Saints Alive Podcast

Saints Alive presents the remarkable story of Saint Philomena! A brave and determined young girl from a royal family, Philomena chose to serve and honor the Lord no matter the consequences. Come listen to a tale filled with adventure, heart, and courage - this is the story of Saint Philomena like you've never heard it before! Parental Guidance: True to the story of Saint Philomena, she was miraculously spared from death several times before dying a martyr. Please review at your discretion for more sensitive or younger listeners. JOIN The Little Way Challenge! An adventure for you and your family this Lent! Saints Alive is brought to you by the #1 Catholic Prayer App, Hallow! Sign up today with a 30-day free trial! Please rate, review and share with friends and family! Find resources on the saints, discussion questions and more about our team by visiting our website: https://www.saintsalivepodcast.com/

“A picture of a man dying on a cross can be a picture of hope.”Saints Alive presents the final installment of our three part episode on the life of Fulton Sheen! Today we'll hear about the stories of two people whose lives were changed by Venerable Sheen. We'll also hear about the humility of the man that reminded the world that life truly is worth living. This is an episode you don't want to miss - listen today!This episode is part of our Hallow exclusive Lenten series for families: The Little Way! Tune in to a new episode everyday by joining the challenge on Hallow! https://hallow.app.link/ociVupCuZQbJoin The Little Way Challenge! Hallow's Kids' prayer challenge for you and your family this Lent! JOIN The Little Way Challenge! An adventure for you and your family this Lent! Saints Alive is brought to you by the #1 Catholic Prayer App, Hallow! Sign up today with a 30-day free trial! Please rate, review and share with friends and family! Find resources on the saints, discussion questions and more about our team by visiting our website: https://www.saintsalivepodcast.com/

“Unless there is a Good Friday in your life, there can be no Easter Sunday...Pain, suffering, and failure are not obstacles but opportunities.”Come listen to the incredible second part of the story of Venerable Fulton Sheen with Paul and Brad! When we last left off, Fulton Sheen had just become a priest, and was already changing hearts. In today's episode, we'll hear about his rise to fame, his brilliant mind and his inextinguishable fire for Christ that drew millions to hear him. This episode is part of our Hallow exclusive Lenten series for families: The Little Way! Tune in to a new episode everyday by joining the challenge on Hallow! https://hallow.app.link/ociVupCuZQbJoin The Little Way Challenge! Hallow's Kids' prayer challenge for you and your family this Lent! JOIN The Little Way Challenge! An adventure for you and your family this Lent! Saints Alive is brought to you by the #1 Catholic Prayer App, Hallow! Sign up today with a 30-day free trial! Please rate, review and share with friends and family! Find resources on the saints, discussion questions and more about our team by visiting our website: https://www.saintsalivepodcast.com/

“If you don't behave as you believe you will end by believing as you behave”Brad Brumley has one dream: to be the world's first sit down comedian and Catholic influencer extraordinaire. But before he can pursue his dream career, he and his best friend Paul will hear the story of the man who held the audience of more than 2 million people on television, the priest who became a household name, the unstoppable force that was Venerable Fulton Sheen. This episode is part of our Hallow exclusive Lenten series for families: The Little Way! Tune in to a new episode everyday by joining the challenge on Hallow! https://hallow.app.link/ociVupCuZQbJoin The Little Way Challenge! Hallow's Kids' prayer challenge for you and your family this Lent! JOIN The Little Way Challenge! An adventure for you and your family this Lent! Saints Alive is brought to you by the #1 Catholic Prayer App, Hallow! Sign up today with a 30-day free trial! Please rate, review and share with friends and family! Find resources on the saints, discussion questions and more about our team by visiting our website: https://www.saintsalivepodcast.com/

Listen to this exclusive Saints Alive episode from The Little Way challenge: Our Lenten challenge for families on Hallow! Today, the Buckley family is out and about exploring Paris when they stumble upon the story of the patron saint of the city! Come listen with Mia and Paul as they learn how Saint Genevieve heroically saved the city of Paris from Attila the Hun! Parental Discretion: True to the story of Saint Genevieve, pirates attempt to invade Paris - to skip this part for little listeners: 2:15-3:04Join The Little Way Challenge! Hallow's Kids' prayer challenge for you and your family this Lent! JOIN The Little Way Challenge! An adventure for you and your family this Lent! Saints Alive is brought to you by the #1 Catholic Prayer App, Hallow! Sign up today with a 30-day free trial! Please rate, review and share with friends and family! Find resources on the saints, discussion questions and more about our team by visiting our website: https://www.saintsalivepodcast.com/

