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August 11th – Saint of the Day: Saint Clare of Assisi, Virgin
She held up the Eucharist⊠and an army fled. âïžđ„ You read that right. Saint Clare of Assisi didnât fight with swordsâshe fought with the Blessed Sacrament. When her convent was about to be attacked, she held up the monstrance… Continue reading
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August 10th – Saint of the Day: Saint Blane
đïž He was cast into the sea as a baby⊠and lived to become a miracle-working bishop. đâš Saint Blane might not be a household name, but his story is WILDLY underrated đ„ Born in scandal. Raised in exile. Trained… Continue reading
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August 10th – Saint of the Day: Saint Lawrence, Deacon & Martyr
đ„ âTurn me over, Iâm done on this side.â Yeah… Saint Lawrence really said thatâwhile being roasted alive for Jesus. đłđ„ But donât let the flames distract you. This man was more than a martyrâhe was a walking Gospel, handing… Continue reading
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August 9th – Saint of the Day: Saint Amadeus of Portugal
đ„ From the royal courts of Portugal to the humble robes of a Franciscan friar⊠Saint Amadeus gave up everything for Christ đ He wasnât just a mysticâhe prophesied the future, received heavenly visions, and challenged the Church to return… Continue reading
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August 9th – Saint of the Day: Saint Teresa Benedicta of the Cross, Virgin & Martyr (Saint Edith Stein)
đ„ She was an atheist philosopher who became a Catholic nun⊠and died in Auschwitz. Saint Teresa Benedicta of the Cross (aka Saint Edith Stein) searched for truth her whole lifeâand found it in a single night after reading The… Continue reading
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August 8th – Saint of the Day: Saint Mary of the Cross MacKillop
đ„ Saint Mary of the Cross MacKillop wasnât just Australiaâs first saintâshe was a rebel with a cause đ„ A woman of fierce compassion, radical obedience, and unshakeable faith, she literally got excommunicated for standing up for the poor⊠and… Continue reading
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August 8th – Saint of the Day: Saint Dominic
đ„ âWould you have me study from dead skins when men are dying of hunger?â â Saint Dominic wasnât playing. This man sold his priceless books to feed the poor. Preached barefoot against heresy. Was given the Rosary by Our… Continue reading
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August 7th – Saint of the Day: Pope Saint Sixtus II, Martyr
A Shepherd Amid the Storm In an era soaked with blood and brimming with fear, Pope Saint Sixtus II rose to become a radiant example of peace and pastoral courage. His papacy lasted barely a year, yet his influence echoes… Continue reading
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August 7th – Saint of the Day: Saint Cajetan
âšHeavenâs Banker. Romeâs Reformer. Saint of the Jobless.âš Youâve probably never heard of Saint Cajetanâbut you need to. He left behind a noble title, founded a charitable bank for the poor (yes, a literal saintly startup đž), reformed the clergy… Continue reading
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August 6th – Saint of the Day: Pope Saint Hormisdas
đšChurch unity wasnât always a given⊠In fact, it almost shattered. But one pope stood firm. đ„ Meet Pope Saint Hormisdas, the widowed father-turned-pope who healed a 35-year rift between East and West. đ His bold Formula of Faith called… Continue reading
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