Catholic Saints
Have you ever wanted to learn more about the men and women the Catholic Church officially recognize as saints? In these interviews, scripture scholars from the Augustine Institute dive into the lives of the Saints to help all the faithful come to a deeper understanding of those heroic men and women who have been transformed by the love of God. In this Catholic podcast, learn about St. Augustine, St. Monica, St. Philip Neri, St. Catherine of Siena, and many more.
Episodes
Sts. Joachim and Anne
Though they never appear in canonical Scripture, Sts. Joachim and Anne—the grandparents of Jesus—hold a place of great importance in the Church's tradition. Discover more about the parents of the Blessed Virgin Mary in this episode of Catholic Saints with Mary McGeehan and Augustine Institute professor Dr. Carl Vennerstrom.
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St. James the Greater
On this episode of Catholic Saints, join Dr. Ben Akers and Mary McGeehan as they discuss the life of one of Jesus' inner circle disciples, St. James the Greater.
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St. Brigid of Sweden
Dive into the lives of Holy Women You’ve Never Heard Of with Dr. Elizabeth Klein and Dr. Jessica Murdoch. St. Brigid lived as a princess, queen, and mother! She models how holiness is possible through many vocations and seasons of life.
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St. Mary Magdalene
Join Dr. Ben Akers and Taylor Kemp as they get to know Saint Mary Magdalene and how she creatively lives out faith, hope, and charity.
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St. Elijah
Mary McGeehan and Dr. James Prothro discuss the Old Testament prophet, Elijah. Found in both First and Second Kings as well as a few places in the New Testament, Elijah was a significant figure in Salvation History. As a prophet and miracle worker, Elijah boldly proclaimed the word of God, provided comfort and healing to those in need, and prefigured Jesus Christ. Following the example of Elijah,
St. Macrina the Younger
Dive into the lives of Holy Women You’ve Never Heard Of with Dr. Elizabeth Klein and Dr. Jessica Murdoch. St. Macrina the Younger comes from the "second holiest family" as the oldest sister to three canonized saints. She depicts how our domestic homes can become places of sanctity.
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St. Bonaventure
A Franciscan cardinal bishop and contemporary of St. Thomas Aquinas, St. Bonaventure is an excellent example of saintly humility. Known as the "Seraphic Doctor," St. Bonaventure loved God above all else. He is known for many works, including The Life of Saint Francis and The Journey of the Mind to God. His feast day is July 15.
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St. Benedict
Dr. Tim Gray & Dr. Ben Akers discuss the Rule of St. Benedict as it applies to daily life.
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St. Priscilla
Mary McGeehan and Dr. James Prothro discuss the life of St. Prisca. Mentioned in both Acts of the Apostles and some Pauline letters alongside her husband, Aquila, St. Prisca was a companion and co-worker of St. Paul. Although not much is definitively known about her, she is honored as a Saint and martyr who died in the first century.
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St. Peter To Rot
This recently-canonized saint from Papua New Guinea believed so strongly in the sanctity of marriage that he died for it. Join Father Tegha Afuhwi Nji and Dr. Jessica Ewell to learn about the life and legacy of Saint Peter To Rot.
Rev. Tegha Afuhwi Nji is an assistant professor of theology at the Augustine Institute Graduate School of Theology. Learn more at Augustine.edu.
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St. Maria Goretti
Dr. Arielle Harms shares about the beautiful life of St. Maria Goretti and her virtuous disposition to mercy, courage, and purity. Please note the sensitive nature of St. Maria's story of martyrdom and parent discretion advised if listening with young children.
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St. Thomas the Apostle
Mary McGeehan joins Dr. Ben Akers for a discussion on the life of St. Thomas the Apostle. They dive into Scripture to explore the life, leadership, and personality of this heroic and saintly man.
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St. Junipero Serra
Join Dr. Tim Gray and Matthew Meeks, Chief Marketing Officer of the Augustine Institute, as they explore the story of Saint Junipero Serra who lived his whole life as a "song to Our Lady".
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First Martyrs of the Church of Rome
Join Dr. John Sehorn and Mary McGeehan to discuss the First Martyrs of the Church of Rome. Killed under Emperor Nero in AD 64, the First Martyrs offer us a powerful witness of fidelity to Christ.
