Daily Readings
SEPTEMBER 23, 2025 – ST. THECLA, VIRGIN, MARTYR.
Lions licked her toes, fire fizzled at her feet, and suitors raged in vain—St. Thecla’s wild sprint from society to sainthood is unforgettable.
SEPTEMBER 22, 2025 – THE THEBAN LEGION.
Six thousand soldiers with swords said “no thanks” to slaughtering innocents, then calmly lined up for decimation. St. Maurice’s pep talks didn’t involve surviving.
SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 – ST. MATTHEW, APOSTLE.
From despised taxman to sainted storyteller, Matthew’s leap of faith rattled the Pharisees and rewrote eternity. One feast, one word, one wild calling.
SEPTEMBER 20, 2025 – SS. EUSTACHIUS AND COMPANIONS, MARTYRS.
From hunting to martyrdom: Eustachius trades antlers for halos, survives lions, roasts in a bronze bull, and proves saintly courage isn’t just for battles.
SEPTEMBER 19, 2025 – ST. JANUARIUS, MARTYR.
Wild beasts, fiery halos, and blood that melts centuries later—St. Januarius’s martyrdom is less horror, more divine spectacle. Faith never looked so miraculous.
SEPTEMBER 18, 2025 – ST. THOMAS OF VILLANOVA.
Meet the Archbishop who kissed floors, ditched silken cushions, and served orphans lunch daily. Spoiler: he ended up the only poor guy in town.
SEPTEMBER 17, 2025 – ST. LAMBERT, BISHOP, MARTYR.
Saint Lambert: from bishop to barefoot penitent. Banished, humbled, and assassinated—all in a day’s work for a saint with epic fortitude.
SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 – ST. CYPRIAN, BISHOP, MARTYR.
From pagan mischief-maker to bishop with a martyrdom flair—meet Cyprian, whose life was as dramatic as his execution. Intrigued? You should be.
SEPTEMBER 15, 2025 – ST. CATHERINE OF GENOA.
Noble, rich, beautiful—Catherine had it all, except peace. Discover how a bad marriage led her to divine grace, hospitals, and heavenly wisdom.
SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 – THE EXALTATION OF THE HOLY CROSS OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST.
A glowing sky sign, epic battles, and relic-stealing royalty. Discover how Constantine and Heraclius turned divine moments into Church holidays—we promise, no history naps.