Catholic Saints

St. Bernadette grew up in poverty, sickness, and simplicity. Her family for a time even resided in a flat that formerly functioned as a jail cell! Listen to the story of this humble saint who received visions of the Blessed Mother even prior to understanding she was speaking to the mother of Jesus. Dr. Arielle Harms reflects upon St. Bernadette's life in this episode of Catholic Saints. Watch Cath...

Dive into the lives of Holy Women You’ve Never Heard Of with Dr. Elizabeth Klein and Dr. Jessica Murdoch. St. Mary of Egypt comes from a scandalous past that led to a life of extreme penance. Every saint has a past, and every sinner has a future! Watch Catholic Saints and other great content on Formed . Sign up for a 7-day free trial of Formed . Support this podcast and the Augustine Institute by...

Dr. Elizabeth Klein and Taylor Kemp discuss the life of St. Cuthbert of Lindisfarne from Northern England, a lesser-known saint in the Church today but a beloved bishop of his time. Known for his amiable personality and unique relationship with otters, St. Cuthbert radiated persistent cheerfulness to those he met and modeled holiness throughout the various stages of his life. His feast day is Marc...

Dr. Ben Akers and Taylor Kemp sit down to reflect on the earthly father chosen by the Heavenly Father for his Son, Jesus Christ. This four-part series will begin by looking at Joseph from the Old Testament and comparing him with Saint Joseph from the New Testament, and then move into reflections on three of Saint Joseph's titles; Guardian of the Redeemer, Patron of the Universal Church, and Patron...

Dr. Elizabeth Klein and Taylor Kemp discuss the historical life of St. Patrick. Captured multiple times by pirates, St. Patrick escaped slavery and returned to his land of captivity to preach the Gospel to a pagan people. Living during a time of great plagues, St. Patrick preached the good news of a God who embraces suffering. His feast day is March 17. Watch Catholic Saints and other great conten...

Pope Saint Simplicius lived through the fall of an empire and during one of the most tumultuous theological controversies in history. Join Dr. Jean-Paul Juge and Dr. Elizabeth Klein as we discover how he guided the Church through such a time. From him, we can learn how to persist with courage no matter how hopeless we feel. Watch Catholic Saints and other great content on Formed . Sign up for a 7-...

Dr. Elizabeth Klein and Taylor Kemp discuss the life and impact of two female martyrs from the third century, Sts. Perpetua and Felicity. Both were beheaded for refusing to renounce their Christian faith. Their feast day is March 7. Watch Catholic Saints and other great content on Formed . Sign up for a 7-day free trial of Formed . Support this podcast and the Augustine Institute by becoming a mem...

Mary McGeehan and Dr. James Prothro discuss King David and the proper veneration of Old Testament figures. David is a great example of a "man after God's own Heart" who, throughout his ups and downs, remains faithful, modeling repentance and forgiveness. Watch Catholic Saints and other great content on Formed . Sign up for a 7-day free trial of Formed . Support this podcast and the Augustine Insti...

Join Dr. Ben Akers and Mary McGeehan as they dive into the life of St. Polycarp, a second century bishop and martyr. St. Polycarp was a student of St. John the Apostle, defended the faith against early heresies, and offered his life like Christ as a martyr. Watch Catholic Saints and other great content on Formed . Sign up for a 7-day free trial of Formed . Support this podcast and the Augustine In...

Many times, holiness runs in families. Discover the lives and legacy of these two brothers and learn how and why they invented an alphabet along the way. Join Dr. Elizabeth Klein and Dr. Carl Vennerstrom as they introduce us to Saints Cyril and Methodius.  Watch Catholic Saints and other great content on Formed . Sign up for a 7-day free trial of Formed . Support this podcast and the Augustine Ins...

Forty-nine Christians were martyred during the great persecution under Diocletian in Roman North Africia in the town of Abitinia. The martyrs were persecuted for their commitment to Sunday worship and reception of the Eucharist. Dr. Elizabeth Klein reflects upon the importance of sacrifice and proper worship as the essential expression of being Christian. Watch Catholic Saints and other great cont...

Dive into the lives of Holy Women You’ve Never Heard Of with Dr. Elizabeth Klein and Dr. Jessica Murdoch. St. Scholastica is the sister of St. Benedict. Holy siblings and holy families change the world! Watch Catholic Saints and other great content on Formed . Sign up for a 7-day free trial of Formed . Support this podcast and the Augustine Institute by becoming a member of the Mission Circle . Ho...

