Daily Readings
MAY 9 – ST. GREGORY NAZIANZEN.
Reflect on the example of St. Gregory and his tremendous grace as he forgave a would-be assassin, converted heretics, wrote poetry and earned the title of Theologian!
MAY 8 – THE APPARITION OF ST. MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL.
Discover how God relies on angelic help to protect His Church, especially St. Michael who stands against Antichrist – venerate him today!
MAY 7 – ST. STANISLAS, BISHOP, MARTYR.
Take a journey with St. Stanislas as he courageously rebukes sin, faces off against King Boleslas II and ultimately pays the ultimate price for his faith.
MAY 6 – ST. JOHN BEFORE THE LATIN GATE.
Follow St. John’s example of enduring martyrdom out of love, as he was miraculously spared from a boiling pot of oil and banished to the island of Patmos.
MAY 5 – ST. PIUS V.
Learn from the intrepid example of St. Pius and his devotion to our Blessed Lady as he fought for the Church’s faith & discipline, reformed court & capital, defended Catholic powers, & protected Mary Queen of Scots.
MAY 4 – ST. MONICA.
Drawing inspiration from St. Monica, learn how her unwavering prayers and unceasing tears rescued her son Augustine to Catholicism. Read more!
MAY 3 – THE DISCOVERY OF THE HOLY CROSS.
St. Helen, mother of the Emperor Constantine, was determined to find the very cross on which Christ had suffered for our sins. She removed statues & rubbish and eventually she discovered three crosses, among them the very one they sought.
MAY 2 – ST. ATHANASIUS, BISHOP.
Learn from St. Athanasius and his unwavering faith, who stood firm against four Roman emperors, and was devoted to the Catholic Church in thought, prayer, and action!
MAY 1 – SS. PHILIP AND JAMES, APOSTLES.
Drawing inspiration from SS. Philip & James, the Church honors them for their faith, works, and pure hearts in achieving Christian holiness.
APRIL 30 – ST. CATHERINE OF SIENA.
Learn from St. Catherine, the guardian of the Church in one of its darkest periods, and her selfless acts to defend the Pope, reduce rebellious cities to obedience and bring hardened souls closer to God!
