Miracle Hunter
'Miracle Hunter' follows Michael O'Neill as he explores reported miracles and mysteries of the Catholic Church. The show examines visions of the Virgin Mary, medical healings attributed to saints, Eucharistic miracles, and stigmata. It combines historical investigation, faith, and firsthand accounts to consider what these events mean for believers. O'Neill guides listeners through centuries of wonder, skepticism, and devotion.
Episodes
Our Lady of Champion
Author and Our Lady of Champion expert Theoni Bell chats about her latest book, Our Lady of Champion: The Amazing Investigation of a Visitor from Heaven. Continuing the discussion of the only approved American Marian apparition, Michael welcomes Fr. Tony Stephens to discuss the witness to the apparition, Adele Brice, her life and the recent launch of her cause for canonization.
St. Francis/Stigmata
Bret Thoman on the 800th death anniversary of St. Francis and Dr. Paul Kengor on the stigmata.
Grotto of the Redemption
Msgr. Edward Girres shares the beauty and tranquility of the Grotto of the Redemption located in the farm fields of West Bend, Iowa.
Padre Pio/Hidden Gems
Perhaps one of the greatest miracle-working saints is Padre Pio. Guest Nick Salkowski, director of communications for the National Center for Padre Pio discusses this much-loved saint for our times! Marion Amberg, America's Catholic Storyteller, talks about America's "Hidden Gems".
Fr. Bill Atkinson/Our Lady of La Leche
Fr. Rob Hagan, Prior Provincial of the Augustinian Province of St. Thomas of Villanova, talks about the cause for canonization for Fr. Bill Atkinson, the first quadriplegic priest and Fr. Timothy Lindenfelser, rector La Leche, on the Shrine of Our Lady of La Leche.
Hidden Gems
.Nell Andrzejewski, host of the new EWTN series Hidden Gems, is excited to share an inside look at Catholic shrines around the United States. Kevin Goodwin from the St. Jude League also highlights this shrine being featured this week on Hidden Gems.
St. Michael and His World
Mike Aquilina on his book St. Michael and His World, and Don Fulford, executive director of the National Shrine of Miraculous Medal on the new EWTN show Hidden Gems.
Bl. Stanley Rother/Our Lady of Knock
Maria Scarpalanda, promoter of the canonization cause for Bl. Stanley Rother and one of the contributors featured in the movie “American Martyr: The Stanley Rother Story,” shares details of this remarkable man of faith and the film in theaters August 25th and 26th only! Patrick O'Hearn speaks about next week's feast of Our Lady of Knock and his book, The Lamb of God which is about this Irish appar
Fulton Sheen Cause/Fr. Nelson Baker
Msgr. Jason Gray, executive director of the Fulton Sheen Foundation, talks about the Fulton Sheen Cause and new miracles attributed to him. Author Tom Lucia discusses his children’s book on Fr. Nelson Baker entitled, Father Baker: A Friend to All.
St. Clare of Assisi/Blessed Michael McGivney
Bret Thoman, author of St. Clare of Assisi: Light from the Cloister, chats with Michael about a favorite saint just ahead of her feast day next week. Brian Caufield, the vice-postulator for Blessed Michael McGivney looks at his canonization status.
Our Lady of the Snows/St. John Vianney
Fr. David Uribe, rector of Our Lady of the Snows in Belleville, Illinois. gives the backstory of this shrine. Kevin Wells chats with Michael about his new book, Coached by the Curé: Lessons in Shepherding with St. John Vianney.
Eucharistic Miracles/ Brother Columba O’Neil
Shaun McAfee, author of the new book, The Compendium of Eucharistic Miracles, joins Michael as they both share their passion of learning more about these miraculous events. Brother Philip Smith shares his excitement for his order’s own Holy Cross brother, future American saint hopeful Brother Columba O’Neil, known as the “Miracle Man of Notre Dame”.
The Story of Mary Pyle/The Canonization Process of Rhoda Wise
Susan De Bartoli, author of Padre Pio's American Daughter: The Story of Mary Pyle, tells the story of the American woman who knew this great saint so well, and Ryan Schweitzer, asst. director of the Rhoda Wise House and Grotto, shares what it means for the canonization process of Rhoda Wise as the positio, the academic position paper, is submitted to Rome.
