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Send us Fan MailWe tell the story of St. John Fisher, the bishop who refuses to place the Crown above Christ when England's politics demand compromise. His life of prayer, scholarship, and Eucharistic devotion shows how conscience holds firm when the cost becomes personal. • his early life in Yorkshire and a call shaped by prayer and study • Cambridge as a battleground for souls where intellect serves holiness • priestly zeal and a Eucharist-centered ministry • humble leadership as Bishop of Rochester marked by service and reform • clear defenses of Catholic teaching amid rising heresies • unwavering support for Catherine of Aragon and the sacrament of marriage • the King's Great Matter as a moment of national and personal conscience • refusal of the oath of supremacy and the price of fidelity • isolation in the Tower of London and strength drawn from Christ Visit Journeysawfaith.com today to explore resources and sign up for our newsletter. Open by Steve Bailey Support the showJourneys of Faith brings you Super Saints PodcastsChat 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-appPlease consider subscribing to this podcast or making a donation to Journeys of Faith Help us Grow!Journeys of Faith is blessed to provide Catholic media, including podcasts and inspirational content, free of charge across multiple media platforms for viewers and listeners around the world. While access to this content remains free, there are significant and continually increasing costs associated with producing, hosting, and distributing these programs. Your support helps us continue sharing the beauty of the Catholic faith with souls everywhere. We want to reach more souls and you can help us do that by becoming a Mission Angel. Make a Donation Any AmountRefer a FriendYou can help us ...
What does faith have to say when life feels stressful, uncertain, or too much to carry alone? In this episode of Together 4 Good, Pastor Nate talks with Deacon Debra about Bethany Day Camp, the Rainbow Trail Lutheran Camp curriculum, and how Philippians 4:6–7 helps kids and adults bring their anxiety, questions, and gratitude to God.What You'll Learn:How Bethany's Day Camp connects with Rainbow Trail Lutheran CampWhy Philippians 4 speaks honestly about anxiety and peaceHow kids can learn to bring every feeling to GodWhy gratitude does not erase hard things, but helps us see God in the momentHow service and generosity help children put faith into actionChapters:00:00 Coming up on Together4Good00:34 Welcome to the Bethany Art Room01:00 How Deacon Debra joined the Rainbow Trail curriculum team03:35 Turning big theology into kid-friendly lessons05:12 Why Rainbow Trail creates its own ELCA curriculum07:00 The work behind writing Day Camp lessons09:16 Philippians 4:6–7 and the theme for the week10:27 Talking with kids about anxiety and faith11:27 God can handle every feeling12:17 Deacon Debra's personal connection to Philippians 413:24 Prayer, community, and letting go of control14:12 Gratitude when life does not go as planned16:00 Open hands, parenting, and living in the moment17:35 Crafts, snacks, and hands-on learning19:00 Day Camp outreach and collecting mac and cheese for IFCS20:12 How Bethany's gifts bless the wider church21:10 Day Camp registration is still openIf this conversation encouraged you, like this video, subscribe to Bethany's YouTube channel, and share it with someone who could use a reminder that God is big enough to hold what we carry.Connect with Bethany:
Send us Fan MailWe trace how St. Thomas More's courage reshapes what it means to follow Christ when culture and power demand compromise. We connect his stand under Henry VIII to our daily choices, showing how conscience, sacraments, and prayer build joyful integrity in public life. • St. Thomas More as a guide for Catholic discipleship in a secular age • Faith and reason held together through study, law, and prayer • Family life as a real training ground for holiness • Integrity in public life when truth is contested • The Act of Supremacy and the crisis of conscience • “The king's good servant, but God's first” as a rule of life • The Tower of London as a school of silence, suffering, and grace • The cost of discipleship today through small and large sacrifices • Fidelity to the Church under political and cultural pressure • The mission of the laity to defend the faith with charity Explore our St. Thomas more resources. Dive into books, devotionals, and prayer materials inspired by his bold witness. Equip your family and friends. Share faith-filled gifts, sacramentals, and practical tools from our curated collection for spiritual growth. Receive encouragement every week. Subscribe to our newsletter for stories of faith, prayers, and practical inspiration rooted in church teaching. Join our prayer community. Bring your intentions to our prayer wall and intercede for others journeying alongside you. Share your own story. Email us or connect on social media. Your testimony might inspire others hungry for hope.Saint Thomas More Store ItemsOpen by Steve Bailey Support the showJourneys of Faith brings you Super Saints PodcastsChat 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-appPlease consider subscribing to this podcast or making a donation to Journeys of Faith Help us Grow!Journeys of Faith is blessed to provide Catholic media, including podcasts and inspirational content, free of charge across multiple media platforms for viewers and listeners around the world. While access to this content remains free, there are significant and continually increasing costs associated with producing, hosting, and distributing these programs. Your support helps us continue sharing the beauty of the Catholic faith with souls everywhere. We want to reach more souls and you can help us do that by becoming a Mission Angel. Make a Donation Any AmountRefer a FriendYou can help us ...
