Dead Friend Saints

Julian of Norwich is such a remarkable resource for us to grow in our understanding of Divine Love! I enjoyed speaking with Maria so much about the unfathomable reaches of God's love for us and I know y'all will too. Please check out Maria's art at the link below!Magnificat Printswww.magnificatprints.comResources for this episode:Thank you to:Catherine Bryant for the musicJacque Szczepanski for the cover artFollow me:Instagram:  deadfriendsaintsEmail:  deadfriendsaints@gmail.comFacebook: facebook.com/deadfriendsaintsTikTok: @deadfriendsaints

Here is another great episode about a modern and American Saint in the making. A big thank you to Brother Thériè for teaching my about this amazing man! Please pray for Brother Thériè's discernment and for the beatification of Father Augustus!Dead Friends, pray for us!Resources for this episode:https://tolton.archchicago.org/about/biographyThe graphic novel mentioned in this episode is called Father Augustus Tolton: The First Recognized Black Catholic Priest in AmericaThank you to:Catherine Bryant for the musicJacque Szczepanski for the cover artFollow me:Instagram:  deadfriendsaintsEmail:  deadfriendsaints@gmail.comFacebook: facebook.com/deadfriendsaintsTikTok: @deadfriendsaints

Saint Elizabeth is not only one of the our first American-born saints, she's also an absolute baddie. So glad to have her pulling for us as a patroness and to walk towards Christ by her example. Dead Friend, pray for us!Resources for this episode:https://elizabethannseton.org/biography-of-st-elizabeth-ann-setonOrdinary Suffering of Extraordinary Saints by Vincent J. O'Malley C.M.Thank you to:Catherine Bryant for the musicJacque Szczepanski for the cover artFollow me:Instagram:  deadfriendsaintsEmail:  deadfriendsaints@gmail.comFacebook: facebook.com/deadfriendsaintsTikTok: @deadfriendsaints

Here's a bonus episode featuring Deacon Kyle Etzel. this episode acts as a companion to Episode 87 (covering Saint John Henry Newman) in which we expand on the ideals of formation is is revealed by Idea of A University by Saint John Henry Newman and the work of the Oratory of Saint Philip Neri... and of course this episode is populated by the twists and turns of conversation between friend. Enjoy!Resources for this episode:Apologia Pro Vita SuaIdea of A University You can find Newman the Oratorian, a collection of his letters at the following link:http://newmanreader.orgThank you to:Catherine Bryant for the musicJacque Szczepanski for the cover artFollow me:Instagram:  deadfriendsaintsEmail:  deadfriendsaints@gmail.comFacebook: facebook.com/deadfriendsaintsTikTok: @deadfriendsaints

Ok. This episode was profoundly fun to record. Here, Deacon Kyle masterfully speaks about one of his favorite dead friends and I simply benefit from his wisdom and crack jokes. Stay tuned for the companion bonus episode to be released within the week! Dead friend, pray for us!Resources for this episode:Apologia Pro Vita SuaIdea of A University You can find Newman the Oratorian, a collection of his letters at the following link:http://newmanreader.orgThank you to:Catherine Bryant for the musicJacque Szczepanski for the cover artFollow me:Instagram:  deadfriendsaintsEmail:  deadfriendsaints@gmail.comFacebook: facebook.com/deadfriendsaintsTikTok: @deadfriendsaints

Saint Jude is so freaking cool. Not only was he one of Jesus's besties, but now we know him as the patron of impossible causes!Dead Friend, pray for us!Resources for this episode:Heaven Help Us by James J. Craughwellhttps://shrineofstjude.org/the-shrine/st-jude/Thank you to:Catherine Bryant for the musicJacque Szczepanski for the cover artFollow me:Instagram:  deadfriendsaintsEmail:  deadfriendsaints@gmail.comFacebook: facebook.com/deadfriendsaintsTikTok: @deadfriendsaints