Come listen to the epic conclusion of the life of Saint Brigid! Hear how she founded the monastery of Kildare, extended her cloak for miles to obtain land and helped bring her Father's soul back to Christ in his final hours. This is an ending you don't want to miss! Join The Little Way Challenge! Hallow's Kids' prayer challenge for you and your family this Lent! JOIN The Little Way Challenge! An adventure for you and your family this Lent! Saints Alive is brought to you by the #1 Catholic Prayer App, Hallow! Sign up today with a 30-day free trial! Please rate, review and share with friends and family! Find resources on the saints, discussion questions and more about our team by visiting our website: https://www.saintsalivepodcast.com/

“Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy”Come listen to the story of the saint who bravely shared the light of Christ's love, beauty and mercy with the people of Ireland! Learn about the miraculous flame on the night she was born, her endless generosity and relentless persistence in following the will of God. This is the tale of Saint Brigid of Kildare like you've never heard it before!Join The Little Way Challenge! Hallow's Kids' prayer challenge for you and your family this Lent! JOIN The Little Way Challenge! An adventure for you and your family this Lent! Saints Alive is brought to you by the #1 Catholic Prayer App, Hallow! Sign up today with a 30-day free trial! Please rate, review and share with friends and family! Find resources on the saints, discussion questions and more about our team by visiting our website: https://www.saintsalivepodcast.com/

“The Lord gave, and the Lord has taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord ” - Job 1:21This Advent, Saints Alive brings you the heartwarming Christmas adventure of the boy behind the drum. We've all grown up hearing his song, but today, you can listen to the story of the little orphan boy who met Jesus the very night he was born. Cozy up and listen with your family this season, and like the little drummer boy, prepare your hearts to meet the Savior of the world this Christmas. Original song written by Patrick O'Connell and performed by Patrick DwyerPlease rate, review and share with friends and family! Saints Alive is brought to you by the #1 Catholic Prayer App, Hallow! Sign up today with a 30-day free trial! Find resources on the saints, discussion questions and more about our team by visiting our website: https://www.saintsalivepodcast.com/

“Arise, soldiers of Christ, throw away the works of darkness and put on the armor of light”Today, we'll hear the story of Saint Cecilia, one of the earliest and most famous Roman martyrs. In our episode today, we'll hear not only her story but the story of her courageous and faithful husband Valerian. Together, they brought many souls to Christ and ultimately gave their lives as martyrs. Because Saint Cecilia is the patroness of music, we have two brand new original pieces written for this episode! Tune in today to hear the beautiful music and story of Saint Cecilia!Parental Guidance: True to the story of Saint Cecilia, both she and her husband Valerian were martyred for their faith. For sensitive listeners, parents may want to preview episode before listening with little ones. Original songs written by Patrick O'Connell and performed by Stacey SumereauPlease rate, review and share with friends and family! Saints Alive is brought to you by the #1 Catholic Prayer App, Hallow! Sign up today with a 30-day free trial! Find resources on the saints, discussion questions and more about our team by visiting our website: https://www.saintsalivepodcast.com/

Come listen to the incredible conclusion of the story of Venerable Father Patrick Peyton! In today's episode we'll hear how he started his radio program and enlisted nearly every Hollywood star to help him! Father Peyton went onto air ten thousand different radio and television broadcasts and even established his own production company, Family Theater. Come listen in to hear how Mary's “little donkey” brought her message to the millions. And make sure to watch the incredible documentary on his life: Pray the FilmPlease rate, review and share with friends and family! Saints Alive is brought to you by the #1 Catholic Prayer App, Hallow! Sign up today with a 30-day free trial! Find resources on the saints, discussion questions and more about our team by visiting our website: https://www.saintsalivepodcast.com/

Today, we will hear the tale of a simple, hard working Irishman who changed the world with his devotion to Our Blessed Mother and the rosary. Father Patrick Peyton, C.S.C. spent his life championing the power of prayer through his rosary crusades in forty countries drawing a total of 28 million people together in prayer. Through his passionate work, he became known and loved by millions. But, through it all he remained a simple, humble and devoted man of God, and committed the entirety of his life to spreading one simple message: “The family that prays together, stays together”.If you want to learn more about this amazing man definitely go check out the powerful documentary about his life, Pray: The Story of Patrick Peyton. (It makes a great choice for any family movie night!) To get involved with continuing Venerable Patrick Peyton's work go check out Family Theater's website: www.FamilyTheater.orgPlease rate, review and share with friends and family! Saints Alive is brought to you by the #1 Catholic Prayer App, Hallow! Sign up today with a 30-day free trial! Find resources on the saints, discussion questions and more about our team by visiting our website: https://www.saintsalivepodcast.com/

“You ask me whether I am in good spirits. How could I not be so? As long as faith gives me strength I will always be joyful!” In some ways, Pier Giorgio lived a simple and ordinary life - but he lived it with the strength, charity and heroism of a saint. And that is what made all the difference. Tune in today to hear the rest of the story of the man who is calling us all to the heights! Parental Guidance: True to the story of Pier Giorgio, there is a part of the story where he fights of the fascists when they invade his home Minute mark: 6:24-7:17Please rate, review and share with friends and family! Saints Alive is brought to you by the #1 Catholic Prayer App, Hallow! Sign up today with a 30-day free trial! Find resources on the saints, discussion questions and more about our team by visiting our website: https://www.saintsalivepodcast.com/

