Episodes

  • Day 158: Tuesday in the Octave of Easter
    Apr 7 2026

    Today the Church continues the celebration of Easter with Tuesday in the Octave of Easter, reflecting on the powerful encounter on the road to Emmaus.


    In a moment of confusion and heartbreak, the risen Christ walks alongside His disciples and reveals Himself in the breaking of the bread.


    In this episode of Saints in a Year, Saul reflects on recognizing Christ, even when He seems hidden.


    📖 Scripture

    Luke 24:32

    “Were not our hearts burning within us while he talked with us on the road?”


    💬 Thought to Remember

    “Were not our hearts burning within us?”


    🙏 Prayer

    Lord Jesus Christ, walk with us and help us recognize You in our daily lives.


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    📖 Hashtags

    #TheRoadToDamascus #EasterOctave #RoadToEmmaus #HeIsRisen #JesusChrist #CatholicFaith

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    5 mins
  • Day 157: Monday in the Octave of Easter
    Apr 6 2026

    Today the Church continues the celebration of Easter with Monday in the Octave of Easter, where the reality of the Resurrection begins to unfold.


    From the empty tomb to the first encounters with the risen Christ, fear turns into joy and confusion into mission.


    In this episode of Saints in a Year, Saul reflects on the beginning of the Resurrection story and what it means for us today.


    📖 Scripture

    Matthew 28:9

    “Suddenly Jesus met them. ‘Greetings,’ he said.”


    💬 Thought to Remember

    “The Resurrection is not the end of the story, it is the beginning.”


    🙏 Prayer

    Lord Jesus Christ, help us to live in the joy of Your Resurrection and share it with others.


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    📖 Hashtags

    #TheRoadToDamascus #EasterOctave #HeIsRisen #Resurrection #JesusChrist #CatholicFaith

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    5 mins
  • Day 156: Easter Sunday
    Apr 5 2026

    Today the Church celebrates Easter Sunday, the Resurrection of Jesus Christ and the greatest victory in human history.


    The tomb is empty, death is defeated, and the promise of salvation is fulfilled through Christ’s triumph over the grave.


    In this episode of Saints in a Year, Saul reflects on hope, victory, and the new life found in the Resurrection.


    📖 Scripture

    Matthew 28:6

    “He is not here; he has risen, just as he said.”


    💬 Thought to Remember

    “He is not here. He has risen.”


    🙏 Prayer

    Lord Jesus Christ, we rejoice in Your victory. Help us to live with faith, hope, and the joy of the Resurrection.


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    📖 Hashtags

    #TheRoadToDamascus #EasterSunday #HeIsRisen #Resurrection #JesusChrist #CatholicFaith

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    6 mins
  • Day 155: Holy Saturday
    Apr 4 2026

    Today the Church enters into Holy Saturday, the day of silence as Christ rests in the tomb and the world waits in hope.


    While everything appears still and lost, God is at work in ways unseen, preparing for the victory of the Resurrection.


    In this episode of Saints in a Year, Saul reflects on waiting, trust, and the silence before God moves.


    📖 Scripture

    Matthew 27:60

    “He rolled a big stone in front of the entrance to the tomb and went away.”


    💬 Thought to Remember

    “God is working… even in the silence.”


    🙏 Prayer

    Lord Jesus Christ, help us to trust You in the waiting and remain faithful even when You seem silent.


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    📖 Hashtags

    #TheRoadToDamascus #HolySaturday #SilenceOfTheTomb #EasterIsComing #FaithInWaiting #JesusChrist

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    6 mins
  • Day 154: Good Friday – The Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ
    Apr 3 2026

    Today the Church enters into Good Friday, the day we remember the suffering, crucifixion, and death of Jesus Christ.


    From the agony in the garden to His final breath on the Cross, this is the moment where love was poured out completely for the salvation of the world.


    In this episode of Saints in a Year, Saul reflects on sacrifice, redemption, and the fulfillment of God’s promises through the Passion of Christ.


    📖 Scripture

    John 19:30

    “It is finished.”


    💬 Thought to Remember

    “It was not nails that held Him there, but love.”


    🙏 Prayer

    Lord Jesus Christ, we thank You for the Cross. Help us to trust in Your love and carry our crosses faithfully.


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    📖 Hashtags

    #TheRoadToDamascus #GoodFriday #PassionOfChrist #JesusChrist #HolyWeek #TheCross

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    9 mins
  • Day 153: St. Francis of Paola
    Apr 2 2026

    Today the Church honors St. Francis of Paola, a humble hermit and miracle worker whose deep faith led to extraordinary signs, including crossing the sea on his cloak.


    Through a life of prayer, penance, and radical humility, he drew people, including kings, closer to God and reminded the world that true greatness comes from becoming “the least.”


    In this episode of Saints in a Year, Saul reflects on faith, humility, and trusting God in the impossible.


    📖 Scripture

    Matthew 17:20

    “If you have faith as small as a mustard seed… nothing will be impossible for you.”


    💬 Thought to Remember

    “Charity is the bond of perfection.”


    🙏 Prayer

    St. Francis of Paola, pray for us. Help us trust God completely and live with humility.


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    📖 Hashtags

    #TheRoadToDamascus #SaintsInAYear #StFrancisOfPaola #CatholicSaints #FaithAndMiracles #TrustInGod

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    7 mins
  • Day 152: St. Hugh of Grenoble
    Apr 1 2026

    Today we reflect on St. Hugh of Grenoble, a bishop who transformed a broken diocese through humility, perseverance, and holiness.


    Despite feeling unworthy, he embraced his calling and helped reform the Church—while also supporting the founding of the Carthusian Order.


    His life reminds us that true leadership is rooted in sacrifice and faithfulness.


    📖 Scripture

    Luke 16:10

    “Whoever is faithful in very little is also faithful in much.”


    💬 Thought to Remember

    “Holiness is not in escaping responsibility, but in embracing it with love.”


    🙏 Prayer

    St. Hugh of Grenoble, pray for us. Help us remain faithful in the responsibilities God has given us.


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    📖 Hashtags

    #TheRoadToDamascus #SaintsInAYear #StHughOfGrenoble #CatholicSaints #ChurchReform #FaithAndLeadership

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    8 mins
  • Day 151: St. Benjamin of Persia
    Mar 31 2026

    Today the Church honors St. Benjamin of Persia, a deacon and martyr who courageously preached the Gospel despite persecution.


    After imprisonment and torture, he remained faithful to Christ and ultimately gave his life as a witness to the truth.


    In this episode of Saints in a Year, Saul reflects on courage, faith, and the cost of discipleship.


    📖 Scripture

    Romans 1:16

    “I am not ashamed of the Gospel.”


    💬 Thought to Remember

    “I will not be silent about the truth of Christ.”


    🙏 Prayer

    St. Benjamin of Persia, pray for us. Help us live and proclaim our faith with courage.


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    📖 Hashtags

    #TheRoadToDamascus #SaintsInAYear #StBenjamin #CatholicSaints #MartyrFaith #ChristianCourage

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    7 mins