Our Lady of the Martyrs/ Monsignor Joseph Francis Buh
Guest Bill Baaki talks about the National Shrine of Our Lady of the Martyrs which is being featured in a new episode of EWTN's series, Hidden Gems: Catholic Shrines in America. Amanda Zurface shares news of the cause for canonization of someone with whom you may not be familiar - Monsignor Joseph Francis Buh.
Saints Peter, Paul, and Michael
Jason Gale from TAN Books on the first English translation of The Life and Martyrdom of Saint Peter and Saint Paul, and Fr. Peregrine Fletcher author of the new children's book: "Saint Michael the Archangel Through the Ages"
Mother Mary Teresa Tallon/Don Dolindo Ruotolo
Maria Palma Smith, author of Jesus, I Surrender Myself to You: The Life of Don Dolindo Ruotolo, talks about this Servant of God who gave us the Surrender Novena. ...... Learn more about Mother Mary Teresa Tallon, declared venerable on June 18th, from General Superior and vice-postulator of her cause, Mother Maria Catherine Iannotti.
Sr. Blandina Segale/Miracles at the Table
Allen Sanchez, member of the cause for Sr. Blandina Segale discusses where she is on the path to sainthood. “The Cooking Priest” Fr Leo Patalinghug shares his Plating Grace Ministry and talks about “Miracles at the Table.”
Sacred Heart of Jesus/Italian Shrines
Steve and Sabrina Gunnell, married directors and producers of the film SACRED HEART: His Reign Has No End and Teresa Tomeo for part 2 of Italy’s Shrines and Wonders
Pedro Ballester and the Mystics
Who is the next Carlo Acutis? Learn more about the speculation around the news of New Opus Dei possible saint, Pedro Ballester! Kathryn Jean Lopez talks mystics from her book, A Year with the Mystics.
Holy Habits of the Sacred Heart & Our Lady of Knock
This week Michael O'Neill talks to Emily Jaminet about her book "Holy Habits of the Sacred Heart", and Patrick O'Hearn about Our Lady of Knock!
St. Rita/Venerable Emil Kapaun
Jonathan Jerome, executive director of the National Shrine of St. Rita of Cascia and Scott Carter, Coordinator for the Office for the Beatification of Venerable Emil Kapaun on the cause of Ven. Emil Kapaun.
Living the Little Way/Catholics and UAPs
Mysterious World podcaster and top Catholic apologist Jimmy Akin chats with Michael about newly released Pentagon information on aliens and UFOs. Find out more about one of the most well-known modern saints, St. Therese of Lisieux from Fr. Joseph Spence, author of Living the Little Way: Six Keys to the Spirituality of St. Therese.
Evidence of the Extraordinary
Miguel Sancho author of Evidence of the Extraordinary and David Carollo
Exec Director of WAF, Blue Army on Our Lady of Fatima.
Ven. Sr. Theresia of the Most Holy Trinity/St. Catherine of Siena
Sr. Mary Michael and Sr. Mariana Joy from the Carmelite Sisters of the Divine Heart of Jesus join us to discuss Venerable Sr. Theresia of the Most Holy Trinity and Joan Watson, author of "Coached by Catherine of Siena: Lessons in Charity" discusses St. Catherine of Siena.
The Miracle Doctor of Lourdes/ Venerable Antonio Margil
Dr. Alessandro de Franciscis, “The Miracle Doctor” of Lourdes, talks about his 17 years as the director of the Office of Medial Observations at the Lourdes Sanctuary in France. Fr. George Eliot, the vice postulator for the cause of canonization for Venerable Antonio Margil joins the show to talk about the – hopefully – future saint known as the “Apostle of the Americas”.
Grace and Healing in the Modern Medical Center
Dr. Robert Collins joins us to discuss his book, You Visited Me: Grace and Healing in the Modern Medical Center and Jason Gale, vice president of content and production for Tan Books talks about a new translation of Mystical Meaning of Numbers, written by St. Isidore of Seville and translated by Fr. Robert Nixon.
St. Faustina/Mystical Meaning of Numbers
The prolific author of all things purgatory, Susan Tassone explains the Divine Mercy Novena as well as St. Faustina. Jason Gale, vice president of content and production for Tan Books talks about a new translation of Mystical Meaning of Numbers, written by St. Isidore of Seville and translated by Fr. Robert Nixon.
Venerable Barbara Samulowska/Archbishop Fulton Sheen
On this week's show we talk with Fr. Rafal Przestrzelski from the Gletrzwald Shrine about Venerable Barbara Samulowska and Allen Smith on the beatification of Archbishop Fulton Sheen.