"Nothing is far from God" Have you ever heard the quote "You have made us for yourself, O Lord, and our heart is restless until it rests in you."? Or what about "To fall in love with God is the greatest romance; to seek Him, the greatest adventure and to find Him, the greatest human achievement"? These beautiful quotes are from the incredible Saint, Augustine of Hippo. And before he was a saint, Augustine was nothing short of a ruffian and rebel. It was only by the grace of God that he went on to become saint and doctor of the church! And we will tell his story...but! Not yet. First, we have to start with the story of the one that prayed Augustine into the arms of God, the woman who wept and fought for his holiness: Augustine's mother, Saint Monica.Please rate, review and share with friends and family! Saints Alive is brought to you by the #1 Catholic Prayer App, Hallow! Sign up today with a 30-day free trial! Find resources on the saints, discussion questions and more about our team by visiting our website: https://www.saintsalivepodcast.com/

“Verso L'Alto!” Today, we will hear our first episode about the life of someone still on their way to sainthood! And as it so happens, this Blessed will become a Saint next year! His seemingly simple story of holy friendship, generosity and zeal for Christ has spread throughout the world and he is known and loved by many of you, our listeners. So, come listen to Luciana tell the story of her brother, the explosion of joy himself: Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati.Please rate, review and share with friends and family! Saints Alive is brought to you by the #1 Catholic Prayer App, Hallow! Sign up today with a 30-day free trial! Find resources on the saints, discussion questions and more about our team by visiting our website: https://www.saintsalivepodcast.com/

“Behold the Heart which has so loved men that it has spared nothing, even to exhausting and consuming Itself, in order to testify Its love.”Come listen with Jane and Sarah as they hear the rest of Saint Margaret Mary's story! Learn how she became a Sister, found a faithful friend to help her and became the vessel with which Jesus shared the beauty and mystery of His Sacred Heart!  Please rate, review and share with friends and family! Saints Alive is brought to you by the #1 Catholic Prayer App, Hallow! Sign up today with a 30-day free trial! Find resources on the saints, discussion questions and more about our team by visiting our website: https://www.saintsalivepodcast.com/

“I need nothing but God and to lose myself in the heart of Jesus” In today's episode, we'll meet Jane and Sarah: two sisters taking refuge in an English convent during the second world war. Though they are surrounded by the confusion and fear of war, they find solace and hope when Sister Evelyn tells them the incredible story of Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque. Come listen with Jane and Sarah and learn more about the beauty and peace found in Jesus' Sacred Heart. Parental Guidance Note: The beginning of this episode takes place during WWII - to skip these scenes for little listeners - start the story at 9:15.Please rate, review and share with friends and family! Saints Alive is brought to you by the #1 Catholic Prayer App, Hallow! Sign up today with a 30-day free trial! Find resources on the saints, discussion questions and more about our team by visiting our website: https://www.saintsalivepodcast.com/

"To always be close to Jesus, that is my life plan." - Blessed Carlo AcutisIn our first episode today, we'll meet Carlo and discover one of his favorite pastimes: telling stories of Eucharistic Miracles. Listen in as Carlo tells the incredible true story of the wave that nearly decimated the small island of Tumaco and the miracle that saved everyone.This is the first episode in our Hallow exclusive series on Eucharistic Miracles: Eucharist Alive. To hear three more exciting, moving and real stories of Eucharistic Miracles with Blessed Carlo,  join Hallow today! Please rate, review and share with friends and family! Saints Alive is brought to you by the #1 Catholic Prayer App, Hallow! Sign up today with a 30-day free trial! Find resources on the saints, discussion questions and more about our team by visiting our website: https://www.saintsalivepodcast.com/

“Whatever God wants” Today, we bring you the story of an ordinary mother who had a zealous love for life and the souls she encountered. Saint Gianna lived a simple life as a wife, mother and doctor and found Christ by making every moment holy. Many remember Gianna for her heroism in the final days of her life, but the reality is that she lived a life of heroic love the entirety of her life. That is what made her a saint, and what makes this story the type of adventure that can only be found in the saints! Come listen to her story like never before!Parental Guidance: True to the story, Saint Gianna died at the age of 39 after giving birth to her fourth child. For little listeners, you can pre-screen and/or skip 28:19-35:00 Please rate, review and share with friends and family! Saints Alive is brought to you by the #1 Catholic Prayer App, Hallow! Sign up today with a 30-day free trial! Find resources on the saints, discussion questions and more about our team by visiting our website: https://www.saintsalivepodcast.com/

