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Send us Fan MailWhen faith is treated like a crime, what does courage actually look like? We step into the life of St. Cristobal Magallanes and his companions, the Mexican martyrs whose quiet loyalty to Jesus Christ lit up a time of fear and surveillance. His story starts with ordinary holiness: a rural boy from Jalisco who becomes a priest, pours himself out for the poor and the sick, and simply keeps bringing Christ to people who need Him.Then Mexico changes. Anti clerical laws tighten after the 1917 Constitution, public worship is forbidden, seminaries are shut down, and priests risk arrest for serving the sacraments. Against that backdrop, Fr. Cristobal doesn't choose violence or slogans. He chooses perseverance. He forms a clandestine seminary, ministers in secrecy, and becomes a steady shepherd when the Church is pushed into the shadows. Even when he is falsely accused and imprisoned, his final days are marked by prayer, forgiveness, and a call to remain faithful no matter the cost.We also zoom out to the Cristero War and the cry “Viva Cristo Rey,” exploring how persecution turned everyday Catholics into extraordinary witnesses. If you're searching for Catholic saints who feel real, Catholic history in Mexico that explains the Mexican martyrs, or practical ways to strengthen devotion through prayer, this conversation is for you. Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs hope, and leave a review so more listeners can find these stories of courageous faith.Mexican Martyrs CollectionOpen by Steve Bailey Support the showChat with US 24/7 Ask us anything https://chatting.page/mjxs9aerrtgm3lmpndlcepmbyosntrjnDownload Journeys of Faith App for Iphone or Android FREE https://journeysoffaith.com/pages/download-our-appJourneys of Faith brings your Super Saints PodcastsPlease consider subscribing to this podcast or making a donation to Journeys of Faith Help us Grow!Why you should shop here at Journeys of Faith official site!New Mega Search Engine!Lowest Prices and Higher discounts up to 50%Free Shipping starts at $18 - Express Safe Checkout Click HereCannot find it let us find or create it - - Click HereRewards Program is active - click Here

Send us Fan MailA plague sweeps through Siena, fear empties the streets, and a young man does the opposite of what self-preservation demands. Saint Bernardine of Siena steps into suffering with steady Catholic courage, serving the sick and dying when others disappear. That decision doesn't just shape his character, it becomes the furnace that forms a future reformer of hearts and a Franciscan preacher whose message still feels urgent for modern life. We trace Bernardine's early formation, his Franciscan vocation, and the way poverty, prayer, silence, and obedience turn into real evangelization. His preaching doesn't stay inside church walls. It spills into marketplaces and public life, challenging sin, calling people back to repentance, and making room for reconciliation in communities torn by conflict. Along the way we reflect on what authentic Christian renewal looks like: not flash, but fidelity, sacrifice, and a love that keeps moving toward the wounded. At the center is Bernardine's signature devotion to the Holy Name of Jesus and the IHS Christogram he raised before crowds as a visible invitation to trust Christ. We talk about why speaking Jesus' name with reverence is more than a slogan, how it becomes a practical habit for families and parishes, and how Bernardine's humility before Church authority keeps his zeal grounded in tradition. If you've been looking for Catholic saints, Franciscan spirituality, or a deeper devotion to the Holy Name of Jesus, this story delivers. Subscribe for more stories of the saints, share this with a friend who needs hope, and leave a review with the one takeaway you want to live this week.Open by Steve Bailey Support the showChat with US 24/7 Ask us anything https://chatting.page/mjxs9aerrtgm3lmpndlcepmbyosntrjnDownload Journeys of Faith App for Iphone or Android FREE https://journeysoffaith.com/pages/download-our-appJourneys of Faith brings your Super Saints PodcastsPlease consider subscribing to this podcast or making a donation to Journeys of Faith Help us Grow!Why you should shop here at Journeys of Faith official site!New Mega Search Engine!Lowest Prices and Higher discounts up to 50%Free Shipping starts at $18 - Express Safe Checkout Click HereCannot find it let us find or create it - - Click HereRewards Program is active - click Here

Send us Fan Mail[A poor shepherd boy kneels in the grass when distant church bells ring and, without seeing the altar, he adores anyway. That single image captures why Saint Paschal Baylon still matters, especially for anyone longing for a real Eucharistic revival that goes beyond slogans and becomes a daily way of life.I'm Brother Joseph, and I walk you through Paschal's journey from 16th century Spain into the quiet corners of a Franciscan monastery, where holiness looks like sweeping floors, tending a garden, and slipping away to the chapel whenever the tabernacle calls. Paschal never chases status. He chooses the path of a lay brother, and his hidden fidelity becomes his loudest sermon. Along the way, we reflect on how silence, poverty of spirit, and small acts done with love can form a heart that recognizes Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament.We also explore why Paschal earns the title “Apostle of the Eucharist” and how he defends the Real Presence of Christ with clarity and charity during a time of confusion and conflict. You'll hear about his intense Eucharistic adoration, his simple but piercing wisdom on Holy Communion, and the traditions of Eucharistic graces and miracles connected to his life. The goal is practical: strengthen your Catholic faith, renew reverence at Mass, and take one concrete step toward deeper devotion to the Eucharist.If Saint Paschal Baylon's story stirs something in you, share this with a friend, subscribe, and leave a review so more people can find these journeys of faith and grow closer to Jesus in the Eucharist.]View complete article hereOpen by Steve Bailey Support the showChat with US 24/7 Ask us anything https://chatting.page/mjxs9aerrtgm3lmpndlcepmbyosntrjnDownload Journeys of Faith App for Iphone or Android FREE https://journeysoffaith.com/pages/download-our-appJourneys of Faith brings your Super Saints PodcastsPlease consider subscribing to this podcast or making a donation to Journeys of Faith Help us Grow!Why you should shop here at Journeys of Faith official site!New Mega Search Engine!Lowest Prices and Higher discounts up to 50%Free Shipping starts at $18 - Express Safe Checkout Click HereCannot find it let us find or create it - - Click HereRewards Program is active - click Here

Send us Fan MailPain that stays hidden can feel like it disqualifies you from joy, prayer, and even hope. We're taking that lie head-on through the life of Saint Dymphna, the Catholic patron saint of mental health and emotional healing, whose story is as heartbreaking as it is luminous. Her witness reminds us that Christ's light reaches into places we're tempted to seal off: anxiety, isolation, grief, and the messy reality of family trauma.We walk through the traditional account of Dymphna's seventh-century life in Ireland, the loss of her mother, and her father's unraveling into obsession and violence. With the help of her confessor, she chooses flight and exile, crossing the sea to Giel in present-day Belgium. There, she lives simply in prayer and charity, becoming a quiet sign of Christ's compassion before facing martyrdom. Along the way, we talk about why her vow of chastity matters in Catholic tradition and how it points to dignity, freedom, and belonging to God when the world tries to take those things away.We also zoom out to the wider historical setting, from Ireland's vibrant Christian culture to the Frankish lands where the faith was taking root, and we reflect on why Giel became linked with care and consolation for psychological distress. If you're looking for Catholic comfort for depression, anxiety, or a loved one's suffering, Saint Dymphna's intercession offers a grounded kind of hope that doesn't deny reality.If this helped you, subscribe, share it with someone who needs it, and leave a review so more people can find this story of faith and healing.Saint Dymphna Items at Journeys of FaithOpen by Steve Bailey Support the showChat with US 24/7 Ask us anything https://chatting.page/mjxs9aerrtgm3lmpndlcepmbyosntrjnDownload Journeys of Faith App for Iphone or Android FREE https://journeysoffaith.com/pages/download-our-appJourneys of Faith brings your Super Saints PodcastsPlease consider subscribing to this podcast or making a donation to Journeys of Faith Help us Grow!Why you should shop here at Journeys of Faith official site!New Mega Search Engine!Lowest Prices and Higher discounts up to 50%Free Shipping starts at $18 - Express Safe Checkout Click HereCannot find it let us find or create it - - Click HereRewards Program is active - click Here

Send us Fan MailAn empty chair can change everything. After Jesus ascends, the apostles return to the upper room carrying joy, grief, and the sharp absence of Judas Iscariot. We walk through the story of Saint Matthias in the Acts of the Apostles and explore why the early Church refuses to treat that missing place as “no big deal.” Restoring the Twelve is about unity, witness, and trust that God is still writing the story.We also talk about the part that surprises many listeners: the community prays and casts lots. From a modern angle, that can sound like a gamble, but Catholic tradition reads it as something else entirely: a deliberate act of surrender to divine providence. Peter anchors the decision in Scripture, two worthy candidates are presented, and the Church asks the Lord to choose without lobbying, ambition, or faction. It's a short scene with a massive takeaway about discernment, humility, and the quiet work of the Holy Spirit.Saint Matthias is also a gift for anyone who feels hidden. He steps into a role created by betrayal and heartbreak, and he does it without fanfare. That makes him a powerful companion for families and everyday disciples who keep showing up, serving, and saying yes when no one is clapping. If you're looking for Catholic inspiration, a deeper understanding of apostolic succession, or a practical reminder that God guides His Church and your life with steady hands, this conversation is for you. Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs hope, and leave a review so more people can find the show.Complete Article click hereOpen by Steve Bailey Support the showChat with US 24/7 Ask us anything https://chatting.page/mjxs9aerrtgm3lmpndlcepmbyosntrjnDownload Journeys of Faith App for Iphone or Android FREE https://journeysoffaith.com/pages/download-our-appJourneys of Faith brings your Super Saints PodcastsPlease consider subscribing to this podcast or making a donation to Journeys of Faith Help us Grow!Why you should shop here at Journeys of Faith official site!New Mega Search Engine!Lowest Prices and Higher discounts up to 50%Free Shipping starts at $18 - Express Safe Checkout Click HereCannot find it let us find or create it - - Click HereRewards Program is active - click Here

Send us Fan MailWe point to a Catholic store marketplace as a practical answer to the quiet hunger for holiness in a world full of noise and endless scrolling. We explain how PetersSquare.com and Journeys of Faith help Catholics find authentic resources that deepen devotion to Jesus in the Eucharist, Mary, and the saints. • the problem of distraction and “hyper choice” when searching for Catholic resources • what a Catholic marketplace is and how it connects artisans, ministries, and Catholic families • how rosaries, scapulars, medals, prayer cards, and books become tools for prayer and catechesis • why stories of saints, Eucharistic miracles, Marian apparitions, and shrines still matter • how Journeys of Faith continues a mission shaped by decades of evangelization from Bob and Penny Lord • why a curated collection and mission-driven shopping can support evangelization and community Visit us at petersquare.com today. https://peterssquare.com/Open by Steve Bailey Support the showChat with US 24/7 Ask us anything https://chatting.page/mjxs9aerrtgm3lmpndlcepmbyosntrjnDownload Journeys of Faith App for Iphone or Android FREE https://journeysoffaith.com/pages/download-our-appJourneys of Faith brings your Super Saints PodcastsPlease consider subscribing to this podcast or making a donation to Journeys of Faith Help us Grow!Why you should shop here at Journeys of Faith official site!New Mega Search Engine!Lowest Prices and Higher discounts up to 50%Free Shipping starts at $18 - Express Safe Checkout Click HereCannot find it let us find or create it - - Click HereRewards Program is active - click Here

