Christian witness
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February 23rd – Saint of the Day: Saint Polycarp of Smyrna, Bishop & Martyr
Saint Polycarp was out here living the kind of faith that makes comfort look weak. 🔥👑 This is a bishop from the earliest days of the Church, so close to the Apostles that Catholic tradition ties him to Saint John.… Continue reading
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February 15th – Saint of the Day: Saints Faustinus and Jovita, Martyrs
Two brothers. One city. Zero compromise. 🔥🕊️ Saints Faustinus and Jovita are Brescia’s patron martyrs, remembered because they chose Jesus over comfort, status, and survival. Their story is ancient, their devotion is real, and the way Brescia still celebrates them… Continue reading
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February 12th – Saint of the Day: The Martyrs of Abitinae (Saints Saturninus, Dativus, Emeritus and Companions)
They told them to stop going to Mass. They said no. 🔥⛓️✝️ Meet The Martyrs of Abitinae: 49 Catholics in Roman North Africa who got arrested for one “crime”… gathering for Sunday Eucharist. Not a riot. Not a rebellion. Just… Continue reading
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November 27th – Saint of the Day: Saint James Intercisus, Martyr
He denied Jesus to keep his royal status… and then let his body be cut into 28 pieces rather than betray Him again. 😳✝️ Saint James Intercisus was a famous court official in Persia who caved under pressure, offered sacrifice… Continue reading
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November 16, 2025 – Steadfast Hope and Holy Perseverance in Today’s Mass Readings
🔥 Justice is coming like sunrise, and it heals. Today’s readings call for steady hearts, loud praise, quiet work, and fearless witness. First Reading – Malachi 3:19–20: The Lord promises purification for pride and healing for the faithful. “For you… Continue reading
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September 24, 2025 – Restored & Sent in Today’s Mass Readings
Mercy rebuilds. Praise goes public. Mission starts now. ⛪🔥 In Ezra 9:5-9, a torn cloak and a humbled heart meet shocking kindness. God “left us a remnant” and turned rulers’ hearts so His house could be rebuilt. This is not… Continue reading
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September 22, 2025 – Restored by God to Rebuild and Shine
“No one who lights a lamp conceals it… he places it on a lampstand so that those who enter may see the light.” Luke 8:16-18 🕯️✨ God restores us to shine. 🏛️ In Ezra 1:1-6 God stirs a foreign king… Continue reading
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September 20, 2025 – Persevering Fidelity to Christ in Today’s Mass Readings
Seed check. Soil check. Heart check. 🌾👑 Today’s readings call us to joyful worship and fearless witness that actually bears fruit. 1 Timothy 6:13-16 lights the fuse: Jesus made the “noble confession” before Pilate and we are charged to keep… Continue reading
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June 10, 2025 – Living as the Light of Christ in Today’s Mass Readings
✨ Ever feel like you’re stuck between “yes” and “no” in your faith? St. Paul says God’s answer is always a “YES” in Christ—and the Holy Spirit has sealed that truth in you. 🔥 📖 Psalm 119 reminds us that… Continue reading
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May 29, 2025 – Lifted to Glory in Today’s Mass Readings: The Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord
Jesus didn’t just rise… He ascended! And He didn’t leave us behind—He launched us into mission.🔥 👀 Ever wonder why the disciples weren’t sad when Jesus left? They worshiped and walked away with JOY. Why? Because He gave them a… Continue reading
Holy Manna! 