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St. Paul
Join Dr. Tim Gray and Dr. Michael Barber as they discuss St. Paul's conversion and his overhauled life mission.
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Praying with St. Irenaeus
Join Dr. Jean-Paul Juge and Dr. Jessica Ewell for the third in a monthly series of new episodes within the Catholic Saints podcast that focuses on "Praying with the Saints." Saint Irenaeus invites us to pray not just with our souls, but with our bodies as well. He affirms the goodness of God's creation and refutes the Gnostic belief that the body is evil and only the spirit can be saved. If you wo
St. Cyril of Alexandria
During the Nestorian Controversy of the fifth century, heroic saints like Cyril of Alexandria defended the truth of Christ’s divinity. In this episode, Dr. Carl Vennerstrom and Mary McGeehan discuss the Nestorian heresy and how St. Cyril’s humble, courageous spirit aided the Church during a time of discord.
Discussion question: St. Cyril of Alexandria was a defender of the truth in a time of great
St. Josemaria Escriva
Join Dr. Christopher Mooney and Mary McGeehan on this episode of Catholic Saints to discuss St. Josemaria: his origin, spirituality, Opus Dei, and how to follow his saintly example.
St. Josemaria Escriva centered his ministry around a simple truth: each person can experience the extraordinary grace of holiness even in the ordinary events of day-to-day life.
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St. John the Baptist
Join Dr. John Sehorn and Taylor Kemp as they talk about St. John the Baptist, the forerunner to Christ. In this episode, they discuss the Nativity of John the Baptist, how the Old Testament illuminates who St. John the Baptist is, and how he prepares for Jesus.
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St. Thomas More
Many people know Saint Thomas More's story, at least from the outside, but what was going on within the heart and soul of this brilliant Renaissance man who was executed for staying true to his principles? Join Dr. Christopher Blum and Dr. Elizabeth Klein to begin to find out.
Dr. Christopher Blum is a professor of history and philosophy at the Augustine Institute Graduate School of Theology. Lea
St. Aloysius Gonzaga
Dr. Arielle Harms and Taylor Kemp share about the life of Aloysius (Luigi) Gonzaga. Raised by his father to be a soldier, an early awakening of his personal faith led him to renounce his familial right of succession and enter the newly formed Society of Jesus. As a Jesuit he soon realized that despite his radical service, bold evangelization, and strict prayers and asceticism, the only way to trul
St. Romwuald
What do you do after seeing your father kill someone in a duel? The young Romuald decided to devote himself to making reparation to God for his father's sin. Thus began his journey away from the world and toward the contemplation of God as a hermit-monk. Join Dr. David Moser and Dr. Jessica Ewell to learn about the life and legacy of Saint Romuald.
Dr. David Moser is an assistant professor of the
St. Lutgardis
When the twelve-year-old Lutgardis entered a Benedictine convent, it wasn't from a burning ardor for serving the Lord in religious life. Instead, like many girls of her time, she entered because her family could not furnish her with a marriage dowry. Join Dr. David Moser and Dr. Jessica Ewell to find out how God used even this less-than-ideal situation to draw her close to Him and to make known th
St. Anthony of Padua
Dr. Arielle Harms and Taylor Kemp discuss the life and impact of St. Anthony of Padua. Born Fernando Bulhões in Lisbon, Portugal, St. Anthony became an Augustinian friar before eventually joining the newly founded Franciscan order. His incredible memory combined with his dedication to studies and prayer enabled him to travel around Italy as an eloquent and inspiring preacher. He converted many peo
St. Barnabas
In the city of Lystra, they thought he was the god Zeus, but we know him today as the "Son of Encouragement." He offers us a great example of how to lead by lovingly highlighting other people's gifts. Join Dr. James Prothro and Dr. Elizabeth Klein to learn more about the life and legacy of Saint Barnabas.
Dr. James Prothro is an associate professor of Theology at the Augustine Institute Gradua
St. Boniface
Known as the "Apostle to Germany," the bishop and martyr St. Boniface worked tirelessly to renew the Church in Germany. Although his efforts ultimately bore great fruit and helped to recenter the faith of the Germans, St. Boniface often felt like a failure in his missionary work.
