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Catholic Saints

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Have you ever wanted to learn more about the men and women the Catholic Church officially recognize as saints? In these interviews, scripture scholars from the Augustine Institute dive into the lives of the Saints to help all the faithful come to a deeper understanding of those heroic men and women who have been transformed by the love of God. In this Catholic podcast, learn about St. Augustine, St. Monica, St. Philip Neri, St. Catherine of Siena, and many more.
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History chart
#49
Episodes
396
Releases
Twice a week
Typical length
23 min
On air since
2021
Latest episode
17 hours ago

Episodes

396 episodes, newest first

  1. St. Malachy of Armagh

    Episode 395

    Show notes

    A saint of the Middle Ages, St. Malachy served as a bishop in Ireland and helped to reform the Church there, navigating many difficult political situations. Join Dr. Elizabeth Klein and Mary McGeehan as they dive into the life of St. Malachy of Armagh.

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    23 min
  2. Remembering the Dead and Celebrating the Saints

    Episode 394

    Show notes

    Dr. Tim Gray and Dr. Elizabeth Klein, professor of Theology at the Augustine Institute Graduate School, discuss the importance of remembering the dead in purgatory, celebrating the Saints in heaven, and the Catholic perspective on Halloween.

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    30 min
  3. St. Marcellus of Tangier

    Episode 393

    Show notes

    St. Marcellus is an early Christian military martyr that inspires conversation on the obligations one has to his or her country. Dr. Elizabeth Klein shares St. Marcellus’ story and principles that prompt an examination of conscience about where our allegiance lies and to what cause or end we fight for.

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    16 min
  4. St. Jude

    Episode 392

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    31 min
  5. St. Alfred the Great

    Episode 391

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    Dr. Carl Vennerstrom and Mary McGeehan share details of the life of St. Alfred the Great, a 9th century English saint. Due to Danish invasion, Christian practices and clerical literacy rates were in decline as Alfred was growing up. Inspired by his faith and his duty as king, St. Alfred dedicated his life to rebuild England’s Christian education and culture.

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    18 min
  6. Pope Saint John Paull II

    Episode 390

    Show notes

    Many know this pope as an erudite and charismatic leader, but from a young age, he was no stranger to suffering, and these trials shaped his heart of courage and love. In this episode, Mary Kate McNamara, Manager of Pilgrimages at the Augustine Institute sits down with Father Tegha Nji to have a conversation about the life and legacy of Pope Saint John Paul II.

    Rev. Tegha Afuhwi Nji is an assistant professor of theology at the Augustine Institute Graduate School of Theology. Learn more at Augustine.edu.

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    26 min
  7. St. Luke

    Episode 389

    Show notes

    Known as the beloved physician and faithful friend of St. Paul, St. Luke is a crucial figure for the Church’s knowledge of Christ’s earthly ministry and the early Church. Join Dr. Ben Akers and Taylor Kemp as they explore the life and legacy of the author of the Gospel according to Luke and the Acts of the Apostles.

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    23 min
  8. St. Teresa of Avila

    Episode 388

    Show notes

    Dr. Ben Akers and Annette Bergeon, Executive Director of Endow, discuss St. Teresa of Avila and her love of conversations with Jesus.

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    31 min
  9. Pope St. John XXIII

    Episode 387

    Show notes

    Join Dr. David Moser and Dr. Elizabeth Klein to learn about "Good Pope John." Though most well-known for calling the Second Vatican Council, this kind, humble man teaches us much about compassion and prayer.

    Dr. David Moser is an assistant professor of theology at the Augustine Institute Graduate School of Theology. Learn more at Augustine.edu.