Send us Fan MailHe had everything Rome could hand a man: estates, influence, eloquence, and a future that looked untouchable. Saint Paulinus of Nola still felt a quiet ache that success could not fix, and that question drives one of the most compelling Catholic conversion stories in the early Church: what are you chasing, and will it last?We walk through Paulinus's rise as a poet and statesman, then into the hidden places where God does the deepest work. Marriage to Therasia brings real joy, and the death of their only child brings a grief that strips away illusions. Rather than hardening, they soften. Their home becomes a place of prayer, almsgiving, and hospitality, and the poor stop being an idea and start being their daily responsibility.From catechesis and baptism to a radical decision to renounce wealth, Paulinus shows what Gospel poverty looks like when it is chosen out of love, not guilt. We also explore how spiritual friendship forms saints, with Paulinus's ties to Augustine, Jerome, and Ambrose, plus the lasting influence of Saint Felix of Nola. The journey culminates in his unexpected call to serve as bishop, where humility, charity, and courage become his real authority.If you're hungry for a faith that feels concrete, this story offers a map: prayer, sacramental life, simplicity, and generous love that costs something. Subscribe for more saint stories, share this with a friend who needs hope, and leave a review telling us what “true riches” means to you.Open by Steve Bailey Support the showJourneys of Faith brings you Super Saints PodcastsChat 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-appPlease consider subscribing to this podcast or making a donation to Journeys of Faith Help us Grow!Journeys of Faith is blessed to provide Catholic media, including podcasts and inspirational content, free of charge across multiple media platforms for viewers and listeners around the world. While access to this content remains free, there are significant and continually increasing costs associated with producing, hosting, and distributing these programs. Your support helps us continue sharing the beauty of the Catholic faith with souls everywhere. We want to reach more souls and you can help us do that by becoming a Mission Angel. Make a Donation Any AmountRefer a FriendYou can help us ...
Send us Fan MailA teenager born into power turns down everything his world calls “success” and that decision still feels disruptive. Saint Aloysius Gonzaga grows up surrounded by armor, palaces, and the expectations of Italian nobility, yet he keeps choosing the chapel over the court. We follow the steady, quiet courage behind his life, the kind that forms through prayer, small renunciations, and a heart that wants Christ more than applause.We talk through the turning points: an early love for the catechism and the Blessed Sacrament, a deep desire for purity, and the shock of renouncing his inheritance when everyone assumes he will carry the family name into military glory. That choice brings real tension at home. The pushback from his father and the pressure of prestige put his vocation to the test, and his response is not dramatic posturing but calm resolve rooted in faith.His path leads into Jesuit formation in Rome, where discipline becomes freedom: obedience, study, humble work, and long hours of prayer shape him from the inside out. At the center is Eucharistic devotion, a living relationship with Jesus in Holy Communion and adoration that fuels everything else. When plague hits, that love becomes action as he serves the sick with mercy, even at great personal risk, showing what it means to see Christ in the suffering.If you are searching for clarity, battling attachment to comfort, or trying to build a stronger spiritual life, this story offers concrete inspiration. Subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review with one takeaway you want to live this week.Open by Steve Bailey Support the showJourneys of Faith brings you Super Saints PodcastsChat 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-appPlease consider subscribing to this podcast or making a donation to Journeys of Faith Help us Grow!Journeys of Faith is blessed to provide Catholic media, including podcasts and inspirational content, free of charge across multiple media platforms for viewers and listeners around the world. While access to this content remains free, there are significant and continually increasing costs associated with producing, hosting, and distributing these programs. Your support helps us continue sharing the beauty of the Catholic faith with souls everywhere. We want to reach more souls and you can help us do that by becoming a Mission Angel. Make a Donation Any AmountRefer a FriendYou can help us ...
Send us Fan MailNoise is not just outside of us, it's inside of us, and it can smother prayer if we never learn to be still. We turn to Saint Romuald, a 10th century Italian noble whose life flips from privilege and turmoil to radical conversion, monastic discipline, and a relentless search for God. His story is not presented as distant Church history, but as a map for anyone longing for quiet, clarity, and a deeper relationship with Jesus and Mary.We walk through the turning point that drives Romuald toward the Benedictine monastery and then beyond it, into years of reform, wandering, and spiritual fatherhood. That path leads to the Camaldolese Order, a unique blend of hermit solitude and shared liturgy, built to protect silence, simplicity, and contemplative prayer. Along the way, we explore why the desert theme in Catholic spirituality is not about escape, but encounter, letting distractions fall away so the heart can finally listen.Then we bring it home with practical help for a busy schedule: short windows of stillness, quiet prayer before the Blessed Sacrament, an unrushed rosary, Scripture meditation, and the patient habit of returning to God when your mind wanders. We also talk about the balance between action and contemplation, because real Christian charity needs a hidden root. If you've been craving a calmer, steadier spiritual life, press play, then subscribe, share this with a friend who feels overwhelmed, and leave a review with the one practice you want to try this week.Open by Steve Bailey Support the showJourneys of Faith brings you Super Saints PodcastsChat 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-appPlease consider subscribing to this podcast or making a donation to Journeys of Faith Help us Grow!Journeys of Faith is blessed to provide Catholic media, including podcasts and inspirational content, free of charge across multiple media platforms for viewers and listeners around the world. While access to this content remains free, there are significant and continually increasing costs associated with producing, hosting, and distributing these programs. Your support helps us continue sharing the beauty of the Catholic faith with souls everywhere. We want to reach more souls and you can help us do that by becoming a Mission Angel. Make a Donation Any AmountRefer a FriendYou can help us ...
Send us Fan MailHe earned a name most priests would never want: the “priest of the gallows.” St. Joseph Cafasso walked into Turin's darkest prisons to kneel beside the condemned, not to excuse sin, but to prove with his whole life that God's mercy can reach a person even minutes before death.We tell Cafasso's story from the inside out: a gentle son of a farming family in 19th-century Italy, formed in an age marked by rigorism and scrupulosity, yet drawn again and again to the tenderness of Christ. His days begin at the tabernacle and end with devotion to Our Lady, and that interior life becomes concrete pastoral care behind iron bars. He listens to histories knotted with violence and despair, invites confession without theatrics, presses a crucifix into shaking hands, and points weary hearts to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. The Eucharist, Marian prayer, and the simple act of staying present become a path from dread to peace.Along the way, we reflect on what his hidden apostolate still says to us now: how to accompany the suffering, how to talk about repentance without crushing people, and how to face our own fear of judgment with a deeper trust in Divine Mercy. If you're searching for Catholic inspiration grounded in the sacraments, the saints, and real human pain, Cafasso is a guide worth following.Subscribe for more saint stories and Catholic faith resources, share this with a friend who needs hope, and leave a review so more people can find the show. What's one place in your life where you need to trust mercy more deeply?Open by Steve Bailey Support the showJourneys of Faith brings you Super Saints PodcastsChat 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-appPlease consider subscribing to this podcast or making a donation to Journeys of Faith Help us Grow!Journeys of Faith is blessed to provide Catholic media, including podcasts and inspirational content, free of charge across multiple media platforms for viewers and listeners around the world. While access to this content remains free, there are significant and continually increasing costs associated with producing, hosting, and distributing these programs. Your support helps us continue sharing the beauty of the Catholic faith with souls everywhere. We want to reach more souls and you can help us do that by becoming a Mission Angel. Make a Donation Any AmountRefer a FriendYou can help us ...
