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APRIL 19 – ST. ELPHEGE, ARCHBISHOP.
Find inspiration and courage in St. Elphege’s refusal to buy his freedom by taxing the poor – despite being imprisoned and tortured, he remained true to his vows and died praying for his captors!
APRIL 18 – ST. APOLLONIUS, MARTYR.
St. Apollonius fearlessly confronted Roman Senate while persisting in his refusal to renounce his faith, and was condemned and beheaded for it in 186.
APRIL 17 – ST. ANICETUS, POPE, MARTYR.
Discover the life of St. Anicetus and explore how his unwavering faithfulness and vigilance against heretics can influence our own relationship with God.
APRIL 16 – EIGHTEEN MARTYRS OF SARAGOSSA, AND ST. ENCRATIS, OR ENGRATIA, VIRGIN, MARTYR.
Honor St. Encratis, a Portuguese Virgin whose Father promised her in marriage to a man of quality, but instead she fled to Saragossa & faced unparallelled tortures!
APRIL 15 – ST. PATERNUS, BISHOP.
Learn from St. Paternus’ example of peace and humility as he embraced a monastic life, founded a monastery, converted idolaters and served as Bishop of Avranches.
APRIL 14 – ST. BENEZET, OR LITTLE BENNET.
St. Benezet took on a difficult mission from God when he was just a child and labored for seven years to build the iconic bridge over the Rhone that still stands in Avignon, inspired by miracles!
APRIL 13 – ST. HERMENEGILD, MARTYR.
Take inspiration from St. Hermenegild who endured torture and sacrified for the truth of God, demonstrating that constancy and sacrifice will win souls to God.
APRIL 12 – ST. JULIUS, POPE.
Discover the remarkable story of St. Julius, the Roman Pope who convened a council to exonerate St. Athanasius and Marcellus of Ancyra and established 21 canons of discipline in 341!
APRIL 11 – ST. LEO THE GREAT.
Read how Pope Leo, guided by Peter and Paul, bravely fought against Vandals, Huns, and heretics to protect the Church.
Parallel Universe
In The Passion of the Christ, Mel Gibson shows us the raw power of evil and manipulation that Jesus encountered. Can we relate to this in our own lives? Read to find out!
