Daily Readings

Three women in historical attire, including two nuns and a pregnant woman, standing together in a dimly lit room with stone walls. The scene suggests a Catholic setting, possibly from medieval or Renaissance times.

NOVEMBER 5, 2025 – ST. BERTILLE, ABBESS.

By John B. Manos | November 5, 2025

St. Bertille dodged royal glam, swapped tiaras for veils, and ran a monastery like a boss for 46 years. Spoiler: holiness wins.

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A black and white illustration of a Catholic monk praying over a sick or injured man lying on the ground. Another figure kneels beside them in a stone doorway, evoking themes of faith and healing.

NOVEMBER 4, 2025 – ST. CHARLES BORROMEO.

By John B. Manos | November 4, 2025

From Vatican power player to plague street saint: Charles Borromeo wrangled bishops, dodged death, and gave Milan his bed. Literally.

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A black and white illustration of a child kneeling in prayer with a lamb, accompanied by an angelic figure emitting light. The scene is set in a cave-like environment, evoking themes of innocence and divine presence.

NOVEMBER 3, 2025 – ST. HUBERT, BISHOP.

By John B. Manos | November 3, 2025

Saint Hubert swapped his hunting trips for halo polishing, turned idol smashers into believers, and left Ardenne wondering if deer ever prayed for mercy.

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A black and white illustration of a Catholic bishop with a halo, holding a staff, confronting an apparition near gravestones in a cemetery. The bishop is dressed in traditional religious vestments, and the scene evokes themes of faith and exorcism.

NOVEMBER 2, 2025 – ALL-SOULS. & ST. MALACHI, BISHOP.

By John B. Manos | November 2, 2025

Burying the dead, visions of sisters starving, and Rome pilgrimages twice—St. Malachi’s saga is a holy rollercoaster with ghostly guest appearances.

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19th-century-style copperplate engraving depicting the narrow path to heaven. In the foreground, a haloed family—parents, children, and an elder—stands at the edge of a hill, beginning a winding road that vanishes over the crest. Along the path, martyrs and builders ascend toward a radiant distant throne where the Blessed Mother reigns, surrounded by myriads of haloed saints and angels in a vast heavenly court. Fine cross-hatching, ink bleed, and aged paper texture evoke a scanned historical hagiography illustration.

NOVEMBER 1, 2025 – ALL-SAINTS.

By John B. Manos | November 1, 2025

Your family reunion is nothing compared to this celestial one. Meet the heroes heaven invited but forgot to RSVP on Earth.

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A black and white illustration of a Catholic saint being martyred, surrounded by Roman soldiers. The saint is standing near an altar with a cross and other religious symbols. One soldier holds a spear, while another gestures towards the saint. The scene depicts a historical religious persecution context.

OCTOBER 31, 2025 – ST. QUINTIN, MARTYR.

By John B. Manos | October 31, 2025

From senator’s son to iron-pierced martyr, St. Quintin’s final sermon wasn’t words—it was courage under torture. History’s wildest October 31 didn’t involve costumes.

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A black and white illustration of ancient Roman soldiers in armor, with one soldier presenting a helmet to another. The scene appears to be set in a military camp with tents in the background.

OCTOBER 30, 2025 – ST. MARCELLUS, THE CENTURION, MARTYR.

By John B. Manos | October 30, 2025

Emperor throws a lavish birthday bash, but one centurion RSVPs with martyrdom instead of wine. Faith, prison, and beheading make history hotter than the feast.

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A black and white illustration of a religious ceremony in a stone room. Several women, dressed in medieval attire, gather around an altar with candles and religious artifacts. One woman holds a candle aloft while others kneel in prayer, suggesting a Catholic ritual or devotion.

OCTOBER 29, 2025 – ST. NARCISSUS, BISHOP.

By John B. Manos | October 29, 2025

Old bishop turns water to oil on Holy Saturday, vanishes to the desert, and watches his enemies curse themselves. Miracles, drama, and divine receipts await.

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Two robed figures with halos stand outdoors in a rural setting, one pointing upwards. Black and white illustration depicting Catholic saints or biblical figures.

OCTOBER 28, 2025 – SS. SIMON AND JUDE.

By John B. Manos | October 28, 2025

Two apostles, one fiery zeal, and a Persian showdown—Simon and Jude weren’t just saints; they were divine troublemakers rewriting faith’s frontier with sacred mischief.

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A black and white illustration of a religious scene with several robed figures, including a saintly figure in the center. One person is kneeling and appears to be receiving a blessing or instruction, with others observing in what seems to be an ancient setting. The scene suggests a Catholic context with religious attire and gestures.

OCTOBER 27, 2025 – ST. FRUMENTIUS, BISHOP.

By John B. Manos | October 27, 2025

Shipwrecked, enslaved, and somehow running a kingdom—young Frumentius turned Ethiopian court drama into sainthood. Pirates, palaces, and divine promotions await in this wild twist of fate.

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