Daily Readings

A black and white illustration of a Catholic exorcism scene. A robed figure performs an exorcism on a person lying on the ground, surrounded by clergy and religious symbols. Books and a crucifix are present.

OCTOBER 5, 2025 – ST. PLACID, MARTYR.

A teenage monk builds a Sicilian monastery, faces marauding barbarians, and meets a fiery, saintly end—with his siblings. Faith tested, history unforgettably cinematic.

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A monk kneels in a cave with arms raised, near a crucifix and waterfall. Black-and-white illustration depicting Catholic devotion in a rugged natural setting.

OCTOBER 4, 2025 – ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI.

Merchant’s son trades silk for sackcloth, hugs poverty, and greets “Sister Death” with a grin. St. Francis shows how losing everything can mean gaining it all.

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A person dressed in a religious habit stands holding a rosary, praying in a dimly lit church interior. The scene is monochromatic with detailed architectural elements like windows and doors.

OCTOBER 3, 2025 – ST. GERARD, ABBOT.

From noble halls to a tiny cell, St. Gerard swapped luxury for devotion, founded abbeys, and reformed monks—eternal rewards beat courtly banquets every time.

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A black and white illustration of an angel comforting a child by the sea, with religious undertones. The angel is holding a basket and has large wings.

OCTOBER 2, 2025 – THE HOLY GUARDIAN ANGELS.

Hair falls, sparrows drop, and angels take notes. Heaven’s HR department never rests. Respect your celestial babysitter—or risk awkward heavenly side-eye.

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A black and white illustration of a religious ceremony with clergy in robes, including bishops wearing mitres. A young woman stands before them, being blessed by a bishop holding a cross. The scene appears to be set in a church or cathedral, with an altar and religious figures observing the ritual.

OCTOBER 1, 2025 – ST. REMIGIUS, BISHOP.

A 22-year-old reluctant archbishop, a Frankish king, and a baptism that flips France Catholic. Miracles, humility, and a 74-year reign? Wild holy saga.

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A black and white illustration of a saint meditating in a cave with a lion lying nearby. The scene is set in a rugged, mountainous landscape.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 – ST. JEROME, DOCTOR.

St. Jerome ditched Roman city life for desert solitude, swapped parties for prayer, and ended up rewriting the Bible. Bookworm goals just got serious.

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A black and white illustration of an angel in armor defeating a dragon, with heavenly figures observing from the sky. Catholic theme depicting good triumphing over evil.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2025 – ST. MICHAEL, ARCHANGEL.

Archangel Michael isn’t just a pretty halo—he’s out here drop-kicking devils, saving Moses, and prepping for the ultimate Antichrist smackdown. Saints don’t play.

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A person kneeling in prayer within a dimly lit church, holding rosary beads. The scene is monochromatic with religious and Catholic themes.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 – ST. WENCESLAS, MARTYR.

From planting grapes for Mass to dodging family treachery, Wenceslas ruled, prayed, and got dramatically stabbed by his sibling. History’s holiest soap opera.

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A black and white illustration of two figures falling from a cliff into turbulent waters, with one figure appearing to be an angel. Depicts a scene of divine intervention and peril, reflecting Catholic themes of salvation and redemption.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 – SS. COSMAS AND DAMIAN, MARTYRS.

Cosmas and Damian: medicine’s ultimate free clinic, heroic faith, and a sea-bound finale. Witness charity, suspense, and a splashy ending worthy of legend.

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A man kneels before a reclining figure in classical attire, surrounded by robed individuals with halos. The scene is set indoors with stone architecture and religious overtones, suggesting a Catholic theme.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2025 – SS. CYPRIAN AND JUSTINA, MARTYRS.

Love spells fail, demons flop, and prayer reigns supreme. Cyprian trades secret murders for martyrdom, proving grace hits harder than any black art.

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