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June 22nd – Saint of the Day: Saint Paulinus of Nola, Aristocrat, Poet, Husband, Governor & Bishop
He had money. Power. Status. A Roman career most people would have killed for. Then Saint Paulinus of Nola met Christ, and suddenly all of it looked like dust. ✨ This wealthy aristocrat became a bishop, poet, servant of the… Continue reading
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June 18th – Saint of the Day: Saint Gregory Barbagio, Cardinal, Bishop & Reformer
A cardinal in red robes… but he said the red meant blood. 🩸✝️ Saint Gregory Barbarigo was not just another Church leader with a fancy title. He was a Venetian nobleman turned priest, bishop, cardinal, plague servant, catechist, and reformer… Continue reading
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June 7th – Saint of the Day: Saint Anthony Mary Gianelli, Bishop, Missionary & Founder of the Gianelline Sisters
A saint who treated the confessional like a battlefield for souls. ⚔️🙏 Saint Anthony Mary Gianelli was not just another “nice” bishop from history. He was a poor farm boy who became a priest, missionary preacher, founder, and Bishop of… Continue reading
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December 6th – Saint of the Day: Saint Peter Pascual, Bishop & Martyr
Captured, chained, and given one way out: stay silent. Saint Peter Pascual chose the Cross instead of comfort. 🔥 He was a Mercedarian bishop who ransomed Christian captives, preached the Gospel in Muslim territory, and kept celebrating the Eucharist behind… Continue reading
Holy Manna! 