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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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 solitude strengthened his faith, how mercy defined his witness, and why his legacy continues in the Church today.

📖 Scripture

Psalm 147:3

“He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.”

💬 Thought to Remember

God’s healing grace is never far from those who trust Him.

Reflection:

St. Blaise reminds us that God works through compassion and faithfulness. Even in suffering, God’s presence brings hope and healing.

🙏 Prayer to St. Blaise

St. Blaise,

faithful shepherd and healer,

pray for us.

Intercede for the sick,

protect our health,

and strengthen our faith.

Amen.

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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, and why God often reveals Himself to humble hearts.

📖 Scripture

Luke 2:32

“A light for revelation to the Gentiles, and glory for your people Israel.”

💬 Thought to Remember

“My eyes have seen your salvation.”

Reflection:

The Presentation reminds us that God fulfills His promises in quiet faithfulness. Those who watch and wait with trust are never forgotten.

🙏 Prayer

Lord Jesus, light of the world, help us recognize You, follow You with humility, and carry Your light into the darkness. Amen.

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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 holiness, why Kildare became a center of faith and culture, how her leadership transformed society, and why her witness still matters today.

📖 Scripture

Matthew 25:35

“For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink.”

💬 Thought to Remember

“I would like a great lake of ale for the King of Kings.”

Reflection:

St. Brigid reminds us that faith is joyful, generous, and deeply human. When charity becomes a way of life, Christ is made visible in the world.

🙏 Prayer to St. Brigid of Kildare

St. Brigid of Kildare,

servant of the poor,

pray for us.

Help us live with generosity,

serve Christ in others,

and trust God with joyful hearts.

Amen.

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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 life. This episode is shared with gratitude for the mission he began and the lives it continues to shape.

In this expanded Pillar Saint episode of Saints in a Year, Saul shares 12 in depth reflections on the life of St. John Bosco. You will learn about his childhood visions, the Vision of the Two Pillars, his devotion to the Eucharist and Mary, his method of education, and why his mission remains vital today.

📖 Scripture

Matthew 18:5

“Whoever receives one child such as this in my name receives me.”

💬 Thought to Remember

“Give me souls, take away the rest.”

Reflection:

St. John Bosco reminds us that the salvation of souls is worth every sacrifice. When love is joyful and faithful, it leads others to Christ.

🙏 Prayer to St. John Bosco

St. John Bosco,

father of youth,

pray for us.

Help us guide the young with love,

serve with patience,

and remain faithful to Christ.

Amen.

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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 became her witness, and how one faithful life strengthened the Church in Rome.

📖 Scripture

1 Corinthians 16:13

“Be on your guard, stand firm in the faith, be courageous, be strong.”

💬 Thought to Remember

Quiet fidelity is powerful witness.

Reflection:

St. Martina reminds us that courage does not always shout. Sometimes it stands firm, trusts God, and refuses to compromise love for truth.

🙏 Prayer to St. Martina of Rome

St. Martina of Rome,

faithful witness of Christ,

pray for us.

Help us remain faithful,

stand firm in truth,

and trust God in every trial.

Amen.

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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 historian who lived during a time of moral collapse and political chaos in early Britain. Known for his courage and clarity, St. Gildas spoke difficult truths out of love for God and concern for souls.

In this episode of Saints in a Year, Saul shares deeper reflections on the life of St. Gildas the Wise. You will learn how prayer and study shaped his voice, why he believed silence could be sinful, how he confronted corruption without fear, and why truth spoken in charity is always an act of mercy.

📖 Scripture

Ezekiel 33:7

“I have appointed you as a watchman.”

💬 Thought to Remember

Truth spoken with love is an act of mercy.

Reflection:

St. Gildas reminds us that love sometimes requires courage. Speaking the truth is not about winning arguments, but about guarding souls and calling hearts back to God.

🙏 Prayer to St. Gildas the Wise

St. Gildas the Wise,

faithful servant of truth,

pray for us.

Help us speak with courage,

love with clarity,

and remain faithful in difficult times.

Amen.

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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 prayer guided his intellect, why his writing stopped after encountering God, and why his teaching continues to shape the Church.

📖 Scripture

Wisdom 7:7

“I prayed, and prudence was given me; I pleaded, and the spirit of wisdom came to me.”

💬 Thought to Remember

“To one who has faith, no explanation is necessary. To one without faith, no explanation is possible.”

Reflection:

St. Thomas reminds us that reason leads us to the threshold, but faith leads us inside. When humility governs knowledge, truth becomes love.

🙏 Prayer to St. Thomas Aquinas

St. Thomas Aquinas,

teacher of truth and wisdom,

pray for us.

Help us seek understanding with humility,

love truth deeply,

and glorify God with our minds.

Amen.

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