Daily Readings
FEBRUARY 20 – ST. EUCHERIUS, BISHOP.
St. Eucherius left a life of fame & power for contemplation & prayer, believing that worldly indulgence weakens piety instead of softening the soul.
QUINQUAGESIMA SUNDAY – THE FORTY HOURS’ DEVOTION.
Quinquagesima Sunday is the preparation for Lent, with our Church teaching us of spiritual danger and maxims of the Gospel to help regain our faith.
FEBRUARY 19 – ST. BARBATUS, BISHOP.
Embark on a spiritual journey to learn about the remarkable story of St. Barbatus, who preached fearlessly and saved the Italian state of Benevento from destruction! Driven by devotion, St. Barbatus proved his courage & resilience while he preached tirelessly against idolatry and defended her hometown from destruction.
FEBRUARY 18 – ST. SIMEON, BISHOP, MARTYR.
Take inspiration from St. Simeon and his unwavering faith in the face of persecution – convert the world around you with his faith, patience, and example. Through incredible faith and perseverance amid suffering, St. Simeon converted thousands to Christianity while leading Jerusalem’s Church for forty-three years.
FEBRUARY 17 – ST. FLAVIAN, BISHOP, MARTYR.
Take courage from St. Flavian, who sealed his fidelity to the Pope with his blood during a battle against Eutyches’ heresy. Learn the inspiring story of St. Flavian and his uncompromised loyalty to the Roman Pontiff by refusing to yield to money, heresy and even violent persecution!
FEBRUARY 16 – BLESSED JOHN DE BRITTO, MARTYR. ST. ONESIMUS, DISCIPLE OF ST. PAUL.
John de Britto bravely left everything behind and dedicated himself to converting 10K+ Hindoos despite violent opposition and a martyr’s death. Once a slave, Onesimus met with St. Paul and received his letter of recommendation before becoming a missionary & martyr through faith in God’s love.
FEBRUARY 15 – STS. FAUSTINUS AND JOVITA, MARTYRS.
Learn from the example of Faustinus and Jovita – two Christian brothers who were martyred with great zeal and faith whilst preaching Christianity in Brescia under the Emperor Adrian.
FEBRUARY 14 – ST. VALENTINE, PRIEST AND MARTYR.
Learn about St. Valentine, a holy priest in Rome who assists martyrs under the persecution of Emperor Claudius II and his legacy regarding the end of the Roman tradition of drawing names for girls on February 15th.
FEBRUARY 13 – ST. CATHERINE OF RICCI.
Follow the inspiring journey of St. Catherine of Ricci and her remarkable devotion to Jesus crucified, offered with intense suffering for the Holy Souls.
FEBRUARY 12 – ST. BENEDICT OF ANIAN.
Learn the inspiring story of St. Benedict and his mission to restore monastic discipline in France & Germany with his “Penitential” codes & uniformity practices.
