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A nun kneels in prayer before an altar with a candle, holding a book and rosary. Black and white illustration of Catholic devotion in a dimly lit church setting.

OCTOBER 15 – ST. TERESA.

St. Teresa of Avila’s journey from a child seeking martyrdom to a Carmelite nun and reformer of her Order is a testament to her deep trust in God and obedience to her spiritual guides.

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A black and white illustration of a saint, likely St. Peter, performing an exorcism in ancient Rome. Several figures are gathered around a person being exorcised, with classical architecture in the background. The scene depicts Catholic religious themes and rituals.

OCTOBER 14 – ST. CALLISTUS, POPE, MARTYR.

Learn about the life and martyrdom of St. Callistus, who dedicated himself to the service of the Church and the preservation of Christian burial grounds.

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A historical scene in black and white featuring a king, queen, and knights in medieval attire within an ornate cathedral. The king holds a scepter and the queen appears to be in prayer, suggesting a Catholic coronation or religious ceremony.

OCTOBER 13 – ST. EDWARD THE CONFESSOR.

Discover the inspiring life of St. Edward, a virtuous king who brought peace and prosperity to England and had a great devotion to building churches.

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A monk in robes kneels at a stone altar with a cross emblem, praying in a dimly lit church setting. The scene is rendered in black and white.

OCTOBER 12 – ST. WILFRID, BISHOP.

Learn about the life of St. Wilfrid, a great saint who worked tirelessly to bring England into conformity with the Holy See.

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Black and white illustration of a religious scene with several figures, including a kneeling woman and a robed man pointing towards water. The setting appears to be outdoors with tents in the background, depicting a Catholic baptismal scene.

OCTOBER 11 – ST. TARACHUS AND HIS COMPANIONS.

Read about the courageous faith of Tarachus, Probus, and Andronicus as they faced persecution and torture for their Christian beliefs.

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Two robed figures in a church setting, one pointing towards an altar with religious artifacts. Both have halos, indicating saints or holy figures. Black and white illustration with Catholic themes.

OCTOBER 10 – ST. FRANCIS BORGIA.

Learn about St. Francis Borgia’s journey from being a wealthy nobleman to becoming the head of the Society of Jesus and his devotion to defending Christendom.

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A black and white illustration of a saint with a halo, staff, and robe leading a group. People are gathered around him in a village setting with buildings and children present, evoking Catholic themes of guidance and community.

OCTOBER 9 – ST. DIONYSIUS AND HIS COMPANIONS, MARTYRS.- ST. LOUIS BERTRAND.

Learn about the inspiring lives of St. Dionysius and St. Louis Bertrand, two saints who dedicated themselves to spreading the faith and serving others.

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A woman kneels in prayer before a glowing figure of Jesus Christ, with books and a crucifix nearby. Black-and-white illustration depicting a Catholic religious scene.

OCTOBER 8 – ST. BRIDGET OF SWEDEN.

Learn about St. Bridget, her royal upbringing, founding of the Order of St. Saviour, and her profound revelations and pilgrimage to the Holy Land.

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A black and white illustration of a saint in a workshop, holding a book. Surrounding him are stone blocks and tools, suggesting construction or masonry work. The scene appears to be set in a cathedral or church under construction, emphasizing Catholic themes of craftsmanship and devotion.

OCTOBER 7 – ST. MARK, POPE.

Learn about the life and devotion of St. Mark, a Roman clergyman who strived to surpass himself in fervor and virtue, even in the face of persecution.

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Monks in robes gather around a figure holding a skull, set in a dark, medieval environment. The scene depicts Catholic monks possibly engaged in a religious or contemplative moment.

OCTOBER 6 – ST. BRUNO.

Follow the example of St. Bruno and learn how a life of poverty, self-denial, and silence led to great peace and blessed death in Calabria.

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