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Saint Charles Lwanga
One of the 22 Ugandan martyrs, Saint Charles Lwanga has much to teach us about courage. Join Father Tegha Afuhwi Nji and Dr. Elizabeth Klein to learn the inspiring story of this young catechist who was not afraid to speak truth to power and who led others to do the same.
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Martyrs of Lyon and Vienne
Dr. Elizabeth Klein and Taylor Kemp discuss the Christians martyred under Marcus Aurelius around the year 170 AD. This episode invites a discussion on the nature of suffering, the difficulty of martyrdom, and dying in unity with the Eucharist. The martyr's feast day is June 2.
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St. Justin Martyr on Creation
Dr. Ben Akers sits down with Dr. Elizabeth Klein to discuss St. Justin Martyr—an early Church martyr who lived from about AD 100 to 165 and wrote several significant Christian apologetic works. St. Justin was a convert to the Catholic faith, philosopher, and is famous for his idea of the "seeds of the Word" found throughout all of God's creation. St. Justin explains that all things are created by
St. Joan of Arc
Learn about the remarkable story of St. Joan of Arc with Paul McCusker, author of the Augustine Institute Radio Theatre audio drama "The Victory of Joan of Arc", and Dr. Ben Akers on this episode of Catholic Saints!
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St. Augustine of Canterbury
St. Augustine of Canterbury is often called the "Apostle to the English". A great missionary, St. Augustine was pivotal in converting the Anglo-Saxons to the Catholic faith. Join Dr. James Prothro and Mary McGeehan as they discuss this great saint and his witness to Jesus Christ.
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Praying with the Saints: Saint Philip Neri
Discover how Saint Philip Neri— the smiling saint who turned prayer into an art of holy friendship—taught ordinary people to meet God right in the middle of daily life, and how his Oratory unexpectedly birthed one of music’s most prayerful creations. Packed with his own witty, down-to-earth wisdom you can use today, join Dr. Jessica Ewell and Dr. Elizabeth Klein for the second in a monthly series
St. Bede the Venerable
Dr. Elizabeth Klein and Taylor Kemp sit down to discuss the holy life and witness of St. Bede the Venerable.
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St. Dunstan
Join Dr. Jean-Paul Juge and Dr. Elizabeth Klein to learn about Saint Dunstan -- hermit, monk, smith, and advisor to kings.
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St. Matthias
'Lord, you know the hearts of all men, show which one of these two you have chosen to take the place in this ministry and apostleship from which Judas turned aside,' ... And they cast lots for them, and the lot fell on Matthias." -- Acts 1:24-26
Who was the man who took Judas's place and what can he teach us today? Join Dr. Michael Barber and Dr. Elizabeth Klein to find out.
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St. Damien of Molokai
St. Damien was born in Belgium but spent most of his life ministering to lepers in Molokai, Hawaii. An incredible example of holiness, he dedicated his whole life to spreading the Gospel. Sit down with Dr. James Prothro and Mary McGeehan as they discuss the life and witness of this great saint.
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St. Philip the Apostle
Dr. James Prothro and Taylor Kemp reflect upon St. Philip the Apostle. St. Philip often brought others to Jesus Christ. His feast day is May 3. Jesus shows Philip that by following Himself, he will see God the Father, and that we can be bold in our evangelization and intercession in praying for others.
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St. Athanasius
Join Dr. Ben Akers and Dr. Elizabeth Klein as they discuss the early Church Father, St. Athanasius.
A bishop and Doctor of the Church, St. Athanasius is remembered as the great defender of the Nicene Creed. He was exiled five times from his own diocese under four different emperors. A great teacher, his writings are accessible to both beginners and experts in theology, writing works that serve dif
St. Isidora of Egypt
Taylor Kemp and Dr. Elizabeth Klein discuss the life of a lesser-known monastic saint from the 4th century, St. Isidora of Egypt. She is one of the oldest recorded “holy fool” saints – a saint archetype lesser known in the West but well known in the East. How she lived humility in her Christian life was highly despised and scorned by the world. Her feast day is May 1.