Send us Fan MailIf you've ever wondered how to live a missionary life without leaving your normal responsibilities behind, Saint John Francis Regis offers a surprisingly practical answer. We follow the story of this 17th-century Jesuit priest who chose the remote roads of southern France as his “foreign mission” and helped revive faith in places worn down by war, famine, and spiritual indifference. His legacy still speaks to modern Catholics who want a stronger Catholic identity and a real way to share Christ's love with a tired world. We talk through what made Regis so effective: a life anchored in the sacraments, long hours before the Blessed Sacrament, and a readiness to respond quickly to God's call. His evangelization wasn't flashy. It was personal, relational, and rooted in mercy, from preaching and catechism to reconciliation that could stretch to sixteen hours a day in the confessional. If you care about Catholic evangelization, you'll hear why patient listening and clear truth belong together. Just as powerful is his commitment to the marginalized. Regis organized shelters for orphans, protected the vulnerable, and poured special care into ministry to women in crisis by opening safe homes and creating paths to dignified work. We also explore the opposition he faced, the sacrifices that sustained him, and the stories of miracles and conversions that point beyond him to God's providence. Subscribe for more saint-driven Catholic inspiration, share this with a friend who needs hope, and leave a review with one way you want to live the mission this week.Open by Steve Bailey Support the showJourneys of Faith brings you Super Saints PodcastsChat 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-appPlease consider subscribing to this podcast or making a donation to Journeys of Faith Help us Grow!Journeys of Faith is blessed to provide Catholic media, including podcasts and inspirational content, free of charge across multiple media platforms for viewers and listeners around the world. While access to this content remains free, there are significant and continually increasing costs associated with producing, hosting, and distributing these programs. Your support helps us continue sharing the beauty of the Catholic faith with souls everywhere. We want to reach more souls and you can help us do that by becoming a Mission Angel. Make a Donation Any AmountRefer a FriendYou can help us ...
Send us Fan MailHope gets hardest right where you need it most, when the bills stack up, grief keeps returning, or you feel judged by people who should understand. Saint Marguerite d'Youville doesn't offer a tidy answer. She offers a life that proves “hope against hope” is possible, and that Christian faith can stay steady even when everything looks like it's falling apart.We walk through her true story: born in 1701 in Quebec, marked early by loss and poverty, trapped in an unhappy marriage, then widowed young and left with debt and children to raise, including the heartbreak of losing four of them. Instead of turning bitter, she turns outward. Her radical trust in divine providence becomes practical charity, and that charity grows into the Grey Nuns, the Sisters of Charity of Montreal, serving the sick, the poor, the elderly, and the forgotten.Along the way, we unpack the spiritual engines of her endurance: a Eucharistic heart shaped by Mass and adoration, Marian devotion grounded in the rosary and surrender, and “holy abandonment” that releases control without giving up on love. If you're searching for Catholic encouragement, a model of perseverance through suffering, or a clearer path for daily prayer and service, this conversation is for you. Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs hope, and leave a review so more people can find these stories of faith.Canadian Women SaintsOpen by Steve Bailey Support the showJourneys of Faith brings you Super Saints PodcastsChat 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-appPlease consider subscribing to this podcast or making a donation to Journeys of Faith Help us Grow!Journeys of Faith is blessed to provide Catholic media, including podcasts and inspirational content, free of charge across multiple media platforms for viewers and listeners around the world. While access to this content remains free, there are significant and continually increasing costs associated with producing, hosting, and distributing these programs. Your support helps us continue sharing the beauty of the Catholic faith with souls everywhere. We want to reach more souls and you can help us do that by becoming a Mission Angel. Make a Donation Any AmountRefer a FriendYou can help us ...
Send us Fan MailA stained glass window. A statue in soft blue. A heart ringed with roses and marked by a sword. Those images show up everywhere in Catholic churches, but they are not just religious art. We walk through why devotion to the Immaculate Heart of Mary is a practical, deeply personal Catholic devotion that forms the way we pray, trust, and follow Jesus when life gets hard.We ground the conversation in the biblical foundations of the Immaculate Heart, especially Luke's portrait of Mary as the one who “keeps” and “ponders” God's mysteries in her heart. That quiet interior life becomes a blueprint for Christian meditation: bringing confusion to prayer without panic, learning patience, and letting grace shape our desires. We also explore how Marian devotion stays Christ-centered, because Mary's mission is never to hold our gaze but to lift it toward her Son.From there, we connect Catholic tradition, the saints, and the message of Fatima, where the Immaculate Heart is presented as refuge and a sure path of conversion. We break down reparation as a response of love and explain the Five First Saturdays devotion step by step: confession, receiving Holy Communion, praying the rosary, and 15 minutes of meditation that becomes a real heart-to-heart relationship with Mary, always leading to Jesus.If you want a clearer, more grounded way to live Catholic spirituality day to day, press play, then subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review. What part of the Five First Saturdays would you start with first?Open by Steve Bailey Support the showJourneys of Faith brings you Super Saints PodcastsChat 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-appPlease consider subscribing to this podcast or making a donation to Journeys of Faith Help us Grow!Journeys of Faith is blessed to provide Catholic media, including podcasts and inspirational content, free of charge across multiple media platforms for viewers and listeners around the world. While access to this content remains free, there are significant and continually increasing costs associated with producing, hosting, and distributing these programs. Your support helps us continue sharing the beauty of the Catholic faith with souls everywhere. We want to reach more souls and you can help us do that by becoming a Mission Angel. Make a Donation Any AmountRefer a FriendYou can help us ...
