Day 74: St. Hilary of Poitiers

Today the Church honors St. Hilary of Poitiers, a bishop and Doctor of the Church whose courage and clarity helped defend the divinity of Jesus Christ during the height of the Arian controversy. At a time when many leaders compromised the truth to avoid conflict, St. Hilary chose fidelity to Christ, even at the cost of exile and suffering.

In this episode of Saints in a Year, Saul shares 7 in-depth reflections on the life of St. Hilary of Poitiers. You will learn about his adult conversion to Christianity, his role as a married bishop in the early Church, why he was exiled for defending the Trinity, and how his theological writings helped preserve the Church’s teaching about who Christ truly is.

St. Hilary reminds us that doctrine is not abstract. What we believe about Christ shapes how we live, worship, and understand salvation. Defending the truth is an act of love for the Church and for souls.

💬 Thought to Remember

“I am well aware that I owe my life to Him, so that every word and thought of mine should speak of Him.”

St. Hilary of Poitiers

Reflection:

This quote shows that Hilary understood faith as total belonging to Christ. He did not separate belief from daily life. It invites us to ask whether our words, priorities, and choices truly reflect the Lord we profess.

📖 Bible Verse

“I and the Father are one.”

John 10:30

🙏 Prayer to St. Hilary of Poitiers

St. Hilary of Poitiers,

faithful bishop and defender of the truth,

pray for us.

Help us love Christ without compromise,

speak the truth with courage,

and remain faithful even when it is difficult.

Amen.

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