The Mystery of the Resurrection
Steve Wolf, past president of the Fr. Flanagan League, shares the excitement regarding the news of the cause of canonization for Fr. Edward Joseph Flanagan, the founder of Boys Town. Laura Bedingfeld has a great new book that people have been turning to this Lent: Arise: A 50 Day Journey into the Mystery of the Resurrection.
Mission for the Holy Souls in Purgatory/St. Carlo Acutis Shrine
Fr. Leo Joseph Xavier, director of the Pius Union of St. Joseph, has information about their mission for the Holy Souls in purgatory. Mary Damico explores the new St. Carlo Acutis Shrine in Malvern, Pennsylvania and the App that presents Eucharistic miracles around the world.
Miracles Among Us/St. Patrick and His World
Senior Medical Analyst for Fox News, Dr. Marc Siegel joins Michael to discuss his book, Miracles Among Us and his inspiration for the book. ..... In his book, St. Patrick and His World, Mike Aquilina shares his knowledge of this well-loved saint.
Near-Death Experiences and Venerable William Gagnon
Scott L. Smith author of Near-Death Experiences and Denis Morin on Venerable William Gagnon.
Talking of Michelangelo and Catholic Feast Days
We interview Alexandra Greeley author of Catholic Feast Days and Peter Giersch author of Talking of Michelangelo: Death, Judgment, Heaven, and Hell in the Burgundy Region.
Praying During Lent
Susan Tassone discusses her book Praying with Jesus and Faustina during Lent and Fr. Edward Looney discusses praying with the Church during Lent.
Bernadette the Musical/Michelle Duppong
We talk with Pierre Farragu, lead producer of Bernadette the Musical and Patti Armstrong checks in to discuss Michelle Duppong.
Our Lady of Lourdes/Tombs of the Saints
Elizabeth Ficcoceli joins to talk about Our Lady of Lourdes and Brian O'Neel discusses his Tombs of the Saints project.
Our Lady of Good Success
expert Matthew Arnold on the incredible prophesies & miracles that happened here. Kevin Symonds speaks on the fake Lucia hypothesis.
American Saints
Kristen Barret-Anderson on Saint Marianne Cope and Lenora McKean on Bishop Baraga and a new miracle being considered for his cause.
Moses the Black/Our Lady of Champion
Michael welcomes Yelena Popovic, producer, director and writer of a new film with a modern retelling of the saint Moses the Black. Fr. Nathanael Mudd, CPM, shrine chaplain at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Champion, has great news regarding the cause of visionary Adele Brice.
Our Lady of Banneux/Our Lady of the Pillar
Fr Edward Looney author How They Love Mary (Our Lady of Banneux) + Dr. Robert Fastiggi, professor of Mariology, Sacred Heart Major Seminary Apparition to St James (Our Lady of the Pillar)
Our Lady of Prompt Succor/St. Joseph's Oratory of Mt. Royal
Catherine Kaki Pittman Smith joins us to discuss Our Lady of Prompt Succor and Fr. Claude Grou discusses St. Joseph's Oratory of Mt. Royal.
Our Lady of Banneux/Our Lady of the Pillar
Fr Edward Looney author How They Love Mary (Our Lady of Banneux) + Dr. Robert Fastiggi, professor of Mariology, Sacred Heart Major Seminary Apparition to St James (Our Lady of the Pillar)
Intercontinental Guadalupe Novena/National Shrine of Francis Xavier Cabrini
Fr. Eduardo Aguilar joins us to talk about the Intercontinental Guadalupe Novena and Laurie Halaska to talk about the National Shrine of Francis Xavier Cabrini.
Pontevedra Fatima Apparition/Archbishop Fulton Sheen
The World Apostolate of Fatima’s executive director, David Corollo, looks at the 100th anniversary of the Pontevedra Fatima apparition. Julie Enzenberger, associate director of the Archbishop Fulton Sheen Foundation shares movement in the cause for his canonization.
The Miraculous Medal/Our Lady of Beauraing
We welcome author Donna Marie Cooper O'Boyle to discuss the Miraculous Medal and Fr. Edward Looney to discuss Our Lady of Beauraing.
