January 22
Feast of St. Vincent, Deacon and Martyr
“Against Christ’s army the world arrays a twofold battle line. It offers temptation to lead us astray; it strikes terror into us to break our spirit.
At both of these approaches, Christ rushes to our aid, and
the Christian is not conquered.”
–From a homily of St. Augustine on St. Vincent Read the rest…
January 21
Feast of St. Agnes, Virgin and Martyr (CA. 291 – CA. 304)
“I will be his who first chose me for himself.”
St. Agnes at her martyrdom Read the rest…
January 20
Feast of St. Sebastian, Martyr (Third Century)
“If there are many persecutions, there are many testings; where there are many crowns of victory, there are many trials of strength. It is then to your advantage if there are many persecutors; among many persecutions you may more easily find a path to victory.”
–From a homily of St. Ambrose on Martyrdom Read the rest…