Today's episode brings great inspiration for what it means to CLING to the heart of Jesus through Mary. Venerable Teresita is a powerful witness of unwavering devotion to Christ and how to be a vessel of light in the world. I want to give a huge thank you to Sister Cause of Our Joy of the Servants of the Lord and the Virgin of Matará (AKA the Servidoras) for being my guest on the pod. Please pray for many more vocations to religious life through the intercession of Venerable Teresita!Dead Friend, pray for us!Resources for this episode:"Mary Was Her Life: The Story Of A Nun, Sister Maria Teresa Quevedo" by Mary Pierre TirrellThank you to:Catherine Bryant for the musicJacque Szczepanski for the cover artFollow me:Instagram:  deadfriendsaintsEmail:  deadfriendsaints@gmail.comFacebook: facebook.com/deadfriendsaintsTikTok: @deadfriendsaints

Hey guys! It's season 3 of Dead Friend Saints and Saint Amata is the perfect lady to bring us back in. Plus have you ever met a bad Amy? Me neither!Resources for this episode:https://www.rockfordpoorclares.org/blessed-amata-of-assisi/Thank you to:Catherine Bryant for the musicJacque Szczepanski for the cover artFollow me:Instagram:  deadfriendsaintsEmail:  deadfriendsaints@gmail.comFacebook: facebook.com/deadfriendsaintsTikTok: @deadfriendsaints

Here it is. Part two of an amazing episode about a spectacular man! Praise God for the life of SAINT Titus Brandsma and for dear friend of the podcast, DEACON Wil Kratt. Enjoy this special second half of the episode!Resources for this episode:The Price of Truth: Titus Brandsma, Carmelite by Miguel ArribasThank you to:Catherine Bryant for the musicJacque Szczepanski for the cover artMSP Catholic and CEND.Follow me:Instagram:  deadfriendsaintsEmail:  deadfriendsaints@gmail.comFacebook: facebook.com/deadfriendsaintsTikTok: @deadfriendsaints

Y'all, this is an episode which is so special to me. My dear friend (and reoccurring guest on DF) is becoming a deacon this week! In this two-part episode, we talk about an inspiring soon-to-be saints who is a powerful witness and martyr of the holocaust. Part two of this episode will be released on the day that Titus Brandsma becomes a SAINT and the day after Wil becomes a DEACON! Enjoy the extra content and Dead Friend, Pray for us!Resources for this episode:The Price of Truth: Titus Brandsma, Carmelite by Miguel ArribasThank you to:Catherine Bryant for the musicJacque Szczepanski for the cover artMSP Catholic and CEND.Follow me:Instagram:  deadfriendsaintsEmail:  deadfriendsaints@gmail.comFacebook: facebook.com/deadfriendsaintsTikTok: @deadfriendsaints

I'm back to putting weekly episodes out, baby!Here is one which was recommended to me by Aly. Blessed Laura Vicuña is a child saint who's death was expedited by physical abuse. She is a powerful intercessor for anyone who has experienced abuse of any kind, especially for children. Get to know her and dead friend, pray for us!Please send any requests you may have for saints you want to hear about at www.deadfriendsaints.comResources for this episode:https://www.simplycatholic.com/blessed-laura-vicuna-a-patroness-for-abuse-victims/Thank you to:Catherine Bryant for the musicJacque Szczepanski for the cover artMSP Catholic and CEND.Follow me:Instagram:  deadfriendsaintsEmail:  deadfriendsaints@gmail.comFacebook: facebook.com/deadfriendsaintsTikTok: @deadfriendsaintsDead Friend, pray for us!

Today I sat down with my buddy Benjamin to talk about a shared bestie, Saint Thérèse of Lisieux. I really enjoyed talking about how hardcore this saint was both in her life on earth, as well as how powerfully she continues to lead the Church to the feet of Jesus through her little way.  Please enjoy this episode and dead friend, pray for us and send a shower of roses from heaven!Resources for this episode:The Way of Trust and Love - a retreat guided by St. Thérèse of Lisieux by Father Jacques PhilippeComplete Spiritual Doctrine of St. Thérèse of Lisieux by Rev. Francois Jamart, OCDThe Story of a Soul: The Autobiography of St. Thérèse of Lisieuxhttps://www.archives-carmel-lisieux.fr/english/carmel/index.php/last-year-of-theresehttps://www.littleflower.org/st-therese/who-is-st-therese/Thank you to:Catherine Bryant for the musicJacque Szczepanski for the cover artMSP Catholic and CEND.Follow me:Instagram:  deadfriendsaintsEmail:  deadfriendsaints@gmail.comFacebook: facebook.com/deadfriendsaintsTikTok: @deadfriendsaintsDead Friend, pray for us!