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    18 min
  10. Writings of the Saints: Saint John Henry Newman's "Intellect, the Instrument of Religious Training"

    Episode 386

    Show notes

    To many, it may seem that one's intellect and one's faith have little to do with each other, but, in "Intellect, the Instrument of Religious Training," a sermon meant for university faculty and students, Saint John Henry Newman shows us otherwise. Join Dr. Christopher Blum and Dr. Elizabeth Klein for the first in a monthly series of new episodes within the Catholic Saints podcast that focuses on "Writings of the Saints." If you would like to learn more about the life and legacy of Saint John Henry Newman, search for his name in the Augustine Institute's podcast channel.
    Dr. Christopher Blum is a professor of history and philosophy at the Augustine Institute Graduate School of Theology. Learn more at Augustine.edu.

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    22 min
  11. St. Bruno

    Episode 385

    Show notes

    Over the course of life, we will probably experience God's call to share the gifts He gave us in many different ways. Saint Bruno certainly did! Before founding the Carthusian order, he had already lived a life of service through teaching many who would go on to lead within the Church, including a pope, who would later call him out of the monastery and back to Rome. Join Dr. Elizabeth Klein and Dr. Scott Hefelfinger as they introduce us to Saint Bruno.

    Dr. Elizabeth Klein is an associate professor of theology at the Augustine Institute Graduate School of Theology. Learn more at Augustine.edu.

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    22 min
  12. St. Francis of Assisi

    Episode 384

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    Dr. Tim Gray and Paul McCusker talk about the incredible Saint Francis of Assisi. This massive figure of the Church spread the Gospel with incredible power and grace throughout the 13th century.

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    26 min
  13. St. Thérèse on Holiness

    Episode 383

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    Dr. Ben Akers & Dr. Scott Hefelfinger, Professor of Theology at the Augustine Institute Graduate School of Theology, discuss St. Therese of Lisieux, a great modern-day saint and Doctor of the Church.

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    31 min
  14. The Choirs of Angels, Archangels, & Guardian Angels

    Episode 382

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    How do we know angels exist, and where do we learn about them? What are the different types of angels? How do we relate to our guardian angels? Join Dr. Elizabeth Klein and Taylor Kemp to dive into these questions and more.

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    27 min
  15. Sts. Cosmas and Damian

    Episode 381

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    Join Dr. Jean-Paul Juge and Dr. Elizabeth Klein as they discuss the lives and legacy of these twin brothers -- both physicians who offered their services for free and who became martyrs for their faith. These saints help us to meditate on the meaning of healing -- both body and soul -- and on Jesus as the Divine Physician.

    Dr. Jean-Paul Juge is a teaching fellow in the Augustine Institute Graduate School of Theology. Learn more at Augustine.edu.

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    15 min
  16. Praying with St. Padre Pio

    Episode 380

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    This twentieth-century Franciscan mystic had the extraordinary gifts of bilocation, the ability to read hearts, and the Stigmata, just to name a few, but what Saint Padre Pio has to teach us about prayer is extremely practical. Join Father Tegha Afuhwi Nji and Dr. Jessica Ewell for this final episode in the monthly series Praying with the Saints.
    Rev. Tegha Afuhwi Nji is an assistant professor of theology at the Augustine Institute Graduate School of Theology. Learn more at Augustine.edu.

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    20 min
  17. St. Matthew

    Episode 379

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    Dr. Tim Gray and Dr. Michael Barber discuss the Gospel writer and Apostle, St. Matthew.

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    31 min
  18. St. Joseph of Cupertino

    Episode 378

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    Dr. Tim Gray and Dr. Sean Innerst discuss the mystic & saint, Joseph of Cupertino.

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    31 min
  19. St. Cyprian

    Episode 377

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    Join Dr. John Sehorn and Taylor Kemp as they dive into the life of St. Cyprian on this episode of Catholic Saints! A Bishop and martyr, St. Cyprian is one of the most famous martyrs of North Africa.

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    20 min
  20. St. John Chrysostom

    Episode 376

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    From Antioch, the political center of the fifth-century world, arose a golden-tongued preacher and bishop: St. John Chrysostom. Listen to Dr. Carl Vennerstrom and Mary McGeehan discuss the life and preaching of this great doctor of the Church who gave us countless powerful prayers and homilies.

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    22 min