Send us Fan MailSomething in all of us wants proof that God is close, not just in church, but in the rush of mornings, the long commutes, and the tired evenings. That's why we're returning to Our Lady of Fatima and the power of the Rosary as a daily prayer practice. We tell the 1917 story of Lucia, Francisco, and Jacinta and how a message delivered to three humble shepherd children still speaks to modern anxiety, skepticism, and spiritual restlessness with surprising directness. We explore the heart of Fatima in plain language: prayer that becomes a habit, repentance that feels like coming home instead of being crushed by shame, and hope that refuses to blink when the world looks dark. Along the way we talk about the Miracle of the Sun and why its lasting significance isn't just the spectacle, but the invitation to notice God's nearness in your own life. We also explain why Mary's request was so simple: pray the Rosary every day, not as empty repetition, but as a steady way to meditate on the life of Jesus Christ through the mysteries of the Gospel. If you've ever wondered how to pray the Rosary, we lay it out step by step, connect it to Scripture, and show how it can fit into real life, even if you start with just one decade. We also unpack the three secrets of Fatima in a way that points back to mercy, peace, and perseverance. Subscribe, share this with someone who needs hope, and leave a review to help more people find Journeys of Faith.Open by Steve Bailey Support the showChat with US 24/7 Ask us anything https://chatting.page/mjxs9aerrtgm3lmpndlcepmbyosntrjnDownload Journeys of Faith App for Iphone or Android FREE https://journeysoffaith.com/pages/download-our-appJourneys of Faith brings your Super Saints PodcastsPlease consider subscribing to this podcast or making a donation to Journeys of Faith Help us Grow!Why you should shop here at Journeys of Faith official site!New Mega Search Engine!Lowest Prices and Higher discounts up to 50%Free Shipping starts at $18 - Express Safe Checkout Click HereCannot find it let us find or create it - - Click HereRewards Program is active - click Here

Send us Fan MailA child in medieval Italy begged for Jesus in the Eucharist so intensely that her longing became the center of her life and, according to witnesses, the moment of her death. We share the moving story of Blessed Imelda Lambertini, patroness of first communicants, and why her simple faith still speaks to Catholics navigating First Communion preparation, catechesis, and everyday reception of Holy Communion.We walk through Imelda's early years in Bologna, her time living inside a Dominican convent as a student, and the strict Church discipline of the era that delayed children from receiving the Blessed Sacrament. Her response is the heart of the story: not resentment, but hours of prayer, tears before the tabernacle, and a love so direct she tells the sisters she cannot understand how anyone could receive Jesus and not die of love.Then we recount the Eucharistic miracle tied to Ascension Thursday in 1333, when a luminous host appears above Imelda's head and the chaplain gives her First Communion. From there, we trace what happens after her death, including devotion at her tomb, later recognition by the Church, and how Pope Pius X points to her example when lowering the age for First Communion to the age of reason.If you want a deeper, more reverent approach to the Real Presence and a clearer way to teach children what the Eucharist truly is, this story delivers. Subscribe for more, share this with a parent or catechist, and leave a review with your biggest takeaway.Open by Steve Bailey Support the showChat with US 24/7 Ask us anything https://chatting.page/mjxs9aerrtgm3lmpndlcepmbyosntrjnDownload Journeys of Faith App for Iphone or Android FREE https://journeysoffaith.com/pages/download-our-appJourneys of Faith brings your Super Saints PodcastsPlease consider subscribing to this podcast or making a donation to Journeys of Faith Help us Grow!Why you should shop here at Journeys of Faith official site!New Mega Search Engine!Lowest Prices and Higher discounts up to 50%Free Shipping starts at $18 - Express Safe Checkout Click HereCannot find it let us find or create it - - Click HereRewards Program is active - click Here

Send us Fan MailCourage gets romanticized until you actually need it. When life turns loud with responsibility, doubt, and pressure to fit in, “be brave” is not very helpful. We turn to the story of Saints Nereus and Achilleus, two Roman soldiers transformed by the gospel of Jesus Christ, and we ask what their faith under persecution has to do with our choices at work, at home, and in the quiet corners of the heart. Their witness points to a different definition of Christian courage: not raw confidence, but steady reliance on Christ. We sit with Romans 12:2 and the call to resist conformity through a renewed mind, and we remember Matthew 10:28 as a corrective to fear. Nereus and Achilleus did not become courageous by accident. They learned to choose allegiance to Jesus over comfort, safety, and approval, even when that meant suffering and martyrdom. We also bring it down to street level: the compromises that wear disguises, the small shortcuts that erode integrity, the temptation to downplay faith to blend in, and the moment when Jesus invites deeper surrender. Along the way, we emphasize practical devotional rhythms like Scripture reading, prayer, and written reflection as real tools for spiritual growth that fit into busy schedules. If this encouraged you, subscribe, share with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find these journeys of faith.Open by Steve Bailey Support the showChat with US 24/7 Ask us anything https://chatting.page/mjxs9aerrtgm3lmpndlcepmbyosntrjnDownload Journeys of Faith App for Iphone or Android FREE https://journeysoffaith.com/pages/download-our-appJourneys of Faith brings your Super Saints PodcastsPlease consider subscribing to this podcast or making a donation to Journeys of Faith Help us Grow!Why you should shop here at Journeys of Faith official site!New Mega Search Engine!Lowest Prices and Higher discounts up to 50%Free Shipping starts at $18 - Express Safe Checkout Click HereCannot find it let us find or create it - - Click HereRewards Program is active - click Here

Send us Fan MailA saint's statue in a cancer center can look strange until you understand what it's really doing: giving suffering a place to speak and giving hope a language. We walk through the devotion to Saint Peregrine, why so many Catholic hospitals host healing prayer services, and how a simple beginning like the sign of the cross can reframe fear into an honest request for help. Along the way, we keep asking a tough question: are we trying to use God to get outcomes, or are we letting grace change us while we wait?From there, we shift into Marian apparitions, especially accounts of Our Lady appearing weeping. That image isn't sentimental in our conversation; it's confrontational. We talk about warnings, cultural failure, and why authentic Catholic devotion never stays at the level of spectacle. Even when people point to documentation for hundreds of claimed miracles, we insist on the same measuring stick: signs are meant to lead to conversion, not to a spiritual shortcut.The practical takeaways are surprisingly grounded. We discuss what “living spirituality” looks like day to day: keeping Sunday holy, guarding your speech, scheduling regular reconciliation, embracing voluntary fasting and penance, studying the faith to combat ignorance, and witnessing through a life that matches what you claim to believe. If you care about Catholic spirituality, healing prayer, miracles, and the difference between faith and magical thinking, this conversation will give you a clearer framework and a set of habits you can actually practice. Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs hope, and leave a review with your biggest question about miracles and healing.Complete Article is hereOpen by Steve Bailey Support the showChat with US 24/7 Ask us anything https://chatting.page/mjxs9aerrtgm3lmpndlcepmbyosntrjnDownload Journeys of Faith App for Iphone or Android FREE https://journeysoffaith.com/pages/download-our-appJourneys of Faith brings your Super Saints PodcastsPlease consider subscribing to this podcast or making a donation to Journeys of Faith Help us Grow!Why you should shop here at Journeys of Faith official site!New Mega Search Engine!Lowest Prices and Higher discounts up to 50%Free Shipping starts at $18 - Express Safe Checkout Click HereCannot find it let us find or create it - - Click HereRewards Program is active - click Here

Send us Fan MailA forgotten mountain village. A teenage shepherdess with no status to protect. And a Marian message that refuses to drift into the clouds: come back to God through confession, repentance, and a steady conversion of heart. We tell the story of Our Lady of Laus, also written as Our Lady of Laos, and why this approved apparition (recognized by the Church in 2008) still matters for Catholics trying to live faithfully in a loud, distracted world. We follow Benoit Rencurel from her hard early life in the French Alps to the beginning of the apparitions in 1664, then explore why heaven so often chooses the hidden and ordinary. Unlike shorter, headline-grabbing apparitions, Laus unfolds over many years and becomes one of the longest-lasting approved Marian apparitions in Church history. The focus stays remarkably consistent: Mary as Reconciler and Refuge of Sinners, drawing people back to her Son with patience and tenderness. We also dig into what makes the shrine's legacy so enduring: a culture of sacramental reconciliation, reported conversions, interior peace, and the sense that mercy is not an abstract idea but something you can actually receive. If you've been avoiding confession, carrying old guilt, or wondering whether real change is possible, this conversation offers a clear path forward grounded in Catholic tradition. Subscribe for more stories that strengthen your faith, share this with a friend who needs hope, and leave a review so more people can find the show. What part of the message of Laus hits closest to home for you?https://journeysoffaith.com/search?q=Our+Lady+of+Laus&options%5Bprefix%5D=lastOpen by Steve Bailey Support the showChat with US 24/7 Ask us anything https://chatting.page/mjxs9aerrtgm3lmpndlcepmbyosntrjnDownload Journeys of Faith App for Iphone or Android FREE https://journeysoffaith.com/pages/download-our-appJourneys of Faith brings your Super Saints PodcastsPlease consider subscribing to this podcast or making a donation to Journeys of Faith Help us Grow!Why you should shop here at Journeys of Faith official site!New Mega Search Engine!Lowest Prices and Higher discounts up to 50%Free Shipping starts at $18 - Express Safe Checkout Click HereCannot find it let us find or create it - - Click HereRewards Program is active - click Here

Send us Fan MailMary weeping is not a creepy headline, it's a spiritual alarm bell. We dig into the historical significance of Marian apparitions and why so many of these reported visits arrive when the Church and the wider culture are drifting toward confusion, cynicism, and spiritual numbness. The core thread is simple: Our Lady's message is urgent because it's meant to save, not to shame, and because the stakes are always real lives and real souls. We also wrestle with the parts people misunderstand or avoid, especially the language of warnings, punishment, and consequence. We talk through how tears can hold both grief and mercy, and why the aim is conversion and reconciliation rather than condemnation. From there we shift to what authentic Marian devotion actually looks like on the ground: regular confession, guarded speech that refuses gossip and blasphemy, and fasting that trains our desires instead of pretending we don't have any. If you've ever searched for “Catholic Marian apparitions meaning,” “Our Lady messages,” or “how to respond to private revelation,” you'll hear a framework that keeps the focus on discipleship, not spectacle. Finally, we explore shrines, liturgical recognition, and the role of documented miracles, including stories tied to healing waters and reported favors. We're careful about what signs can and can't prove, and we end with a challenge that cuts through the noise: don't treat miracles like magic. The lasting fruit is a changed heart, deeper sacramental life, and a clearer return to God. If this conversation helps you, subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a review so more listeners can find it.See the rest of this Article about Our Lady of La Salette hereOpen by Steve Bailey Support the showChat with US 24/7 Ask us anything https://chatting.page/mjxs9aerrtgm3lmpndlcepmbyosntrjnDownload Journeys of Faith App for Iphone or Android FREE https://journeysoffaith.com/pages/download-our-appJourneys of Faith brings your Super Saints PodcastsPlease consider subscribing to this podcast or making a donation to Journeys of Faith Help us Grow!Why you should shop here at Journeys of Faith official site!New Mega Search Engine!Lowest Prices and Higher discounts up to 50%Free Shipping starts at $18 - Express Safe Checkout Click HereCannot find it let us find or create it - - Click HereRewards Program is active - click Here

