how they received the crown of a glorious martyrdom!
JANUARY 8. – ST. APOLLINARIS, THE APOLOGIST, BISHOP
Claudius Apollinaris, Bishop of Hierapolis in Phrygia, was one of the most illustrious prelates of the second age. He wrote many able treatises against the heretics and addressed an apology for the Christian religion to Emperor Marcus Aurelius. Read on to learn more about this great saint and his noble defense of Christianity!
JANUARY 7 – ST. LUCIAN, MARTYR.
St. Lucian was a Syrian martyr who devoted his life to the study of sacred literature and the practice of Christian virtues. Learn more about his inspiring story and how it can help us keep our faith pure!
JANUARY 6 -THE EPIPHANY OF OUR LORD.
On this day of Epiphany, let us reflect on the three great events that led to the manifestation of Jesus Christ and His divine mission. Admire the almighty power of this little Child and be docile in following divine inspirations!
