As we come to the final day of the calendar year, the Church commemorates St. Sylvester I, the pope who shepherded the Church through one of the most dramatic transitions in Christian history. Serving during the reign of Emperor Constantine, St. Sylvester guided the Church from persecution into public freedom while remaining firmly rooted in fidelity to Christ.
In this episode of Saints in a Year, Saul shares 7 in-depth reflections on St. Sylvester I. You’ll learn how Christianity emerged from the catacombs, why the construction of Rome’s great basilicas mattered, how the Council of Nicaea shaped the Creed we still profess today, and why St. Sylvester’s peaceful death marked a turning point in Church history.
Celebrated on December 31, St. Sylvester’s feast invites us to end the year with gratitude, reflection, and trust in God’s unchanging faithfulness.
💬 Thought to Remember
“Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.”
— Hebrews 13:8
✝️ Reflection Verse
“Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his mercy endures forever.”
— Psalm 118:1
🙏 Prayer to St. Sylvester I
St. Sylvester I,
faithful pope and shepherd of the Church,
pray for us.
Help us give thanks for the year now ending,
trust God with the year to come,
and remain faithful in every season of life.
Amen.
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