Send us Fan MailA forgotten mountain valley in the French Alps became a place where thousands rediscovered peace, not through spectacle, but through confession, mercy, and a Mother's steady patience. We walk through the approved Marian apparitions of Our Lady of Laus and the life of Benoîte Rencurel, a poor teenage shepherdess whose simple prayer and obedience became the doorway to one of the longest-lasting apparitions in Church history.We talk about what makes Laus unique: Mary's title “Refuge of Sinners,” the consistent call to conversion of heart, and the way the shrine becomes a sanctuary built around the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Along the way, we explore why this message feels surprisingly current for modern Catholic life, especially when anxiety, distraction, and wounded relationships make it tempting to drift from the sacraments instead of running toward them.We also touch on the blessed oil of Laus and the wider role of Catholic sacramentals as visible reminders of God's care, plus the Church's careful discernment that culminates in the official approval of the apparitions in 2008. If you want a practical, hope-filled nudge back to confession, deeper devotion to Mary, and a calmer, steadier walk with Jesus in the Eucharist, this journey is for you.Subscribe for more stories of saints, shrines, and Catholic tradition, and if this helped you, share it with a friend and leave a review.Our Lady of Laus items at Journeys of FaithOpen by Steve Bailey Support the showChat with US 24/7 Ask us anything https://chatting.page/mjxs9aerrtgm3lmpndlcepmbyosntrjnDownload Journeys of Faith App for Iphone or Android FREE https://journeysoffaith.com/pages/download-our-appJourneys of Faith brings your Super Saints PodcastsPlease consider subscribing to this podcast or making a donation to Journeys of Faith Help us Grow!Why you should shop here at Journeys of Faith official site!New Mega Search Engine!Lowest Prices and Higher discounts up to 50%Free Shipping starts at $18 - Express Safe Checkout Click HereCannot find it let us find or create it - - Click HereRewards Program is active - click Here

Send us Fan MailA quiet Belgian village, five schoolkids heading home, and a light so bright it stops them in their tracks. We tell the story of Our Lady of Beauraing, also known as the Virgin of the Golden Heart, and why these Marian apparitions from 1932 still feel personal for families trying to hold on to faith in everyday life.We walk through what the children reported seeing near the convent gate, how word spread fast, and why the crowds who gathered mattered. Not everyone came as a believer, and the skepticism was real, but the children's testimony stayed consistent as the apparitions continued again and again, eventually totaling thirty three. Along the way we reflect on what it means when Mary's presence brings both comfort and a challenge, especially her urging to pray, particularly for sinners.The heart of the message is simple and demanding: God meets us in the ordinary and invites us to go deeper. We talk about the meaning of the Golden Heart, the kind of peace the children described, and how shared prayer can rebuild unity in a home. You'll also hear practical ways to carry this devotion forward through daily reflection, faith-filled conversations, and joining a community that keeps hope alive.If you want to keep going, check the link in the description for a special item and offer, and visit JourneysofFaith.com. Subscribe, share this with someone who needs encouragement, and leave a review so more listeners can find these stories of Catholic faith and Marian devotion.Open by Steve Bailey Support the showChat with US 24/7 Ask us anything https://chatting.page/mjxs9aerrtgm3lmpndlcepmbyosntrjnDownload Journeys of Faith App for Iphone or Android FREE https://journeysoffaith.com/pages/download-our-appJourneys of Faith brings your Super Saints PodcastsPlease consider subscribing to this podcast or making a donation to Journeys of Faith Help us Grow!Why you should shop here at Journeys of Faith official site!New Mega Search Engine!Lowest Prices and Higher discounts up to 50%Free Shipping starts at $18 - Express Safe Checkout Click HereCannot find it let us find or create it - - Click HereRewards Program is active - click Here

Send us Fan MailWe tell the story of the Saint Joseph Colony in Arkansas, a Catholic immigrant settlement built around the Mass, devotion to Saint Joseph, and a shared life of prayer and work. We also trace how disaster struck in 1892, what physical relics survived, and why this legacy still challenges us to live with steadier faith today.• the colony's roots on sacred ground in Arkansas and why the history still matters • Father Joseph Strube's missionary approach through service and patience • German and Central European Catholic immigrants seeking religious freedom • Marianstadt and the vision for a Catholic community in the Arkansas River Valley • churches, schools, catechism, and feast days as the center of community life • Catholic Point as a model of daily prayer joined to daily work • devotion to Saint Joseph as protector and spiritual pattern • agricultural hardship, isolation, and mutual aid shaped by divine providence • expansion across Conway, Faulkner, and Pope Counties with new parishes • the May 8, 1892 tornado and the few surviving items that remain today Family, there is more to this post, so please see the link in the description for the rest of the article. Be sure to click the link in the description for a special news item. And since there is more to this article, finish reading and check out the special offer. Visit JourneysofFaith.com website today.https://journeysoffaith.com/pages/about-usOpen by Steve Bailey Support the showChat with US 24/7 Ask us anything https://chatting.page/mjxs9aerrtgm3lmpndlcepmbyosntrjnDownload Journeys of Faith App for Iphone or Android FREE https://journeysoffaith.com/pages/download-our-appJourneys of Faith brings your Super Saints PodcastsPlease consider subscribing to this podcast or making a donation to Journeys of Faith Help us Grow!Why you should shop here at Journeys of Faith official site!New Mega Search Engine!Lowest Prices and Higher discounts up to 50%Free Shipping starts at $18 - Express Safe Checkout Click HereCannot find it let us find or create it - - Click HereRewards Program is active - click Here

Send us Fan MailA poor Belgian garden. A winter sky. A child who can't explain what she's seeing. Then a Lady steps into the ordinary and says something that still stirs hearts nearly a century later: “I am the Virgin of the Poor.” We walk through the Our Lady of Banneux apparitions of 1933 with Mariette Beco, tracing the eight visits that center on prayer, trust in God, and a tenderness aimed straight at the sick, the lonely, and anyone carrying hidden suffering. We talk about the spring Mary points to, described as “reserved for all nations, for the sick,” and why so many Catholics connect Banneux to healing, conversion, and a renewed love for the Rosary and the Holy Eucharist. If you've ever wondered whether heaven pays attention to the overlooked, Banneux answers with quiet force. We also look at the Catholic Church investigation process and why discernment matters. The Church moves slowly, gathers testimony, tests the spiritual fruits, and checks the message against Catholic teaching, leading to approval by the Bishop of Liège in 1949. Along the way, we reflect on what “Virgin of the Poor” means for daily life: not pity, but dignity, mercy, and a call to real compassion for people who are hurting. If this story brings you hope, subscribe, share the episode with a friend, and leave a review so more listeners can find Journeys of Faith.Journeys of Faith Shop Our Lady of BanneuxOpen by Steve Bailey Support the showChat with US 24/7 Ask us anything https://chatting.page/mjxs9aerrtgm3lmpndlcepmbyosntrjnDownload Journeys of Faith App for Iphone or Android FREE https://journeysoffaith.com/pages/download-our-appJourneys of Faith brings your Super Saints PodcastsPlease consider subscribing to this podcast or making a donation to Journeys of Faith Help us Grow!Why you should shop here at Journeys of Faith official site!New Mega Search Engine!Lowest Prices and Higher discounts up to 50%Free Shipping starts at $18 - Express Safe Checkout Click HereCannot find it let us find or create it - - Click HereRewards Program is active - click Here

Send us Fan MailSome lives don't make noise, but they change everything. Blessed Sandra Sabatini's story is a steady, bright witness that holiness can grow in the most ordinary places: a family table, a worn Bible, a quiet chapel, a hospital room where someone just needs to be seen.We share Sandra's journey from her childhood in Italy to a young adulthood shaped by daily prayer, Scripture, and a deeply personal love for Jesus. Her faith isn't a public performance. It's a lived relationship that shows up in small choices: listening to the lonely, serving without recognition, and returning to God with her questions and doubts. We also talk about the Catholic rhythms that anchored her spiritual life, especially the Eucharist, confession, and daily Mass, not as habits but as real encounters that formed her hope.Sandra's compassion draws her toward the poor and marginalized through the Community of Pope John XXIII, where faith becomes action and love becomes practical. Her life ends tragically at just 22 years old, yet her legacy keeps pointing us back to Christ's promise to stay near to the brokenhearted. If you're looking for Christian encouragement, Catholic inspiration, and a reminder that God works through everyday moments, this conversation will meet you right where you are.Subscribe for more stories of faith, share this with a friend who needs hope, and leave a review so more listeners can find the podcast.Writings of Blessed Sandra SabattiniOpen by Steve Bailey Support the showChat with US 24/7 Ask us anything https://chatting.page/mjxs9aerrtgm3lmpndlcepmbyosntrjnDownload Journeys of Faith App for Iphone or Android FREE https://journeysoffaith.com/pages/download-our-appJourneys of Faith brings your Super Saints PodcastsPlease consider subscribing to this podcast or making a donation to Journeys of Faith Help us Grow!Why you should shop here at Journeys of Faith official site!New Mega Search Engine!Lowest Prices and Higher discounts up to 50%Free Shipping starts at $18 - Express Safe Checkout Click HereCannot find it let us find or create it - - Click HereRewards Program is active - click Here

Send us Fan MailOne question lit the fuse of a crisis that nearly tore the early Church apart: Who is Jesus Christ, really? If He's merely the highest creature, then the Cross becomes tragedy without power. If He's truly God, “light from light,” then everything changes, from the meaning of the Incarnation to the hope of salvation.We walk through the dramatic life of Saint Athanasius of Alexandria with Brother Joseph as your guide, following the young deacon who helped shape the Council of Nicaea and then spent decades paying the price for refusing to dilute the truth. We explain Arianism in plain terms, why its logic sounded persuasive, and why the Church answered with the bold language of the Nicene Creed: begotten not made, consubstantial with the Father. You'll hear why Athanasius saw this as more than theology, and how the Creed protects the heart of Christian worship and the reality of Christ in the sacraments.From Athanasius' early formation in Alexandria and the desert tradition, to his election as patriarch, to exile after exile, we focus on what his endurance teaches modern Catholics living under cultural pressure. We also point you toward practical next steps for bringing the faith home through saint stories, catechesis, virtual pilgrimages, and meaningful devotional resources.If this helped you pray the Creed with new clarity, subscribe, share the show with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find these stories of Catholic faith and courage.Open by Steve Bailey Support the showChat with US 24/7 Ask us anything https://chatting.page/mjxs9aerrtgm3lmpndlcepmbyosntrjnDownload Journeys of Faith App for Iphone or Android FREE https://journeysoffaith.com/pages/download-our-appJourneys of Faith brings your Super Saints PodcastsPlease consider subscribing to this podcast or making a donation to Journeys of Faith Help us Grow!Why you should shop here at Journeys of Faith official site!New Mega Search Engine!Lowest Prices and Higher discounts up to 50%Free Shipping starts at $18 - Express Safe Checkout Click HereCannot find it let us find or create it - - Click HereRewards Program is active - click Here

Send us Fan MailWork can feel like pressure, identity, or even fear. We slow down and look at a different lens: Saint Joseph the Worker, the quiet carpenter of Nazareth who provided for Jesus and Mary and shows us how ordinary labor can become a living prayer. If you're carrying anxiety about your job, your finances, or the weight of providing for a family, Joseph's steady, silent faith offers a grounded kind of hope.We talk through why the Church celebrates Saint Joseph the Worker on May 1, including Pope Pius XII's 1955 institution of the feast, and how this day highlights Catholic social teaching on the dignity of work. From commutes and paperwork to changing diapers and cleaning kitchens, we explore how honest tasks can be sanctified when we unite them to Christ with humility, integrity, and love. We also reflect on Joseph's biblical role as protector and provider, his obedience to God's guidance, and what his silence teaches about discernment and trust in divine providence.You'll come away with practical next steps for Catholic devotion: turning to Saint Joseph's intercession for workers and families, deepening prayer at home with sacramentals, and staying close to the sacraments and the Eucharist. If you want to keep learning, be sure to check the link in the description for additional material and a special offer. Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs encouragement, and leave a review telling us what part of daily work you're trying to offer to God.Saint Joseph Items and moreOpen by Steve Bailey Support the showChat with US 24/7 Ask us anything https://chatting.page/mjxs9aerrtgm3lmpndlcepmbyosntrjnDownload Journeys of Faith App for Iphone or Android FREE https://journeysoffaith.com/pages/download-our-appJourneys of Faith brings your Super Saints PodcastsPlease consider subscribing to this podcast or making a donation to Journeys of Faith Help us Grow!Why you should shop here at Journeys of Faith official site!New Mega Search Engine!Lowest Prices and Higher discounts up to 50%Free Shipping starts at $18 - Express Safe Checkout Click HereCannot find it let us find or create it - - Click HereRewards Program is active - click Here

