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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.
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- St. Leo the Great · 21 min · Episodio 398Join Dr. Ben Akers and Dr. Carl Vennerstrom as they discuss St. Leo the Great, who served as pope during the tumultuous time of the Council of Chalcedon. With the heart of a…
- What is a relic? · 20 min · Episodio 397Dr. Klein and Taylor Kemp explain relics as a sign of Christian hope and the classification of different types within the Church. How do relics connect with our understanding of…
- St. Elizabeth (relative of Mary) · 20 min · Episodio 396Saint Elizabeth of the Bible may be considered one of the first members of Christ’s Church as she greets Mary and proclaims her as the “Mother of my Lord.” Dr. Elizabeth Klein…
- St. Malachy of Armagh · 23 min · Episodio 395A saint of the Middle Ages, St. Malachy served as a bishop in Ireland and helped to reform the Church there, navigating many difficult political situations. Join Dr. Elizabeth…
- Remembering the Dead and Celebrating the Saints · 30 min · Episodio 394Dr. Tim Gray and Dr. Elizabeth Klein, professor of Theology at the Augustine Institute Graduate School, discuss the importance of remembering the dead in purgatory, celebrating…
- St. Marcellus of Tangier · 16 min · Episodio 393St. Marcellus is an early Christian military martyr that inspires conversation on the obligations one has to his or her country. Dr. Elizabeth Klein shares St. Marcellus’ story…
- St. Jude · 31 min · Episodio 392Watch Catholic Saints and other great content on Formed. Sign up for a 7-day free trial of Formed. Support this podcast and the Augustine Institute by becoming a member of the…
- St. Alfred the Great · 18 min · Episodio 391Dr. Carl Vennerstrom and Mary McGeehan share details of the life of St. Alfred the Great, a 9th century English saint. Due to Danish invasion, Christian practices and clerical…
- Pope Saint John Paull II · 26 min · Episodio 390Many know this pope as an erudite and charismatic leader, but from a young age, he was no stranger to suffering, and these trials shaped his heart of courage and love. In this…
- St. Luke · 23 min · Episodio 389Known as the beloved physician and faithful friend of St. Paul, St. Luke is a crucial figure for the Church’s knowledge of Christ’s earthly ministry and the early Church. Join…
- St. Teresa of Avila · 31 min · Episodio 388Dr. Ben Akers and Annette Bergeon, Executive Director of Endow, discuss St. Teresa of Avila and her love of conversations with Jesus.
- Pope St. John XXIII · 18 min · Episodio 387Join Dr. David Moser and Dr. Elizabeth Klein to learn about "Good Pope John." Though most well-known for calling the Second Vatican Council, this kind, humble man teaches us much…
- Writings of the Saints: Saint John Henry Newman's "Intellect, the Instrument of Religious Training" · 22 min · Episodio 386To many, it may seem that one's intellect and one's faith have little to do with each other, but, in "Intellect, the Instrument of Religious Training," a sermon meant for…
- St. Bruno · 22 min · Episodio 385Over the course of life, we will probably experience God's call to share the gifts He gave us in many different ways. Saint Bruno certainly did! Before founding the Carthusian…
- St. Francis of Assisi · 26 min · Episodio 384Dr. Tim Gray and Paul McCusker talk about the incredible Saint Francis of Assisi. This massive figure of the Church spread the Gospel with incredible power and grace throughout…
- St. Thérèse on Holiness · 31 min · Episodio 383Dr. Ben Akers & Dr. Scott Hefelfinger, Professor of Theology at the Augustine Institute Graduate School of Theology, discuss St. Therese of Lisieux, a great modern-day saint and…
- The Choirs of Angels, Archangels, & Guardian Angels · 27 min · Episodio 382How do we know angels exist, and where do we learn about them? What are the different types of angels? How do we relate to our guardian angels? Join Dr. Elizabeth Klein and…
- Sts. Cosmas and Damian · 15 min · Episodio 381Join Dr. Jean-Paul Juge and Dr. Elizabeth Klein as they discuss the lives and legacy of these twin brothers -- both physicians who offered their services for free and who became…
- Praying with St. Padre Pio · 20 min · Episodio 380This twentieth-century Franciscan mystic had the extraordinary gifts of bilocation, the ability to read hearts, and the Stigmata, just to name a few, but what Saint Padre Pio has…
- St. Matthew · 31 min · Episodio 379Dr. Tim Gray and Dr. Michael Barber discuss the Gospel writer and Apostle, St. Matthew. To learn more about the Gospel of St. Matthew, Dr. Gray and Dr. Barber have an ongoing…
- St. Joseph of Cupertino · 31 min · Episodio 378Dr. Tim Gray and Dr. Sean Innerst discuss the mystic & saint, Joseph of Cupertino.
