Daily Readings

A young shepherd boy with a halo kneels by a stream, playing a flute while sheep and goats rest under trees. Black and white illustration with Catholic themes of pastoral life and innocence.

MAY 17, 2025 – ST. PASCHAL BAYLON.

Who spends hours on their knees, dodges death four times, and chats with angels? St. Paschal, that’s who. His story’s holier (and wilder) than you think!

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Two men in medieval attire stand inside a cathedral. One is dressed as a nobleman, the other as a bishop. They gesture towards an archway revealing a cityscape. The scene is in black and white, depicting Catholic religious and historical themes.

MAY 16, 2025 – ST. JOHN NEPOMUCEN.

Dungeon? Check. Torture? Check. A saint who refused to spill secrets? Double check. Find out why St. John’s story still echoes today.

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A black and white illustration of ancient Roman gladiators in an arena, with one gladiator lying injured on the ground. Several other gladiators and a robed figure stand nearby, observing or preparing for combat. The scene is set against a backdrop of stone walls and an archway.

MAY 15, 2025 – SS. PETER AND DIONYSIA.

Meet St. Peter & Dionysia: champions of courage, defying tyrants, dodging devils, and embracing martyrdom like pros. Their story? Epic. Their faith? Unshakable.

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A monk kneels in prayer before an angel holding a book, set against a rocky landscape with a haloed figure in the background. Black and white illustration depicting Catholic religious themes.

MAY 14, 2025 – ST. PACHOMIUS, ABBOT.

From pagan recruit to miracle worker! Discover how Pachomius swapped Roman armor for bread, water, and wisdom—with a sprinkle of divine revelations. Read on!

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A monk in robes stirs a large pot over an open fire outdoors, with religious architecture and books visible. Black and white illustration of a Catholic setting.

MAY 13, 2025 – ST. JOHN THE SILENT. OUR LADY OF FATIMA.

From noble birth to monk life: meet John, who ditched bishop bling for desert silence. Discover how humility outshone his noble pedigree.

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A black and white illustration of a robed saint with a halo, holding a staff and book. The figure stands on rocky terrain under a dramatic sky, evoking themes of pilgrimage or spiritual journey.

MAY 12, 2025 – ST. EPIPHANIUS, ARCHBISHOP.

Meet St. Epiphanius: monk, bishop, part-time hospitality enthusiast, and full-time virtue powerhouse. His story? Holier than your morning coffee. Ready to be inspired?

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A black and white illustration of a religious procession with clergy in robes, one holding a cross, another a book. A bishop is central, wearing a mitre and holding a staff. People are gathered around in medieval attire, with a backdrop of buildings and clouds. The scene depicts a Catholic religious ceremony or procession.

MAY 11, 2025 – ST. MAMMERTUS, ARCHBISHOP.

When earthquakes, fires, and beasts attack, call St. Mammertus! He prayed, fires fizzled, and voila—Rogation Days were born. Click to meet the miracle man.

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A black and white illustration of a bishop blessing two sick individuals, one seated and the other lying down. The bishop holds a staff with a cross. A cityscape is visible in the background, suggesting an urban setting. The scene conveys a Catholic theme of healing and pastoral care.

MAY 10, 2025 – ST. ANTONINUS, BISHOP.

Tiny man, colossal kindness. St. Antoninus mastered books, dodged luxury, and gave his mule (yes, his mule) to the poor. Curious? Click to read more!

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A person with a halo sits in contemplation amidst rocky terrain, dressed in flowing robes, suggesting a religious or spiritual scene. Black and white illustration.

MAY 9, 2025 – ST. GREGORY NAZIANZEN.

Saintly brawls, heretics foiled, and a hitman turned bestie—discover how St. Gregory’s patience outwitted outrage in ancient Constantinople.

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A figure with wings and a robe ascends into a cloudy sky, surrounded by radiant light. The scene is in black and white with Catholic themes of ascension or divine intervention, featuring a barren tree on the right.

MAY 8, 2025 – THE APPARITION OF ST. MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL.

Meet St. Michael: Heaven’s MVP, Lucifer’s worst nightmare, and your personal celestial bodyguard. Humility beats evil—who knew? Click to read the heavenly saga.

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