Send us Fan MailA pope with a rough hair shirt and a Rosary in his hands doesn't sound like the kind of leader who shifts the course of empires, but Pope Pius V does exactly that. We tell the story of the “Rosary Pope,” from his humble childhood in northern Italy to his Dominican life of prayer, study, and hard-won discipline that quietly prepares him for one of the most turbulent seasons in Catholic history.We walk through the heart of his mission: real Church reform rooted in personal holiness. That means implementing the Council of Trent, calling clergy back to integrity, renewing confession and Holy Communion, and restoring reverence in worship. We also explore his enduring liturgical legacy through the Roman Missal of 1570 and why unity in the Holy Mass mattered so much when the Church faced confusion and division. If you care about Catholic history, Counter-Reformation saints, or why the Tridentine Mass is connected to Pope Pius V, this journey brings the context to life.Then we arrive at the moment that still stuns listeners: the Battle of Lepanto. As the Ottoman Empire threatens Christendom, Pius V rallies a different kind of army, a continent-wide Rosary crusade, trusting the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The victory leads to the feast of Our Lady of the Rosary and leaves a question that lands in our daily lives: what changes when we treat prayer as our first response, not our last resort?Subscribe for more stories of saints and share this with a friend who needs hope, then leave a review to help others find the show. What part of Pope Pius V's witness do you want to imitate this week?Pope Pius V Writings and moreOpen by Steve Bailey Support the showChat with US 24/7 Ask us anything https://chatting.page/mjxs9aerrtgm3lmpndlcepmbyosntrjnDownload Journeys of Faith App for Iphone or Android FREE https://journeysoffaith.com/pages/download-our-appJourneys of Faith brings your Super Saints PodcastsPlease consider subscribing to this podcast or making a donation to Journeys of Faith Help us Grow!Why you should shop here at Journeys of Faith official site!New Mega Search Engine!Lowest Prices and Higher discounts up to 50%Free Shipping starts at $18 - Express Safe Checkout Click HereCannot find it let us find or create it - - Click HereRewards Program is active - click Here

Send us Fan MailA barefoot missionary priest walks muddy roads with almost nothing, and somehow his message reaches popes, saints, and ordinary families centuries later. That's the kind of spiritual staying power St. Louis Marie de Montfort has, and we're taking you step by step through why his Marian devotion still feels surprisingly practical for daily life.We talk about who de Montfort is, what France is like at the dawn of the eighteenth century, and why his preaching lands like a “revolution of the heart” in a time of spiritual coldness, weak catechesis, and the spread of Jansenism. From there we move into the heart of his teaching from True Devotion to Mary: “to Jesus through Mary” as a real plan for discipleship, not a religious catchphrase. We unpack what “true devotion” means as an interior relationship of love, trust, and imitation, and why total consecration is about handing over our prayers, works, joys, and sufferings so Mary can purify them and present them to Christ.You'll also hear us explain the traditional 33-day preparation, the startling phrase “holy slavery of love” as freedom through surrender, and why humility and hiddenness matter so much in Catholic spirituality. We spend time on the Rosary as a school of Marian devotion, Mary's intercession in seasons of struggle, and the role of the Holy Spirit as the hidden fire behind every authentic Marian life.If you're exploring Marian consecration for the first time or trying to return to prayer with new seriousness, come walk this path with us. Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs hope, and leave a review so more people can find Journeys of Faith Super Saints Podcast.Saint Louis de Montfort writingsOpen by Steve Bailey Support the showChat with US 24/7 Ask us anything https://chatting.page/mjxs9aerrtgm3lmpndlcepmbyosntrjnDownload Journeys of Faith App for Iphone or Android FREE https://journeysoffaith.com/pages/download-our-appJourneys of Faith brings your Super Saints PodcastsPlease consider subscribing to this podcast or making a donation to Journeys of Faith Help us Grow!Why you should shop here at Journeys of Faith official site!New Mega Search Engine!Lowest Prices and Higher discounts up to 50%Free Shipping starts at $18 - Express Safe Checkout Click HereCannot find it let us find or create it - - Click HereRewards Program is active - click Here

Send us Fan MailNoise is everywhere, but peace is not. We follow the life of Saint Raphael Arnaez Baron, a young Spaniard who seems to have everything wealth, talent, friends, and a bright future yet feels a deeper pull that comfort cannot quiet. His answer is startling: he walks away from the world to seek God in the Trappist silence of San Isidro de Dueñas, where prayer, hidden work, and Eucharistic adoration reshape what “success” even means. We talk through the foundations that form him: a Catholic home marked by daily Mass, family Rosaries, and a simple love for the Blessed Virgin Mary and the Holy Eucharist. Then we trace the hard edge of his story, severe diabetes that repeatedly forces him out of the monastery and into painful limitations. Rather than letting illness become bitterness, Raphael turns it into offering, teaching a practical spirituality of surrender, divine providence, and small daily yeses that anyone can live whether you are raising kids, caring for a sick parent, or just trying to pray in a distracted age. You will also hear why Raphael is often called a saint for restless souls: his “silence” is not empty, but full of presence, especially before Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. His childlike trust in Mary, his devotion to the Rosary, and his ability to find God in ordinary chores point to a path of holiness that fits real life. If you want Catholic encouragement for chronic illness, spiritual discipline, Eucharistic devotion, and Marian spirituality, this story lands close to home. Subscribe for more lives of the saints, share this with someone who needs quiet hope, and leave a review with the word “silence” plus one practice that helps you make space for God.Open by Steve Bailey Support the showChat with US 24/7 Ask us anything https://chatting.page/mjxs9aerrtgm3lmpndlcepmbyosntrjnDownload Journeys of Faith App for Iphone or Android FREE https://journeysoffaith.com/pages/download-our-appJourneys of Faith brings your Super Saints PodcastsPlease consider subscribing to this podcast or making a donation to Journeys of Faith Help us Grow!Why you should shop here at Journeys of Faith official site!New Mega Search Engine!Lowest Prices and Higher discounts up to 50%Free Shipping starts at $18 - Express Safe Checkout Click HereCannot find it let us find or create it - - Click HereRewards Program is active - click Here

Send us Fan MailHe was winning in the courts and losing peace in his soul. Saint Fidelis of Sigmaringen begins as Mark Roy, a brilliant lawyer in post-Reformation Europe, known for honesty and defending the poor. But the more he sees corruption and spiritual emptiness around him, the more a deeper call breaks through: truth is not just something to argue for, it's someone to follow.We walk through Fidelis's conversion of heart and his radical decision to leave prestige behind for the Capuchin Franciscans. That choice reshapes everything: Franciscan poverty, disciplined prayer, penance, and preaching become the engine of his courage. You'll hear why his defense of Catholic doctrine is never about scoring points, and how he pairs clarity with charity while proclaiming the Real Presence in the Eucharist, the sacraments, the communion of saints, and apostolic authority.Then the story narrows to the Grisons region of Switzerland, where Calvinism has taken root and hostility toward Catholic priests is dangerous and personal. Fidelis refuses to soften the message or abandon his flock, even as persecution grows. His final day on April 24, 1622 ends in martyrdom after Mass at Sewis, and his last witness is not rage but forgiveness. We also reflect on the reported miracles and conversions that follow, and what his life means for Catholics trying to stand for truth in everyday choices.If Saint Fidelis's story strengthens your faith, subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review so more pilgrims can find the saints. What part of his witness challenges you most right now?Open by Steve Bailey Support the showChat with US 24/7 Ask us anything https://chatting.page/mjxs9aerrtgm3lmpndlcepmbyosntrjnDownload Journeys of Faith App for Iphone or Android FREE https://journeysoffaith.com/pages/download-our-appJourneys of Faith brings your Super Saints PodcastsPlease consider subscribing to this podcast or making a donation to Journeys of Faith Help us Grow!Why you should shop here at Journeys of Faith official site!New Mega Search Engine!Lowest Prices and Higher discounts up to 50%Free Shipping starts at $18 - Express Safe Checkout Click HereCannot find it let us find or create it - - Click HereRewards Program is active - click Here

Send us Fan MailA nobleman becomes a bishop, then an exile, then a missionary who keeps walking toward the hardest ground. Saint Adalbert of Prague isn't remembered because his path was smooth, but because he refused to trade the Gospel for comfort, approval, or safety.We follow Adalbert from his Bohemian roots and rigorous Catholic formation at Magdeburg into the pressure-cooker of tenth century Prague, where he confronts simony, fights for clergy reform, defends Christian marriage, and calls a divided people back to conversion. When resistance turns into repeated exile, the story doesn't shrink, it expands. Adalbert's setbacks become the doorway to wider evangelization across Central Europe, with a missionary heart that keeps choosing obedience, prayer, and pastoral love over status.Then comes the frontier: the pagan Prussians. We explore what drives a Catholic missionary toward a place known for hostility, how Eucharistic devotion becomes daily strength, and why martyrdom in 997 becomes a seed for the faith across Poland, Bohemia, and Hungary. Along the way, we share how Journeys of Faith, inspired by Bob and Penny Lord, helps bring the lives of the saints and Catholic pilgrimage into your home through resources, media, and devotionals.If Saint Adalbert's courage stirs something in you, subscribe, share this with a friend who needs hope, and leave a review so more listeners can find these stories of Catholic saints and missionary discipleship. What part of Adalbert's journey do you want to imitate this week?Open by Steve Bailey Support the showChat with US 24/7 Ask us anything https://chatting.page/mjxs9aerrtgm3lmpndlcepmbyosntrjnDownload Journeys of Faith App for Iphone or Android FREE https://journeysoffaith.com/pages/download-our-appJourneys of Faith brings your Super Saints PodcastsPlease consider subscribing to this podcast or making a donation to Journeys of Faith Help us Grow!Why you should shop here at Journeys of Faith official site!New Mega Search Engine!Lowest Prices and Higher discounts up to 50%Free Shipping starts at $18 - Express Safe Checkout Click HereCannot find it let us find or create it - - Click HereRewards Program is active - click Here

Send us Fan MailWe reflect on why Saint Bernadette of Lourdes matters right now and how her hidden life becomes a loud call back to prayer, humility, and hope. We walk through Lourdes, the message of the Immaculate Conception, and the healing waters as signs that Christ still draws close to ordinary people. • why Bernadette's story speaks to modern struggles and everyday faith • her early poverty, illness, and childlike trust in God • what happened at Lourdes and why the apparitions endure • what “I Am The Immaculate Conception” means for Catholic belief • learning humility through obedience, hidden service, and simple prayer • suffering without complaining as a path to holiness • Lourdes water as a sign of spiritual healing through grace and the sacraments • ways to connect with our prayer community and mission Be sure to click the link in the description for a special news item. And since there is more to this article, finish reading and check out the special offer. Visit journeysoffaith.com website today. Saint Bernadette Collection of ItemsOpen by Steve Bailey Support the showChat with US 24/7 Ask us anything https://chatting.page/mjxs9aerrtgm3lmpndlcepmbyosntrjnDownload Journeys of Faith App for Iphone or Android FREE https://journeysoffaith.com/pages/download-our-appJourneys of Faith brings your Super Saints PodcastsPlease consider subscribing to this podcast or making a donation to Journeys of Faith Help us Grow!Why you should shop here at Journeys of Faith official site!New Mega Search Engine!Lowest Prices and Higher discounts up to 50%Free Shipping starts at $18 - Express Safe Checkout Click HereCannot find it let us find or create it - - Click HereRewards Program is active - click Here