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St. Louis de Montfort
Saint Louis de Montfort wrote the well-known book True Devotion to Mary, and he has much to teach us about prayer. Join Dr. John Sehorn and Dr. Jessica Ewell for the first in a monthly series of new episodes within the Catholic Saints podcast that focuses on "Praying with the Saints." If you would like to learn more about the life and legacy of Saint Louis de Montfort, search for his name in the A
St. Mark
Join Dr. Ben Akers and Dr. Tim Gray for a discussion of St. Mark.
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St. George
When we think of Saint George, we probably think of the legendary knight who slew a dragon to rescue a damsel in distress. Who was Saint George, really? What can we learn from him today? Join Dr. Jean-Paul Juge and Dr. Jessica Ewell to find out.
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St. Anselm of Canterbury
Join Taylor Kemp and Dr. Elizabeth Klein as the discuss the life of St. Anselm of Canterbury.
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Bl. Marie-Anne Blondin
Dive into the lives of Holy Women You’ve Never Heard Of with Dr. Elizabeth Klein and Dr. Jessica Murdoch. Bl. Marie Anne grew up in poverty and was illiterate until age 20. She became a foundress of a successful religious order in the countryside of Quebec, Canada, and endured false accusations for forty years by her order's chaplain.
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St. Bernadette
St. Bernadette grew up in poverty, sickness, and simplicity. Her family for a time even resided in a flat that formerly functioned as a jail cell! Listen to the story of this humble saint who received visions of the Blessed Mother even prior to understanding she was speaking to the mother of Jesus. Dr. Arielle Harms reflects upon St. Bernadette's life in this episode of Catholic Saints.
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St. Mary of Egypt
Dive into the lives of Holy Women You’ve Never Heard Of with Dr. Elizabeth Klein and Dr. Jessica Murdoch. St. Mary of Egypt comes from a scandalous past that led to a life of extreme penance. Every saint has a past, and every sinner has a future!
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St. Cuthbert
Dr. Elizabeth Klein and Taylor Kemp discuss the life of St. Cuthbert of Lindisfarne from Northern England, a lesser-known saint in the Church today but a beloved bishop of his time. Known for his amiable personality and unique relationship with otters, St. Cuthbert radiated persistent cheerfulness to those he met and modeled holiness throughout the various stages of his life. His feast day is Marc
St. Joseph, Part 1: Old and New
Dr. Ben Akers and Taylor Kemp sit down to reflect on the earthly father chosen by the Heavenly Father for his Son, Jesus Christ. This four-part series will begin by looking at Joseph from the Old Testament and comparing him with Saint Joseph from the New Testament, and then move into reflections on three of Saint Joseph's titles; Guardian of the Redeemer, Patron of the Universal Church, and Patron
St. Patrick
Dr. Elizabeth Klein and Taylor Kemp discuss the historical life of St. Patrick. Captured multiple times by pirates, St. Patrick escaped slavery and returned to his land of captivity to preach the Gospel to a pagan people. Living during a time of great plagues, St. Patrick preached the good news of a God who embraces suffering. His feast day is March 17.
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St. Simplicius
Pope Saint Simplicius lived through the fall of an empire and during one of the most tumultuous theological controversies in history. Join Dr. Jean-Paul Juge and Dr. Elizabeth Klein as we discover how he guided the Church through such a time. From him, we can learn how to persist with courage no matter how hopeless we feel.
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Sts. Perpetua & Felicity
Dr. Elizabeth Klein and Taylor Kemp discuss the life and impact of two female martyrs from the third century, Sts. Perpetua and Felicity. Both were beheaded for refusing to renounce their Christian faith. Their feast day is March 7.
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St. David
Mary McGeehan and Dr. James Prothro discuss King David and the proper veneration of Old Testament figures. David is a great example of a "man after God's own Heart" who, throughout his ups and downs, remains faithful, modeling repentance and forgiveness.
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St. Polycarp
Join Dr. Ben Akers and Mary McGeehan as they dive into the life of St. Polycarp, a second century bishop and martyr. St. Polycarp was a student of St. John the Apostle, defended the faith against early heresies, and offered his life like Christ as a martyr.