Send us Fan MailA heart crowned with thorns, wounded, and still on fire with love is not just a striking Catholic image. For us, the Sacred Heart of Jesus is a doorway into the mercy of Christ, a reminder that his love is personal, costly, and still open to anyone who feels weary, distant, or ready to begin again.We trace the devotion from its biblical foundation in John 19:34, where blood and water flow from Christ's pierced side, to the way the early Church Fathers connected that moment to the sacraments of the Eucharist and baptism. From there, we follow the historical thread through St Margaret Mary Alacoque's Sacred Heart revelations, the call to reparation and Eucharistic adoration, and the First Friday devotion that has shaped generations of Catholic spirituality. We also highlight St John Eudes and how he helped bring this devotion into the Church's public worship and preaching.Then we slow down and make it practical: we explain the Twelve Promises of the Sacred Heart, what they mean, and why they are best received as an invitation to trust rather than a checklist. We also unpack the symbolism in the classic image, from the flames to the wound to the cross, so you can pray with it more intentionally at home, in your parish, or during adoration. If you're looking for deeper Catholic devotion, consecration, and a clearer path back to hope, press play, then subscribe, share with a friend, and leave a review with your biggest takeaway.Open by Steve Bailey Support the showJourneys of Faith brings you Super Saints PodcastsChat 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-appPlease consider subscribing to this podcast or making a donation to Journeys of Faith Help us Grow!Journeys of Faith is blessed to provide Catholic media, including podcasts and inspirational content, free of charge across multiple media platforms for viewers and listeners around the world. While access to this content remains free, there are significant and continually increasing costs associated with producing, hosting, and distributing these programs. Your support helps us continue sharing the beauty of the Catholic faith with souls everywhere. We want to reach more souls and you can help us do that by becoming a Mission Angel. Make a Donation Any AmountRefer a FriendYou can help us ...
Send us Fan MailEncouragement can sound like a personality trait until you watch it reshape the Church. Saint Barnabas, the Son of Encouragement, shows up in the Acts of the Apostles as the kind of disciple who doesn't just feel compassion, he puts it to work. We walk through his story as a Catholic saint who lives “faith in action” through concrete choices: selling his field, strengthening struggling believers, and stepping into tense moments where unity could have collapsed.One of the most gripping scenes is Barnabas welcoming Saul of Tarsus after Saul's conversion, when the community's fear is understandable and the stakes are high. We talk about discernment, holy accompaniment, and what it means to bet on grace without being reckless. If you've ever struggled to trust someone's change, or wondered how to support a new convert, Barnabas offers a clear model of courage that protects the Church while still making room for God to surprise us.From there we move to Antioch, where Barnabas encourages Gentile believers to remain faithful with steadfast purpose and helps form a community shaped by prayer, teaching, shared life, and care for the poor. His partnership with Saint Paul becomes a lesson in collaboration and evangelization, reminding us that missionary discipleship is never a solo act. If you're craving spiritual encouragement, practical Catholic living, and a renewed sense of mission, this journey with Saint Barnabas will give you concrete next steps. Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs hope, and leave a review. Where could you be a Barnabas this week?Open by Steve Bailey Support the showJourneys of Faith brings you Super Saints PodcastsChat 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-appPlease consider subscribing to this podcast or making a donation to Journeys of Faith Help us Grow!Journeys of Faith is blessed to provide Catholic media, including podcasts and inspirational content, free of charge across multiple media platforms for viewers and listeners around the world. While access to this content remains free, there are significant and continually increasing costs associated with producing, hosting, and distributing these programs. Your support helps us continue sharing the beauty of the Catholic faith with souls everywhere. We want to reach more souls and you can help us do that by becoming a Mission Angel. Make a Donation Any AmountRefer a FriendYou can help us ...
The Rev. Adam Hamilton thinks that faith can play a role in turning the political tide towards Democrats during the midterm elections. The Leawood pastor spoke with KCUR's Up To Date about the issues important to him in his run for a Kansas U.S. Senate seat, and about bridging the divide in Washington.
Send us Fan MailOpen by Steve Bailey Support the showJourneys of Faith brings you Super Saints PodcastsChat 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-appPlease consider subscribing to this podcast or making a donation to Journeys of Faith Help us Grow!Journeys of Faith is blessed to provide Catholic media, including podcasts and inspirational content, free of charge across multiple media platforms for viewers and listeners around the world. While access to this content remains free, there are significant and continually increasing costs associated with producing, hosting, and distributing these programs. Your support helps us continue sharing the beauty of the Catholic faith with souls everywhere. We want to reach more souls and you can help us do that by becoming a Mission Angel. Make a Donation Any AmountRefer a FriendYou can help us ...