Send us Fan MailA pope in chains sounds like ancient history until you realize why he was arrested: he refused to let politics rewrite the truth about Jesus. We walk through the life of Pope Martin I, a seventh-century successor of Peter who faced the Monothelite heresy, an error claiming Christ had only one will. That single idea touched everything, because if Jesus is not fully human in his will, then his freely chosen obedience on the Cross is diminished, and the heart of the Gospel gets blurred. We trace Martin's roots in prayerful Italy, his devotion to the sacred liturgy, his love for the poor, and the quiet formation that prepared him for a storm. Then the conflict ignites: emperors want “unity” at any cost, and church leaders feel the squeeze to stay silent. Martin does the opposite. He calls the Lateran Council of 649, insists on the Church's teaching that Christ has two wills, divine and human, and chooses fidelity over self-protection. The cost is brutal and personal: seizure in the night, trial in Constantinople, humiliation, and exile in harsh conditions. Martin becomes a martyr without a sword, showing how suffering offered with Christ can become a radiant witness. Along the way, we keep coming back to the anchors that held him steady: the Eucharist, trust in Mary, and a love for the truth that is meant to heal, not win arguments. If you're trying to stay faithful in a time of noise, this story offers clarity and backbone. Subscribe for more Catholic saints and Church history, share this with a friend who needs courage, and leave a review with the line that challenged you most.Open by Steve Bailey Support the showChat with US 24/7 Ask us anything https://chatting.page/mjxs9aerrtgm3lmpndlcepmbyosntrjnDownload Journeys of Faith App for Iphone or Android FREE https://journeysoffaith.com/pages/download-our-appJourneys of Faith brings your Super Saints PodcastsPlease consider subscribing to this podcast or making a donation to Journeys of Faith Help us Grow!Why you should shop here at Journeys of Faith official site!New Mega Search Engine!Lowest Prices and Higher discounts up to 50%Free Shipping starts at $18 - Express Safe Checkout Click HereCannot find it let us find or create it - - Click HereRewards Program is active - click Here

Send us Fan MailWe walk through the life of Saint Stanislaus, the Bishop of Krakow who confronts injustice with charity and courage, even when it places him directly in danger. We trace how his Eucharistic devotion, pastoral leadership, and defense of Church truth lead to excommunication, martyrdom at the altar, and a lasting legacy of miracles and hope.• his early life in Poland shaped by prayer, virtue, and providence • a bishop formed by sacrifice and love for the poor • the spiritual and political tensions of eleventh century Poland • the confrontation with King Boleslaw II over injustice and corruption • the decision to excommunicate a king as a call to repentance • martyrdom during Mass and what it means for Catholic discipleship • miracles, healings, and reconciliations reported at his tomb in Krakow • Saint Stanislaus as patron of Poland and a model for our times Visit JourneysOfFaith.com website today.Open by Steve Bailey Support the showChat with US 24/7 Ask us anything https://chatting.page/mjxs9aerrtgm3lmpndlcepmbyosntrjnDownload Journeys of Faith App for Iphone or Android FREE https://journeysoffaith.com/pages/download-our-appJourneys of Faith brings your Super Saints PodcastsPlease consider subscribing to this podcast or making a donation to Journeys of Faith Help us Grow!Why you should shop here at Journeys of Faith official site!New Mega Search Engine!Lowest Prices and Higher discounts up to 50%Free Shipping starts at $18 - Express Safe Checkout Click HereCannot find it let us find or create it - - Click HereRewards Program is active - click Here

Send us Fan MailWe walk through the Catholic devotion to Divine Mercy and why it speaks so directly to fear, suffering, and spiritual exhaustion today. We trace the message Jesus gave to St Faustina and show how the Chaplet and Novena train us to live the prayer Jesus, I trust in you.• the origins of Divine Mercy through St Faustina Kowalska and her diary• why Catholics turn to the Divine Mercy Chaplet in crisis and at the bedside of the sick• what Jesus, I trust in you means as surrender rather than denial• how the Divine Mercy Novena prepares the heart for Divine Mercy Sunday• a step by step guide to praying the Chaplet on rosary beads• the Hour of Mercy at three oclock and meditating on the Passion• how the Divine Mercy image points to baptism and the Eucharist• why the Eucharist is the fountain of mercy and hopeFamily, there is more to this post, so please see the link in the description for the rest of the article. Be sure to click the link in the description for a special news item. And since there is more to this article, finish reading and check out the special offer. Visit Journeysoffaith.com website today.Divine Mercy  - Novena -  Chaplet - Image CollectionOpen by Steve Bailey Support the showChat with US 24/7 Ask us anything https://chatting.page/mjxs9aerrtgm3lmpndlcepmbyosntrjnDownload Journeys of Faith App for Iphone or Android FREE https://journeysoffaith.com/pages/download-our-appJourneys of Faith brings your Super Saints PodcastsPlease consider subscribing to this podcast or making a donation to Journeys of Faith Help us Grow!Why you should shop here at Journeys of Faith official site!New Mega Search Engine!Lowest Prices and Higher discounts up to 50%Free Shipping starts at $18 - Express Safe Checkout Click HereCannot find it let us find or create it - - Click HereRewards Program is active - click Here

Send us Fan MailWe reflect on Saint John Baptist de La Salle as a steady guide for Catholic families and educators who feel pulled off course by modern distractions and secular pressure. We walk through his life, his sacrifices, and his vision of Christ-centered formation that treats teaching as a sacred trust aimed at the salvation of souls. • De La Salle's early faith and Eucharistic devotion shaping his vocation • Free schools for the poor and the founding of the Brothers of the Christian Schools • Why the Church names him patron saint of teachers • Teaching as a vocation that forms mind and heart • Bringing prayer, sacraments, and reverence into home and classroom routines • Forming the whole person through virtue, order, and self-mastery • Trust in divine providence during hardship and uncertainty • Humility and obedience as countercultural strengths for modern Catholics Visit our online store today to discover resources that will help your family grow in trust, reverence, and fidelity, carrying forward the evangelizing mission entrusted to us all. Please check the description for special news.Open by Steve Bailey Support the showChat with US 24/7 Ask us anything https://chatting.page/mjxs9aerrtgm3lmpndlcepmbyosntrjnDownload Journeys of Faith App for Iphone or Android FREE https://journeysoffaith.com/pages/download-our-appJourneys of Faith brings your Super Saints PodcastsPlease consider subscribing to this podcast or making a donation to Journeys of Faith Help us Grow!Why you should shop here at Journeys of Faith official site!New Mega Search Engine!Lowest Prices and Higher discounts up to 50%Free Shipping starts at $18 - Express Safe Checkout Click HereCannot find it let us find or create it - - Click HereRewards Program is active - click Here

Send us Fan MailWe share the life of Saint Francis of Paola, a humble hermit whose hidden prayer shaped a faith bold enough to face storms and soften hearts. His miracles point past wonder and toward conversion, mercy, and steady trust in God's providence through Jesus and Mary. • our mission at Journeys of Faith and why saints still guide us • Francis's humble beginnings in southern Italy • choosing solitude, fasting, and prayer as a teenager • the discipline of cave life and the power of holy silence • miracles that lead souls back to confession and trust • crossing the sea on his cloak as a sign of providence • moving from wilderness to royal courts as a counselor and peacemaker • practical encouragement to live courageous faith and deeper devotion Please download our Free Journeys of Faith app for iPhone or Android devices. Resources for Your Holy Week Journey:Explore Journeys of Faith online store with thousands of Catholic items at https://journeysoffaith.com/collectionsOur unique Mega Search Engine at https://journeysoffaith.com/search is linked to hundreds of Catholic shops and storesGet the Journeys of Faith NEW App for iPhone or Android. Search for Journeys of Faith or go to https://journeysoffaith.com/pages/download-our-appChat with us anytime at https://chatting.page/mjxs9aerrtgm3lmpndlcepmbyosntrjnWe need your help to reach more souls. Please make a donation at https://journeysoffaith.com/pages/donateOpen by Steve Bailey Support the showChat with US 24/7 Ask us anything https://chatting.page/mjxs9aerrtgm3lmpndlcepmbyosntrjnDownload Journeys of Faith App for Iphone or Android FREE https://journeysoffaith.com/pages/download-our-appJourneys of Faith brings your Super Saints PodcastsPlease consider subscribing to this podcast or making a donation to Journeys of Faith Help us Grow!Why you should shop here at Journeys of Faith official site!New Mega Search Engine!Lowest Prices and Higher discounts up to 50%Free Shipping starts at $18 - Express Safe Checkout Click HereCannot find it let us find or create it - - Click HereRewards Program is active - click Here

Send us Fan MailWe face the hardest Christian question: how to keep trusting God when suffering feels personal and relentless. We learn how offering our pain to the Sacred Heart becomes a real way to comfort Jesus and receive his peace in return.• suffering as the place where faith gets real• consoling the Heart of Jesus as companionship in Gethsemane• Sacred Heart devotion as refuge and mercy• saints who model reparation and endurance• turning illness, loss, loneliness, and rejection into an offering• trust as a decision that consoles Christ• uniting trials to the Passion through simple prayers• Eucharistic adoration as strength in dark seasons• Divine Mercy as a lived path of surrender and mercyVisit Journeysoffaith.com website today.Browse our Journeys of Faith StoreOpen by Steve Bailey Support the showChat with US 24/7 Ask us anything https://chatting.page/mjxs9aerrtgm3lmpndlcepmbyosntrjnDownload Journeys of Faith App for Iphone or Android FREE https://journeysoffaith.com/pages/download-our-appJourneys of Faith brings your Super Saints PodcastsPlease consider subscribing to this podcast or making a donation to Journeys of Faith Help us Grow!Why you should shop here at Journeys of Faith official site!New Mega Search Engine!Lowest Prices and Higher discounts up to 50%Free Shipping starts at $18 - Express Safe Checkout Click HereCannot find it let us find or create it - - Click HereRewards Program is active - click Here

Send us Fan MailA spiritual life that actually fits your real life starts with a simple image: one faithful step at a time. We're reflecting on Saint John Climacus, the sixth and seventh century monk of Mount Sinai whose wisdom still helps Christians pursue holiness without pretending we live in a monastery. His writing is honest about struggle, gentle about failure, and stubbornly hopeful about what God can do with ordinary days.We walk through his classic work, The Ladder of Divine Ascent, where the Christian journey is pictured as a ladder with thirty rungs. Those steps include renunciation and detachment from distractions, repentance, humility, patience, watchfulness over our thoughts, deeper prayer, and a life that keeps moving toward love. What makes this teaching so compelling is how practical it is: virtues aren't abstract ideas, they are choices we can practice around the dinner table, in hard conversations, and in the quiet moments when nobody is watching.We also linger on humility, which Climacus treats as the ground beneath every other virtue. Humility isn't self contempt; it's the freedom of knowing we need God's grace in every moment, letting go of pretense, and choosing peace over pride. If you've felt stuck, tired, or spiritually scattered, this is a steady guide back to the next right step.If this encouraged you, subscribe, share the podcast with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find it. What rung do you feel called to climb next?Writings of Saint John ClimacusOpen by Steve Bailey Support the showChat with US 24/7 Ask us anything https://chatting.page/mjxs9aerrtgm3lmpndlcepmbyosntrjnDownload Journeys of Faith App for Iphone or Android FREE https://journeysoffaith.com/pages/download-our-appJourneys of Faith brings your Super Saints PodcastsPlease consider subscribing to this podcast or making a donation to Journeys of Faith Help us Grow!Why you should shop here at Journeys of Faith official site!New Mega Search Engine!Lowest Prices and Higher discounts up to 50%Free Shipping starts at $18 - Express Safe Checkout Click HereCannot find it let us find or create it - - Click HereRewards Program is active - click Here

