Daily Readings
APRIL 5 – ST. VINCENT FERRER.
St. Vincent was a miraculous apostle dedicated to converting sinners, performing miracles and creating hospitals, schools and other charitable establishments in his wake. Learn more about this amazing Saint!
APRIL 4 – ST. ISIDORE, ARCHBISHOP.
Draw inspiration from St. Isidore’s commitment to God and refusal to be swayed by worldly enticements as he aided in the conversion of an Arian Prince and acquired virtue and power through hermitage!
APRIL 3 -ST. RICHARD OF CHICHESTER.
Learn from the inspiring example of St. Richard and his unquestioned loyalty to the Church, who refused all forms of worldly offering and labored as a simple curate in spite of poverty & King’s hostility following the death of St. Edmund.
APRIL 2 – ST. FRANCIS OF PAULA.
Take inspiration from St. Francis and his devotion to God as he founded the Minims, performed miracles, converted sinners, and comforted the dying King Louis XI of France.
APRIL 1 – ST. HUGH, BISHOP.
St. Hugh, from his cradle to his old age, was a model of piety and sanctity; he labored diligently to reform abuses and spread Christianity through 10,000 Saracen baptisms.
MARCH 31 – ST. BENJAMIN, DEACON, MARTYR.
Take courage in the story of the Champion of Christ, St. Benjamin, who suffered cruel torments under King Isdegerdes and his son Varanes during a 40 year persecution of Christians in Persia.
MARCH 30 – ST. JOHN CLIMACUS.
Follow John’s example of retreat, self mastery, and contemplation. He achieved wisdom, holiness and fame of his teachings which were compiled in his book The Climax or Ladder of Perfection!
MARCH 29 – SS. JONAS, BARACHISIUS, AND THEIR COMPANIONS, MARTYRS.
Learn the inspiring story of Jonas and Barachisius, two brothers that refused to obey King Sapor of Persia and instead chose to serve their immortal King in heaven through extraordinary trials.
MARCH 28 – ST. GONTRAN, KING.
Explore how St. Gontran overcame his barbaric habits through tears of repentance to care for his people, protect the church, and promote mercy – read more about this incredible king!
MARCH 27 – ST. JOHN OF EGYPT.
Learn from the example of St. John, who left the world at age 25, to embrace solitary life in the desert and devote himself to a holy relationship with God.
