The Battle of Canterbury brought the drama as the Malice at Lambeth Palace is still recovering. In the end, Richard Hooker pulled up his three legged stool, and told Thomas Cranmer to grab his prayer book and take a nice little walk down the middle way. Final score Hooker 66.88% to 33.12%. The stool stays undefeated 🪑👑

But we’re just getting started, because today it’s Amy Carmichael vs Edith Stein. The Missionary powerhouse vs Carmelite philosopher 🔥 Both lived fearless faith. Both changed lives. Both make this vote VERY unfair 😅

Only one can advance so it is up to you. Vote now and keep sharing with us how you’re living into Lent Madness!!! 🙌

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In yesterday's battle of the apostles, Peter triumphed over Paul 65% to 35%! For our next match we return to the DenomiNATION Domination section of the bracket with two Anglican ancestors. Read on and cast your vote!

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Welcome to our first full week of Lent, and we’re kicking things off with a little Monday Madness 😎

But first… WOW. In the closest race we’ve seen yet, Saint Benedict of Nursia edged out Saint Basil the Great by just over 300 votes! 🗳️

A razor-thin 52% of you gave the nod to the West, as Benedict’s call to work and pray marches on into the Saintly Sixteen 🙌

Now… buckle up.

This one has been brewing for nearly 2,000 years.

The Rock vs. The Road, The keeper of the keys 🔑 vs. the one who was blind but now sees 👀

It’s Saint Peter vs. Saint Paul!

Two giants of the faith. Two community makers. Two pillars whose witness helped shape the Church from Rome to the ends of the earth. Peter, whose confession of faith remains the rock the Church was built. Paul, the relentless missionary, bridging cultures and proclaiming the Gospel to the Gentiles.

Forget the seeding… this feels like a championship matchup 💥 BUT…Only one can advance. Who gets your vote?

Head over, read the blogs, watch the videos, and make your voice heard!

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Day 2 of Lent Madness delivered a saintly showdown for the ages ⚔️✨

South Africa’s Archbishop takes down America’s first saint! Desmond Tutu defeats Elizabeth Ann Seton. It wasn’t without a fight, but Tutu moves on with joy and momentum 🙌🔥

Now onto a saintly showdown that spans the globe 🌍. It’s a classic East/West rivalry as Benedict of Nursia faces Basil the Great. The Rule of Benedict vs the Rule of Basil. A rivalry as old as the Church itself 📜✝️

In Christ there may be no East or West… but in Lent Madness, there can only be ONE 👑

👉 Check out Instagram & YouTube for the daily videos 🎥 🗳️ Read, watch, and VOTE!!!

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And just like that… the pride of Wittenberg, Martin Luther, said “game over” and iced John Wesley’s heart with a huge win! 🏀❄️🔥 But don’t get too comfortable… we’re only warming up!

Now we’re sliding into the Modern Mercifuls portion of the bracket, where Archbishop Desmond Tutu takes on Elizabeth Ann Seton in a showdown of grace, grit, and joy 😇✨ Two absolute legends. One spot in the Saintly Sixteen. You decide!!

As always read the blogs, use the trading cards, watch the videos, and VOTEEEEE 🗳️🙌

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Welcome to the first matchup of the 2026 Saintly Smackdown! Join Fr. Christian and Fr. Michael for a fast, fun season preview as they break down a few favorite matchups and set the stage for another wild ride toward the Golden Halo:

And now to decide between our first pair of saintly competitors...
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It's the very last battle of the Round of 32! We'll be on to the Saintly Sixteen tomorrow. But today it's the last of the Zs as Nicolaus von Zinzendorf faces Zita of Tuscany.

Yesterday, Lucy Yi Zhenmei defeated Agatha Lin Zhao 63% to 37% to advance to the next round.

Check out your daily Lent Madness video here!

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Our Z vs. Z parade continues today as Agatha Lin Zhao faces Lucy Yi Zhenmei in a battle of 19th century saints.

Yesterday in the first iteration of the ZZZZs, Zenaida defeated Katharine Zell 67% to 33% to advance to the Saintly Sixteen against Sundar Singh.

If you missed yesterday's edition of Monday Madness, you can catch all the action here as Christian and Michael look back at the week that was, entertain some conspiracy theories, and generally pump up the penitential jam.

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Well, folks, we've run out of letters of the alphabet. So for the remainder of the Round of 32 we'll be catching some ZZZZs with the next three battles pitting Z vs. Z. We kick things off with Katharina Zell taking on Zenaida. Reformer vs. early Christian.

On Friday, in a hotly contested battle, Zechariah snuck past Yvette of Huy 52% to 48% to advance to the Saintly Sixteen.

Look for a BRAND NEW Monday Madness video from Christian and Michael later today. And in the meantime...

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Well, friends, we've reached the end of our little romp through the saintly alphabet as Yvette of Huy takes on Zechariah. Luckily(?) for you, however, there are 32 saints in the first round and only 26 letters of the alphabet. So prepare to catch some ZZZZZs next week.

Yesterday, Francis Xavier left Wenceslaus out in the cold 64% to 36% to advance to the Saintly Sixteen.

This is, of course, the final matchup of the week. We'll see you first thing Monday morning as Katharina Zell takes on Zenaida.

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