Send us Fan MailSalt doesn't sound like a tool for evangelization, until you meet Saint Rupert. We walk through the life of the Apostle of Salzburg and the surprising way he used the salt springs of Austria to serve real human needs while quietly leading hearts toward Christ. His story lands like a reminder that holiness is not abstract: it shows up in work, trade, generosity, and the steady choice to love people where they are.We reflect on why the saints are not distant legends but companions for the Christian journey, and how Rupert's practical leadership helped Salzburg flourish. Salt becomes more than “white gold” or an economic win. It becomes a living catechesis on Jesus' words about being the salt of the earth: preserving what is good, purifying what is broken, and seasoning society with truth and charity. If you care about Catholic tradition, the communion of saints, or what real mission looks like on the ground, Rupert is a clear model.The path is also marked by adversity. Rupert meets suspicion, mockery, and persecution, yet he keeps going with a faith anchored in the Mass, sustained by the sacraments, and strengthened by devotion to Our Lady. We draw a straight line from his endurance to our own struggles, whether that's spiritual opposition, discouragement, or the challenge of living the gospel at home and in public.If you want to deepen your prayer life and learn from a saint who blended courage with tenderness, press play. Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs encouragement, and leave a review so more listeners can find Journeys of Faith. What part of Saint Rupert's witness do you want to imitate this week?Open by Steve Bailey Support the showChat with US 24/7 Ask us anything https://chatting.page/mjxs9aerrtgm3lmpndlcepmbyosntrjnDownload Journeys of Faith App for Iphone or Android FREE https://journeysoffaith.com/pages/download-our-appJourneys of Faith brings your Super Saints PodcastsPlease consider subscribing to this podcast or making a donation to Journeys of Faith Help us Grow!Why you should shop here at Journeys of Faith official site!New Mega Search Engine!Lowest Prices and Higher discounts up to 50%Free Shipping starts at $18 - Express Safe Checkout Click HereCannot find it let us find or create it - - Click HereRewards Program is active - click Here

Send us Fan MailYour day is moving fast, your mind is crowded, and peace can feel like a luxury you cannot reach. We slow everything down with one of the Church's simplest treasures: the Jesus Prayer, “Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner.” As we pray it and unpack it, we discover why this short line has carried monks, saints, parents, and parish workers through anxiety, distraction, and spiritual dryness, turning ordinary moments into a steady return to God.We walk through the biblical roots in Luke 18, where mercy is the bold cry of the blind man and the humble confession of the tax collector, and we connect it to Saint Paul's call to “pray without ceasing.” We also trace the prayer through the early Church and the Desert Fathers and Mothers, who learned that short, repeated prayer can steady the heart when thoughts wander. Along the way, we reflect on the Holy Name of Jesus as a refuge and a source of spiritual peace, especially when life feels noisy or uncertain.Then we get practical: how to pray the Jesus Prayer throughout the day at work, in traffic, while doing chores, or before the tabernacle in Eucharistic adoration, and how breathing with the words or using beads can help. We also talk about humility as the engine of real contemplative prayer and why the goal is prayer of the heart, not perfect performance. If you want more support for your Catholic devotional life, check the link in the description for the rest of the article, a special news item, and a special offer at JourneysOfFaith.com. Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs calm, and leave a review with the moment you plan to start praying it.Open by Steve Bailey Support the showChat with US 24/7 Ask us anything https://chatting.page/mjxs9aerrtgm3lmpndlcepmbyosntrjnView all of our blog posts here https://journeysoffaith.com/blogs/eucharist-mary-saintsDownload Journeys of Faith App for Iphone or Android FREE https://journeysoffaith.com/pages/download-our-appJourneys of Faith brings your Super Saints PodcastsPlease consider subscribing to this podcast or making a donation to Journeys of Faith we are actively increasing our reach and we are seeing good results for visitors under 40! Help us Grow!***Our Core Beliefs***The Eucharist is the Source and Summit of our Faith."  Catechism 132 Click Here“This is the will of God, your sanctification.”   1Thessalonians 4“ ...

Send us Fan MailWe trace the life of Saint Nicholas of Flüe, a Swiss farmer and father who learns to hear God in mountain silence and slowly surrenders everything to follow that call. Along the way, we linger on discernment, Dorothea's courageous consent, and the Eucharistic devotion that sustains Bruder Klaus as a hermit and peacemaker. • the spiritual meaning of silence and solitude in Catholic life • Nicholas's early formation in the Swiss Alps through prayer and daily work • vocation lived faithfully as husband, father of ten, soldier, and civic leader • a growing interior longing that ordinary success cannot satisfy • discernment as prayer, counsel, and costly obedience • Dorothea's hidden strength and her Fiat-like consent • life as a hermit in the Ranft Valley shaped by prayer and fasting • living on the Eucharist alone as a witness to the Real Presence • mystical visions that deepen love for the Mass and the Cross • an invitation to find “our own mountains” of stillness today Family, there is more to this post, so please see the link in the description for the rest of the article. Be sure to click the link in the description for special news item. And since there is more to this article, finish reading and check out the special offer. Visit journeysoffaith.com website today. Open by Steve Bailey Support the showChat with US 24/7 Ask us anything https://chatting.page/mjxs9aerrtgm3lmpndlcepmbyosntrjnView all of our blog posts here https://journeysoffaith.com/blogs/eucharist-mary-saintsDownload Journeys of Faith App for Iphone or Android FREE https://journeysoffaith.com/pages/download-our-appJourneys of Faith brings your Super Saints PodcastsPlease consider subscribing to this podcast or making a donation to Journeys of Faith we are actively increasing our reach and we are seeing good results for visitors under 40! Help us Grow!***Our Core Beliefs***The Eucharist is the Source and Summit of our Faith."  Catechism 132 Click Here“This is the will of God, your sanctification.”   1Thessalonians 4“ ...

Send us Fan MailWe walk through the centuries-long devotion to Saint Joseph, tracing how his silence in Scripture becomes a loud witness of obedience, courage, and trust in God. We share the miracles, prayers, and traditions that lead Catholics to ask for his protection in family life, work, and spiritual battle. • Saint Joseph as the silent guardian of the Holy Family • Joseph's virtues of humility, obedience, and steadfast labor • Biblical foundations for Catholic devotion to Saint Joseph • How early Christian and monastic communities helped devotion grow • Medieval expansion of feasts, shrines, and popular prayer • Saints who spread Joseph devotion, including Teresa of Avila and Andre Bessette • Miraculous protection stories and the prayerful confidence to “Go To Joseph” • “Terror of Demons” and Saint Joseph's role in spiritual warfare • Famous historical miracles, including the Loreto Chapel staircase and Saint Joseph's Oratory • Saint Joseph as patron of families, workers, and the universal Church • The Seven Sorrows and Seven Joys devotion as a practical path of prayer Family, there is more to this post, so please see the link in the description for the rest of the article. Be sure to click the link in the description for a special news item. And since there is more to this article, finish reading and check out the special offer. Visit journeysoffaith.com website today. Saint Joseph CollectionLitany of Saint JosephMemorare to Saint JosephOpen by Steve Bailey Support the showChat with US 24/7 Ask us anything https://chatting.page/mjxs9aerrtgm3lmpndlcepmbyosntrjnView all of our blog posts here https://journeysoffaith.com/blogs/eucharist-mary-saintsDownload Journeys of Faith App for Iphone or Android FREE https://journeysoffaith.com/pages/download-our-appJourneys of Faith brings your Super Saints PodcastsPlease consider subscribing to this podcast or making a donation to Journeys of Faith we are actively increasing our reach and we are seeing good results for visitors under 40! Help us Grow!***Our Core Beliefs***The Eucharist is the Source and Summit of our Faith."  Catechism 132 Click Here“This is the will of God, your sanctification.”   1Thessalonians 4“ ...

Send a textWe trace Saint Louise de Marillac's journey from noble beginnings and deep personal loss to a life poured out for “our lords the poor.” We follow how Eucharistic devotion, patient discernment, and partnership with Saint Vincent de Paul shape the Daughters of Charity and offer a living model of mercy for the Church today. • early life in 16th century France shaped by privilege, uncertainty, and grief • prayer, education, and interior resilience forming compassion for the marginalized • discernment as a slow surrender to God's will rather than a single choice • marriage, caregiving, and widowhood as a hidden school of selfless love • founding the Daughters of Charity as service beyond cloister walls • Eucharistic devotion fueling corporal works of mercy in streets, hospitals, and orphanages • suffering, illness, and doubt transformed into persevering trust in divine providence At Journeys of Faith, inspired by the Augustinian charism and grounded in Eucharistic centrality, we invite you to walk in her footsteps, to seek God in contemplation and serve Him in every suffering face.Open by Steve Bailey Support the showChat with US 24/7 Ask us anything https://chatting.page/mjxs9aerrtgm3lmpndlcepmbyosntrjn View all of our blog posts here https://journeysoffaith.com/blogs/eucharist-mary-saints Download Journeys of Faith App for Iphone or Android FREE https://journeysoffaith.com/pages/download-our-app Journeys of Faith brings your Super Saints Podcasts Please consider subscribing to this podcast or making a donation to Journeys of Faith we are actively increasing our reach and we are seeing good results for visitors under 40! Help us Grow! ***Our Core Beliefs*** The Eucharist is the Source and Summit of our Faith." Catechism 132 Click Here “This is the will of God, your sanctification.” 1Thessalonians 4“ ...

Send a textWe stand with the tradition of the Holy Lance and trace how a single wound at Calvary echoes into Rome and Mantua through relics, pilgrimage, and prayer. We follow St. Longinus from doubt to confession and ask what it means to let the Eucharist become the center again.  • the Rome relic of the Holy Lance at St. Peter's Basilica as a link to the Passion  • St. Longinus as a convert whose life turns on Mark 15:39  • the blood and water from Christ's side as a sign pointing to the sacraments  • Mantua's Basilica di Sant'Andrea and the tradition of the Precious Blood  • how relics function as living witnesses rather than museum objects  • the conversion, healing, and martyrdom traditions associated with Longinus  • why Catholic pilgrimage is meant to deepen confession and Eucharistic hunger  Join us.Open by Steve Bailey Support the showChat with US 24/7 Ask us anything https://chatting.page/mjxs9aerrtgm3lmpndlcepmbyosntrjn View all of our blog posts here https://journeysoffaith.com/blogs/eucharist-mary-saints Download Journeys of Faith App for Iphone or Android FREE https://journeysoffaith.com/pages/download-our-app Journeys of Faith brings your Super Saints Podcasts Please consider subscribing to this podcast or making a donation to Journeys of Faith we are actively increasing our reach and we are seeing good results for visitors under 40! Help us Grow! ***Our Core Beliefs*** The Eucharist is the Source and Summit of our Faith." Catechism 132 Click Here “This is the will of God, your sanctification.” 1Thessalonians 4“ ...

