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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 .
FEBRUARY 5 – ST. AGATHA, VIRGIN, MARTYR. THE MARTYRS OF JAPAN
Against all odds, St. Agatha embraced God’s gift of purity through sacrificial obedience to Jesus Christ. Christians in Japan faced incredible martyrdom with unbridled joy for their beliefs.
FEBRUARY 4 – ST. JANE, OF VALOIS.
Learn from the example of St. Jane of Valois and her devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary – she courageously left a life of privilege and neglect to found the Order of the Annunciation in honor of Christ’s Mother.
FEBRUARY 3 – ST. BLASE, BISHOP AND MARTYR.
Discover the inspiring story and virtue behind St. Blase – a devoted physician who chose to serve God, healed with both physical and spiritual medicine, and was even martyred during a Licinius-led persecution!
FEBRUARY 2 – THE PURIFICATION, COMMONLY CALLED CANDLEMAS-DAY.
Mary and Joseph honored God’s prescriptions for redemption by offering her Son as a sacrifice and being met at the temple by Simeon & Anne during Candlemas.
