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FEBRUARY 26, 2024 – LENT DAY 13 – ST. PORPHYRY, BISHOP.
Find inspiration in St. Porphyry’s heroic efforts and sacrifices to spread Christianity in Gaza while destroying heathen temples and idols! Read how!
Lola Belle Holmes at the 1968 Wanderer Forum: Communism is to Blame For Racism
In 1968, Lola Belle Holmes, former undercover FBI agent, spoke at the Wanderer Forum, discussing the Communist Party’s manipulations, particularly towards the Black community and civil rights. Holmes believed Communism fueled racial discord and civil unrest. Her experiences in Chicago’s civil rights movement informed her insights on advancement through seizing opportunities, not street demonstrations. Comparisons are made to contemporary events, suggesting historical parallels with her 1960s observations. The talk’s upcoming release underscores the continued relevance of her message against Communism.
FEBRUARY 25, 2024 – SECOND SUNDAY IN LENT – ST. TARASIUS.
Learn from St. Tarasius, Patriarch of Constantinople, and his unwavering devotion to God and His Church-defying an Emperor to protect the sanctity of marriage!
FEBRUARY 24, 2024 – LENT DAY 11 – ST. MATTHIAS, APOSTLE.
Learn about St. Matthias’ call to the apostolate, and the example of his perseverance! Reflect inwardly on our own vocations and take inspiration from St. Matthias’ example.
FEBRUARY 23, 2024 – LENT DAY 10 – ST. PETER DAMIAN & ST. SERENUS
Discover the life of St. Peter Damian, who left a cruel brother to his studies before joining the monks of Font-Avellano and rising in status & influence. Read about his mission to reform the Church & stand for Alexander II. against an Antipope!
FEBRUARY 22, 2024 – LENT DAY 9 – ST. PETER’S CHAIR AT ANTIOCH.
Celebrate St. Peter’s establishment of the see of Antioch and how it was customary in the East to keep anniversaries like baptismal vows and bishop consecrations.
FEBRUARY 21, 2024 – LENT DAY 8 – ST. SEVERIANUS, MARTYR, BISHOP.
Follow in Saint Euthymius’ footsteps and stand up to injustice – read his story of devotion, martyrdom, and how he courageously defended orthodoxy.
FEBRUARY 20, 2024 – LENT DAY 7 – ST. EUCHERIUS, BISHOP.
Learn from St. Eucherius and his devotion to prayer & contemplation as he was consecrated a bishop, reproved encroachments of Charles Martel, and retired to the monastery of Sarchinium until his death.
No Big Deal
We all have them, the eight-inch votive candles of Jesus, Mary, and the Saints. They keep us grounded in the real things that matter in our lives. And on February 11, another entry in the candle world: there he was, grinning like Jolly Jesus on an eight-inch votive with an image of what looked like a heart encircled with thorns…
FEBRUARY 19 , 2024 – LENT DAY 6 – ST. BARBATUS, BISHOP.
Get inspired by St. Barbatus’ example of holiness and his determination to rid the state of Italy of all idolatrous superstitions. Read how!
