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A black and white illustration of a Catholic saint, possibly Saint Nicholas, with children in front of two seated figures. The scene appears to be indoors, with one figure holding a staff and another pointing upwards. The saint is depicted in traditional robes with a halo, emphasizing religious themes.

JULY 10, 2025 – THE SEVEN BROTHERS, MARTYRS, AND ST. FELICITAS, THEIR MOTHER.

By John B. Manos | July 10, 2025

Epic Roman drama: One fearless mom, seven stubborn sons, and an emperor who couldn’t convince them to worship his gods. Spoiler: It didn’t end well.

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A black and white illustration of a robed figure, likely a saint or monk, kneeling in prayer. The scene is set outdoors with stone ruins and trees in the background. The figure wears a halo, emphasizing Catholic themes.

JULY 9, 2025 – ST. EPHREM, DEACON.

By John B. Manos | July 9, 2025

Meet St. Ephrem: poet, preacher, and part-time tearjerker. Discover how humility and hymns turned him into the ‘Harp of the Holy Ghost.’

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A woman in historical attire kneels before an altar, praying over a book. The scene is set in a dimly lit church with religious icons and candles, emphasizing Catholic themes.

JULY 8, 2025 – ST. ELIZABETH OF PORTUGAL.

By John B. Manos | July 8, 2025

St. Elizabeth: Queen, saint, and peace negotiator. Also survived royal drama, slander, and a suspiciously dramatic lime kiln incident. Spoiler: daily Mass saves lives.

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A black and white illustration of Jesus seated at a table with several men, likely disciples, in a room. One man is kneeling beside Jesus. The scene appears to be from the Last Supper, a significant event in Catholic tradition.

JULY 7, 2025 – ST. PANTÆNUS, FATHER OF THE CHURCH.

By John B. Manos | July 7, 2025

Stoic philosopher turned saint? Discover how St. Pantænus swapped ancient wisdom for sacred scripture, leaving a trail of faith from Sicily to India.

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A black and white illustration of a saint holding a cross, standing in front of ruins with a church in the background. The scene evokes themes of faith and resilience, typical of Catholic iconography.

JULY 6, 2025 – ST. GOAR, PRIEST & ST. PALLADIUS, BISHOP, APOSTLE OF THE SCOTS.

By John B. Manos | July 6, 2025

St. Palladius: battling heresy, dodging banishment, and pioneering faith like a spiritual action hero. Saints weren’t always serene—read the saga.

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A black and white illustration of a Catholic scene where a woman kneels in prayer before a priest and other clergy. The setting appears to be an ornate church interior with religious artifacts visible, including a chalice and books. The woman is dressed in traditional attire, suggesting historical or religious significance.

JULY 5, 2025 – ST. PETER OF LUXEMBURG

By John B. Manos | July 5, 2025

Hostage, barefoot bishop, miracle worker: Peter’s life had more plot twists than your favorite show, including posthumous brain-reassembly magic. Yep, you read that right.

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A person kneeling in prayer before an altar with a statue of Mary, holding an open book. The scene is set in a dimly lit, ornate chapel with religious artifacts and Catholic themes.

JULY 4, 2025 – ST. BERTHA, WIDOW, ABBESS.

By John B. Manos | July 4, 2025

Saints, spite, and suspicious suitors! Discover how Bertha dodged drama, built churches, and rocked the nun life like a medieval boss.

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A black and white illustration of a robed saint pointing towards a figure ascending to heaven, set in a rocky landscape. The saint holds a staff and wears a halo. A small figure is seen kneeling in the foreground, suggesting a religious scene with Catholic themes.

JULY 3, 2025 – ST. HELIODORUS, BISHOP.

By John B. Manos | July 3, 2025

Heliodorus dodged monk life, clung to St. Jerome, then accidentally became a bishop. Piety? Check. Adventure? Double-check. Holy drama? Absolutely.

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A black and white illustration of a religious scene with three robed figures, one kneeling before the Virgin Mary who is extending her hand. A haloed figure stands in the background, suggesting a Catholic theme of reverence and devotion.

JULY 2, 2025 – THE VISITATION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN.

By John B. Manos | July 2, 2025

Mary visits Elizabeth, humility in full bloom, divine joy leaps, and the Magnificat bursts forth. A tale of grace, surprise, and holy exultation.

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A monk and a kneeling figure in medieval attire inside a dimly lit, stone-walled room. The monk appears to be blessing the kneeling figure. Black and white illustration with Catholic themes, possibly depicting a scene of penance or prayer.

JULY 1, 2025 – ST. GAL, BISHOP.

By John B. Manos | July 1, 2025

Saint, monk, miracle worker—St. Gal dodged marriage, faced head-smacking bullies with a smile, and turned enemies into BFFs. Miracles? Oh, he had those too.

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