I'm so excited to be posting this episode today in collaboration with the podcast, That's the Word! Father James and John Peter masterfully tells all about the God's beloved, Blessed Miguel Pro. I've found a new dead friend in this amazing man and I hope you do too. That's the Word has published an episode in their usual format in conjunction with this so please check that out here:https://www.thunderrock.org/story-extras/thats-gonna-cost-youWebsite (for subscribing): thunderrock.orgResources for this episode:"Father Miguel Pro - a Modern Mexican Martyr" by Gerald Francis MullerThank you to:Catherine Bryant for the musicJacque Szczepanski for the cover artMSP Catholic and CEND.Follow me:Instagram:  deadfriendsaintsEmail:  deadfriendsaints@gmail.comFacebook: facebook.com/deadfriendsaintsTikTok: @deadfriendsaintsDead Friend, pray for us!

For today's episode, I am joined by a magnificent woman and the host of the podcast Seven Mile Chats, Julia Strukely. We talked about the amazing role Mary Magdalene in the life of Christ and to the Church today! Check out the Seven Mile Chat info here:https://rss.com/podcasts/sevenmilechats/https://uscatholic.org/articles/201603/who-framed-mary-magdalene/Instagram: @sevenmilechatsTwitter: @MsStrukely1Thank you to:Catherine Bryant for the musicJacque Szczepanski for the cover artMSP Catholic and CEND.Follow me:Instagram:  deadfriendsaintsEmail:  deadfriendsaints@gmail.comFacebook: facebook.com/deadfriendsaintsTikTok: @deadfriendsaintsDead Friend, pray for us!

In today's episode, Greg found a welcomed work-around to talk about Mama Mary by choosing Saint Louis de Montfort as the topic! This turned into one of my favorite episodes and praise God for it. Saint Louis has enriched our understanding of growing close to the heart of Jesus through Mary by his faithful and heroic virtue in life. His holiness is a direct reflection of his radical surrender to God. A huge thank you to Greg for being such a fantastic guest. Check out EXTRA CONTENT for this episode HERE:www.deadfriendsaints.comReferences for this episode"God Alone: The Collected Writings of St. Louis Marie de Montfort", 1995, Montfort Publications"True Devotion to Mary with Preparation for Total Consecration", St. Louis Marie de Montfort, translated by Frederick Faber, TAN PublishingThank you to:Catherine Bryant for the musicJacque Szczepanski for the cover artMSP Catholic and CEND.Follow me:Instagram:  deadfriendsaintsEmail:  deadfriendsaints@gmail.comFacebook: facebook.com/deadfriendsaintsTikTok: @deadfriendsaintsDead Friend, pray for us!

Today's episode was such a joy to record in collaboration with Saints Alive Podcast! Another huge thank you to Melissa for speaking with me about the amazing life of Saint Joan of Arc as well as the mission and charism of Saints Alive. Check out their work at: www.saintsalivepodcast.comThank you to:Catherine Bryant for the musicJacque Szczepanski for the cover artMSP Catholic and CEND.Follow me:Instagram:  deadfriendsaintsEmail:  deadfriendsaints@gmail.comFacebook: facebook.com/deadfriendsaintsTikTok: @deadfriendsaintsDead Friend, pray for us!

I was so honored to speak with Caitrin this week all about this holy couple who prioritized faithfulness to God and using their influence for peace above all else. Caitrin is in the process of publishing her book, Holier Matrimony, and is an inspiring and brilliant woman of God. Check out her work below and if you or someone you know has connections with a publisher that can empower her great work to reach more people, hook her up!Caitrin's website:www.holiermatrimony.com The link to her blog post about Karl and Zita: https://holiermatrimony.com/?p=447 Caitrin's social media:IG @holiermatrimony and FB "holiermatrimony"Resources for this episode:https://catholicism.org/karl-hapsburg.htmlHolier Matrimony by Caitrin BennettThank you to:Catherine Bryant for the musicJacque Szczepanski for the cover artMSP Catholic and CEND.Follow me:Instagram:  deadfriendsaintsEmail:  deadfriendsaints@gmail.comFacebook: facebook.com/deadfriendsaintsTikTok: @deadfriendsaintsDead Friend, pray for us!