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Saints Cyril & Methodius
Many times, holiness runs in families. Discover the lives and legacy of these two brothers and learn how and why they invented an alphabet along the way. Join Dr. Elizabeth Klein and Dr. Carl Vennerstrom as they introduce us to Saints Cyril and Methodius.
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Abitinian Martyrs
Forty-nine Christians were martyred during the great persecution under Diocletian in Roman North Africia in the town of Abitinia. The martyrs were persecuted for their commitment to Sunday worship and reception of the Eucharist. Dr. Elizabeth Klein reflects upon the importance of sacrifice and proper worship as the essential expression of being Christian.
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St. Scholastica
Dive into the lives of Holy Women You’ve Never Heard Of with Dr. Elizabeth Klein and Dr. Jessica Murdoch. St. Scholastica is the sister of St. Benedict. Holy siblings and holy families change the world!
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St. Marcella
Dr. Elizabeth Klein and Taylor Kemp sit down to discuss St. Marcella, the early Church martyr of Rome, who's feast day is celebrated on January 31st. St. Marcella was born in 325 AD and died in 410 AD, around the time of the sack of Rome. During this tumultuous time in Church history (between the Council of Nicaea and the sack of Rome) St. Marcella befriended St. Jerome who wrote several letters t
St. Francis de Sales on Courage (Part IV)
This fourth episode touches on the need for courage in the Christian life.In this four-part series, Dr. Ben Akers and Dr. Christopher O. Blum sit down to discuss St. Francis de Sales, his best known work The Introduction to the Devout Life, and the character of a christian revealed through his life's witness and writings. We hope you enjoy this new series on an incredible counter-reformation saint
St. Francis de Sales on Sincerity (Part III)
This third episode focuses on St. Francis de Sales and his teaching on the moral life, virtue, and the place of sincerity in the Christian life.In this four-part series, Dr. Ben Akers and Dr. Christopher O. Blum sit down to discuss St. Francis de Sales, his best known work The Introduction to the Devout Life, and the character of a christian revealed through his life's witness and writings. We hop
St. Thomas Aquinas
St. Thomas Aquinas was given one of the greatest minds in history. He devoted his life to studying God and used his great intellect to write extensively on almost all theological topics. Not only did St. Thomas cover almost all of theology, but he also did it while maintaining theological accuracy. Sit down with Dr. Christopher Mooney and Taylor Kemp for an episode of Catholic Saints, where they d
St. Francis de Sales on Prayer (Part II)
This second episode focuses on St. Francis de Sales and his teaching on attentiveness and prayer.In this four-part series, Dr. Ben Akers and Dr. Christopher O. Blum sit down to discuss St. Francis de Sales, his best known work The Introduction to the Devout Life, and the character of a christian revealed through his life's witness and writings. We hope you enjoy this new series on an incredible co
St. Paula the Elder
St. Paula was a Roman Christian who married at young age and became a religious after the death of her husband. Dr. Elizabeth Klein shares about the life of this influential woman who sponsored St. Jerome's translation of the vulgate and founded two monastic communities!
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St. Paul
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St. Francis de Sales on Obedience (Part I)
This first episode introduces St. Francis de Sales, the times in which he lived, and looks at a fundamental virtue for the Christian life: obedience.In this four-part series, Dr. Ben Akers and Dr. Christopher O. Blum sit down to discuss St. Francis de Sales, his best known work "The Introduction to the Devout Life", and the character of a Christian. We hope you enjoy this new series on an incredib
St. Agnes of Rome
When she was twelve, Saint Agnes of Rome had to decide whether to renounce her Christian faith and the vow of virginity she had made to Christ or whether to endure death by the sword. Join Dr. Elizabeth Klein and Taylor Kemp as they discover what this young saint can teach us today.
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St. Anthony of Egypt
In this episode, Dr. Elizabeth Klein and Taylor discuss St. Anthony of Egypt, or "Anthony the Great," a hermit who lived from around 251 to 356 A.D. Anthony is widely regarded as the most famous of the Desert Fathers, a class of Christians who fled to the wilderness in order to give themselves wholly to prayer and asceticism. This radical devotion to the Lord made the Desert Fathers serious threat
St. Hilary
Join Dr. Jean-Paul Juge and Dr. Elizabeth Klein as they discuss the enduring contributions of this fourth-century saint — Hilary of Poitiers. See how he combined theological insight and poetic prowess to serve God and His people.