In today's episode, we'll enter into the story of the most solemn day of our church year: The Crucifixion and death of our Lord Jesus Christ. Immerse yourself in this day through the eyes of Saint Veronica and hear the story of God giving His only begotten Son for us all. Recommended for families with kids ages 8+This episode is part of the Hallow Triduum Series, Through Their Eyes: a radio drama mini-series to immerse you and your family in the very heart of Christ, through the eyes of those who knew Him best. To listen to all four episodes of the series, join Hallow today!Please rate, review and share with friends and family! Saints Alive is brought to you by the #1 Catholic Prayer App, Hallow! Sign up today with a 30-day free trial! Find resources on the saints, discussion questions and more about our team by visiting our website: https://www.saintsalivepodcast.com/

This Holy Week, we invite you to immerse yourself in the Triduum like never before with our exclusive NEW series: Through Their Eyes.Listen to this preview to hear how we'll walk through the Triduum with four different saints: Saint Mark on Holy Thursday, Saint Veronica on Good Friday, Saint Peter on Holy Saturday and Saint Mary Magdalene on Easter Sunday.'Through Their Eyes' is a Hallow exclusive with our Good Friday episode on Saint Veronica to be released publicly as well. Recommended to listen as a family with kids ages 8+Please rate, review and share with friends and family! Saints Alive is brought to you by the #1 Catholic Prayer App, Hallow! Sign up today with a 30-day free trial! Find resources on the saints, discussion questions and more about our team by visiting our website: https://www.saintsalivepodcast.com/

“Be strong and let your heart take courage, all you who wait for the Lord” - Psalm 31In this episode of Saints and the Spirit, Mia will learn about the gift of fortitude. And what better story to teach fortitude than the legend of Saint George and the dragon! Listen in to hear a tale of a brave knight, his noble steed and a dragon determined to win. This is one you don't want to miss! Please rate, review and share with friends and family! Saints Alive is brought to you by the #1 Catholic Prayer App, Hallow! Sign up today with a 30-day free trial! Find resources on the saints, discussion questions and more about our team by visiting our website: https://www.saintsalivepodcast.com/

Happy Ash-Valentines Day! We are so excited for all of you to hear our first episode in our Lenten kids series: Saints and the Spirit. In today's episode you'll meet 9 year old, Mia who is feeling a little overwhelmed with what to do for Lent. That is until she comes up with the idea to learn about the 7 gifts of the Holy Spirit for the 7 weeks of Lent! In this episode, she'll enter into the story of Saint Valentine to learn about the gift of counsel.The entire series will be exclusively on Hallow with our first episode released publicly today, Ash Wednesday, and our Saint George episode will be released publicly on March 4th! Join Hallow free for 30 days and sign up for the kids Lenten challenge here! Please rate, review and share with friends and family! Saints Alive is brought to you by the #1 Catholic Prayer App, Hallow! Sign up today with a 30-day free trial! Find resources on the saints, discussion questions and more about our team by visiting our website: https://www.saintsalivepodcast.com/

Come listen to a special preview of our all new series: Saints and the Spirit!This Lent, come learn about the 7 gifts of the Holy Spirit with Mia! With a brand new Saints Alive mini-episode each Monday and 10 minute daily reflections throughout the week led by Emily Wilson and Father Brandon Dang, this challenge will inspire, teach, and entertain your family and classroom with the beauty of the gifts of the Holy Spirit!This challenge is exclusively on Hallow with our first episode on Saint Valentine released publicly this Ash Wednesday and our Saint George episode released publicly March 4th!Join Hallow free for 30 days and sign up for the kids Lenten challenge here! Please rate, review and share with friends and family! Saints Alive is brought to you by the #1 Catholic Prayer App, Hallow! Sign up today with a 30-day free trial! Find resources on the saints, discussion questions and more about our team by visiting our website: https://www.saintsalivepodcast.com/

“For those with faith no evidence is necessary for those without it no evidence will suffice” -Saint Thomas Aquinas In our last episode, we heard about how young Saint Thomas Aquinas was imprisoned by his family, freed by friars, proved himself in Cologne, and went on to study at the best institute at that time: the University of Paris. Let's listen in and hear how he became one of the most influential Catholic thinkers of all time! Please rate, review and share with friends and family! Saints Alive is brought to you by the #1 Catholic Prayer App, Hallow! Sign up today with a 30-day free trial! Find resources on the saints, discussion questions and more about our team by visiting our website: https://www.saintsalivepodcast.com/

“Wonder is the desire for knowledge” - St. Thomas Aquinas Saint Thomas Aquinas was one of the most influential theologians and philosophers of all time. Even though he lived over 700 years ago, his work is still very much alive in the faith we practice today. Despite the countless writings we have from him, he never wrote anything about himself! We decided it was time to tell this brilliant, humble saint's story. Listen in today to the first part of this remarkable saint's adventure! Please rate, review and share with friends and family! Find resources on the saints, discussion questions and more about our team by visiting our website: https://www.saintsalivepodcast.com/

