Did you know that you are called to be a saint? Listen in as Isaac Longworth, a Catholic seminarian with the Companions of the Cross, dives into the lives of popular saints, as well as some you might not know yet. Come and see how these ordinary men and w
Her parents were manipulative and abusive. Her family tried to coerce her into marriage. She stood her ground against corrupt bishops. Who is she?Find out more on "Heroes of the Faith" where we are inspired by the lives of the saints, so that we can become saints ourselves!WARNING: This show contains mature themes that could be inappropriate for some listeners.
He was sent by the Pope on an important mission. He converted thousands of pagans to the Christian faith. He is known as the Apostle of England. Who is he? Find out more on "Heroes of the Faith" where we are inspired by the lives of the saints, so that we can become saints ourselves!
She divorced her husband because of his flagrant infidelity. Her complicated relationships made it difficult for her to come back to Church. She went on an adventure to the Holy Land to learn more about God. Who is she? Find out more on "Heroes of the Faith" where we are inspired by the lives of the saints, so that we can become saints ourselves!
He was a fierce king of the Vikings. He won his first battle when he was only twelve years old. He united his people into one nation of Norway. Who is he? Find out more on "Heroes of the Faith" where we are inspired by the lives of the saints, so that we can become saints ourselves!
He was raised in an alcoholic home. He suffered horrible abuse from his family. When he was only twelve, he became the first Christian to be martyred in Mexico. Who is he? Find out more on "Heroes of the Faith" where we are inspired by the lives of the saints, so that we can become saints ourselves!
She resisted her parents who were pressuring her into marriage. She lived alone in a tomb for many years. She suffered terribly from cancer and infection. Who is she? Find out more on "Heroes of the Faith" where we are inspired by the lives of the saints, so that we can become saints ourselves!
She was raised in the Confucian religion. She went against her culture to find the truth of God. She withstood interrogation and torture through her simple faith. Who is she? Find out more on "Heroes of the Faith" where we are inspired by the lives of the saints, so that we can become saints ourselves!
He was a missionary to the New World. He lived and worked among the Indigenous tribes of Canada. He courageously faced down tribal warriors in order to give his people time to escape. Who is he? Find out more on "Heroes of the Faith" where we are inspired by the lives of the saints, so that we can become saints ourselves!
He was in the inner circle of Jesus. He lived with Mother Mary after the crucifixion of her son. He received revelations about the end of the world while exiled on a prison island. Who is he? Find out more on "Heroes of the Faith" where we are inspired by the lives of the saints, so that we can become saints ourselves!
A mob tried to make him a bishop before he was fully Christian. He arranged sit-ins to prevent his church from being seized by political enemies. He stood up to the power of the Emperor in order to defend the Eucharist. Who is he? Find out more on "Heroes of the Faith" where we are inspired by the lives of the saints, so that we can become saints ourselves!
He was an illicit great-grandson of a pope. He was a member of the powerful and infamous Borgia family. He was an exorcist who battled with many demons. Who is he? Find out more on "Heroes of the Faith" where we are inspired by the lives of the saints, so that we can become saints ourselves!
She was a medical doctor who ran her own health clinic. She resisted pressure to have an abortion during a difficult pregnancy. She is the patron saint of the Pro-Life Movement. Who is she? Find out more on "Heroes of the Faith", where we are inspired by the lives of the saints, so that we can become saints ourselves! WARNING: This show contains mature themes that could be inappropriate for some listeners.
Demons tried to hide a book he wrote. He had to work hard to overcome his anger issues. He preached the power of consecration to Jesus through Mary. Who is he? Find out more on "Heroes of the Faith" where we are inspired by the lives of the saints, so that we can become saints ourselves!
He was a thief and a murderer. He ran a gang of dangerous bandits. His life was changed completely after meeting a mysterious group of desert monks. Who is he? Find out more on "Heroes of the Faith" where we are inspired by the lives of the saints, so that we can become saints ourselves!
She was orphaned at the age of five. She had mysterious visions while in prayer. She helped to spread Eucharistic Adoration throughout the whole Church. Who is she? Find out more on "Heroes of the Faith", where we are inspired by the lives of the saints, so that we can become saints ourselves!
She lived a life of chastity in the midst of a sex-crazed culture. She is the patron saint of those who suffer from breast cancer. She resisted the impure advances of a man even under threat of death. Who is she? Find out more on "Heroes of the Faith", where we are inspired by the lives of the saints, so that we can become saints ourselves! WARNING: This show contains mature themes that could be inappropriate for some listeners.
