Daily Readings

A monk kneels at an altar with a chalice, in front of a wall with religious text. The scene is in black and white. Text on the wall reads: "O CRUX AVE SPES UNICA."

NOVEMBER 14, 2024 – ST. DIDACUS. & ST. LAURENCE O’TOOL.

Read about St. Didacus, a humble lay-brother who led a life of solitude and devotion to God, making many conversions along the way.

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A person kneeling in prayer within a dimly lit, stone-walled chapel. A crucifix hangs on the wall above them. The scene is in black and white, emphasizing a serene Catholic setting with arched windows and religious artifacts.

NOVEMBER 13, 2024 – ST. STANISLAS KOSTKA.

Even in the face of adversity, St. Stanislas remained faithful and relied on the help of his patron Saint – a lesson we can all learn from.

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A black and white illustration of two men in a dimly lit, ancient setting. One man is seated on the ground with a staff, while another kneels beside him in contemplation. The scene evokes themes of penance and spiritual reflection, common in Catholic art.

NOVEMBER 12, 2024 – ST. MARTIN, POPE.

Discover the courageous story of St. Martin, who stood against the Monothelite heresy and faced imprisonment and banishment for his beliefs.

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A bearded man kneels before a robed figure with a halo, holding a sword. The scene is set in an ancient stone courtyard under a tree. The figures are depicted in black and white, suggesting a religious or biblical context.

NOVEMBER 11, 2024 – ST. MARTIN OF TOURS.

Read about the inspiring life of St. Martin, who became a Christian against his parents’ wishes, founded a monastery, and worked tirelessly to convert the pagan people of Gaul.

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A black and white illustration of a monk kneeling beside another monk lying in bed, possibly receiving last rites. The scene is set indoors with religious artifacts and a crucifix on the wall, emphasizing Catholic themes.

NOVEMBER 10, 2024 – ST. ANDREW AVELLINO.

Learn about the inspiring life of St. Andrew, who suffered from a painful rupture for fifty years, but remained devoted to his faith and the cross.

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A person kneeling in prayer with a halo, reaching towards an angelic figure descending from clouds. Black and white illustration depicting a religious vision or dream, likely of Catholic theme.

NOVEMBER 9, 2024 – ST. THEODORE TYRO, MARTYR.

Read about the courageous life of St. Theodore, a nobleman who chose martyrdom over apostasy and set a temple on fire to defend his faith.

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Catholic relic medals with gold and green borders, featuring names of saints on red backgrounds. Text reads "Feast of the Holy Relics."

NOVEMBER 8, 2024 – THE FEAST OF THE HOLY RELICS.

Protestantism challenges the veneration of relics, but the Council of Trent defends this practice based on early Church tradition and teachings of the Fathers and Councils.

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A black and white illustration of a Catholic ordination ceremony. A man kneels while another places a mitre on his head, surrounded by robed figures in a historical setting.

NOVEMBER 7, 2024 – ST. WILLIBRORD.

Learn about St. Willibrord, a missionary who converted pagan tribes and built churches all over the land, leaving a legacy of faith and miracles.

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A monk kneels in prayer beside a deceased person with an open book and crucifix, set in a rocky cave. The scene is in black and white, depicting Catholic themes of devotion and mortality.

NOVEMBER 6, 2024 – ST. LEONARD.

Discover the inspiring story of St. Leonard, who left the world behind to lead a life of virtue and help prisoners find freedom from sin.

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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, 2024 – ST. BERTILLE, ABBESS.

St. Bertille, born into an illustrious family, renounced the world and became a devoted nun, eventually becoming the first abbess of the abbey of Chelles.

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