Send us Fan MailA privileged life can make you feel safe while your soul quietly starves. We tell the story of Saint Norbert, a gifted court insider who climbs the ladder of influence, enjoys the splendor of the imperial court, and performs religious duties without letting the Gospel become a living fire. Then a violent thunderstorm interrupts everything. A lightning strike near his horse throws him to the ground and, in that terrifying stillness, he finally sees the truth about himself and the mercy of God that refuses to let him stay comfortable.From there, we walk step by step through what Catholic conversion looks like when it's real: repentance that goes beyond emotion, a return to the sacraments, and a new hunger for confession and the Eucharist. Norbert's story is packed with timeless themes Catholic listeners search for today: God's mercy, surrender, spiritual renewal, Eucharistic devotion, and how to discern a call to deeper faith when your life looks “fine” on the outside.Norbert doesn't stop at self-repair. He embraces penance and poverty, then preaches across Europe with a message that confronts corruption without losing compassion. We also explore the founding of the Norbertine Order at Premontre, a community built on the Rule of Saint Augustine, Marian devotion, and a powerful balance of contemplative prayer with active ministry. If you've been craving renewal in your own walk with Christ or wondering what meaningful Church reform actually starts with, this story gives a clear, challenging answer.Subscribe for more saint stories that strengthen daily discipleship, and if this helped you, share it with a friend and leave a review so more listeners can find the journey.Become a Mission AngelOpen by Steve Bailey Support the showJourneys of Faith brings you Super Saints PodcastsChat 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-appPlease consider subscribing to this podcast or making a donation to Journeys of Faith Help us Grow!Journeys of Faith is blessed to provide Catholic media, including podcasts and inspirational content, free of charge across multiple media platforms for viewers and listeners around the world. While access to this content remains free, there are significant and continually increasing costs associated with producing, hosting, and distributing these programs. Your support helps us continue sharing the beauty of the Catholic faith with souls everywhere. We want to reach more souls and you can help us do that by becoming a Mission Angel. Make a Donation Any AmountRefer a FriendYou can help us ...
Send us Fan MailA good story doesn't need to be tidy to be true, and the road to the Feast of Corpus Christi is anything but tidy. We follow a centuries-old chain of causes and consequences that runs through medieval Catholic history: corruption and confusion in the Church, arguments over the Real Presence, and a quiet spiritual longing that refuses to die. At the center is Blessed Juliana of Liege, haunted by a vision of a moon marked with a dark band, and convinced the liturgical calendar is missing a feast that honors Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament.Then the narrative tightens around a single traveler. Peter of Prague, a priest with real doubts about transubstantiation, stops in Bolsena on pilgrimage and celebrates Mass at the altar of Saint Christina. At the consecration, the host becomes flesh and bleeds onto the corporal and the marble floor. The shock is immediate, but what follows is just as gripping: Pope Urban IV, nearby in Orvieto, investigates, receives the corporal, and publicly proclaims the miracle as a sign that pushes back against the heresies spreading through Europe.From there, we connect the dots to the papal bull Transiturus, the institution of Corpus Christi, and Saint Thomas Aquinas' role in shaping Eucharistic theology and Eucharistic hymns that Catholics still sing today. We also explore the relics at Bolsena, the building of Orvieto's cathedral, and why sacred art functioned as education when most people could not read. If you care about Catholic faith, Eucharistic devotion, or the real human experience of doubt, press play, then subscribe, share the episode, and leave a review so more listeners can find the story.Open by Steve Bailey Support the showJourneys of Faith brings you Super Saints PodcastsChat 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-appPlease consider subscribing to this podcast or making a donation to Journeys of Faith Help us Grow!Journeys of Faith is blessed to provide Catholic media, including podcasts and inspirational content, free of charge across multiple media platforms for viewers and listeners around the world. While access to this content remains free, there are significant and continually increasing costs associated with producing, hosting, and distributing these programs. Your support helps us continue sharing the beauty of the Catholic faith with souls everywhere. We want to reach more souls and you can help us do that by becoming a Mission Angel. Make a Donation Any AmountRefer a FriendYou can help us ...
Send us Fan MailA quiet monk from Anglo-Saxon England walks into the forests of Germania and refuses to blink. Saint Boniface, remembered as the Apostle of Germany, isn't just a heroic name from Catholic history; he's a blueprint for what evangelization looks like when it's rooted in prayer, sharpened by learning, and willing to risk everything for the Gospel.We follow Boniface from his early life as Winfrith in 7th century Wessex through his Benedictine formation, his growing hunger to preach Christ beyond familiar borders, and the hard realities of missionary work among the Germanic tribes. You'll hear why his strategy matters: patient catechesis instead of cheap wins, building monasteries as centers of learning and charity, and forming stable Christian communities that can endure long after a single preacher is gone.Then we step into one of the most unforgettable scenes in early medieval Christianity: the Donar Oak at Geismar, a sacred tree tied to Thor and to a whole system of fear. Boniface's bold act isn't about theatrics; it's a direct challenge to false security and a proclamation of a God who brings mercy, not terror. We also dig into his commitment to unity with Rome, his relationships with Popes Gregory II and Gregory III, and his work reforming a confused Frankish Church through synods, stronger discipline, and clearer teaching.If you care about Catholic saints, Church history, missionary courage, and what real renewal costs, this story delivers. Subscribe for more, share this with a friend who loves the saints, and leave a review with your biggest takeaway.https://journeysoffaith.com/Open by Steve Bailey Support the showJourneys of Faith brings you Super Saints PodcastsChat 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-appPlease consider subscribing to this podcast or making a donation to Journeys of Faith Help us Grow!Journeys of Faith is blessed to provide Catholic media, including podcasts and inspirational content, free of charge across multiple media platforms for viewers and listeners around the world. While access to this content remains free, there are significant and continually increasing costs associated with producing, hosting, and distributing these programs. Your support helps us continue sharing the beauty of the Catholic faith with souls everywhere. We want to reach more souls and you can help us do that by becoming a Mission Angel. Make a Donation Any AmountRefer a FriendYou can help us ...