I got to talk to one of my dearest friends about a woman who has  professed profound faithfulness and integrity both through her life and through her death. SOG Chiara will be easily one of my the greatest saints of my generation and I can't wait to see her be declared a saint in my lifetime! Pray and through her intersession and for her cause of canonization. Dead Friend, Pray for us!Also, She was definitely alive when the first Twilight movie came out and it's pretty safe to assume that she saw it... so do with that information what you will. If you have grievances about the fact that Mariah and I didn't properly address how bonkers that is in this episode, feel free to email me at deadfriendsaints@gmail.com. I'll pass it along to Mariah. XOXOResources for this episode:Chiara Corbella Petrillo, A Witness to Joy by Cristiana Paccini and Simone Troisi https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/33057/a-saint-for-our-times-–-the-inspiring-story-of-chiara-corbella-petrillohttps://www.chiaracorbellapetrillo.org/en/the-story-of-chiara/https://youtu.be/gbHpCJ8AfUYThank you to:Catherine Bryant for the musicJacque Szczepanski for the cover artMSP Catholic and CEND.Follow me:Instagram:  deadfriendsaintsEmail:  deadfriendsaints@gmail.comFacebook: facebook.com/deadfriendsaintsTikTok: @deadfriendsaintsDead Friend, pray for us!

I can already feel Saint Albert the great becoming one of my dead besties and I basically just met him a couple of weeks ago. He was such a smarty pants and exercised heroic virtue in being mad curious about the world around him. Big Doctor of the Church energy if you ask me!resources for this episode:EWTN reflection from Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio (Pope Francis) on the merits of St. Albert the Great: https://youtu.be/d4Z0J_dmsZkhttps://www.franciscanmedia.org/saint-of-the-day/saint-albert-the-greathttps://dominicanpublications.com/blogs/dominican-publications-blog/albert-the-great-and-his-scientific-discoveriesThank you to:Catherine Bryant for the musicJacque Szczepanski for the cover artMSP Catholic and CEND.Follow me:Instagram:  deadfriendsaintsEmail:  deadfriendsaints@gmail.comFacebook: facebook.com/deadfriendsaintsTikTok: @deadfriendsaintsDead Friend, pray for us!

This week's episode is about an amazing and dynamic man on the path to sainthood! I am so thankful to have had the chance to speak about Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati with men who are deeply committed to growing closer to Christ through the intersession of this patron. I want to give another HUGE thank you to Sean Healy and Jacob Mischke joining me for this episode. Check out their podcast at the link below.resources for this episode:https://www.sonsofthundermn.comhttps://frassatiusa.orgThank you to:Catherine Bryant for the musicJacque Szczepanski for the cover artMSP Catholic and CEND.Follow me:Instagram:  deadfriendsaintsEmail:  deadfriendsaints@gmail.comFacebook: facebook.com/deadfriendsaintsTikTok: @deadfriendsaintsDead Friend, pray for us!

Here is an episode about Saint Veronica.  Even though we know almost NOTHING for sure about this lady, she is one of our greatest examples of how to be close to the suffering heart of Jesus when it would have been so much easier (and safer) to walk away. Here's to this legend  who held down that 6th station of the cross for us.Thank you to:Catherine Bryant for the musicJacque Szczepanski for the cover artMSP Catholic and CEND.Follow me:Instagram:  deadfriendsaintsEmail:  deadfriendsaints@gmail.comFacebook: facebook.com/deadfriendsaintsTikTok: @deadfriendsaintsDead Friend, pray for us!