Send a textWe trace how Poland is crushed between Nazi and Soviet violence, then follow the Nazareth Sisters of Novogrodek as they become the town's spiritual backbone. We tell how eleven nuns choose to take the place of imprisoned men and walk into the woods to die, and why their witness is later honored rather than forgotten. • Poland's geography as a battleground between Germany and Russia • Indoctrination, dehumanization, and the targeting of civilians in World War II • The Nazareth Sisters arriving in 1929 and facing local suspicion • How prayer and daily routines slowly win a community's trust • Soviet occupation forcing the sisters out and banning their habits • Nazi takeover bringing public executions and terror in the town square • The arrest of local men and the fear of deportation or death • Sister Stella's offhand vow and the sisters' shared willingness to substitute their lives • The summons to the commissar and the final night in confinement • The executions in the Novogrodek woods and the silence afterward • The hidden grave, later exhumation, and reburial at the Church of the Transfiguration • The beatification cause opened in 1990 and the lasting memory of martyrdomJourneys of Faith StoreOpen by Steve Bailey Support the showChat with US 24/7 Ask us anything https://chatting.page/mjxs9aerrtgm3lmpndlcepmbyosntrjn View all of our blog posts here https://journeysoffaith.com/blogs/eucharist-mary-saints Download Journeys of Faith App for Iphone or Android FREE https://journeysoffaith.com/pages/download-our-app Journeys of Faith brings your Super Saints Podcasts Please consider subscribing to this podcast or making a donation to Journeys of Faith we are actively increasing our reach and we are seeing good results for visitors under 40! Help us Grow! ***Our Core Beliefs*** The Eucharist is the Source and Summit of our Faith." Catechism 132 Click Here “This is the will of God, your sanctification.” 1Thessalonians 4“ ...

Send a textWe trace the message of Our Lady of America, given to Sister Mary Ephraim in the 1950s, and explore how purity of heart, Eucharistic devotion, and family prayer can renew a nation. Along the way, we unpack the historical context, the symbolism of the statue, and the promise tied to the National Shrine.• who Our Lady of America is and why her title matters• key messages to pursue purity, prayer, and penance• Eucharistic devotion at the center of renewal• Sister Mary Ephraim's hidden witness and humility• 1950s social change and spiritual challenges• personal holiness as a path to national peace• the Holy Family as the model for homes• symbolism of the lily, white garments, and crown• the request for the National Shrine enthronement• promised blessings and protections for AmericaBe sure to look at the description for special information of interest to youVisit Journeys of Faith online and start your pilgrimage toward deeper faith, hope, and holiness todayFamily, there is more to this post, so please see the link in the description for the rest of the articleBe sure to click the link in the description for a special news itemAnd since there is more to this article, finish reading and check out the special offerVisit Journeysoffaith.com website todayStatue of Our Lady of AmericaOpen by Steve Bailey Support the showChat with US 24/7 Ask us anything https://chatting.page/mjxs9aerrtgm3lmpndlcepmbyosntrjn View all of our blog posts here https://journeysoffaith.com/blogs/eucharist-mary-saints Download Journeys of Faith App for Iphone or Android FREE https://journeysoffaith.com/pages/download-our-app Journeys of Faith brings your Super Saints Podcasts Please consider subscribing to this podcast or making a donation to Journeys of Faith we are actively increasing our reach and we are seeing good results for visitors under 40! Help us Grow! ***Our Core Beliefs*** The Eucharist is the Source and Summit of our Faith." Catechism 132 Click Here “This is the will of God, your sanctification.” 1Thessalonians 4“ ...

Send a textWe trace five luminous moments from Saint Dominic Savio's short life that reveal how Eucharistic love, Marian trust, and courageous mercy can transform ordinary days into channels of grace. From playground peacemaking to prophecy for the Pope, we follow his path of purity and joy.• why Dominic Savio's holiness speaks today• Eucharist as the furnace of sanctity• first communion vows that shaped a life• playground peacemaking with the crucifix• healing through prayer and Mary's help• prophetic dream relayed to Pope Pius IX• Miraculous Medal as a sign of trust• offering illness as redemptive suffering• founding the Company of the Immaculate• pilgrimage to Don Bosco's Oratory and legacyVisit our store to discover more resources from Bob and Penny Lord, join us for a pilgrimage or retreat at Holy Family Mission, and let's follow this young saint's example, striving with joy and courage toward sainthood, sustained always by the Holy Eucharist, our true source and summitFamily, there is more to this post, so please see the link in the description for the rest of the articleBe sure to click the link in the description for a special news itemAnd since there is more to this article, finish reading and check out the special offerVisit journeysoffaith.com website todayOpen by Steve Bailey Support the showView all of our blog posts here https://journeysoffaith.com/blogs/eucharist-mary-saints Download Journeys of Faith App for Iphone or Android FREE https://journeysoffaith.com/pages/download-our-app Journeys of Faith brings your Super Saints Podcasts Please consider subscribing to this podcast or making a donation to Journeys of Faith we are actively increasing our reach and we are seeing good results for visitors under 40! Help us Grow! ***Our Core Beliefs*** The Eucharist is the Source and Summit of our Faith." Catechism 132 Click Here “This is the will of God, your sanctification.” 1Thessalonians 4“ Click Here ... lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven...” Matthew 6:19-2 Click Here...

Send a textWe trace the fierce, tender courage of St. John Ogilvy, the Jesuit who risked everything to bring the Eucharist to persecuted Catholics in seventeenth‑century Scotland. From conversion and clandestine ministry to arrest, torture, and martyrdom, we explore why the Real Presence was worth his life.• Scotland's religious upheaval and Ogilvy's Calvinist upbringing• Conversion through Eucharistic devotion and Jesuit formation• Secret ministry, underground Masses, and pastoral risks• Arrest in Glasgow, interrogations, and royal pressure• Torture, trial statements, and unbroken fidelity• Martyrdom on the gallows and the rosary's conversion• The Eucharist as source and summit of Christian life• Practical calls to deeper reverence and bold witnessBe sure to look at the description for special information of interest to youOpen by Steve Bailey Support the showView all of our blog posts here https://journeysoffaith.com/blogs/eucharist-mary-saints Download Journeys of Faith App for Iphone or Android FREE https://journeysoffaith.com/pages/download-our-app Journeys of Faith brings your Super Saints Podcasts Please consider subscribing to this podcast or making a donation to Journeys of Faith we are actively increasing our reach and we are seeing good results for visitors under 40! Help us Grow! ***Our Core Beliefs*** The Eucharist is the Source and Summit of our Faith." Catechism 132 Click Here “This is the will of God, your sanctification.” 1Thessalonians 4“ Click Here ... lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven...” Matthew 6:19-2 Click Here...

Send a textWe trace the lives of Saints Perpetua and Felicity from bustling Carthage to the arena, showing how friendship, motherhood, and the Eucharist forged courage stronger than empire. Their diary, visions, and final witness challenge us to make communion our lifeline.• Early life and faith in Roman Carthage• Political pressure under Septimius Severus• Arrest, prison conditions, and secret liturgies• Perpetua's diary, ladder vision, and spiritual combat• Felicity's childbirth and maternal sacrifice• Eucharist as strength, viaticum, and joy• Martyrdom scenes and final acts of mercy• Sources, Augustine's preaching, and Roman Canon• Ongoing veneration and presence in modern mediaVisit journeysoffaith.com website todayFamily, there is more to this post, so please see the link in the description for the rest of the articleBe sure to click the link in the description for special news itemAnd since there is more to this article, finish reading and check out the special offerOpen by Steve Bailey Support the showView all of our blog posts here https://journeysoffaith.com/blogs/eucharist-mary-saints Download Journeys of Faith App for Iphone or Android FREE https://journeysoffaith.com/pages/download-our-app Journeys of Faith brings your Super Saints Podcasts Please consider subscribing to this podcast or making a donation to Journeys of Faith we are actively increasing our reach and we are seeing good results for visitors under 40! Help us Grow! ***Our Core Beliefs*** The Eucharist is the Source and Summit of our Faith." Catechism 132 Click Here “This is the will of God, your sanctification.” 1Thessalonians 4“ Click Here ... lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven...” Matthew 6:19-2 Click Here...

Send a textA medieval count opens his granaries, breaks bread at church doors, and pays with his life—yet his witness refuses to fade. We follow Blessed Charles the Good from royal exile to Eucharistic bravery, revealing how real leadership looks when a city goes hungry and markets turn cruel. The result is a gripping portrait of faith with sleeves rolled up: prayer that becomes policy, devotion that becomes distribution, and a martyr whose justice still speaks to crowded food banks and quiet kitchen tables today.We start with Charles' early formation in Denmark and Flanders, where Augustinian spirituality shaped a heart inclined to the poor. From there, the story surges into the famine of 1124: corrupt merchants hoard grain, prices spike, and Charles acts. He opens storehouses, organizes daily bread lines at Saint Donatian's, and confronts profiteers with clear moral courage. Listeners step into the scene—cobblestones, hunger, and a count who refuses indifference—before entering the cathedral where conspirators strike as he kneels in prayer. His blood seals a testimony already written in loaves and mercy.From history, we pivot to now. We map medieval shortages to modern hunger—food deserts, wage precarity, and conflict—and ask how Eucharistic love should move us. Along the way we highlight the corporal works of mercy, the power of just governance, and stories of providence from across Catholic tradition. The thread is constant: charity that costs us something changes everything. Expect practical takeaways on fasting that frees resources, almsgiving that preserves dignity, and community efforts that turn parishes into places of daily bread and shared hope.If this journey opens your heart, subscribe, share the episode with a friend who cares about justice, and leave a review to help others find the show. Then take the next step: support a local pantry, examine your buying habits, and let worship overflow into works that feed both body and soul.Open by Steve Bailey Support the showView all of our blog posts here https://journeysoffaith.com/blogs/eucharist-mary-saints Download Journeys of Faith App for Iphone or Android FREE https://journeysoffaith.com/pages/download-our-app Journeys of Faith brings your Super Saints Podcasts Please consider subscribing to this podcast or making a donation to Journeys of Faith we are actively increasing our reach and we are seeing good results for visitors under 40! Help us Grow! ***Our Core Beliefs*** The Eucharist is the Source and Summit of our Faith." Catechism 132 Click Here “This is the will of God, your sanctification.” 1Thessalonians 4“ Click Here ... lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven...” Matthew 6:19-2 Click Here...

Send a textA tenth‑century monk from the shores of Lake Van might be the mentor your spiritual life has been missing. We open the doors of Narek Monastery and step into the luminous world of Saint Gregory of Narek—poet, mystic, and Doctor of the Church—whose fierce honesty about sin and blazing love for Christ forged a path from lament to hope. His ninety‑five “conversations with God,” known as the Book of Lamentations, reveal how confession can heal, how adoration can inflame desire for holiness, and how the Eucharist becomes both medicine and banquet for tired souls.We share Gregory's story from his early formation under Abbot Anania to the quiet miracle of global recognition in 2015, when Pope Francis named him a Doctor. Along the way, we unpack the core themes that make his witness timeless: suffering that does not collapse into despair, mercy encountered as a living presence in Jesus Christ, and hope that rises from the wounds of the Savior. You'll hear how his Marian devotion—calling Our Lady Mother of Light and refuge of sinners—deepens his Eucharistic gaze, and why his image of the Church as a healing hospital speaks powerfully to anyone who has ever felt unworthy to pray.For listeners hungry for practical steps, we offer ways to weave Gregory's lines into the Liturgy of the Hours, moments of silence before Communion, and personal prayer. We also trace resonances with Western Carmelite spirituality, showing how Teresa of Avila and John of the Cross share Gregory's summons to interior surrender and bold intimacy with God. Whether you're planning a pilgrimage to historic Narekavank or seeking renewal at a local chapel, this journey maps a clear route: humility, honest lament, Eucharistic trust, and a steady walk toward the Sacred Heart.If this conversation stirs your hunger for deeper communion, subscribe, share with a friend, and leave a review to help others find their way to Gregory's healing wisdom.Saint Gregory of Narek's writingsOpen by Steve Bailey Support the showView all of our blog posts here https://journeysoffaith.com/blogs/eucharist-mary-saints Download Journeys of Faith App for Iphone or Android FREE https://journeysoffaith.com/pages/download-our-app Journeys of Faith brings your Super Saints Podcasts Please consider subscribing to this podcast or making a donation to Journeys of Faith we are actively increasing our reach and we are seeing good results for visitors under 40! Help us Grow! ***Our Core Beliefs*** The Eucharist is the Source and Summit of our Faith." Catechism 132 Click Here “This is the will of God, your sanctification.” 1Thessalonians 4“ Click Here ... lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven...” Matthew 6:19-2 Click Here...

