Catholic Saints

A Franciscan cardinal bishop and contemporary of St. Thomas Aquinas, St. Bonaventure is an excellent example of saintly humility. Known as the "Seraphic Doctor," St. Bonaventure loved God above all else. He is known for many works, including The Life of Saint Francis and The Journey of the Mind to God. His feast day is July 15. Watch Catholic Saints and other great content on Formed . Sign up for...

Dr. Tim Gray & Dr. Ben Akers discuss the Rule of St. Benedict as it applies to daily life. 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 . Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of pers...

Dr. Arielle Harms shares about the beautiful life of St. Maria Goretti and her virtuous disposition to mercy, courage, and purity. Please note the sensitive nature of St. Maria's story of martyrdom and parent discretion advised if listening with young children. Watch Catholic Saints and other great content on Formed . Sign up for a 7-day free trial of Formed . Support this podcast and the Augustin...

Mary McGeehan joins Dr. Ben Akers for a discussion on the life of St. Thomas the Apostle. They dive into Scripture to explore the life, leadership, and personality of this heroic and saintly man. 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 . Hosted by...

Join Dr. Tim Gray and Matthew Meeks, Chief Marketing Officer of the Augustine Institute, as they explore the story of Saint Junipero Serra who lived his whole life as a "song to Our Lady". 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 . Hosted by Simple...

Join Dr. John Sehorn and Mary McGeehan to discuss the First Martyrs of the Church of Rome. Killed under Emperor Nero in AD 64, the First Martyrs offer us a powerful witness of fidelity to Christ. 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 . Hosted by...

Pope Francis recently announced a new Doctor of the Church: St. Irenaeus of Lyons. In this episode of Formed Now, Dr. John Sehorn and Dr. Ben Akers discuss this second-century Church Father, explaining his importance to the history of Christianity and his title—the "Doctor of Unity." Watch Catholic Saints and other great content on Formed . Sign up for a 7-day free trial of Formed . Support this p...

During the Nestorian Controversy of the fifth century, heroic saints like Cyril of Alexandria defended the truth of Christ’s divinity. In this episode, Dr. Carl Vennerstrom and Mary McGeehan discuss the Nestorian heresy and how St. Cyril’s humble, courageous spirit aided the Church during a time of discord. Discussion question: St. Cyril of Alexandria was a defender of the truth in a time of great...

Join Dr. Christopher Mooney and Mary McGeehan on this episode of Catholic Saints to discuss St. Josemaria: his origin, spirituality, Opus Dei, and how to follow his saintly example. St. Josemaria Escriva centered his ministry around a simple truth: each person can experience the extraordinary grace of holiness even in the ordinary events of day-to-day life. Watch Catholic Saints and other great co...

Join Dr. John Sehorn and Taylor Kemp as they talk about St. John the Baptist, the forerunner to Christ. In this episode, they discuss the Nativity of John the Baptist, how the Old Testament illuminates who St. John the Baptist is, and how he prepares for Jesus. Watch Catholic Saints and other great content on Formed . Sign up for a 7-day free trial of Formed . Support this podcast and the Augustin...

Dr. Arielle Harms and Taylor Kemp share about the life of Aloysius (Luigi) Gonzaga. Raised by his father to be a soldier, an early awakening of his personal faith led him to renounce his familial right of succession and enter the newly formed Society of Jesus. As a Jesuit he soon realized that despite his radical service, bold evangelization, and strict prayers and asceticism, the only way to trul...

Dr. Arielle Harms and Taylor Kemp discuss the life and impact of St. Anthony of Padua. Born Fernando Bulhões in Lisbon, Portugal, St. Anthony became an Augustinian friar before eventually joining the newly founded Franciscan order. His incredible memory combined with his dedication to studies and prayer enabled him to travel around Italy as an eloquent and inspiring preacher. He converted many peo...