I was honored and elated to have Elie and Andy on this week's episode of Dead Friend! In this absolute DELIGHT of a collaboration, Andy, Elie and I talk about the conversional power in a compelling character-arch... even those found in a children's cartoon! We parallel the life and conversion of Saint Augustine with the story line of the early 2000's masterpiece, The Emperor's New Groove. Guys, It was so fun to record with them! Check out more of their episodes at the link below or at any of your favorite podcast platforms:https://anchor.fm/andy--eliePlease pray for NET and all missionaries who bring the love of Jesus to the ends of the earth!Thank you to:Catherine Bryant for the musicJacque Szczepanski for the cover artMSP Catholic and CEND.Follow me:Instagram:  deadfriendsaintsEmail:  deadfriendsaints@gmail.comFacebook: facebook.com/deadfriendsaintsTikTok: @deadfriendsaintsDead Friend, pray for us!

Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque. What a babe. Because of her faithfulness to the Lord, we benefit from a better understanding of His Sacred Heart! Amazing.Resources for this episode:Heaven Help Ushttps://www.ewtn.com/catholicism/library/12-promises-of-the-sacred-heart-13683https://youtu.be/h1e9opauJ-EThank you to:Catherine Bryant for the musicJacque Szczepanski for the cover artMSP Catholic and CEND.Follow me:Instagram:  deadfriendsaintsEmail:  deadfriendsaints@gmail.comFacebook: facebook.com/deadfriendsaintsTikTok: @deadfriendsaintsDead Friend, pray for us!

Today's episode features one of the Church's absolute POWERHOUSES of the priestly life. Saint John Vianney demonstrates for us the power in relying on the Lord in every need and in perseverance in a life of holiness. I am so thankful to my wise and hilarious friend Max for being a guest on this podcast and for speaking about one of his patrons.Please pray for Max and all other seminarians!Resources for this episode:Sermons of the Cure d'AresThank you to:Catherine Bryant for the musicJacque Szczepanski for the cover artMSP Catholic and CEND.Follow me:Instagram:  deadfriendsaintsEmail:  deadfriendsaints@gmail.comFacebook: facebook.com/deadfriendsaintsTikTok: @deadfriendsaintsDead Friend, pray for us!

Venerable Samuel Mazzuchelli and his dedication to spreading the Gospel is one of the most inspiring things I've heard about in a long time. Big thanks to Wil Kratt for being on this episode to teach us all about this amazing man!Please pray for Wil and all other seminarians preparing for the priesthood.Resources for this episode:Memoirs of Venerable Samuel Mazzuchelli Thank you to:Catherine Bryant for the musicJacque Szczepanski for the cover artMSP Catholic and CEND.Follow me:Instagram:  deadfriendsaintsEmail:  deadfriendsaints@gmail.comFacebook: facebook.com/deadfriendsaintsTikTok: @deadfriendsaintsDead Friend, pray for us!

Saint Agatha is one of the Church's OG virgin martyrs. She suffered horrific torture with such joy and is now usually depicted in all of her glory holding her amputated breasts on a platter like "NO BIG DEAL".  Sheesh. Thank you to:Catherine Bryant for the musicJacque Szczepanski for the cover artMSP Catholic and CEND.Follow me on instagram:  deadfriendsaintsemail:  deadfriendsaints@gmail.comFacebook: facebook.com/deadfriendsaintsTikTok: @deadfriendsaintsDead Friend, pray for us!

I am so inspired and moved by the Pierre Toussaint's story. This guy really understood what it meant to be kind and generous without counting the cost in a time where he was not viewed as an equal. He was born into slavery but preached freedom throughout his whole life. Venerable Pierre Toussaint, Pray for us!Resources for this episode:www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/248158/10-fascinating-facts-about-pierre-toussaint-a-former-slave-on-the-road-to-sainthoodwww.loyolapress.com/catholic-resources/saints/saints-stories-for-all-ages/venerable-pierre-toussainthttps://youtu.be/tVB6Mu3O1OgThank you to:Catherine Bryant for the musicJacque Szczepanski for the cover artMSP Catholic and CEND.Follow me on instagram:  deadfriendsaintsemail:  deadfriendsaints@gmail.comFacebook: facebook.com/deadfriendsaintsTikTok: @deadfriendsaintsDead Friend, pray for us!

