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🕊️ St. Callistus I

Feast Day: October 14
Born: Late 2nd century, Rome
Died: Around 222 AD, Rome
Patronage: Cemetery workers, gravediggers

🌿 His Story

St. Callistus began life as a slave in Rome and was given charge of a bank by his master — but when the bank failed, he was punished and imprisoned. After enduring many hardships, he was freed and eventually entered the service of the Church under Pope Zephyrinus.

He became the superintendent of the catacombs, organizing the famous Catacombs of St. Callistus, one of the oldest and most sacred Christian burial sites. Later, he was elected Pope (c. 217–222) during a time of great theological dispute.

St. Callistus showed remarkable mercy and forgiveness, teaching that repentant sinners, even grave ones, could be reconciled with the Church — a controversial stance then, but one that reflected Christ’s compassion.

He was eventually martyred in Rome, thrown into a well during a local uprising.

✨ Reflection

> “Mercy is the face of love when it meets the sinner.”
St. Callistus reminds us that no one is beyond redemption, and that the Church’s true power lies in forgiveness and compassion.

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✝️ Saint Theophilus of Antioch

Feast Day: October 13
Title: Bishop of Antioch, Christian Apologist
Lived: c. 120 – c. 190 AD

📖 Story of Saint Theophilus of Antioch

Saint Theophilus was born in Antioch, in present-day Turkey, around the early 2nd century. He was raised as a pagan, deeply interested in philosophy and literature. Like many seekers of truth in his time, he studied various religions and philosophies in search of the true God.

Through his study of the Sacred Scriptures, especially the Old Testament, Theophilus came to believe in the one true God revealed to humanity through Jesus Christ. His conversion was the result of deep thought, reason, and grace — he found that Christianity offered the truth that philosophy could not provide.

⛪ Bishop and Defender of the Faith

After his conversion, Theophilus became a Christian teacher and theologian. His wisdom and holiness led him to be chosen as Bishop of Antioch, one of the most important Christian centers of the early Church (where Saint Peter himself had once preached).

During his time as bishop, the Church was facing persecution and intellectual attacks from pagans. Theophilus became known for his writings defending Christianity. His most famous work, Apology to Autolycus, is one of the earliest examples of Christian apologetics — reasoned arguments explaining and defending the faith.

In this work, Theophilus:

Defends creation and the existence of one God, rejecting pagan myths.

Argues for the truth of Scripture and moral superiority of Christian life.

Is the first known writer to use the word “Trinity” (Trias in Greek) to describe God as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

🌿 Legacy

Saint Theophilus died peacefully around 190 AD, after faithfully guiding his flock and helping lay the foundations of Christian theology. Though few of his writings survive, his influence remains — especially his emphasis on faith joined with reason, and his defense of God’s truth in a skeptical world.

💬 Reflection

Saint Theophilus teaches us that faith and reason work together. He shows that studying, thinking deeply, and seeking truth can lead us closer to God. His life calls us to defend our faith with love, wisdom, and courage.

🙏 Prayer

> Saint Theophilus of Antioch, faithful teacher and defender of truth,
help us to grow in wisdom and understanding of our faith.
May we, like you, use our minds and hearts to know, love, and serve God.
Amen.

13/10/2025

🕊️ Saint Colman of Stockerau

Feast Day: October 13
Patron Saint of: Austria (one of its early martyrs), travelers

🌿 Story of Saint Colman of Stockerau

Saint Colman of Stockerau (also known as Coloman of Ireland) was an Irish pilgrim who lived around the year 1012. He set out on a long pilgrimage to the Holy Land, traveling through Austria on his way.

Because he spoke neither German nor the local Slavic languages, the people of Stockerau, a town near Vienna, grew suspicious of him. They thought he was a spy or enemy soldier, since Europe at that time was full of wars and political tension.

Colman tried to explain he was simply a pilgrim traveling for God, but no one understood him. Misjudged and defenseless, he was arrested, tortured, and hanged on a tree near Stockerau on October 13, 1012.

✨ Miracles and Veneration

Soon after his death, miraculous signs appeared:

The body remained incorrupt for a long time despite being exposed to the weather.

The rope and gallows where he was hanged began to sprout green leaves — a sign of innocence and sanctity.

Because of these wonders, people realized Colman was a holy man, not a spy. His relics were later transferred to Melk Abbey, where he was honored as a martyr and saint.

💬 Reflection

Saint Colman’s story reminds us that holiness can be misunderstood, and that true faith sometimes means suffering for what others cannot see or understand. His quiet courage and faith in God, even while alone in a foreign land, make him a model for pilgrims, travelers, and strangers everywhere.

🙏 Short Prayer

> Saint Colman of Stockerau, pilgrim of faith and courage,
help us to trust in God even when we are misunderstood.
Protect all who travel and guide us safely on our journey to heaven. Amen.

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Saint for October 13

👑 St. Edward the Confessor — The Gentle King of England

Born around the year 1003, Edward was the son of King Ethelred the Unready and Queen Emma of Normandy. His youth was marked by turmoil — Viking invasions forced him into exile in Normandy, where he grew in prayer, purity, and trust in God.

When he finally returned to England in 1042 to claim the throne, the young king ruled not with an iron fist but with a heart anchored in faith. He was known for his gentleness, justice, and compassion toward the poor. Unlike many rulers of his age, he had no lust for conquest — his greatest desire was peace.

Though married to Queen Edith, he chose to live in chaste devotion, earning him the title “the Confessor” — a saintly witness who “confessed” Christ not by dying for Him, but by living a holy life.

His greatest earthly work was the building of Westminster Abbey, a majestic church dedicated to St. Peter. He poured his heart into its construction, seeing it as a house of God and symbol of unity for his people.

After his peaceful death on January 5, 1066, miracles were reported at his tomb, and pilgrims flocked to his shrine. In 1161, Pope Alexander III canonized him — one of the last English kings to become a saint.

✨ Reflection

St. Edward shows that holiness is possible even in high places — that leadership can be an act of love, not domination.
He reminds us that true greatness is born from humility, mercy, and prayer.

> “A kingdom ruled by justice and mercy will never fall.” — St. Edward the Confessor