Saints in a Year

Today the Church honors St. Eulalia of Barcelona, a young virgin martyr who courageously professed her faith during Roman persecution. In this episode of Saints in a Year, Saul reflects on her fearless witness, her purity, and why her example continues to inspire Christians of all ages. 📖 Scripture Matthew 10:28 “Do not fear those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul.” 💬 Thought to Remembe...

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 hi...

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...

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 C...

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...

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 matt...

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 G...

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 tak...

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 wo...

Today the Church honors St. Blaise, bishop and martyr of Sebaste. Known for his compassion for the sick and his courageous witness to Christ, St. Blaise continues to inspire the Church through the Blessing of Throats celebrated on his feast day. In this episode of Saints in a Year, Saul shares deeper reflections on the life of St. Blaise. You will learn how healing shaped his vocation, why solitud...

Today the Church celebrates the Presentation of the Lord, also known as Candlemas. Mary and Joseph bring Jesus to the Temple in obedience to the Law, where Simeon and Anna recognize Him as the long awaited Messiah and the light for all nations. In this episode of Saints in a Year, Saul reflects on the meaning of this feast. You will learn why faithful waiting matters, how obedience reveals Christ,...

Today the Church honors St. Brigid of Kildare, one of the great saints of Ireland and a pillar of early Irish Christianity. Known for her radical generosity, strong leadership, and love for the poor, St. Brigid helped shape the faith of an entire nation. In this episode of Saints in a Year, Saul shares deeper reflections on the life of St. Brigid of Kildare. You will learn how charity defined her...

Today the Church honors St. John Bosco, priest, educator, and founder of the Salesians. Known as a father to the young and forgotten, Don Bosco dedicated his life to saving souls with joy, discipline, and deep love for Christ. St. John Bosco is one of my favorite saints and someone I hold very close to my heart. I attended a school run by the Salesians, and their witness left a lasting mark on my...

Today the Church honors St. Martina of Rome, a young virgin and martyr who lived during intense persecution. Raised in faith and formed by courage, Martina chose fidelity to Christ over comfort, status, and even life itself. In this episode of Saints in a Year, Saul shares deeper reflections on the life of St. Martina of Rome. You will learn how quiet courage sustained her under trial, why peace b...

Today marks Day 90 of Saints in a Year. That is three full months of walking this journey together, and I want to begin by saying thank you. Every view, every prayer, and every moment you choose to press play is a gift. Please know that I pray for you, and I humbly ask that you pray for me as we continue our mission toward 365 days. Today the Church honors St. Gildas the Wise, a monk, priest, and...

Today the Church honors St. Thomas Aquinas, Dominican priest and Doctor of the Church. A towering intellect and humble servant of God, he showed that faith and reason work together and that theology is ultimately an act of worship. In this expanded Pillar Saint episode, Saul shares 10 in depth reflections on the life of St. Thomas Aquinas. You will learn how suffering purified his vocation, how pr...

Today the Church honors St. Angela Merici, founder of the Company of St. Ursula and a pioneer in Catholic education for girls. Through quiet obedience, patience, and trust in God, she reshaped consecrated life and formed generations of faithful Catholics. In this episode of Saints in a Year, Saul shares 7 in-depth reflections on the life of St. Angela Merici. You will learn how suffering shaped he...

Today the Church honors St. Timothy and St. Titus, faithful companions of St. Paul who helped build and guide the early Church. Entrusted with challenging communities, they taught sound doctrine, corrected error, and shepherded God’s people with patience and love. In this episode of Saints in a Year, Saul shares 7 in-depth reflections on the lives of St. Timothy and St. Titus. You will learn how m...

Today the Church celebrates the Conversion of St. Paul the Apostle. Once a fierce persecutor of Christians, Paul encountered the risen Christ on the road to Damascus and was completely transformed by grace. In this episode of Saints in a Year, Saul shares 7 in-depth reflections on the conversion of St. Paul. You will learn how zeal became surrender, how blindness led to true sight, and why God cho...

Today the Church honors St. Francis de Sales, bishop and Doctor of the Church. He taught that holiness is possible for everyone and that gentle strength can change hearts. His wisdom continues to guide Catholics seeking peace, patience, and faithful daily devotion. 📖 Scripture Philippians 4:5 “Let your gentleness be known to everyone. The Lord is near.” 💬 Thought to Remember “Be patient with eve...

Today the Church honors St. Marianne Cope, a Franciscan sister whose fearless love led her to serve those suffering from Hansen’s disease in Hawaii. When others turned away, she chose compassion, dignity, and courage. In this episode of Saints in a Year, Saul shares 7 in-depth reflections on the life of St. Marianne Cope. You will learn how her leadership prepared her for mission, why she voluntee...

Today the Church honors St. Vincent of Saragossa, a deacon and martyr whose fearless witness during persecution made him one of the most beloved saints of the early Church. Serving faithfully under his bishop, Vincent chose suffering over betrayal and proclaimed Christ with peace and courage. In this episode of Saints in a Year, Saul shares 7 in-depth reflections on the life of St. Vincent of Sara...

Today the Church honors St. Agnes of Rome, a young virgin and martyr whose fidelity to Christ revealed extraordinary courage and purity. Though she lived only a short time, her witness strengthened the early Church and continues to inspire believers today. In this episode of Saints in a Year, Saul shares 7 in-depth reflections on the life of St. Agnes of Rome. You will learn why she consecrated he...

Today the Church honors St. Sebastian, a Roman soldier and martyr who strengthened persecuted Christians through quiet courage and unwavering faith. Though ordered to die for Christ, Sebastian remained fearless, choosing fidelity over safety. In this episode of Saints in a Year, Saul shares 7 in-depth reflections on the life of St. Sebastian. You will learn how he served Christ within the Roman ar...

Today the Church honors St. Henry of Uppsala, a missionary bishop and martyr whose faithful witness helped establish Christianity in Finland. Choosing service over safety, Henry remained with his flock despite danger and ultimately gave his life for the Gospel. In this episode of Saints in a Year, Saul shares 7 in-depth reflections on the life of St. Henry of Uppsala. You will learn why he embrace...