Very wonderful and wintery vibe on this guy. I desperately want to see Venerable Bishop Baraga become a saint in my lifetime so lets get those intercessory prayers go'n!A shout out to my own dear Archbishop, Archbishop Hebda for suggesting this Dead Friend and for his own faithful leadership of his flock. Resources for this episode:https://www.dioceseofmarquette.org/venbishopbaragahistoryShepherd of the Wilderness: A Biography of Bishop Frederic BaragaThank you to:Catherine Bryant for the musicJacque Szczepanski for the cover artMSP Catholic and CEND.Follow me on instagram:  deadfriendsaintsemail:  deadfriendsaints@gmail.comFacebook: facebook.com/deadfriendsaintsTikTok: @deadfriendsaintsDead Friend, pray for us!

Today's episode covers King David and features my good buddy John-Joe. I am so thankful for his willingness to join us all the way from Scotland, and I thoroughly enjoyed reflecting on the story of one of the most iconic men in the old testament! Resources for this episode:the Biblehttps://www.worldhistory.org/King_David/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m4DzO2ySgiMThank you to:Catherine Bryant for the musicJacque Szczepanski for the cover artMSP Catholic and CEND.Follow me on instagram:  deadfriendsaintsemail:  deadfriendsaints@gmail.comFacebook: facebook.com/deadfriendsaintsTikTok: @deadfriendsaintsDead Friend, pray for us!

Saint Vitalis was seriously such kind and consoling dude. Can't wait to meet him in heaven. Thanks for being on the pod, Stephen! Thank you to:Catherine Bryant for the musicJacque Szczepanski for the cover artMSP Catholic and CEND.Follow me on instagram:  deadfriendsaintsemail:  deadfriendsaints@gmail.comFacebook: facebook.com/deadfriendsaintsTikTok: @deadfriendsaintsDead Friend, pray for us!

Saint Mother Théodora Guérin was so lovely and is a powerful intercessor for the midwest! Check out this episode about her and take a look around my new website here: www.deadfriendsaints.comPraise God for all of the ways that He continues to work through this podcast, and thank you all for your prayers and for listening!Thank you to:Catherine Bryant for the musicJacque Szczepanski for the cover artMSP Catholic and CEND.Follow me on instagram:  deadfriendsaintsemail:  deadfriendsaints@gmail.comFacebook: facebook.com/deadfriendsaintsTikTok: @deadfriendsaintsDead Friend, pray for us!

This has been a long time coming! Here is an episode about Pope Saint John Paul the Great featuring the remarkable  Rachel Wong of the Feminine Genius Podcast. I am beyond thankful to have had this life-giving conversation with her all about how our lives have been changed by good ol' JPII.Subscribe and listen to her podcast here:www.femininegeniuspodcast.comResources for this episode: www.usccb.org/offices/general-secretariat/important-dates-life-pope-john-paul-iiwww.vatican.va/content/john-paul-ii/en/letters/1995/documents/hf_jp-ii_let_29061995_women.htmlThank you to:Catherine Bryant for the musicJacque Szczepanski for the cover artMSP Catholic and CEND.Follow me on instagram:  deadfriendsaintsemail:  deadfriendsaints@gmail.comFacebook: facebook.com/deadfriendsaintsTikTok: @deadfriendsaintsDead Friend, pray for us!

Another huge thank you to H. and Austin from the Dudes That Babel for being on this two-part episode of Dead Friend! They talk about their patron Saint Drogo who was emo WAY before it was cool. These guys are about a great work in the Church and are well worth a listen.Check out this fantastic podcast at their website:https://dudesthatbabel.comThank you to:Catherine Bryant for the musicJacque Szczepanski for the cover artMSP Catholic and CEND.Follow me on instagram:  deadfriendsaintsemail:  deadfriendsaints@gmail.comFacebook: facebook.com/deadfriendsaintsTikTok: @deadfriendsaintsDead Friend, pray for us!

