Today the Church celebrates Our Lady of Lourdes, honoring the Marian apparitions that brought a message of prayer, penance, and healing to the world.

In this episode of Saints in a Year, Saul shares the story of Bernadette Soubirous, the miraculous spring at Lourdes, and why the Church continues to point the suffering to this place of hope.

📖 Scripture

James 5:14

“Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the presbyters of the Church, and let them pray over him.”

💬 Thought to Remember

“Go drink at the spring and wash yourself.”

Reflection:

Mary invites us to trust God through humble obedience. Healing begins when we turn our hearts back to Him.

🙏 Prayer

Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for the sick, the suffering, and all who seek healing in body and soul. Amen.

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Today the Church honors St. Scholastica, a Benedictine abbess and sister of St. Benedict. Known for her deep prayer and love of God, St. Scholastica shows us that prayer rooted in charity is powerful and effective.

In this episode of Saints in a Year, Saul reflects on the life of St. Scholastica. You will learn how love shaped her prayer, why God answered her bold trust, and how quiet holiness can change the world.

📖 Scripture

1 John 4:16

“God is love, and whoever abides in love abides in God.”

💬 Thought to Remember

“God heard my prayer.”

Reflection:

St. Scholastica reminds us that prayer offered in love reaches God’s heart. Even hidden holiness bears eternal fruit.

🙏 Prayer

St. Scholastica, pray for us. Help us trust God in prayer, love generously, and remain faithful in quiet holiness. Amen.

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Today the Church honors St. Apollonia, a virgin and martyr of Alexandria who remained faithful to Christ through brutal persecution. Her courage under suffering has made her a source of comfort for those enduring physical pain.

In this episode of Saints in a Year, Saul reflects on the life of St. Apollonia. You will learn how surrender shaped her witness, why her martyrdom strengthened the early Church, and how God remains close to those who suffer.

📖 Scripture

2 Corinthians 4:16

“We do not lose heart.”

💬 Thought to Remember

God is close to the brokenhearted.

Reflection:

St. Apollonia reminds us that faith does not deny pain. It entrusts pain to God and finds strength in His presence.

🙏 Prayer

St. Apollonia, pray for us. Intercede for the suffering, strengthen the fearful, and help us trust God in every trial. Amen.

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Today marks Day 100 of Saints in a Year, and the Church honors St. Jerome Emiliani, a former soldier whose dramatic conversion led him to dedicate his life to abandoned children, orphans, and the poor.

In this episode of Saints in a Year, Saul reflects on the life of St. Jerome Emiliani. You will learn how suffering sparked his conversion, why he trusted completely in God’s providence, how charity shaped lasting institutions, and why no past is beyond redemption.

📖 Scripture

Isaiah 1:17

“Learn to do good; seek justice, rescue the oppressed, defend the orphan.”

💬 Thought to Remember

“Turn to God with your whole heart.”

Reflection:

St. Jerome Emiliani reminds us that God does not waste suffering. When we surrender fully, even our past becomes a source of grace.

🙏 Prayer

St. Jerome Emiliani, pray for us. Help us trust God with our past, love those in need, and live lives transformed by mercy. Amen.

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Today the Church honors St. Richard of Chichester, an English bishop known for integrity, humility, and fidelity to the Church. Despite political opposition and personal hardship, he governed with justice, charity, and unwavering faith.

In this episode of Saints in a Year, Saul reflects on the life of St. Richard of Chichester. You will learn how obedience shaped his leadership, why integrity mattered more than comfort, and how quiet faithfulness can transform the Church.

📖 Scripture

Micah 6:8

“What does the Lord require of you but to do justice, love kindness, and walk humbly with your God?”

💬 Thought to Remember

“Thanks be to You, my Lord Jesus Christ, for all the benefits which You have given me.”

Reflection:

St. Richard reminds us that gratitude and obedience anchor the soul, even when faithfulness brings hardship.

🙏 Prayer

St. Richard of Chichester, pray for us. Help us live with integrity, walk humbly with God, and serve others faithfully. Amen.

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Today the Church honors St. Paul Miki and the Twenty Six Martyrs of Japan. Paul Miki was a Japanese Jesuit priest formed in the samurai class, trained in honor, courage, and loyalty. When he gave his life for Christ, those virtues were transformed into fearless witness and forgiveness.

In this episode of Saints in a Year, Saul reflects on the lives of the Japanese martyrs. You will learn how the Gospel took root in Japanese culture, why Paul Miki preached forgiveness from the cross, how faith strengthened believers under persecution, and why Christ perfects what is truly human.

📖 Scripture

Matthew 5:10

“Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”

💬 Thought to Remember

“I forgive the emperor and all who have sought my death. I beg them to seek baptism and be Christians.”

Reflection:

St. Paul Miki shows us that Christ does not erase identity. He fulfills it. Courage, honor, and loyalty reach their highest meaning when offered to God.

🙏 Prayer

St. Paul Miki and companions, pray for us. Strengthen our faith, teach us mercy with courage, and help us remain faithful to Christ. Amen.

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Today the Church honors St. Agatha, a virgin and martyr of Sicily whose faith and courage endured severe persecution. Her unwavering trust in Christ transformed suffering into witness and inspired the early Church.

In this episode of Saints in a Year, Saul shares deeper reflections on the life of St. Agatha. You will learn how fidelity shaped her courage, why dignity rooted in Christ cannot be taken away, and how her intercession continues to bring hope to those who suffer.

📖 Scripture

2 Corinthians 12:9

“My grace is sufficient for you, for power is made perfect in weakness.”

💬 Thought to Remember

“Jesus Christ, Lord of all things, You see my heart, You know my desires.”

Reflection:

St. Agatha teaches us that God’s grace is strongest where suffering seems greatest. When we entrust our wounds to Christ, He brings healing and hope.

🙏 Prayer to St. Agatha

St. Agatha,

protector of the suffering,

pray for us.

Help us trust Christ in hardship,

remain faithful under trial,

and walk in dignity and hope.

Amen.

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Today the Church honors St. Joseph of Leonessa, a Capuchin friar and missionary who suffered imprisonment and torture rather than deny Christ. His fearless love for the Gospel continues to inspire the Church.

In this episode of Saints in a Year, Saul shares deeper reflections on the life of St. Joseph of Leonessa. You will learn why he embraced radical poverty, how courage shaped his missionary work, and why suffering became his witness to Christ.

📖 Scripture

Romans 8:18

“I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory to be revealed.”

💬 Thought to Remember

“Either suffer or die.”

Reflection:

St. Joseph of Leonessa reminds us that love for Christ demands everything. When faith is lived with courage, God brings fruit even through suffering.

🙏 Prayer to St. Joseph of Leonessa

St. Joseph of Leonessa,

missionary of courage,

pray for us.

Help us live our faith boldly,

trust God in hardship,

and love Christ without reserve.

Amen.

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