"Listen, put it into your heart, my youngest and dearest son, that the thing that disturbs you, the thing that afflicts you, is nothing. Do not let your countenance, your heart be disturbed."  - Our Lady of Guadalupe When we last left our story, the Bishop was doubtful that Juan Diego's message from Our Lady was true. He asked for a sign that it was truly the Mother of God who had sent him. Will Juan Diego receive a sign? Will the Bishop believe him? Hear the rest of the incredible story today on our final episode on the life of Saint Juan Diego! Please rate, review and share with friends and family! Find resources on the saints, discussion questions and more about our team by visiting our website: https://www.saintsalivepodcast.com/

“I am a nobody. I am a small rope, a tiny ladder, the tail end, a leaf…and you send me to a place I would never visit.” - Saint Juan Diego In the year 1531 in the city of Mexico a young man named Juan met Our Lady. He was a simple, humble farmer but knew that he had been entrusted with the message from Our Lady for a reason. Will he carry out his promise to Our Lady? Will the Bishop believe him? Find out in this incredible new episode on Saint Juan Diego! Please rate, review and share with friends and family! Find resources on the saints, discussion questions and more about our team by visiting our website: https://www.saintsalivepodcast.com/

"A single act of humility is worth more than the proud exhibition of any virtue"  - Saint Mother CabriniToday we will hear the rest of the story of Saint Mother Cabrini! When we last left off, Mother Cabrini had just been given permission to go to Rome to meet the Pope! Tune in today to listen along with Emma and find out what happens next! Please rate, review and share with friends and family! Find resources on the saints, discussion questions and more about our team by visiting our website: https://www.saintsalivepodcast.com/

“I will go anywhere and do anything in order to communicate the love of Jesus to those who do not know Him or have forgotten Him.” - Saint Mother CabriniEmma doesn't feel close to the saints. In fact, she couldn't feel more distant! So many saints were older than Emma and lived far away from her home in Colorado - how can she relate? Thankfully, her teacher, Sister Maggie, knows just the saint story Emma needs to hear: Saint Mother Cabrini. It's one filled with adventure, hope and trust in our Lord. Will it change Emma's mind about the saints? Will it change yours? Come listen today to find out! Please rate, review and share with friends and family! Find resources on the saints, discussion questions and more about our team by visiting our website: https://www.saintsalivepodcast.com/

“Freedom consists not in doing what we like, but in having the right to do what we ought.” -Saint Pope John Paul IISaints Alive presents the final installment of our three part series on Saint Pope John Paul the Great! In today's episode, we'll hear about the power of John Paul's forgiveness, friendship with Mother Teresa and his love for his flock to the very end. We'll also hear the conclusion of Paul's story and his new found inspiration from the saint he was named after! Tune in today - this is an episode you don't want to miss! Please rate, review and share with friends and family! Find resources on the saints, discussion questions and more about our team by visiting our website: https://www.saintsalivepodcast.com/

“It is Jesus that you seek when you dream of happiness; He is waiting for you when nothing else you find satisfies.”  - Saint Pope John Paul IIWhen we last left our story, Karol had lost his entire family and narrowly escaped capture by the Nazis and Paul was just days away from his big performance! So, how does Karol go from studying for seminary in secret to becoming one of the most famous people in the world as Pope? Will Paul be able to pull off his lines for the dress rehearsal? Tune in today to find out! Please rate, review and share with friends and family! Find resources on the saints, discussion questions and more about our team by visiting our website: https://www.saintsalivepodcast.com/

 New episode!"I plead with you -- never, ever give up on hope, never doubt, never tire, and never become discouraged. Be not afraid." - Saint John Paul IIMore than anything else, Paul wants to be an actor. But when he gets up on stage, he can't remember his lines!  Thankfully, his theater director, Ms Wyman, knows just the story (and the saint) to guide him through his stage fright. Come listen with Paul to the beginning of Saints Alive's first three part episode on the incredible life of Saint John Paul II! This is one you don't want to miss!Please rate, review and share with friends and family! Find resources on the saints, discussion questions and more about our team by visiting our website: https://www.saintsalivepodcast.com/

Celebrate the feast day of Saint Therese of Lisieux with us by re-listening to her incredible story of faith!“Remember that nothing is small in the eyes of God. Do all that you do with love”-St. Therese of LisieuxHer little way paved the path to sainthood over a hundred years ago. Saint Therese didn't die a martyr or lead thousands into battle but she is one of the most well-known and loved saints of our modern time. She left us with the story of her soul, her little way and is one of the four female Doctors of the church. Her story is one you'll want to revisit again and again!Support the showPlease rate, review and share with friends and family! Please consider helping us keep this podcast going by supporting Saints Alive on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?fan_landing=true&u=63731511 Find resources on the saints, discussion questions and more about our team by visiting our website: https://www.saintsalivepodcast.com/

