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February 7th – Saint of the Day: Saint Giles Mary of Saint Joseph (Egidio Maria di San Giuseppe), Franciscan Brother
Saint Giles Mary of Saint Joseph didn’t have a platform. He had a worn Franciscan habit, a bag for alms, and a heart that made Naples feel loved again. 🧡✝️ This was a lay brother, not a priest, who walked… Continue reading
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February 7th – Saint of the Day: Saint Richard the Pilgrim
Saint Richard the Pilgrim was not famous for big speeches. He became unforgettable by doing something the world still underestimates: raising saints. ✝️👣🔥 This English pilgrim set out for Rome with his children, lived a faith that was more than… Continue reading
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February 7, 2026 – A Listening Heart That Discerns in Today’s Mass Readings
Stop asking God for easier days, and start asking Him for a better heart. 🔥🕊️ In today’s Mass readings, God drops a truth that cuts through the noise: wisdom is not about sounding smart. Wisdom is about living holy when… Continue reading
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February 6, 2026 – The Rock or the Crowd, Choosing Courage in Today’s Mass Readings
Sirach just dropped a wild truth bomb: God builds fearless saints out of worship, not vibes. 🔥⛪️ First Reading, Sirach 47:2-11 shows King David as more than the guy who beat Goliath. David becomes a man who loved God “with… Continue reading
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February 5th – Saint of the Day: Saint Philip (Felipe) of Jesus, Franciscan Friar & Martyr
Saint Philip of Jesus was not a perfect saint from the start. He literally walked away from religious life, chased the world, and still ended up a martyr on a hill in Japan. 😳🔥 Born in Mexico City, trained as… Continue reading
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February 4, 2026 – Opening the Door for Mercy and Miracles in Today’s Mass Readings
👀 Ever notice how pride can look “responsible” on the outside, while it’s quietly wrecking the inside? Today’s Mass Readings hit that nerve in the best way. They expose the trap, then hand over the cure. 🔥🙏 First Reading: 2… Continue reading
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February 3rd – Saint of the Day: Saint Ansgar, Bishop
🔥⚔️ Saint of the Day: Saint Ansgar, Bishop They called him the Apostle of the North for a reason. Imagine stepping into the Viking world with nothing but the Gospel, a bishop’s staff, and stubborn faith. ❄️⛵️ Saint Ansgar preached… Continue reading
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February 3rd – Saint of the Day: Saint Blaise, Bishop & Martyr
🔥🕯️ Two candles. One throat. A Church that still believes God heals. On February 3, Catholics all over the world line up for one of the most underrated traditions in the whole faith: the Blessing of Throats. Not superstition. Not… Continue reading
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February 3, 2026 – Do Not Be Afraid, Just Have Faith in Today’s Mass Readings
The Bible is not afraid of messy grief, public shame, or impossible stories. Neither is Jesus. 🔥🙏 First Reading: 2 Samuel 18:9-10, 14, 24-25, 30-19:3 A king wins the battle but loses his son, and the victory turns into mourning.… Continue reading
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February 2nd – Saint of the Day: Saint Cornelius of Caesarea, Roman Centurion
A Roman centurion. A prayer life. A house full of friends. And then the Holy Spirit shows up before the baptism even starts. 🤯🔥 Saint Cornelius of Caesarea is the moment the Church’s mission goes global. Not a priest. Not… Continue reading
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