Send us Fan MailA king demands absolute loyalty. A group of young Christians quietly chooses someone else. The story of St. Charles Lwanga and the Uganda Martyrs is a stark reminder that faith is not just something we believe, it's something we live when pressure mounts and the cost gets real. We walk through how Christianity took root in 19th century Uganda and why the royal court of Buganda became a dangerous place for converts who refused to participate in corrupt demands. We trace Charles Lwanga's rise as chief of the pages and why his leadership mattered so much. As a catechist and protector, he forms younger boys through prayer, prepares them for suffering, and anchors them in the sacraments and devotion to Jesus in the Eucharist. The episode doesn't treat purity as a side issue either. It shows chastity and the dignity of the human person as a line the martyrs refuse to cross, even when threatened by power that expects submission. Then we arrive at Namugongo, holy ground sanctified by martyrdom in 1886. Facing fire and death, these young men choose forgiveness over bitterness and praise over panic. Their witness becomes a turning point for the Catholic faith in Uganda and a lasting inspiration for families, parishes, and anyone trying to stay faithful under cultural or personal pressure. If you've ever wondered what courage looks like in real life, press play, then subscribe, share this episode with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find these saints.Saint Charles Lwanga and Companions store itemsOpen by Steve Bailey Support the showJourneys of Faith brings you Super Saints PodcastsChat 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-appPlease consider subscribing to this podcast or making a donation to Journeys of Faith Help us Grow!Journeys of Faith is blessed to provide Catholic media, including podcasts and inspirational content, free of charge across multiple media platforms for viewers and listeners around the world. While access to this content remains free, there are significant and continually increasing costs associated with producing, hosting, and distributing these programs. Your support helps us continue sharing the beauty of the Catholic faith with souls everywhere. We want to reach more souls and you can help us do that by becoming a Mission Angel. Make a Donation Any AmountRefer a FriendYou can help us ...
Send us Fan MailFear doesn't always show up as open persecution. Sometimes it's a quiet dread about tomorrow, the temptation to shrink your faith down to something “safe,” or the constant pressure to blend in. We're leaning into a story that refuses to let courage stay theoretical: St. Marcellinus and St. Peter, two believers who stood firm under Roman persecution and found strength in Jesus when the cost turned deadly. We trace who they were, what it meant to follow Christ during Emperor Diocletian's crackdown, and why the early church's suffering still speaks to modern Christian life. Along the way, we connect their witness to practical, Scripture-grounded courage, from Luke 9:23's call to take up the cross to John 16:33's promise that Jesus overcomes the world. If you've ever thought, “I could never be that brave,” their story meets you right there and points to daily surrender rather than heroic hype. One of the most arresting moments is the tradition that their peace and forgiveness helped change the heart of their executioner. We also talk about hidden faithfulness, the kind that happens in the shadows when no one is watching, and how God uses steady obedience to shine light in dark places. We share simple ways to keep your faith close through community, devotionals, and tangible reminders that can spark conversations and strengthen resolve. If this encouraged you, subscribe, share the episode with a friend who needs courage, and leave a review so more people can find these stories of faith under fire.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 MailThe words are familiar. The reality is staggering: one God in three divine Persons. We take a slow, prayerful walk into the Holy Trinity, not as a theological brain teaser, but as the living relationship that powers Christian life. If you've ever made the sign of the cross without thinking, or heard “Father, Son, and Holy Spirit” and wondered what it actually means, this conversation is for you.We unpack what the Catholic Church truly teaches: not three gods, not one God wearing three masks, but one divine nature shared fully by the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. From there, we connect doctrine to devotion, showing why the Trinity is woven into every Mass, every sacrament, every Glory Be, and every moment we dare to call God “Father.” Along the way, we lean on the witness of saints and the steady language of the creeds to keep the mystery reverent and clear.Then we open the Bible and follow the “golden thread” of Trinitarian revelation through salvation history, especially the baptism of Jesus in the Jordan and Christ's command to baptize in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. We also clarify the often-confusing Catholic terms “person” and “nature,” so the faith you profess can feel less foggy and more like an invitation.If this helped you pray with more confidence and wonder, subscribe for more, share the episode with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find it.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 quiet home. Two expectant mothers. One simple greeting. Then the Gospel tells us something astonishing: John the Baptist leaps for joy, and Elizabeth, filled with the Holy Spirit, recognizes the Messiah before the world sees anything at all. We slow down and linger with the Visitation (Luke 1:39-45) to uncover why this “hidden” moment sits at the heart of Catholic spirituality, Marian devotion, and the way God works through ordinary encounters. We talk about why Mary goes “with haste” and why that haste is not panic, but charity. Mary's journey into the hill country becomes a map for Christian discipleship: we receive Christ, then we move outward in love. It raises a practical question that cuts through busy schedules and good intentions: when a need appears, do we delay or do we serve? The Visitation shows how real holiness often looks like quiet presence, timely help, and humble faithfulness rather than big public moments. We also explore Elizabeth's praise, John's leap, and the Church's deep connection between this scene and the Hail Mary. From there, we follow the episode's Eucharistic thread: before there were golden tabernacles in churches, there was Mary, the first living tabernacle, carrying Jesus into someone else's life. The reflection ends with the Magnificat, Mary's song of praise, and an invitation to let God's promises reshape how we see ourselves: small, loved, and called to carry Christ into the world one encounter at a time. If this helped you pray, think, or act differently, subscribe, share the episode with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find Journeys of Faith.Meditations on the Rosary BookOpen 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 teenage peasant girl hears a call she can't explain, and a nation on the edge of collapse starts to hope again. We walk through the miraculous journey of Saint Joan of Arc, from the quiet rhythms of Domremy to the public weight of a mission that changes history. Along the way, we linger on the details that make her story more than a legend: the patience of her prayer, her love for the