Dr. Elizabeth Klein and Taylor Kemp sit down to discuss St. Marcella, the early Church martyr of Rome, who's feast day is celebrated on January 31st. St. Marcella was born in 325 AD and died in 410 AD, around the time of the sack of Rome. During this tumultuous time in Church history (between the Council of Nicaea and the sack of Rome) St. Marcella befriended St. Jerome who wrote several letters t...

This fourth episode touches on the need for courage in the Christian life. In this four-part series, Dr. Ben Akers and Dr. Christopher O. Blum sit down to discuss St. Francis de Sales, his best known work The Introduction to the Devout Life, and the character of a christian revealed through his life's witness and writings. We hope you enjoy this new series on an incredible counter-reformation sain...

This third episode focuses on St. Francis de Sales and his teaching on the moral life, virtue, and the place of sincerity in the Christian life. In this four-part series, Dr. Ben Akers and Dr. Christopher O. Blum sit down to discuss St. Francis de Sales, his best known work The Introduction to the Devout Life, and the character of a christian revealed through his life's witness and writings. We ho...

St. Thomas Aquinas was given one of the greatest minds in history. He devoted his life to studying God and used his great intellect to write extensively on almost all theological topics. Not only did St. Thomas cover almost all of theology, but he also did it while maintaining theological accuracy. Sit down with Dr. Christopher Mooney and Taylor Kemp for an episode of Catholic Saints, where they d...

This second episode focuses on St. Francis de Sales and his teaching on attentiveness and prayer. In this four-part series, Dr. Ben Akers and Dr. Christopher O. Blum sit down to discuss St. Francis de Sales, his best known work The Introduction to the Devout Life, and the character of a christian revealed through his life's witness and writings. We hope you enjoy this new series on an incredible c...

St. Paula was a Roman Christian who married at young age and became a religious after the death of her husband. Dr. Elizabeth Klein shares about the life of this influential woman who sponsored St. Jerome's translation of the vulgate and founded two monastic communities!  Watch Catholic Saints and other great content on Formed . Sign up for a 7-day free trial of Formed . Support this podcast and t...

Join Dr. Tim Gray and Dr. Michael Barber as they discuss St. Paul's conversion and his overhauled life mission. Watch Catholic Saints on FORMED . Sign Up for FORMED . Support this podcast and the Augustine Institute on the Mission Circle . Watch Catholic Saints and other great content on Formed . Sign up for a 7-day free trial of Formed . Support this podcast and the Augustine Institute by becomin...

This first episode introduces St. Francis de Sales, the times in which he lived, and looks at a fundamental virtue for the Christian life: obedience. In this four-part series, Dr. Ben Akers and Dr. Christopher O. Blum sit down to discuss St. Francis de Sales, his best known work "The Introduction to the Devout Life", and the character of a Christian. We hope you enjoy this new series on an incredi...

When she was twelve, Saint Agnes of Rome had to decide whether to renounce her Christian faith and the vow of virginity she had made to Christ or whether to endure death by the sword. Join Dr. Elizabeth Klein and Taylor Kemp as they discover what this young saint can teach us today. Watch Catholic Saints and other great content on Formed . Sign up for a 7-day free trial of Formed . Support this po...

In this episode, Dr. Elizabeth Klein and Taylor discuss St. Anthony of Egypt, or "Anthony the Great," a hermit who lived from around 251 to 356 A.D. Anthony is widely regarded as the most famous of the Desert Fathers, a class of Christians who fled to the wilderness in order to give themselves wholly to prayer and asceticism. This radical devotion to the Lord made the Desert Fathers serious threat...

Join Dr. Jean-Paul Juge and Dr. Elizabeth Klein as they discuss the enduring contributions of this fourth-century saint — Hilary of Poitiers. See how he combined theological insight and poetic prowess to serve God and His people.  Watch Catholic Saints and other great content on Formed . Sign up for a 7-day free trial of Formed . Support this podcast and the Augustine Institute by becoming a membe...

Dr. Elizabeth Klein and Taylor Kemp explore the life of St. Aelred of Rieveaulx, a famous Cistercian monk from the 12th century. St. Aelred writes about the perfection of Christian friendship, while witnessing to it by his own life. His feast day is January 12.   Watch Catholic Saints and other great content on Formed . Sign up for a 7-day free trial of Formed . Support this podcast and the August...

St. Gregory of Nyssa is one of the fourth century Cappadocian Fathers. St. Gregory hails from a holy family of saint siblings, including St. Basil the Great and St. Macrina. Dr. Chris Mooney shares about the life and scholarly work of St. Gregory and how he continues to inspires us today! Watch Catholic Saints and other great content on Formed . Sign up for a 7-day free trial of Formed . Support t...