'Miracle Hunter' Michael O'Neill delves into the fascinating world of miracles and takes listeners on a hunt that explores the greatest mysteries and marvels of the Catholic Church. From visions of the Virgin Mary and inexplicable medical healings through
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.
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 on young Saints and Dr. Wayne Phillips on the Shroud of Turin.
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.
We interview Mary Beth Bracy, author of God's Influencer and Movie Director Tim Moriarty on his film Carlo Acutis: Roadmap to Reality.
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, 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.
Anthony DeStefano - new book from Bread and Wine to Saints Divine + Dr. Timothy Millea, an orthopedic surgeon from Bettendorf, Iowa, gives a medical view of Christ's passion
Guests: Fr. John Hogan, author, "The Rock from Which You Were Hewn: Lives and Legacy of Holy Irish Men and Women" + John F Clark, author, "God's Wounds - The Remarkable Truth of Those Who Bore the Signs of Christ's Passion
Mike Aquilina looks ahead to Monday's feast day of St. Patrick and his many miracles, including claims that he raised people from the dead. + Author Scott L. Smith has a new book about the incredible phenomena of NDE's - Near Death Experiences - and the mystics and saints who experienced them.
Mauro Borrelli, director of, and screenwriter for, The Last Supper The Last Supper Movie + Fr. Lawrence Daniel Carney III, author of Secret of the Holy Face: The Devotion Destined to Save Society Holy Face Devotion
Scott Carter, Coordinator for the Office for the Beatification of Venerable Emil Kapaun, discusses the news out of the Vatican where Fr Kapaun moves one step closer to sainthood. + Monsignor Charles Pope reflects on visions the saints have had about hell, in his new book, The Hell There Is.
Guest David Carollo, Executive Director of the World Apostolate of Fatima, discusses the feast day of the Fatima children. + Father Edward Looney joins to talk about Blessed James Miller
Author Susan Tassone - The Purgatory Lady focuses on the Church's newly released indulgences for the Jubilee Year and the double plenary indulgence coming up. + Fr. Pablo Migone , Vicar for Mission Advancement for the Diocese of Savannah has exciting news related to the martyrs of Georgia and their movement on the path to canonization.
Tony Shriner, CEO of Mass of the Ages,Godbread Eucharistic saints + Teresa Tomeo, author, Italy's Shrines and Wonders: Discovering Sacred Spaces, Fascinating Places, and Destinations Off the Beaten Path
Learn more about the Feast of Our Lady of Good Success that took place in Quito, Ecuador with guest Jim Valois author of Our Lady's Prophesies: God's Messages for our Time. + Deacon Terry Saunders talks about a Michigan man, Servant of God Francis Irving Houle who is on the path to sainthood
Nannette Reiners, President of the Charlene Richard Association talks about the beloved child known as "The Little Cajun Saint" who would become America's youngest saint if canonized. + Kristin Barrett Anderson, director of the museum and Shrine for St. Mary Anne Cope also joins Michael to talk about this special saint whose feast we celebrated last Thursday.
In a new comic series project called Messages of Our Lady, Philip Koslowski is excited to announce the release of the first in the series on Our Lady of Mount Carmel. + Executive Director of the Bishop Baraga Association, Lenora McKeen speaks about the canonization process for Bishop Frederick Baraga, also known as "The Snowshoe Priest".
Rector of the St. Joseph Oratory in Canada, Fr. Claude Grou speaks about a saint who we just celebrated this past week...(St Andre Bissette) + Danilo Moura Silva talks about an amazing project on Marian Shrines in Virtual Reality.
This week: On today's feast of Elizabeth Ann Seton, Michael welcomes Rob Judge, executive director of this beautiful American shrine and saint. + Executive Director of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Kaki Pittman Smith Our Lady of Prompt Succor tells some of the great miracle stories that surround this amazing shrine.
Guests: Mark Burchick, award-winning filmmaker and artist visits to discuss the brand new "Felt Presence" exhibit about miracles and relics at Towson University. + Prof. Duncan Stroik, professor of architecture at Notre Dame University discusses the reconstruction of Notre Dame Cathedral
Guests: Fr Juan Manuel Gutierrez, Archdiocese of Los Angeles, Pier Giorgio Frassati miracle recipient + Monsignor Robert Sarno -Former official of the Vatican Dicastery for the Causes of Saints who served as the archiepiscopal delegate in the diocesan process in Los Angeles
Guests: Donna Marie Cooper O'Boyle, author, "Our Life, Our Sweetness, and Our Hope: Jubilee Pilgrims of Hope with Mary" + Dr. Alessandro de Franciscis of the Lourdes Medical Bureau the 71st Lourdes Miracle of World War I soldier.