Servant of God Fr. Richard M. Thomas/World of Jesus' Apparitions
We have Mary Ann Hallorane from The Lord’s Ranch to discuss Servant of God Father Richard M. Thomas and author Wincenty Laszewski on his new book World of Jesus' Apparitions.
Eyes Fixed on Jesus/Ven Henriette Delille
Catholic Author Meg Hunter-Kilmer joins us to discuss her new book Eyes Fixed on Jesus and Sr. Sylvia Thibideaux tells us about a possible new saint, Ven Henriette Delille.
The Trinity Heights Shrine/Titles of our Blessed Mother
Dr. Mark Miravalle, a top Mariology expert, talks about titles of our Blessed Mother and the new, controversial Vatican statement on the use of Marian titles. The Trinity Heights Shrine in Sioux City, Iowa, is the subject of the brand-new episode of Hidden Gems, a new docuseries on EWTN Television. Terry Haggerty, executive director of the Shrine, joins to invite listeners for an inside look at th
History of Exorcism/Purgatory
Author and religious demonologist Adam Blai joins us to discuss his book The History of Exorcism and Susan Tassone to talk all things Purgatory.
All Hallow's Eve/Saint Gerard
How does Halloween interplay with our Catholic Faith? Anthony DeStefano's new book, All Hallow's Eve, answers that question in a way children of all ages will love! Dennis Tucci, coordinator from the Guard of Honor at the Newark, New Jersey Shrine of St. Gerard talks about this incredible saint and the many miracles attributed to him.
Our Lady of the Rosary/Sr. Annella Zervas
Monica Amparo discusses her book One Mother, One Family and Bishop Andrew Cozzens discusses a possible future saint, Sister Annella Zervas, OSB.
Our Lady of La Leche
Rob Kazmarck and Jennifer Bauer discuss the new film Believe, and Bishop Erik Pohlmeier discusses the new show Hidden Gems.
A Shower of Roses
Kevin Matthews discusses his new film, Broken Mary. Suzie Andres discusses the new book A Shower of Roses.
Padre Pio and You
This week Michael O’Neil interviews Mary O’Reagan about her book Padre Pio and You and Charlie McKinney on the new Catholic App Saintifi .
St. Hildegard/Our Lady of La Salette
Leila Lawler of St. Hildegard's Garden and Fr. Flavio Gillio from the National Shrine of Our Lady of La Salette.
A Dedication to Saint Carlo Acutis
The Miracle Hunter (Michael O'Neill) dedicates the show to the newly canonized St. Carlo Acutis.
Guests:
Tim Moriarty, director of the film " Carlo Acutis: Roadmap to Reality" - www.carloacutisfilm.com
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Antonia Salzano, mother of Saint Carlo Acutis.
Carlo Acutis/Light of the World
Christine Wohar on Blessed Carlo Acutis and Brennan McPherson, producer of Light of the World, a new animated film about the life of Christ.
St. Jeanne Jugan/St. Augustine
Dr. Ed Gatz on the miracle that made St. Jeanne Jugan a saint and Mike Aqualina on St. Augustine.
The Power of the Rosary
Gabe Castillo has a new book, The Power of the Rosary, which explores the great Marian miracles attributed to this pious devotion. Patrick O’Hearn explores exorcisms and the saints that have appeared in them in The Most Powerful Saints in Exorcism.
The Little Cajun Saint
Nannette Reiners, president of the Charlene Richard Foundation has new of a new miracle being attributed to the intercession of Charlene, also known as “The Little Cajun Saint”. Fr. Timothy Tarnacki from the National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa in Doylestown, PA, chats with Michael about her feast coming up on August 26th.
St. John Henry Newman/Blessed Michael McGivney
With the announcement that St. John Henry Newman will be declared a Doctor of the Church, Michael speaks with Melissa Villalobos, recipient of the miracle attributed to his canonization. Brian V. Caulfield, vice postulator for the canonization cause of Blessed Michael McGivney, has news of a brand new miracle that is being considered for his cause for sainthood.
Jean Keliher/Shrines to Marian Apparitions
This week Fr. Edward Looney guests host for the Miracle Hunter Michael O’Neill. Guests: Jean Keliher, mother of a young teen who died of cancer…we talk about the inspiring life of her daughter and how she is still inspiring others years later. Plus, a conversation with Mariella Zevallos from Star of the Sea Parish in San Francisco, where they have sixteen different mini shrines to Marian apparitio
Our Lady of the Snows/Blessed Stanley Rother.