September 23rd is Saint Padre Pio's feast day! Celebrate with us by jumping back into his amazing story! “My past, O Lord, to Your mercy; my present, to Your love; my future to Your providence.” - Saint Padre Pio of PietrelcinaEnter into the incredible life of Padre Pio. His life is shrouded in mysticism and supernatural gifts from the Holy Spirit. But he also suffered greatly and remained humble and hopeful through it all. He is one of the most well known saints because of the countless miracles that have been attributed to him. Today, we will hear how one miracle in particular changed one man's life forever. Parental Guidance Note: True to the story of Padre Pio, we included a scene where a demon takes the form of a dog to tempt and attack young Padre Pio. Pre-screen if necessary at your discretion, and if you would like to skip over this part it is from minute 11:35-13:14.Support the showPlease rate, review and share with friends and family! Please consider helping us keep this podcast going by supporting Saints Alive on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?fan_landing=true&u=63731511 Find resources on the saints, discussion questions and more about our team by visiting our website: https://www.saintsalivepodcast.com/

“Peace begins with a smile” - Saint Mother Teresa Come listen to the epic conclusion of Mother Teresa's story! In today's episode we'll hear how she quelled an angry mob, saved stranded orphans and ceaselessly served the poorest of the poor. She saw the face of Christ in each person she encountered and this left and indelible mark on the world.  She answered the call Jesus had placed on her heart to serve the poorest of the poor.Support the showPlease rate, review and share with friends and family! Please consider helping us keep this podcast going by supporting Saints Alive on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?fan_landing=true&u=63731511 Find resources on the saints, discussion questions and more about our team by visiting our website: https://www.saintsalivepodcast.com/

“Not all of us can do great things but we can do small things with great love” - St. Mother Teresa Today we will hear the story of Saint Mother Teresa! Though she began her life in the most humble of ways, her indomitable spirit and tireless devotion to the poor caught the attention of the world. With the strength that comes from God she answered the call on her heart to start the sisters of Charity and quench Christ's thirst for souls. Tune in today to hear the unbelievable real story of the little woman that touched millions of hearts.  Support the showPlease rate, review and share with friends and family! Please consider helping us keep this podcast going by supporting Saints Alive on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?fan_landing=true&u=63731511 Find resources on the saints, discussion questions and more about our team by visiting our website: https://www.saintsalivepodcast.com/

“Without sacrifice there is no love.” - Saint Maximilian KolbeCome listen in to the beautiful conclusion of Father Maximilian Kolbe's life! Many know him for his heroic martyrdom, but his life was just as extraordinary! From starting a monastery in Japan, to taking in Jewish refugees during the war and starting a newspaper! His story is defined by not just a death of sacraficial love, but a life filled with it! Parental Guidance Note: Saint Maximilian died a martyr and was killed by lethal injection at the Aushuwitz concentration camp. Although the vast majority of our episode takes place before he was captured, we wanted to stay true to the story of his martyrdom and tried to emphasize his bravery and peace amidst the evil within Auschwitz. Please review at your discretion for little ears that might be listening, and to skip over the concentration camp and his martyrdom you can stop the episode at timecode: 22:48 (through end of the episode)Episode sponsor: Kolbe AcademySupport the showPlease rate, review and share with friends and family! Please consider helping us keep this podcast going by supporting Saints Alive on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?fan_landing=true&u=63731511 Find resources on the saints, discussion questions and more about our team by visiting our website: https://www.saintsalivepodcast.com/

“For Jesus Christ I am prepared to suffer still more.” - Saint Maximilian KolbeToday we will hear the incredible true story of Saint Maximilian Kolbe. He was born with the name Raymond and from a young age, trusted that Our Lady would guide him. And that She did. From entering the Franciscans, to beginning a newspaper and founding a monastery in Japan, Maximilian was nothing short of courageous throughout his entire life. You don't want to miss this moving episode that reminds us all of the truth that Saint Maximilian lived out: Love sets us free. Parental Guidance Note: Saint Maximilian died a martyr and was killed by lethal injection at the Aushuwitz concentration camp. Although the vast majority of our episode takes place before he was captured, we wanted to stay true to the story of his martyrdom and tried to emphasize his bravery and peace amidst the evil within Auschwitz. Please review at your discretion for little ears that might be listening. Parents may consider to preview the following timecode:3:00 - 7:00 Episode Sponsor:Kolbe AcademySupport the showPlease rate, review and share with friends and family! Please consider helping us keep this podcast going by supporting Saints Alive on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?fan_landing=true&u=63731511 Find resources on the saints, discussion questions and more about our team by visiting our website: https://www.saintsalivepodcast.com/

