Daily Readings

A black and white illustration of a saint standing amidst flames, with people in the background being burned at the stake. The scene depicts religious persecution, likely reflecting Catholic martyrdom themes.

FEBRUARY 9, 2026 – ST. APOLLONIA AND THE MARTYRS OF ALEXANDRIA.

Fire roared, judges trembled, and a fifteen-year-old outwitted his killers. Alexandria’s martyrs turned terror into legend—because nothing says devotion like leaping into flames.

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A black and white illustration of a nun in medieval attire, standing with a cross on her chest. She is surrounded by people in distress and a man in traditional robes, set in an ancient stone room. The scene depicts Catholic themes of charity and care for the sick or poor.

FEBRUARY 8, 2026 – ST. JOHN OF MATHA.

Saint John of Matha ditched riches to free slaves, face pirates, and MacGyver his cloak into a sail. Holiness with high-seas flair.

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A black and white illustration of two men in historical clothing, one with a halo, gesturing towards the other who is carrying a cross. The scene appears to be outdoors with hills and trees in the background, suggesting a religious or biblical context.

FEBRUARY 7, 2026 – ST. ROMUALD, ABBOT.

Romuald fled dueling dads, sassy monks, and devilish temptations. He found forests, visions, and a whole order of white-robed hermits. Wild times in 1027.

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A black and white illustration of a medieval scene with a saintly woman holding flowers, surrounded by men in historical attire. One man holds a spear and another appears to be walking away. A crowd is visible in the background, with some figures appearing hooded and ghostly. The saintly woman has a halo around her head, indicating Catholic themes.

FEBRUARY 6, 2026 – ST. DOROTHY, VIRGIN, MARTYR.

A virgin saint, a sarcastic lawyer, and an angel with apples and roses—St. Dorothy’s heavenly comeback is the ultimate divine mic drop in winter Cæsarea.

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A black and white illustration of a medieval scene with several figures, including a man being crucified. A priest in robes stands nearby, and soldiers are present. The scene is set outdoors with crosses on a hilltop, suggesting a Catholic theme of crucifixion.

FEBRUARY 5, 2026 – ST. AGATHA, VIRGIN, MARTYR. THE MARTYRS OF JAPAN

St. Agatha faced tyrants, pot sherds, and worse with unshakable faith—her veil still guards volcanoes! A tale of guts, grace, and unexpected miracles.

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A man in historical attire reaches out to a kneeling woman in front of an altar with religious symbols, including a cross and candles. The scene appears to be set in a dimly lit church or chapel, evoking Catholic themes.

FEBRUARY 4, 2026 – ST. JANE, OF VALOIS.

Banished princess, neglected wife, secret saint—Jane of Valois endured royal drama to start an order of nuns. Her crown hid a habit.

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A black and white illustration of a Catholic saint, likely Saint Sebastian, being martyred by Roman soldiers. The saint is dressed in robes and surrounded by armed figures. A woman kneels beside him, appearing distressed. The scene is set in an ancient Roman interior with architectural details.

FEBRUARY 3, 2026 – ST. BLASE, BISHOP AND MARTYR.

Once a doctor, now a soul healer, St. Blase traded stethoscopes for sainthood, dodged pagans, cured throats, and—spoiler—lost his head for faith.

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A black and white illustration of a religious scene with robed figures in a church setting, including clergy and a woman holding an infant. The scene depicts a Catholic baptism or blessing ceremony with religious figures gathered around.

FEBRUARY 2, 2026 – THE PURIFICATION, COMMONLY CALLED CANDLEMAS-DAY.

Mary, sinless mom of the century, obeys the rules anyway—lamb swap, temple trip, and a prophecy that would make any mother gulp her tea.

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A black and white illustration of a religious ceremony with clergy in robes, including a bishop, performing a ritual. A kneeling woman is being veiled by the bishop, with other nuns and clergy observing in a serene outdoor setting. Catholic themes of consecration or profession are depicted, with a tower and landscape in the background.

FEBRUARY 1, 2026 – ST. BRIDGID, ABBESS, AND PATRONESS OF IRELAND. & ST. IGNATIUS OF ANTIOCH.

St. Brigid turned suitors down, grew miraculously ugly to dodge marriage, healed herself, and founded Ireland’s first convent. Holiness, sass, and charity—Irish-style drama with miracles.

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A black and white illustration of two soldiers pointing at a kneeling woman in prayer, with another woman praying beside her. The scene appears to be set indoors, possibly a religious or historical context with Catholic themes.

JANUARY 31, 2026 – ST. MARCELLA, WIDOW.

Saint Marcella spurns a consul, trades feasts for fasting, and survives a barbarian invasion. Holiness meets chaos in this legendary Roman survival tale.

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