I had the honor of speaking with founder of the Human Condition Kristen Hill about the patroness of her foundation, Dorothy Day! This Servant of God is worth the time to get to know. Thank you for being a part of this episode, Kristen!Check out all of the amazing work that Kristen is doing at her website:www.thehumanconditioncommunity.orgSome of the other resources mentioned in this episode:www.catholicpsych.comThe movie "Entertaining Angels: Dorothy Day Story"The autobiography of Dorothy Day, published in 1952 "The Long Loneliness"  Follow me on instagram:  deadfriendsaintsemail:  deadfriendsaints@gmail.comFacebook: facebook.com/deadfriendsaintsTikTok: @deadfriendsaintsDead Friend, pray for us!

Here is a rambling episode about a saint who has been an inspiration to me for a loooooong time. So many still benefit from the work that Saint Jeanne began through the power of God!Learn all about her order the Little Sisters of the Poor right here:https://littlesistersofthepoor.org/saint-jeanne-jugan/her-story/Follow me on instagram:  deadfriendsaintsemail:  deadfriendsaints@gmail.comFacebook: facebook.com/deadfriendsaintsTikTok: @deadfriendsaintsDead Friend, pray for us!

Guys, Darwin Ramos was absolutely a light to our times! I can not wait to see him become a saint in our lifetime, and I am so thankful to my dear friend Mariah Schultz for being my guest this episode. Follow me on instagram:  deadfriendsaintsemail:  deadfriendsaints@gmail.comFacebook: facebook.com/deadfriendsaintsTikTok: @deadfriendsaintsDead Friend, pray for us!

Thanks for being on my podcast as a round 2, Jacque! Also thanks to Saint Denis for being such a baddie esp. with his head cut cleeeeean off.Follow me on instagram:  deadfriendsaintsemail:  deadfriendsaints@gmail.comFacebook: facebook.com/deadfriendsaintsTikTok: @deadfriendsaintsDead Friend, pray for us!

Another thank you to his excellency, Archbishop Bernard A. Hebda!We celebrate the year of Saint Joseph and the one year anniversary of Dead Friend Saints by talking about Saint Joseph in this episode. Please pray for Archbishop Hebda and all of our faithful priests and bishops.Here are the resources that the Archbishop recommends in this episode:Apostolic letter on the year of Saint Joseph: https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/apost_letters/documents/papa-francesco-lettera-ap_20201208_patris-corde.htmlThe Anxiety of Saint Joseph (L'anxiété de Saint Joseph) Painting by James Tissot:https://www.brooklynmuseum.org/opencollection/objects/4426Follow me on instagram:  deadfriendsaintsemail:  deadfriendsaints@gmail.comFacebook: facebook.com/deadfriendsaintsTikTok: @deadfriendsaintsDead Friend, pray for us!

Our dead friend Saint Rose was the first saint to be canonized from the Americas! This episode is all about what a gorgeous baddie she really was. Also, thank you all for being along for almost a whole year of Dead Friend Saints!Follow me on instagram:  deadfriendsaintsemail:  deadfriendsaints@gmail.comFacebook: facebook.com/deadfriendsaintsTikTok: @deadfriendsaintsDead Friend, pray for us!

Saint Philip Neri demonstrates the balance of playfulness and holiness so beautifully! A gigantic thank you to my guest Josh Billing for introducing me to this amazing man and for his witness in this episode.Follow me on instagram:  deadfriendsaintsemail:  deadfriendsaints@gmail.comFacebook: facebook.com/deadfriendsaintsTikTok: @deadfriendsaintsDead Friend, pray for us!

WOW. I really just scratched the surface on this one. I gotta find an amazing guest to tell us more about Saint Teresa Benedicta of the Cross but for now, enjoy this episode all about her!Follow me on instagram:  deadfriendsaintsemail:  deadfriendsaints@gmail.comFacebook: facebook.com/deadfriendsaintsTikTok: @deadfriendsaintsDead Friend, pray for us!

GUYS! It's season 2 of Dead Friend Saints! Thanks to everyone who listens and a special thank you to my good buddy Wil Kratt for being my guest on this podcast. Today we talked about Saint Anthony of Padua and you'll FIND that he is a powerful intercessor for much more than lost items. Please pray for Wil in his discernment.Follow me on instagram:  deadfriendsaintsemail:  deadfriendsaints@gmail.comFacebook: facebook.com/deadfriendsaintsTikTok: @deadfriendsaintsDead Friend, pray for us!