He physically fought with demons. He showed tough love in the confessional. He had the gift of tongues. Who is he? Find out more on "Heroes of the Faith" where we are inspired by the lives of the saints, so that we can become saints ourselves!
He raised over twenty-eight people from the dead. He was known to fly through the air while preaching. He introduced thousands of Jews and Muslims to Jesus. Who is he? Find out more on "Heroes of the Faith" where we are inspired by the lives of the saints, so that we can become saints ourselves!
He decided to become a Christian when he was a teenager. He was shunned by his family for his decision to go to church. He refused to abandon his faith in Jesus, despite being threatened with a horrible death. Who is he? Find out more on "Heroes of the Faith" where we are inspired by the lives of the saints, so that we can become saints ourselves!
He is the real person behind the legend of Santa Claus. He worked miracles to take care of the poor in his city. He rescued innocent people from the death penalty. Who is he? Find out more on "Heroes of the Faith" where we are inspired by the lives of the saints, so that we can become saints ourselves!
She was paralyzed for four years when she was a child. She had a vision of Jesus after coming home from a dance party. She had a vision of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Who is she? Find out more on "Heroes of the Faith" where we are inspired by the lives of the saints, so that we can become saints ourselves!
He was born a slave, and endured racism and bigotry throughout his life. He had angels help him when he washed the dishes. He predicted the exact timing of his death. Who is he? Find out more on "Heroes of the Faith", where we are inspired by the lives of the saints, so that we can become saints ourselves!
He went to dangerous gang members to tell them about Jesus. He was put in prison for defying the orders of Napoleon Bonaparte. He worked many miracles, including being in two places at once, floating in the air, and speaking in tongues. Who is he? Find out more on "Heroes of the Faith", where we are inspired by the lives of the saints, so that we can become saints ourselves!
She was a successful businesswoman looking for love. He was a bachelor who thought he would spend his life alone. Together, they started a family that would produce many saints. Who are they? Find out more on "Heroes of the Faith" where we are inspired by the lives of the saints, so that we can become saints ourselves!
He went through a period of intense depression and nervous breakdown. He led over 72,000 Calvinists back to the Catholic Church. He had to evade multiple assassination attempts on his life. Who is he? Find out more on "Heroes of the Faith", where we are inspired by the lives of the saints, so that we can become saints ourselves!
As a teenager, she entered into an arranged marriage with her husband. She helped to build up the Church in Poland. She used her influence to lead her family and her people closer to God. Who is she? Find out more on "Heroes of the Faith", where we are inspired by the lives of the saints, so that we can become saints ourselves!
He served as an outlaw priest when it was illegal to be a Christian in Vietnam. He took on a secret identity in order to hide from the police. He was arrested several times and brutally tortured for his faith in Jesus. Who is he? Find out more on "Heroes of the Faith", where we are inspired by the lives of the saints, so that we can become saints ourselves!
He was socially awkward and struggled with learning disabilities. He was known for supernaturally levitating during prayer. He worked so many miracles that his critics accused him of witchcraft. Who is he? Find out more on "Heroes of the Faith", where we are inspired by the lives of the saints, so that we can become saints ourselves!
She was raised without her family. She had visions of Jesus in Heaven. She was able to speak with the souls of the dead from the afterlife. Who is she? Find out more on "Heroes of the Faith", where we are inspired by the lives of the saints, so that we can become saints ourselves!
She was raised in an impoverished and dysfunctional family. She was excommunicated by a misled bishop. She is the only canonized Australian saint. Who is she? Find out more on "Heroes of the Faith", where we are inspired by the lives of the saints, so that we can become saints ourselves!
He became a Christian even though his father was a pagan priest. He won people over by the beautiful music he wrote. He fought false teachers who were trying to mix occult practices with Christianity. Who is he? Find out more on "Heroes of the Faith", where we are inspired by the lives of the saints, so that we can become saints ourselves!
He served as a deacon at a time when it was dangerous to be a Christian. He outsmarted a greedy magistrate who had put him on trial. He made jokes, even while his enemies were torturing him. Who is he? Find out more on "Heroes of the Faith" with Isaac Longworth, where we are inspired by the lives of the saints, so that we can become saints ourselves!
She was addicted to sex and alcohol. She worked as a prostitute after running away from home. She decided to change her life after having a powerful encounter with the Virgin Mother of God. Who is she? Find out more on "Heroes of the Faith" with Isaac Longworth, where we are inspired by the lives of the saints, so that we can become saints ourselves!
He lived a life of luxury and political privilege before undergoing a deeper conversion. He stood up to the bullying of the king of England when most others bishops were compromised. He defended the Church at the risk of his own life. Who is he? Find out more on "Heroes of the Faith" where we are inspired by the lives of the saints, so that we can become saints ourselves!