Pilgrimage leader Julia Lineberg joins us to discuss Our Lady of Loreto and Church historian Dan Cheely brings us up to date on Venerable Fulton Sheen.
Guests: Amanda Zurface, Diocesan Postulator for Sister Annella Zervas + Msgr. Thomas McSweeney, Diocesan Postulator for Dr. Gertude A. Barber
Fr. Mark-Mary Ames, CFR, host of the upcoming The Rosary in a Year Podcast + Anthony Di Mauro, CEO and Found of the Relic Project, discusses The Feast of the Holy Relics
Tim Francis, author, "From the Crack House to God's House" + Susan Tassone, The Purgatory Lady, discusses Purgatory Saints
Guests: Meg Hunter KIlmer, author, "Saints Around the World for Little Ones" + Father Robert Spitzer, EWTN host and author, "Christ, Science, and Reason: What We Can Know About Jesus, Mary, and Miracles"
Ghosts, Goblins & Demons: "Do Catholics Believe in Ghosts" with author Michael Lichens and Adam Blai, exorcist, co-host of The Spirit World, and Peritus of Religious Demonology for the Diocese of Pittsburgh, author of "The History of Exorcism"
Jason Gale discuss the Martyrs of the Eucharist (Fr. Francis Sofie (1964-2024) + Elizabeth Ficocelli, author, "Fruits of Medjugorje"
Fr Robert Spitzer, author, "Christ, Science, and Reason: What We Can Know About Jesus, Mary, and Miracles" + Anthony DeStefano, author, "Christmas in Heaven"
Dr. Gloria Falcao Dodd, IMRI International Marian Research Institute and President of the Mariological Society of America, discusses the recent Vatican judgment on Medjugorge + Rob Kaczmarck, Director of the film "Heart of a Servant - The Father Flanagan Story"
Guests: Dr Robert Fastiggi, professor or Mariology, discusses the new document on Medjugorje + Fr Eliseo Gonzales discusses the case for Venerable Bishop Alphonse Gallegos
Deputy Executive Editor of Aleteia's English edition, John Touhey examines the use of Artificial Intelligence as an effective tool when studying the Shroud of Turin. + Dr. Mark Miravalle discusses the big news coming out of Rome on Medjugorje.
As the 800 anniversary of the 1st stigmatist - St. Francis of Assisi - approaches, Michael welcomes Paul Kengor, author of The Stigmatists: Their Gifts, Their Revelations, Their Warnings. + Sr. Jeanne Marie Toriskie speaks about the canonization cause of Mother Mary Theresa Dudzik, founder of the Franciscan Sisters of Chicago.
Guests: Rob Judge, Executive Director of the National Shrine of Elizabeth Ann Seton on the 250th Anniversary of the Birth of St Elizabeth Ann Seton + Maria Morera Johnson, author,of "Our Lady of Charity: How a Cuban Devotion to Mary Helped Me Grow in Faith and Love" (Nuestra Señora de Caridad del Cobre)
Guests: Dr Helen Hoffner discusses the mysteries of the rosary and her book The Rosary Collectors Guide + Fr. Timothy Tarnacki from the National Shrine of OL Czestochowa talks about Our Lady of Czestochowa on her feast day
EWTN Poland's own Iwo Bender informs listeners about the show entitled "Rycerz" (Ree-setch - Polish for "The Knight") which delves into the history of the Knights of the Immaculata, a world-wide Catholic evangelization movement founded by St. Maximilian Kolbe + Joe McGivney, a relative of Blessed Michael McGivney, shares his life in his book, You're A Miracle! My Story of Alcoholism, Miraculous Healing, and God's Infinite Power and Love
Award winning author Claudia Cangilla McAdam talks about her inspiration for her book, The Miracle of the August Snow. Jim Valois shares the story of Charlene Richard, known as "the little Cajun saint,' whose cause for canonization is being considered by the Vatican.
Guests: Shaun McAfee, author, discusses All Things Catholic: A Guide from A-Z (Sophia Institute Press) + Dr Anthony Dardano joins to talk about the miracle of St. Titus Brandsma
Guests: Fr. Dave Tomaszycki discuss Fulton Sheen and the demonic + Mary Jane Zuzulo, author, "Unveiling the Sixth Station" discussing St. Veronica
Guests: Fr Jeffrey Kirby, author of “Journey to Mount Carmel: A Nine-Day Preparation for Investiture in the Brown Scapular of Our Lady”. Dr Mark Miravalle, professor of Mariology Franciscan University at Steubenville, discusses the statement on negative judgement - Our Lady of All Nations.