- St. Cyprian · 20 min · Episodio 377Join Dr. John Sehorn and Taylor Kemp as they dive into the life of St. Cyprian on this episode of Catholic Saints! A Bishop and martyr, St. Cyprian is one of the most famous…
- St. John Chrysostom · 22 min · Episodio 376From Antioch, the political center of the fifth-century world, arose a golden-tongued preacher and bishop: St. John Chrysostom. Listen to Dr. Carl Vennerstrom and Mary McGeehan…
- St. Peter Claver · 17 min · Episodio 375Dr. Carl Vennerstrom shares about St. Peter Claver, a saint with a heart for the poor, outcast, and enslaved. As a young, Jesuit priest he signed up to be a missionary to the New…
- St. Teresa of Calcutta · 31 min · Episodio 374St. Teresa of Calcutta is known throughout the world as a woman totally committed to the Gospel and to the Catholic Church. Dr. Tim Gray and Dr. Mark Giszczak discuss the great…
- Pope St. Gregory the Great · 31 min · Episodio 373Dr. Tim Gray and Dr. John Sehorn discuss Pope St. Gregory the Great and his impact on the Church.
- St. Simeon the Stylite · 20 min · Episodio 372Dr. Elizabeth Klein and Taylor Kemp discuss the unique life of St. Simeon the Stylite, famously known for standing on top of a pole for thirty years attempting to pray without…
- Praying with Saint Augustine · 25 min · Episodio 371Who should pray? How should we pray? What does it mean to pray for "the happy life?" Join Dr. Elizabeth Klein and Dr. Jessica Ewell to learn from Saint Augustine about prayer…
- St. Monica · 30 min · Episodio 370Dr. Tim Gray and Dr. John Sehorn discuss St. Monica, mother of St. Augustine.
- St. Rose of Lima · 18 min · Episodio 369Dr. Carl Vennerstrom and Mary McGeehan discuss the life and impact of St. Rose of Lima. Born in Lima in the late 16th century, Rose is known for her zealous faith, strong…
- Saint Bernard de Clairvaux · 23 min · Episodio 368Join Dr. John Sehorn and Dr. Elizabeth Klein to learn about Saint Bernard de Clairvaux. Cousins, brothers, and even his own father joined him in the monastery where he lived a…
- St. Helena and the Finding of the True Cross of Christ · 31 min · Episodio 367Dr. Ben Akers and Dr. John Sehorn discuss how St. Helena discovered the True Cross of Christ.
- St. Maximilian Kolbe · 24 min · Episodio 366Saint Maximilian Kolbe's life mirrors that of Christ, as he chose to suffer and die so that another might live, even while enduring constant affliction in the Auschwitz…
- St. Jane Frances de Chantal · 22 min · Episodio 365In an age when religious life was closed to women who were considered older, to those with limited means, and to those with less than good health, there was a need for an order…
- St. Clare of Assisi · 31 min · Episodio 364Dr. Tim Gray and Dr. Ben Akers discuss St. Clare and the beauty of poverty.
- St. Dominic · 23 min · Episodio 363During times of corruption and heresy in the world, great saints arise to bring renewal to the Church. Learn about the life and legacy of St. Dominic, a 13th century priest who…
- St. John Vianney · 24 min · Episodio 362Join Father Tegha Afuhwi Nji and Dr. Elizabeth Klein to learn about Saint John Vianney, the patron saint of priests. With more than 30 documented miracles, this pastor of the…
- St. Alphonsus Liguori · 27 min · Episodio 361Born to a noble Italian family and known as the “Prince of Moral Theologians”, St. Alphonsus Liguori was a great preacher, lawyer, bishop, theologian, and Doctor of the Church…
- Praying with Saint Ignatius of Loyola · 20 min · Episodio 360Join Father Tegha Afuhwi Nji and Dr. Jessica Ewell for the fourth in a monthly series of new episodes within the Catholic Saints podcast that focuses on "Praying with the…
- Sts. Martha, Mary, & Lazarus · 18 min · Episodio 359Mary McGeehan and Dr. James Prothro discuss the biblical figures Mary, Martha, and Lazarus who are venerated as Saints in the Catholic Church. We meet Mary, Martha, and Lazarus…
- Blessed Stanley Rother · 14 min · Episodio 358Blessed Stanley Rother's priestly vocation took him from a farming community in Oklahoma to the highlands of Guatemala. He died there as a martyr in 1981. Join Dr. Elizabeth…
- Sts. Joachim and Anne · 19 min · Episodio 357Though 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…
- St. James the Greater · 24 min · Episodio 356On 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.
- St. Brigid of Sweden · 13 min · Episodio 355Dive 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…
- St. Mary Magdalene · 22 min · Episodio 354Join Dr. Ben Akers and Taylor Kemp as they get to know Saint Mary Magdalene and how she creatively lives out faith, hope, and charity.
- St. Elijah · 21 min · Episodio 353Mary 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…
- St. Macrina the Younger · 14 min · Episodio 352Dive 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…
- St. Bonaventure · 24 min · Episodio 351A 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…
- St. Benedict · 31 min · Episodio 350Dr. Tim Gray & Dr. Ben Akers discuss the Rule of St. Benedict as it applies to daily life.
- St. Priscilla · 17 min · Episodio 349Mary 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…