Here I get to cover my patroness and her companions in the last episode of season 1! Thank you all for the amazing support and love that you have shown for Dead Friend over the past 11 months. I look forward to coming back with season 2 next week. Praise God!Dead Friends, Pray for us!Follow me on instagram:  deadfriendsaintsemail:  deadfriendsaints@gmail.comFacebook: facebook.com/deadfriendsaintsTikTok: @deadfriendsaints

On today's episode of Dead Friend, Christopher joins me to talk about Saint Francis, art, and living a life of simplicity. Check out his many breathtaking portraits on his website below!Here are Christopher's websites:pacemstudio.comchristophersanter.comChristopher's social media:Facebook: @pacemstudio Instagram: pacem_studio Follow Dead Friend on social media:Instagram:  deadfriendsaintsemail:  deadfriendsaints@gmail.comFacebook: facebook.com/deadfriendsaintsTikTok: @deadfriendsaints

Saint John Nepomuk was NOT HERE TO PLAY. Super amazing saint and great advocate in defense of the confessional. Follow me on instagram:  deadfriendsaintsemail:  deadfriendsaints@gmail.comFacebook: facebook.com/deadfriendsaintsTikTok: @deadfriendsaintsResources for this episode include: https://sjnok.org/about-us/john-nepomuk

Saint Barbara is a classic example of an independent teen living her life the way she wanted... and getting beheaded for it. She gives a whole new meaning to the old coming-of-age trope where the kid says "my dad's going to kill me for this." Ok! I'm done with the jokes! Just listen to the episode.Follow me on instagram:  deadfriendsaintsemail:  deadfriendsaints@gmail.comFacebook: facebook.com/deadfriendsaintsTikTok: @deadfriendsaints

Have you ever thought "I wish I could find a saint who found the Lord because they threw hands at a man of God." Well look no further than Saint Peregrine Laziosi. Also the patron saint of cancer, this guy really knows what it means to rely on the Lord with all things. Dead Friend, pray for us!Follow me on instagram:  deadfriendsaintsemail:  deadfriendsaints@gmail.comFacebook: facebook.com/deadfriendsaintsTikTok: @deadfriendsaints

It was such a joy to speak with Leah all about Saint Mother Teresa and how her work and humanhood brought so many closer to the heart of Jesus.Leah Jacobson is the CEO and Founder of The Guiding Star Project. Check out her work at the links below!www.guidingstarproject.comwww.wholisticfeminism.comFollow me on instagram:  deadfriendsaintsemail:  deadfriendsaints@gmail.comFacebook: facebook.com/deadfriendsaintsTikTok: @deadfriendsaints

This week, we celebrate the beatification of a contemporary POWERHOUSE for the defense of human life and prosecution of the Italian mafia. This guy kicked some major mob butt in his short life. Blessed Rosario, pray for us!“Before the Eternal, we will not be asked if we have been believers, but if we have been credible.” - Blessed Rosario LivatinoFollow me on instagram:  deadfriendsaintsemail:  deadfriendsaints@gmail.comFacebook: facebook.com/deadfriendsaintsTikTok: @deadfriendsaintsHere is the article with the interview featuring the woman healed through Blessed Rosario"s intercession: https://www.agensir.it/italia/2020/09/21/rosario-livatino-elena-valdetara-canale-miraculously-healed-by-his-intercession-a-sign-of-gods-love-but-eternal-life-is-the-greatest-miracle/

Here is a story about a remarkably holy and brave child. Please pray for us, Maria! Follow me on instagram:  deadfriendsaintsemail:  deadfriendsaints@gmail.comFacebook: facebook.com/deadfriendsaintsTikTok: @deadfriendsaints

My kid sister and I talked all about Blessed Margaret of Castello here in the 40th episode of Dead Friend!Thanks for being on the podcast, Mera. I love you!Follow me on instagram:  deadfriendsaintsemail:  deadfriendsaints@gmail.comFacebook: facebook.com/deadfriendsaintsTikTok: @deadfriendsaintsDead Friends, pray for us!