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EPISODE · Feb 24, 2026 · 6 MIN

Day 116: St. John Theristus

from Saints in a Year · host The Road to Damascus with Saul

Today the Church honors St. John Theristus, a Byzantine monk of Calabria known as “The Reaper” for his charity and holiness.In this episode of Saints in a Year, Saul reflects on unity, cultural tension, and how prayer transforms conflict into reconciliation.📖 ScriptureJohn 4:35“Lift up your eyes, and see that the fields are white for harvest.”💬 Thought to Remember“Reap souls through love.”Reflection:St. John Theristus teaches us that holiness grows through prayer and charity, even in divided times.🙏 PrayerSt. John Theristus, pray for us. Help us become instruments of unity and peace. Amen.📅 Follow Saints in a Year daily as we walk through the Church calendar and learn from the saints who guide us to Christ.📺 Subscribe to join the journey: @TravelingtoDamascus📖 Hashtags#TheRoadToDamascus #SaintsInAYear #StJohnTheristus #CatholicSaints #EasternMonasticism #UnityInChrist

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