Send a textWe tell the story of Saint Polycarp as a living link to the apostles and a fearless defender of the Eucharist whose courage in controversy and martyrdom still shapes how we believe, worship, and stay united. We invite you to deepen devotion, guard truth with charity, and let his witness steady your steps.• Early life in Smyrna and formation under Saint John• Defense of apostolic teaching against heresies• Eucharistic realism as the heart of his ministry• Meeting Pope Anicetus and modeling unity without compromise• Eyewitness details from the martyrdom letter• Links with Saints Ignatius of Antioch and Irenaeus• Quotes that call for steadfast love and courage• Practical invitation to pursue holiness and communityBe sure to click the link in the description for special news itemAnd since there is more to this article, finish reading and check out the special offerVisit journeysoffaith.com website todayOpen by Steve Bailey Support the showDownload Journeys of Faith App for Iphone or Android FREE https://journeysoffaith.com/pages/download-our-app Journeys of Faith brings your Super Saints Podcasts Please consider subscribing to this podcast or making a donation to Journeys of Faith we are actively increasing our reach and we are seeing good results for visitors under 40! Help us Grow! ***Our Core Beliefs*** The Eucharist is the Source and Summit of our Faith." Catechism 132 Click Here “This is the will of God, your sanctification.” 1Thessalonians 4“ Click Here ... lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven...” Matthew 6:19-2 Click Here The Goal is Heaven Click Here...

Send a textA lady brighter than the sun spoke to three children in a quiet Portuguese pasture—and the world has been echoing ever since. We revisit the lives of Saints Francisco and Jacinta Marto, tracing how two humble shepherds turned ordinary chores, whispered prayers, and hidden sacrifices into a clear path toward peace and holiness. Their story is not a legend wrapped in nostalgia; it is a practical map for anyone who wants to love God more and help heal a restless world.We walk through the 1917 Fatima apparitions, the Angel of Peace's school of adoration, and Mary's urgent plea to pray the rosary every day. Along the way, we highlight Francisco's mission to console the “hidden Jesus” in the Eucharist and Jacinta's fierce desire to save souls through penance and prayer. Their courage under ridicule, interrogations, and illness reveals the heart of Christian discipleship: take up your cross daily, offer it with love, and trust that grace transforms even the smallest act. From village mockery to hospital solitude, their fidelity shows how redemptive suffering becomes intercession for many.You'll also hear practical ways to live the Fatima message now: set a daily rosary, make intentional small sacrifices, spend time in Eucharistic adoration, and anchor your day in Scripture. For seekers, parents, catechists, and anyone craving a simple, sturdy rule of life, this conversation offers a Eucharistic, Marian, and Gospel-centered framework. Subscribe, share this episode with someone who needs hope, and leave a review to help others find the show—then tell us: which practice will you start today?Open by Steve Bailey Support the showDownload Journeys of Faith App for Iphone or Android FREE https://journeysoffaith.com/pages/download-our-app Journeys of Faith brings your Super Saints Podcasts Please consider subscribing to this podcast or making a donation to Journeys of Faith we are actively increasing our reach and we are seeing good results for visitors under 40! Help us Grow! ***Our Core Beliefs*** The Eucharist is the Source and Summit of our Faith." Catechism 132 Click Here “This is the will of God, your sanctification.” 1Thessalonians 4“ Click Here ... lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven...” Matthew 6:19-2 Click Here The Goal is Heaven Click Here...

Send a textBeauty can preach. From the first words, we invite you into the luminous world of Fra Angelico—Dominican friar, master painter, and blessed soul—whose brush turned prayer into color and gold into theology. Guided by chant, silence, and Eucharistic devotion, his vocation formed at Fiesole and blossomed in Florence's San Marco, where frescoes still teach monks and pilgrims to adore in quiet. We explore how his Annunciations and Crucifixions do more than depict events; they create space where doctrine meets wonder and the heart learns to kneel.Our journey moves through Renaissance Florence to the Vatican, where Pope Nicholas V recognized a saintly hand capable of renewing Rome's sacred imagination. Inside the Nicoline Chapel, we look closely at the lives of Stephen and Lawrence as rendered by a painter who treated every wall as an altar. We unpack his materials—crushed lapis, azurite, and gold leaf—and his choices—measured perspective, compassionate faces, and halos that glow with lived faith—to show how technique bows to purpose: to lead souls to Christ present in the Eucharist.We then turn to iconography and influence. Mary's royal blue, the angelic hosts' living flame, and the quiet resolve of saints like Dominic and Thomas form a visual catechism that shaped Fra Bartolomeo, Perugino, early Raphael, and even touched Michelangelo and Leonardo. Along the way, we trace a theology of light—Lumen Christi—that makes his work feel both intimate and immense, a gentle summons to contemplation and mission. By the end, you'll see why Fra Angelico remains a guide for artists, pastors, teachers, and anyone longing for sacred beauty that heals and convinces.If this resonates, journey with us: explore pilgrimages, devotional resources, and ways to bring sacred art into your prayer. Subscribe, share with a friend who loves the Renaissance, and leave a review telling us which work of Fra Angelico opened your heart today.Fra Angelico Collection at Journeys of FaithOpen by Steve Bailey Support the showDownload Journeys of Faith App for Iphone or Android FREE https://journeysoffaith.com/pages/download-our-app Journeys of Faith brings your Super Saints Podcasts Please consider subscribing to this podcast or making a donation to Journeys of Faith we are actively increasing our reach and we are seeing good results for visitors under 40! Help us Grow! ***Our Core Beliefs*** The Eucharist is the Source and Summit of our Faith." Catechism 132 Click Here “This is the will of God, your sanctification.” 1Thessalonians 4“ Click Here ... lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven...” Matthew 6:19-2 Click Here The Goal is Heaven Click Here...

Send a textForty days can feel long when zeal fades by week three, yet Lent is meant to be a path of real change, not a test of willpower. We open a clear way forward: a Lenten reading plan that anchors daily prayer, teaches the heart to listen, and turns routine into renewal. From the first ash to the final Alleluia, we walk through practices and resources that help you stay grounded, attentive, and alive to grace.We start with the why: choosing the right spiritual reading keeps the heart centered when distractions swell. Then we move into the how with a simple, life‑giving walkthrough of Lectio Divina—reading, meditation, prayer, and contemplation—so scripture shifts from information to transformation. Along the way, we draw from the Desert Fathers and Mothers, whose spare wisdom cuts through noise; Augustine's aching honesty in Confessions; Aquinas' clear vision of penance as liberation; and Francis de Sales' gentle road map for holiness in ordinary life. Together, these guides shape a Lenten plan that is practical, compassionate, and deeply Catholic.We also rekindle awe through Eucharistic miracles that reorient fasting and adoration around the living presence of Christ. Fridays receive special focus with the Stations of the Cross, using classic and contemporary texts to enter the Passion with courage and tenderness. For busy days, we share audiobook and podcast options that turn commutes, kitchens, and quiet corners into places of prayer, so your practice stays steady when the schedule will not. By the end, you'll have a toolkit—books, devotions, and audio companions—to help you pray with intention, fast with purpose, and adore with wonder.Ready to make these forty days truly fruitful? Subscribe, share this episode with a friend who needs a fresh start, and leave a review telling us the one resource you'll begin with today.Lenten Reading RecommendationsOpen by Steve Bailey Support the showDownload Journeys of Faith App for Iphone or Android FREE https://journeysoffaith.com/pages/download-our-app Journeys of Faith brings your Super Saints Podcasts Please consider subscribing to this podcast or making a donation to Journeys of Faith we are actively increasing our reach and we are seeing good results for visitors under 40! Help us Grow! ***Our Core Beliefs*** The Eucharist is the Source and Summit of our Faith." Catechism 132 Click Here “This is the will of God, your sanctification.” 1Thessalonians 4“ Click Here ... lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven...” Matthew 6:19-2 Click Here The Goal is Heaven Click Here...

Send a textWe trace the bold, tender path of Saint Claude de la Colombière—from Jesuit formation to Paray-le-Monial, from royal courts to prison—showing how fidelity to the Sacred Heart shapes courage and discernment. His guidance of Saint Margaret Mary and the spread of the Nine First Fridays offer a practical way to love with fire and clarity.• Jesuit formation, Eucharistic devotion, and hunger for sanctity• Spiritual director to Saint Margaret Mary at Paray-le-Monial• Discernment of apparitions through humility and doctrine• Mission at the court of Charles II under persecution• Imprisonment, exile, and letters on divine providence• Preaching the Sacred Heart across France• The Nine First Fridays devotion and its promises• Canonization, feast day, and relevance for todayVisit journeysoffaith.com website todaySo please see the link in the description for the rest of the articleBe sure to click the link in the description for special news itemAnd since there is more to this article, finish reading and check out the special offerSaint Claude de Colombiere Items at Journeys of FaithOpen by Steve Bailey Support the showDownload Journeys of Faith App for Iphone or Android FREE https://journeysoffaith.com/pages/download-our-app Journeys of Faith brings your Super Saints Podcasts Please consider subscribing to this podcast or making a donation to Journeys of Faith we are actively increasing our reach and we are seeing good results for visitors under 40! Help us Grow! ***Our Core Beliefs*** The Eucharist is the Source and Summit of our Faith." Catechism 132 Click Here “This is the will of God, your sanctification.” 1Thessalonians 4“ Click Here ... lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven...” Matthew 6:19-2 Click Here The Goal is Heaven Click Here...

Send a textWe trace how Cyril and Methodius turned language into a path to the altar, shaping a people through Scripture, liturgy, and courageous unity. From Thessalonica to Rome, their trials, papal vindication, and lasting legacy offer a model for mission today.• early life in Thessalonica and family faith• studies in Constantinople and intellectual formation• mission to the Khazars as preparation for greater work• call to Moravia and pastoral strategy rooted in unity• creation of the Glagolitic alphabet for Scripture and liturgy• opposition from German clergy and synodal trials• vindication in Rome under Pope Adrian II• Cyril's monastic vows and holy death in Rome• Methodius as archbishop and persevering leadership• imprisonment, political pressure, and faithful endurance• translation of the liturgy into Slavonic and its impact• legacy of Eucharistic unity across Slavic landsTake the next step today, explore our Catholic bookstore, discover compelling stories of the saints, Eucharistic miracles, Marian apparitions, and so much more, always faithful to the magisteriumVisit journeys of faith today where every resource points you toward your ultimate pilgrimage, union with GodBe sure to click the link in the description for special news itemSaints Cyril and Methodius Items at Journeys of Faith ShopOpen by Steve Bailey Support the showDownload Journeys of Faith App for Iphone or Android FREE https://journeysoffaith.com/pages/download-our-app Journeys of Faith brings your Super Saints Podcasts Please consider subscribing to this podcast or making a donation to Journeys of Faith we are actively increasing our reach and we are seeing good results for visitors under 40! Help us Grow! ***Our Core Beliefs*** The Eucharist is the Source and Summit of our Faith." Catechism 132 Click Here “This is the will of God, your sanctification.” 1Thessalonians 4“ Click Here ... lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven...” Matthew 6:19-2 Click Here The Goal is Heaven Click Here...