Happy feast day of St. Clare of Assisi! Celebrate with us by returning to her amazing story!"Love God, serve God; everything is in that"Saint Clare can sometimes be overlooked as the tag-along friend of Saint Francis. But her story is unforgettable. She was bold in her faith and tireless in her pursuit of Christ. Listen to her story to hear how this humble saint saved the city of Assisi and founded an order that is still thriving today! Support the showPlease rate, review and share with friends and family! Please consider helping us keep this podcast going by supporting Saints Alive on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?fan_landing=true&u=63731511 Find resources on the saints, discussion questions and more about our team by visiting our website: https://www.saintsalivepodcast.com/

“Pray as though everything depended on God. Work as though everything depended on you”- St. Ignatius of Loyola When we last left our story, Inigo's leg was still healing, but he was on a mission. He mounted his horse and rode off to Jerusalem no longer in pursuit of personal glory, but in pursuit of Christ. Listen in to hear the story of a man who brought his best friends to Christ (and sainthood!) founded a religious order and wrote spiritual exercises that are still read and studied to this day! Support the showPlease rate, review and share with friends and family! Please consider helping us keep this podcast going by supporting Saints Alive on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?fan_landing=true&u=63731511 Find resources on the saints, discussion questions and more about our team by visiting our website: https://www.saintsalivepodcast.com/

“Teach us to give and not count the cost” - St. Ignatius of Loyola Sir Inigo of Loyola had one mission: to be the greatest knight in all of Spain. And he was well on his way until a cannonball hit him in battle, breaking his leg. As he recovered from his injury, he read a book on the lives of the saints to quell his boredom, and with each turn of the page became more convicted of his mission in life: to become the greatest knight for Christ the world has ever known! This is episode is sponsored by:Catholic Textbook ProjectSupport the showPlease rate, review and share with friends and family! Please consider helping us keep this podcast going by supporting Saints Alive on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?fan_landing=true&u=63731511 Find resources on the saints, discussion questions and more about our team by visiting our website: https://www.saintsalivepodcast.com/

Happy feast day of Saint Thomas More! May we celebrate this amazing saint's courage by remembering his incredible faith!“I die the King's faithful servant, but God's first” Journey back in time to hear the story of Saint Thomas More. He was a man that understood true love requires sacrifice and upheld the truth to the very end. His story is one that has stood the test of time, and is a saint known and loved by many. Support the showPlease rate, review and share with friends and family! Please consider helping us keep this podcast going by supporting Saints Alive on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?fan_landing=true&u=63731511 Find resources on the saints, discussion questions and more about our team by visiting our website: https://www.saintsalivepodcast.com/

“God is calling you to serve him in and from the ordinary…. There is something holy, something divine hidden in the most ordinary situations, and it is up to each one of you to discover it.” Saint Josemaria was an extraordinary saint, and his story has touched millions of hearts across the world. His Way, the living of one's everyday life with a prayerful and joyous attitude for God's glory, transformed even the most mundane tasks of his life into groundbreaking work. Everything about him that was extraordinary came from the ordinary. So come listen to his story: hear his fervent prayers in the chapel, his dangerous escape into the Pyrenees mountains and witness a life transformed by love of Christ.Learn more about this episode's sponsor:The St. Josemaria InstituteSupport the showPlease rate, review and share with friends and family! Please consider helping us keep this podcast going by supporting Saints Alive on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?fan_landing=true&u=63731511 Find resources on the saints, discussion questions and more about our team by visiting our website: https://www.saintsalivepodcast.com/

Happy feast day of Saint Joan of Arc!Celebrate this amazing feast day by listening to the tale of a young peasant girl who changed the course of history for France and left an indelible mark on the world. Her name was Joan, and her story is filled with bravery beyond measure and faith that moved armies. This is just the start of her story, come listen!Be sure to listen to Part II after you complete this episode. Part II is Episode 4 in our library.Support the showPlease rate, review and share with friends and family! Please consider helping us keep this podcast going by supporting Saints Alive on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?fan_landing=true&u=63731511 Find resources on the saints, discussion questions and more about our team by visiting our website: https://www.saintsalivepodcast.com/

"First, let a little love find entrance into their hearts, and the rest will follow."- Saint Philip NeriBrad is ten years old, the class clown and a faithful Catholic…but just can't relate to the saints. That is until his Dad tells him the story of Saint Philip Neri. What he discovers is a man filled with joy, humor and trust in God's will for his life. Come listen with Brad as he learns about the patron saint of joy and laughter and comes to know the saint who's heart expanded with love of God: Saint Philip Neri! Check out this episode's sponsor:Books For Catholic Kids / Kathryn SwegartWe need your help to keep creating!Support the showPlease rate, review and share with friends and family! Please consider helping us keep this podcast going by supporting Saints Alive on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?fan_landing=true&u=63731511 Find resources on the saints, discussion questions and more about our team by visiting our website: https://www.saintsalivepodcast.com/