Church, and the steady devotion that forms her long before anyone knows her name. We also place Joan inside the real crisis of 15th-century France: the Hundred Years War, political fracture, and a spiritual weariness that makes people wonder whether heaven has gone silent. Against that backdrop, Joan's reported voices of Saint Michael the Archangel, Saint Catherine, and Saint Margaret become a lens for Catholic discernment, not a shortcut around it. We talk about what her example suggests for our own decisions: testing what we hear, seeking spiritual counsel, returning to the Eucharist, leaning on the rosary, and choosing obedience when the next step feels costly. From Chinon and the Dauphin's court to the battlefield and the Siege of Orléans, Joan's leadership is portrayed as something deeper than strategy: prayer as strength, trust as armor, and the names of Jesus and Mary carried into moments of fear. If you're hungry for a faith story that speaks to anxiety, confusion, and courage, this one delivers a clear challenge and a surprising comfort. Subscribe for more Catholic saint stories, share this episode with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find the journey.Saint Joan of Arc Store 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 MailKeeping faith quiet can feel like the safest option, especially when the culture feels louder, busier, and more skeptical than ever. But if the gospel really is good news, silence is not a neutral choice. We lean into Pope Paul VI's urgent, compassionate call to evangelization and ask what it looks like to speak the name of Jesus with confidence, without becoming pushy or performative. We walk through the Great Commission (Matthew 28:19-20) as a mission for everyday believers: parents at home, students in class, coworkers in meetings, and neighbors across the fence. Drawing from Evangelii Nuntiandi, we talk about Christian witness that is rooted in Scripture, formed in prayer, and empowered by the Holy Spirit. We also unpack why “modern man listens more willingly to witnesses than to teachers” and how simple choices like kindness, forgiveness, and peace can open real conversations about Christ. Fear is part of the story for most of us, so we get practical: how to start small, how to offer prayer in ordinary moments, and how to trust that the Spirit will give words when you need them (Luke 12:12, Matthew 10:19-20). We also share how visible reminders of faith, including meaningful Christian jewelry and Scripture-inspired accessories, can gently spark questions and create natural openings to share hope. If this encourages you, subscribe for more, share it with a friend who needs courage, and leave a review so more people can find the message. What's one small step you can take this week to let your light shine?Writings of Pope Paul VIOpen 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 MailEngland's conversion didn't begin with a throne room debate. It began with a monk stepping onto a foggy shoreline, carrying the Gospel, trusting the Eucharist, and refusing to meet fear with force. We tell the story of Saint Augustine of Canterbury as a true Catholic pilgrimage, one shaped by obedience, humility, and the kind of courage that looks quiet until it changes history. We start by sketching the world Augustine enters: late sixth century Anglo-Saxon kingdoms marked by pagan worship, local warlords, and a deep spiritual longing that doesn't yet know the name of Christ. From there, we follow Pope Gregory the Great and the moment that moves him to act, then the careful wisdom of his instructions: go patiently, teach gradually, and let witness carry the weight of the message. Along the way, we return again and again to core Catholic themes that made the mission possible, devotion to Mary, the rosary, and unwavering faith in the Real Presence of Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. Then we arrive in Kent, where first encounters matter. We walk through Augustine's meeting with King Ethelbert, the first Mass celebrated on English soil, and the steady influence of Queen Bertha, whose prayerful fidelity helps prepare a kingdom for baptism. The takeaway is simple and demanding: evangelization grows through prayer, charity, and sacramental life, one household at a time. If you care about Catholic saints, Church history, or how to share the faith today without compromise, this story will stay with you. Subscribe for more, share this with a friend who loves the saints, and leave a review so more listeners can find us. What's one “yes” you're being asked to make 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 MailJoy can feel like a luxury when your days are packed with alarms, errands, traffic, and that quiet weight you carry into the evening. We're leaning into a different claim: lasting joy is not found by escaping ordinary life, but by encountering God inside it, moment by moment, the way Saint Philip Neri did. Known as the Apostle of Joy, Philip wasn't celebrated for a trouble-free story. He's remembered for a heart anchored in God's love, a playful spirit, and a faith that stayed real in the overlooked hours of the day. We walk through Philip's life in 16th-century Rome and the spiritual habits that kept his joy steady: prayer that's simple and repeatable, Scripture that becomes a daily well, and a willingness to invite Jesus into small tasks with quick prayers and quiet gratitude. We connect that to passages like John 15:11 and Philippians 4:4, and we talk about what it looks like when “holy ground” is your kitchen, your office, or your commute. If you've been waiting for a mountaintop moment, this is permission to start noticing God's presence in the valley. We also tackle a surprising ingredient: laughter. Philip believed lightheartedness can soften the rough edges of hard days, not by pretending life is easy, but by making space for grace. And we end with humility, because joy grows when we stop performing, loosen our grip on pride, and come to God as we are. If you want a practical Christian devotional that strengthens daily faith and helps you find joy that lasts, press play, then subscribe, share with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find the journey.Saint Philip Neri Store 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 single line from the cross reshapes the way Catholics understand family, suffering, and belonging: “Behold your mother.” We walk straight into John 19:26-27 and take it seriously as more than a tender moment between Jesus, Mary, and John. For us, it's Christ's deliberate gift to the whole Church, a spiritual motherhood meant to meet real life, the nights of doubt, the weight of grief, and the quiet fear of being left to figure faith out alone.From there, we trace the biblical foundations for Mary, Mother of the Church across Scripture. We connect Calvary to the wider story: Genesis 3:15 and the promise of the woman and her offspring, Mary's trusting “yes” at the Annunciation, and her prayerful presence with the apostles as the Church is born at Pentecost (Acts 1:14). Along the way, we talk about what Marian devotion is supposed to do in a healthy Catholic life: lead us closer to Jesus, strengthen fidelity, and deepen love for the Eucharist.We also step into Church history, from the early Christians honoring Mary as Theotokos to the saints who leaned on her as a true mother in faith. Then we land at a pivotal moment: Pope Paul VI's 1964 proclamation of Mary as Mater Ecclesiae during the Second Vatican Council, offered as a warm reassurance in a rapidly changing world. If you're searching for steadiness, clarity, and hope, this conversation is an invitation to take Mary “into your home” as John did. Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs encouragement, and leave a review. What part of Mary's story do you lean on most?Browse the Virgin Mary ShopOpen 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 MailThe Church doesn't call Mary “Queen” to place her far away. We call her Mary Queen of Apostles because she is close, present, and active where the Gospel actually begins: in prayer, in waiting, and in a courageous yes. We start in the upper room at Pentecost, where Acts 1:14 shows Mary at the heart of the first Christian community, steadying fearful disciples and helping form the Church for its mission. If you've ever felt stuck behind locked doors of doubt, fatigue, or distraction, this conversation is a map back to the essentials.We also follow Mary's hidden apostolic road from Cana to Calvary. At Cana, her instruction is simple and relentless: “Do whatever he tells you.” We unpack why that line is more than a memory, and how it becomes a blueprint for Catholic discipleship, evangelization, and spiritual renewal. At Calvary, Mary's fidelity reveals that apostleship is not first about volume or visibility, but about surrendering our lives to Christ for the salvation of souls.From there, we widen the lens to Church history and Marian intercession that reignites apostolic zeal, including the enduring impact of Marian apparitions like Guadalupe, Lourdes, and Fatima. We connect this to a lived pilgrimage of faith today through prayer, Eucharistic devotion, and practical ways to bring Catholic tradition home, including virtual pilgrimages and a praying community united in shared intentions.If you're hungry for deeper devotion and a steadier interior life, walk with us. Subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review with the moment 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 MailImpossible situations have a way of shrinking our world. A strained marriage, a family feud that won't die, grief that rewrites your future, prayers that seem to hit the ceiling. We're sitting with Saint Rita of Cassia because her life meets all of that head-on, and she refuses to let despair have the last word. Known across the centuries as the patroness of the impossible, Saint Rita doesn't offer a neat story. She offers a faithful one. We trace her journey from Roccaporena, Italy, where she longed to give her life to God, into an arranged marriage marked by anger and conflict. Rita's response is startling in its simplicity: prayer, patience, and daily acts of forgiveness. Over time, her steady love becomes an instrument of conversion in her own home, a reminder that grace often moves slowly and quietly. If you're searching for Catholic hope for a difficult marriage or family tension, her witness is practical, human, and tough. Then the losses come: her husband is murdered, and her sons are tempted toward revenge. Rita's anguished prayer asks God to protect their souls, even at a cost she never wanted to pay. From there, we follow her path into the Augustinian convent in Cassia, her life of service and penance, and the mystical wound she bears as a sign of union with Christ. Along the way, we share simple ways to grow devotion to Saint Rita of Cassia through prayer cards, medals, and a consistent prayer life rooted in trust. If you've been staring at a closed door, let Saint Rita teach you how to knock with courage. Subscribe, share this with someone who needs hope, and leave a review with the “impossible” you're praying through.More about Saint Rita of CasciaOpen 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 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 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 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 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 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
This episode cuts past surface answers and brings real, honest conversation about faith when life breaks you. Dr. Chonta Haynes sits down with Royale Elyse to unpack grief, divorce, identity shifts, and the spiritual strategies that produce unbreakable strength. They blend personal testimony with faith-forward strategy for women who refuse to stay stuck. If you want hope, practical steps, and spiritual clarity during hard seasons, this conversation meets you where you are and points you toward resurrection, not resignation. Full timestamps0:00 – Introduction and promise to skip pat answers0:06 – What this episode will cover and why it matters0:14 – The most painful experiences we tackle in this episode0:46 – Guest intro: Royale Elyse — Crown Confidence Institute and Milky Way1:44 – Why faith and business must be integrated for lasting impact3:00 – Faith in the fire: trusting God through transitions5:04 – Personal story: divorce, rebuilding, and faith as strategy7:00 – Grief and perspective: staying anchored in hope9:50 – Olive tree metaphor: pruning, pressing, and bearing generational fruit14:10 – Inner circles: covenant relationships and sharpening accountability19:58 – Identity rebirth: renaming, rebranding, and aligning to destiny24:58 – Legacy thinking: how your resilience changes future generations28:49 – Resources, and how to connect Connect with Dr. Chonta HaynesWebsite: https://ChontaHaynes.com YouTube: https://youtube.com/@ChontaHaynes Strategy Call: https://chontahaynes.com/destiny Programs and resources: https://chontahaynes.com/coaching Connect with Royale Elyse (Milkia Waller)Crowned Confidence Institute: https://CrownedConfidenceInstitute.com Royale Elyse books and brand: search Royale Elyse on major platformsMilky Way Cosmetics: https://milkiwaycosmetics.com Watch the full YouTube conversation for the complete message and resources: https://youtu.be/jMePfukqOh0
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If you're a Christian woman with body image issues, today Heather will fire you up with encouragement around how your Christian faith and beliefs can speak directly to your body image issues. You have a BIG faith that helps you believe in God, Jesus, heaven, and eternity. But, what you need is a LITTLE faith that can apply to how you feel and how you act when you can't get your pants buttoned, when you look in the mirror, or when you feel rejected by peers for the way you look. If you struggle with having a faith that can apply to your day to day battles with insecurity, today's episode is for you. Heather again takes on CHATGPT to see how Chat answers this same question, "How does my faith help my body image issues?" Heather's confident her answer is better this time. Share this episode with a friend who needs some body image encouragement this summer! Listen to Heather's podcast on exploring gluttony verse by verse in the Bible: https://omny.fm/shows/compared-to-who/more-thoughts-on-gluttony-what-the-bible-says-part Listen to Heather's podcast on what to do if you feel like you ruined your good body: https://omny.fm/shows/compared-to-who/i-ruined-my-body-how-do-i-believe-my-body-is-good Learn more about Compared to Who? by visiting: Https://www.improvebodyimage.com The 40-Day Body Image Workbook: https://www.improvebodyimage.com/40-Day-Body-Image-Workbook-Christian The 40 Day Journey (starts week of June 16): https://www.improvebodyimage.com/40-day-challenge Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
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