Jesus often stayed with her family when he traveled through her town. Her brother was brought back to life after being dead for four days. She was one of Jesus' best friends, and she wasn't afraid to speak bluntly to him. Who is she? Find out more on "Heroes of the Faith" where we are inspired by the lives of the saints, so that we can become saints ourselves!
His whole family was Buddhist before converting to Christianity. He lived in a country where it was illegal to be Catholic. He preached about Jesus even up to the moment of his execution. Who is he? Find out more on "Heroes of the Faith" where we are inspired by the lives of the saints, so that we can become saints ourselves!
A prophecy was made about her future when she was just a child. She saved her people from the attacks of barbarian armies. She was known for her powerful prophetic gifts. Who is she? Find out more on "Heroes of the Faith" where we are inspired by the lives of the saints, so that we can become saints ourselves!"
He was an altar server when it was illegal to be a Christian. He volunteered to bring Holy Communion to imprisoned Christians. He defended the Eucharist from a hostile mob. Who is he? Find out more on "Heroes of the Faith" where we are inspired by the lives of the saints, so that we can become saints ourselves!
He was one of the best preachers in the history of the Church. He used the gift of tongues so that everyone could understand him. People still ask him for help in finding lost things. Who is he? Find out more on "Heroes of the Faith" where we are inspired by the lives of the saints, so that we can become saints ourselves!
She was possessed by seven demons. Her mysterious life has led to many different theories and rumours. She was the first recorded eye-witness of the Resurrection of Jesus. Who is she? Find out more on "Heroes of the Faith" where we are inspired by the lives of the saints, so that we can become saints ourselves!"
He rescued thousands of Jews during the Holocaust. He called the Second Vatican Council. He was known for his witty sense of humour. Who is he? Find out more on "Heroes of the Faith" where we are inspired by the lives of the saints, so that we can become saints ourselves!"
He left his home in France to be a missionary to the Indigenous peoples of North America. He was named a "Living Martyr" by the Pope. He bravely returned to live among the people who had enslaved and tortured him. Who is he? Find out more on "Heroes of the Faith" where we are inspired by the lives of the saints, so that we can become saints ourselves!
She mystically experienced the suffering of Jesus every single Friday. She would engage in wrestling matches with the Devil. She was known to bargain years of her life away in order to win back sinners. Who is she? Find out more on "Heroes of the Faith" where we are inspired by the lives of the saints, so that we can become saints ourselves!
He spent his life searching for what was really true. He studied ancient prophecies that foretold the coming of Jesus. He risked his life to defend Christianity from those who lied about it. Who is he? Find out more on "Heroes of the Faith" where we are inspired by the lives of the saints, so that we can become saints ourselves!
He went forty days without eating or drinking. God spoke to him in a dream when he fell asleep during prayer. He lived on the top of a pillar for thirty-six years. Who is he? Find out more on "Heroes of the Faith" where we are inspired by the lives of the saints, so that we can become saints ourselves!
She was born into slavery. She was a skilled beer brewer. She joined in St. Patrick's mission to spread Christianity throughout Ireland. Who is she? Find out more on "Heroes of the Faith" where we are inspired by the lives of the saints, so that we can become saints ourselves!
He made a high stakes bargain with God during a terrible storm at sea. He was made a bishop even though he didn't want the job. He defended the Christian truth that the Holy Spirit is a Divine Person. Who is he? Find out more on "Heroes of the Faith" where we are inspired by the lives of the saints, so that we can become saints ourselves!
He is the first Filipino saint. He had to flee the country after being falsely accused of murder. He was brutally tortured for being Catholic. Who is he? Find out more on "Heroes of the Faith" where we are inspired by the lives of the saints, so that we can become saints ourselves!
She was born blind, hunchbacked, and a dwarf. She was cruelly isolated from others due to her condition. She visited prisons to minister to criminals. Who is she? Find out more on "Heroes of the Faith" where we are inspired by the lives of the saints, so that we can become saints ourselves!
He was a family man and adoptive father. He was pressured to abandon the Church but never caved. He was known for his sarcastic sense of humour, which he showed even up to the point of his death. Who is he? Find out more on "Heroes of the Faith" where we are inspired by the lives of the saints, so that we can become saints ourselves!
He was the messenger of Our Lady of Guadalupe. He helped end a religious culture of human sacrifice. He is the first Indigenous American man to be recognized as a saint. Who is he? Find out more on "Heroes of the Faith" where we are inspired by the lives of the saints, so that we can become saints ourselves!