Daily Readings

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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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, 2024 – ST. CHARLES BORROMEO.

Discover the inspiring life of St. Charles Borromeo, a devoted servant of the Church who worked tirelessly to enforce the decrees of the Council of Trent and care for his flock in times of plague.

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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, 2024 – ST. HUBERT, BISHOP.

Learn about the mysterious life of St. Hubert, the patron saint of hunters, and how he went from a life of worldly pursuits to becoming a holy prelate.

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A woman kneels in prayer before a grotto with flowers and candles, set in a serene garden. The scene is depicted in black and white, evoking a historical or religious context.

NOVEMBER 2, 2024 – ALL-SOULS. & ST. MALACHI, BISHOP.

Learn about the Catholic teaching on praying for the souls in purgatory and the benefits it brings both to them and to us.

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NOVEMBER 1, 2024 – ALL-SAINTS.

Explore the veneration of holy men and women in the Church, including those who may be unknown but still intercede for us in heaven.

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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, 2024 – ST. QUINTIN, MARTYR.

Learn about the life of St. Quintin, a Roman saint who preached the faith in Gaul and endured brutal torture for his belief in Jesus Christ.

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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, 2024 – ST. MARCELLUS, THE CENTURION, MARTYR.

Learn about the courageous martyrdom of St. Marcellus, a Christian centurion, and his refusal to participate in an impious celebration.

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