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St. Aelred of Riveaulx
Dr. Elizabeth Klein and Taylor Kemp explore the life of St. Aelred of Rieveaulx, a famous Cistercian monk from the 12th century. St. Aelred writes about the perfection of Christian friendship, while witnessing to it by his own life. His feast day is January 12.
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St. Gregory of Nyssa
St. Gregory of Nyssa is one of the fourth century Cappadocian Fathers. St. Gregory hails from a holy family of saint siblings, including St. Basil the Great and St. Macrina. Dr. Chris Mooney shares about the life and scholarly work of St. Gregory and how he continues to inspires us today!
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St. André Bessette
St. André Bessette, devoted to St. Joseph and emulator of his humility, served as a brother in the Congregation of Holy Cross in Montreal. Serving as a college porter, André welcomed daily visitors and the sick. Dr. Elizabeth Klein shares about the thousands of miracles associated with the intercession of this saint and reminds us about the prevalence of miracles, even today!
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St. John Neumann
St. John Neumann is the first American male citizen saint! Dr. Chris Mooney recounts how St. John immigrated to the United States from Germany during the early twentieth century when the church in America was still considered a mission territory. During a time period full of hardships, St. John reminds us how obstacles can be used as agents of purification and inspires us to our own missionary cal
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton is the first native-born American to be a canonized saint! Her life was filled with profound suffering, yet she demonstrated deep perseverance and trust in God. Dr. Chris Mooney teaches us about the life and history of this incredible woman! Her feast day is January 4.
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St. Gregory of Nazianzus
Dr. Chris Mooney shares about St. Gregory of Nazianzus, a 4th-century saint who served as the Bishop of Constantinople during the second ecumenical council in 381. Tradition has assigned him the title The Theologian, as he lived, wrote, and preached during the golden age of patristic theology.
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St. Sylvester
Following the horrific persecution of the Church under Emperor Diocletian, a new era began that would change the course of history for Christians and for the whole world. Such a period of waxing hope and new challenges would need someone who could be both a holy pope and an able administrator. Join Dr. Jean-Paul Juge and Dr. Elizabeth Klein as they discuss the life and legacy of St. Sylvester.
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St. Thomas Becket
In this special episode, Dr. Christopher O. Blum sits down to reflect on St. Thomas Becket and what we can learn from his heroic witness today.Watch Catholic Saints on FORMED.Sign Up for FORMED.Support this podcast and the Augustine Institute on the Mission Circle.
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St. John the Apostle
On this episode of Catholic Saints, Taylor Kemp interviews Dr. James Protho on the life, traits, and lessons we can learn from St. John the Apostle. Son of Zebedee, evangelist and gospel writer, St. John experienced the privilege of serving in Jesus’ inner circle. We celebrate the feast of St. John during the Christmas season on December 27.
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St. Stephen
Dr. Tim Gray and Dr. Michael Barber delve into Sacred Scripture's account of St. Stephen's leadership and final death.Watch Catholic Saints on FORMED.Sign Up for FORMED.Support this podcast and the Augustine Institute on the Mission Circle.
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St. Peter Canisius
After joining the Jesuits in the mid-16th century, St. Peter Canicius is sent to Germany and Austria to combat the rising tide of Lutheranism. St. Peter sees tremendous success by balancing intellectual teaching, writing, and formation with simple acts of charity. Join Dr. Scott Hefelfinger and Taylor Kemp as they discuss the life and impact of this great saint and Doctor of the Church.
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St. Gatian of Tours
Join Dr. Scott Hefelfinger and Taylor Kemp as they discuss the life and impact of a little-known Saint, St. Gatian of Tours. In the middle of the third century, St. Gatian was sent from Rome to the far reaches of the Christian world, modern day France, to preach and evangelize to the pagan Gauls. By following the example of St. Gatian, we can learn how to give of ourselves in a way that contribute
St. John of the Cross
Dr. Ben Akers sits down with Dr. Scott Hefelfinger to discuss Doctor of the Church, St. John of the Cross. This discussion touches on St. John of the Cross's life, his teaching on prayer, and his example of holiness.
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