Prepare to celebrate the feast day of Our Lady of Fatima on Saturday by listening to one our favorite episodes! Travel back in time to the year 1917...the world was at war for the first time and millions had been killed. Terror and heartbreak seized hearts across the world. Until something extraordinary happened in the most unlikely of places. In the small, humble village of Fatima, three shepherd children carried out a message from Our Lady that changed everything.Parental Guidance Note: At minute 19:40 we delicately and quickly describe the vision of Hell the three children of Fatima witnessed. Pre-screen if necessary at your discretion. We did our best to capture the entirety of Our Lady's message while understanding many young ears will be listening.Support the showPlease rate, review and share with friends and family! Please consider helping us keep this podcast going by supporting Saints Alive on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?fan_landing=true&u=63731511 Find resources on the saints, discussion questions and more about our team by visiting our website: https://www.saintsalivepodcast.com/

"Why must we suffer? Because here below pure Love cannot exist without suffering. O Jesus, Jesus, I no longer feel my cross when I think of yours." - St. BernadetteCome listen to the incredible conclusion of Saint Bernadette's story! The inexplicable healing of Catherine Latapie's hand was only the beginning of the miracles that would pour forth from Lourdes. But Bernadette would have to endure much more before the truth was accepted: threats from the chief inspector, skepticism from hundreds and the disappointment of Abbe Peyramale. Through it all, Bernadette persevered in carrying out Our Lady's message for the town of Lourdes and the whole world. Check out this episode's sponsor: Holy Playing CardsSupport the showPlease rate, review and share with friends and family! Please consider helping us keep this podcast going by supporting Saints Alive on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?fan_landing=true&u=63731511 Find resources on the saints, discussion questions and more about our team by visiting our website: https://www.saintsalivepodcast.com/

"I shall spend every moment loving. One who loves does not notice her trials; or perhaps more accurately, she is able to love them. I shall do everything for Heaven, my true home." - St. BernadetteIn a small village in the south of France, a poor miller's daughter witnessed a miracle that changed everything. Come listen to the incredible tale of Saint Bernadette like you've never heard it before! Her patience through persecution,  humility when tasked with the impossible and contagious joy in Christ continues to move hearts over a hundred years later. Bernadette's story is one you don't want to miss and one you won't soon forget!  Please check out the sponsor of this episode at:KathrynSwegart.comSupport the showPlease rate, review and share with friends and family! Please consider helping us keep this podcast going by supporting Saints Alive on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?fan_landing=true&u=63731511 Find resources on the saints, discussion questions and more about our team by visiting our website: https://www.saintsalivepodcast.com/

 “There are many saints to whom God has given the power to assist us in the necessities of life, but the power given to St. Joseph is unlimited: It extends to all our needs, and all those who invoke him with confidence are sure to be heard.” - Saint Thomas AquinasSaints Alive presents the incredible conclusion of Saint Joseph's story! This episode weaves through the joyful mysteries through the eyes of Saint Joseph: from a meager stable where the Savior was brought into the world to finding Jesus preaching in the temple. We see the beauty of Jesus' young life through the eyes of his father, and come to understand the humanity and holiness of this incredible patriarch! Support the showPlease rate, review and share with friends and family! Please consider helping us keep this podcast going by supporting Saints Alive on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?fan_landing=true&u=63731511 Find resources on the saints, discussion questions and more about our team by visiting our website: https://www.saintsalivepodcast.com/

"Christ with me, Christ before me, Christ behind me, Christ in me"Celebrate Saint Patrick's Day by listening to Saint Patrick's story of adventure and faith!Kidnapped by pirates, forced into slavery, and a mission from God to evangelize an entire country...there's a reason Saint Patrick's tale is celebrated around the world! Saints Alive presents the story of the "Apostle of Ireland" like you've never heard it before! Support the showPlease rate, review and share with friends and family! Please consider helping us keep this podcast going by supporting Saints Alive on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?fan_landing=true&u=63731511 Find resources on the saints, discussion questions and more about our team by visiting our website: https://www.saintsalivepodcast.com/

"St. Joseph was an ordinary sort of man on whom God relied to do great things."  – St. Josemaria EscrivaNot a single word was spoken by Joseph in the Bible, but his life has left an indelible mark on the hearts of all who know him. In this episode, we take you on an incredible adventure of Saint Joseph's life: from a dreaming boy working in his father's shop, to protector of the Holy family - it's one you don't want to miss! Parental Guidance Note: Our story begins with a scene exemplifying Saint Joseph as protector of the Holy Family on their flight into Egypt (5:51-8:42) and there is a dream with some more intense elements (25:37-28:38). Pre-screen at your discretion for any young ears that may be listening.Support the showPlease rate, review and share with friends and family! Please consider helping us keep this podcast going by supporting Saints Alive on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?fan_landing=true&u=63731511 Find resources on the saints, discussion questions and more about our team by visiting our website: https://www.saintsalivepodcast.com/