Join Dr. Elizabeth Klein and Taylor Kemp as they discuss the life of St. Columcille. Like a prism, the lives of the saints reflect the likeness of Christ in their own unique ways. In this episode, learn how St. Columcille's life mirrors that of Christ's and how you can follow his example. St. Columcille's feast day is June 9. Watch Catholic Saints and other great content on Formed . Sign up for a...

Known as the "Apostle to Germany," the bishop and martyr St. Boniface worked tirelessly to renew the Church in Germany. Although his efforts ultimately bore great fruit and helped to recenter the faith of the Germans, St. Boniface often felt like a failure in his missionary work. Watch Catholic Saints and other great content on Formed . Sign up for a 7-day free trial of Formed . Support this podca...

Dr. Elizabeth Klein and Taylor Kemp discuss the Christians martyred under Marcus Aurelius around the year 170 AD. This episode invites a discussion on the nature of suffering, the difficulty of martyrdom, and dying in unity with the Eucharist. The martyr's feast day is June 2. Watch Catholic Saints and other great content on Formed . Sign up for a 7-day free trial of Formed . Support this podcast...

Dr. Ben Akers sits down with Dr. Elizabeth Klein to discuss St. Justin Martyr—an early Church martyr who lived from about AD 100 to 165 and wrote several significant Christian apologetic works. St. Justin was a convert to the Catholic faith, philosopher, and is famous for his idea of the "seeds of the Word" found throughout all of God's creation. St. Justin explains that all things are created by...

Learn about the remarkable story of St. Joan of Arc with Paul McCusker, author of the Augustine Institute Radio Theatre audio drama "The Victory of Joan of Arc", and Dr. Ben Akers on this episode of Catholic Saints!  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 Missi...

St. Augustine of Canterbury is often called the "Apostle to the English". A great missionary, St. Augustine was pivotal in converting the Anglo-Saxons to the Catholic faith. Join Dr. James Prothro and Mary McGeehan as they discuss this great saint and his witness to Jesus Christ. Watch Catholic Saints and other great content on Formed . Sign up for a 7-day free trial of Formed . Support this podca...

It's the 16th century, and Rome, in many ways, has strayed from its Christian roots. The city needs to be re-evangelized. Enter St. Philip Neri, the "Apostle to Rome," who spent most of his life calling the people of Rome to conversion and a life of Christian discipleship. Join Dr. Carl Vennerstrom and Taylor Kemp for a riveting conversation on the life of St. Philip Neri. Watch Catholic Saints an...

Dr. Elizabeth Klein and Taylor Kemp sit down to discuss the holy life and witness of St. Bede the Venerable. 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 . Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collecti...

Join Sr. Maris Stella of the Sisters of Life and Dr. Tim Gray for today's discussion on Our Lady of Fatima. 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 . Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collectio...

St. Damien was born in Belgium but spent most of his life ministering to lepers in Molokai, Hawaii. An incredible example of holiness, he dedicated his whole life to spreading the Gospel. Sit down with Dr. James Prothro and Mary McGeehan as they discuss the life and witness of this great saint. Watch Catholic Saints and other great content on Formed . Sign up for a 7-day free trial of Formed . Sup...

There are lots of Jameses mentioned in the Gospels, including two among Jesus' twelve apostles. In this episode of Catholic Saints, Dr. James Prothro (another James!) and Mary McGeehan talk about the life and witness of the first bishop of Jerusalem. They also discuss the Letter of James and how Catholics today can follow the heroic example of St. James the Lesser. For more on St. James and St. Pa...

Join Dr. Ben Akers and Dr. Elizabeth Klein as they discuss the early Church Father, St. Athanasius. A bishop and Doctor of the Church, St. Athanasius is remembered as the great defender of the Nicene Creed. He was exiled five times from his own diocese under four different emperors. A great teacher, his writings are accessible to both beginners and experts in theology, writing works that serve dif...

Join Dr. Tim Gray and Dr. Elizabeth Klein as they celebrate Catherine of Siena: a nurse and mystic with papal influence who became a saint and doctor of the Church. 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 . Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company...