From the Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows, Fr. David Uribe and Fr. Donald Wolfe, from the Shrine of Blessed Stanley Rother.
The Shreveport Martyrs/The Miracle of Saint Kateri Tekakwitha
Guests: Fr. Peter Mangum - delegate for the cause of beatification for s + Dr. Mary Soha discusses the miracle of St Kateri Tekakwitha
Scapulars and Saints
Steve Kerekas, founder of scapulars.com, discusses the history of the scapular devotion. Emily Jaminet author of Saints of the Sacred Heart joins us to discuss her book.
Catholicism in America/Saint Maria Goretti
Incredible Catholic America author Marion Amberg looks at facts, factoids and trivia in her book Catholicism in America. Michael Lichens from Sopia Institute Press talks about a brand-new book, I Killed Maria Goretti: The Life and Repentance of Alessandro Serenelli.
Kathryn Jean Lopez/Mike McDevitt
Kathryn Jean Lopez, editor at National Review, discusses her book A Year with the Mystics and Mike McDevitt discusses the cause of Cora Evans.
Charles Coulombe/Anthony DeStefano
Charles Coulombe joins us to discuss his book Zita: Empress of Austria and Queen of Hungary, and Anthony DeStefano discusses his book The Miracle Book.
"Fighting Spirit" Film + Leo XIV: Portrait of the First American Pope
Father Tim Gibbons, executive producer of the film "Fighting Spirit" about Father Emil Kapaun
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Dr. Matthew Bunson, author, "Leo XIV: Portrait of the First American Pope"
The Eternal City/House of Mary
Popular Catholic author Jim Papandrea chats about his book, A Pilgrim's Guide to the Eternal City. Learn more about the nun who discovered the House of Mary as Erin von Uffel, promoter for the cause for canonization of Sister Marie de Mandat-Grancey, joins the show.
Jaroslaw Redziak/Archbishop Mar Joseph Pamplany
We speak with the director of the brand-new film, The Face of Jesus, Jaroslaw Redziak. Archbishop Mar Joseph Pamplany, Metropolitan Archbishop of Tellicherry (Tell-EE -chair-ee) talks with us about the Eucharistic miracle at Vilakkannur (Vee-LAH-kuh-noor), India.
Bret Thoman/Jonathan Jerome
Catholic author Bret Thoman was in Rome to witness the election of Pope Leo XIV and shares his reflections, and Jonathan Jerome, Director of the National Shrine of St. Rita, shares with us information about St. Rita and her shrine.
Our Lady of Good Counsel/Lourdes Miracle
St. Pio Foundation’s Julia Carlandra-Lineberg talks about the history of the Our Lady of Good Counsel fresco and what makes it miraculous. Author Elizabeth Ficocelli discusses the 72nd Lourdes miracle that was recently announced.
Kevin Symonds/Fr. Robert Nixon
With the upcoming feast of Our Lady of Fatima, Kevin Symonds has details of the updates to his book, On the Third Part of the Secret of Fatima. Fr. Robert Nixon, translator & compiler of the writing and visions of Blessed Veronica of Milan, has released a new book entitled Life of Christ Revealed.
Patrick O'Hearn/Dr. Wayne Phillips
Patrick O'Hearn on young Saints and Dr. Wayne Phillips on the Shroud of Turin.
Fr. Edward Looney/Kevin Symonds
We talk with Fr. Edward Looney about Blessed Anne Catherine Emmerich's Dolorous Passion and Kevin Symonds about the controversy over Sr. Lucia of Fatima.
The Canonization of Carlo Acutis
We interview Mary Beth Bracy, author of God's Influencer and Movie Director Tim Moriarty on his film Carlo Acutis: Roadmap to Reality.
Fr. Edward Looney/Kevin Symonds
We talk with Fr. Edward Looney about Blessed Anne Catherine Emmerich's Dolorous Passion and Kevin Symonds about the controversy over Sr. Lucia of Fatima.
Dan Cheely/Chuck Neff
Dan Cheely, Church historian, on the Relics of Christ's Passion, and Chuck Neff, producer on his film The Holy Winding Sheet, about the Shroud of Turin.
From Bread and Wine to Saints Divine + A Medical View of Christ's Passon
Anthony DeStefano - new book from Bread and Wine to Saints Divine
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Dr. Timothy Millea, an orthopedic surgeon from Bettendorf, Iowa, gives a medical view of Christ's passion
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