St. Anthony's Tongue

Fear-based talk about demons and spiritual warfare often leads to scrupulosity, anxiety, or even despair. But the mystics of the Catholiv Church saw warfare differently. In the Song of Songs, the Bridegroom warns: “Catch for us the foxes, the little foxes that spoil the vineyards, for our vineyards are in blossom.”In this video, I explore how the foxes reveal the reality of spiritual warfare — not...

Some Catholic exorcists online are fueling fear and scrupulosity. Their words paint a trickster God — a God who sets traps, honors demonic “contracts,” or sends demons against you for something as simple as laying hands in prayer. This is not Catholicism. This is pop demonology — and at times, undercover paganism. In this video, I walk through popular exorcist claims (from “bloodline curses” to th...

Why does God hide Himself? Why does Scripture show Him veiled in clouds, curtains, flesh, and bread? In this episode we explore one of the most overlooked themes in Catholic spirituality: the veil. From Eden to the Eucharist, from Moses’ shining face to the veil of the Temple torn at the Cross, veiling runs through the entire story of salvation. The Catholic mystics teach us that veils are not bar...

Catholicism was never meant to be a brand. It was meant to burn. This video digs into Catholic consumerism and influencer culture. How it often trades the Cross for comfort, mysticism for marketing, and fire for aesthetics. The mystics didn’t curate vibes; they ached, bled, and burned for God. What happens when Catholicism gets packaged as a lifestyle brand instead of a living fire? That’s what we...

Mary is not just the Mother of Christ. She is the Bride who bled at the Cross. In this episode, we journey into the heart of Our Lady of Sorrows, exploring why she bears so many titles, the deep meaning of her Seven Sorrows, and why this devotion matters for Catholics today. From Scripture to the saints, we see how her pierced heart teaches us to love Christ in suffering and to remain at the foot...

In this episode, we uncover the dark side of St. Francis: the prisoner of war with possible PTSD, the mystic who bled with Christ, the man whose body rotted from illness and sacrifice while his brothers betrayed him. This isn’t the birdbath saint. This is the saint of wounds, blindness, rot, and song.

Catholic mysticism isn’t just for monks or cloistered nuns—it’s the everyday spiritual life lived deeply. In this video, we explore how to live Catholic mysticism through a daily rhythm of receiving and offering. Drawing from the wisdom of the saints and the rich contemplative tradition of the Church, this episode offers a practical and accessible guide to mystical Catholic prayer, the cosmic prie...

Most people in Scripture tremble when they see angels. But not Mary Magdalene. In this episode, we explore why Magdalene wept past angels at the tomb, mistook God for a gardener, and recognized the Risen Christ not by sight—but by the sound of her name. Drawing from the Song of Songs and the writings of St. Bernard of Clairvaux, we reflect on bridal longing, holy ache, and the bold love that doesn...

Mass Prep for the Mystic Heart: Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary TimeMary, Martha, and When the Guest Is GodGospel: Luke 10:38–42This week’s Gospel is short, but it holds a holy tension — a quiet drama between activity and intimacy. In this reflection, we pause with Mary at the feet of Jesus, and gently examine what it means to choose the “better part.”Martha is busy, anxious, and overwhelmed — prepar...

What if the Catholic sacraments weren’t just rituals… but part of a divine love story? In this episode, we explore the sacraments through the lens of bridal mysticism—a tradition as ancient as the Church itself. From Baptism to the Eucharist, we walk step-by-step through the weekly rhythm of the Mass as a vow renewal between Christ and the soul. Each sacrament becomes a mystical act of love: a kis...

Many Catholics worry about praying the rosary “correctly.” But what if that’s never what it was about? In this episode, we explore the two pillars the rosary was built on— loving repetition and meditation on Christ’s life —and trace its roots back to the monastic Divine Office and Lectio Divina. The rosary is not a checklist. It’s a spiritual love story , a rhythm of grace, and a doorway to contem...

Is the Gospel just about sin and salvation… or is it also a wedding story? In this episode, we explore Jesus as the Divine Bridegroom — a theme woven from Genesis to Revelation, from the Jewish wedding customs of the ancient world to the Last Supper , the Crucifixion , and the Mass . Bridal theology isn’t just poetic; it’s profoundly biblical and deeply healing. We’ll look at: – How ancient Jewish...

Is receiving Communion in the hand irreverent? Or could it be… bridal? In this video, we explore the mystical and biblical beauty of receiving the Eucharist in the hand—through the lens of saints, Scripture, and the Song of Songs. Drawing from the writings of St. Cyril of Jerusalem, Catherine of Siena, and the tradition of Eucharistic mysticism, we look at how the hand can become an altar, a place...

Why does the most intimate book in the Bible begin with a kiss? In this episode, we explore the Song of Songs through the lens of Catholic bridal mysticism—a love story not just between a Bride and her Beloved, but between your soul and God. We’ll walk through the spiritual arc of the Song: longing, absence, union, and the deep healing that comes when we finally stop performing and let ourselves b...

We’re told to seek God. But what if He’s already seeking us? This episode introduces Bridal Mysticism — a deeply Catholic tradition that sees the soul as the beloved of Christ. We explore: The parable of the Bride Who Ran How Scripture tells a love story from Genesis to Revelation Why burnout and scrupulosity miss the heart of the Gospel You're not climbing a mountain. You're being found....

Are you overwhelmed by Catholic devotions, content, and the pressure to “get holier faster”? You’re not alone. In this episode of St. Anthony’s Tongue, we explore the growing experience of Catholic spiritual burnout. From overloading your life with novenas, consecrations, and scapulars, to the anxiety of trying to keep up with Catholic content and rituals—you may be doing everything “right,” but s...

Spiritual Attack or Dark Night of the Soul? A Guide to Discernment Not every battle is with the devil—sometimes, the silence is from God. In this episode, we explore the difference between spiritual attack and the Dark Night of the Soul. Many today blame hardship on demonic interference, but what if God is the one withdrawing, inviting us to love Him more purely? This episode offers a thoughtful r...

Praying a novena shouldn’t feel like a chore—or a transaction. The mystics teach us that novena prayer is a path into the heart of God, not a formula for getting what we want. In this episode of St. Anthony’s Tongue , we explore how to pray novenas in a contemplative, mystical way. Learn how to transform this nine-day devotion from legalistic repetition into a meaningful journey of union with Chri...

Saint of the Liminal. Saint of the Desert. Saint of the Moon. John the Baptist isn’t just the wild prophet of the Jordan — he is the mystic of the in-between. In this episode of St. Anthony’s Tongue , we explore how John embodies the liminal, the purgative power of the desert, and the quiet radiance of reflected light. We’ll dive into: John as the Threshold Saint — not the light, but witness to it...

Long before devotion to the Sacred Heart was formalized, a few mystics were already listening—already burning. In this episode, we explore the mystical beginnings of Sacred Heart devotion through the lives and visions of three extraordinary women: — St. Lutgardis , the first to exchange hearts with Christ. — St. Gertrude the Great , who heard the heart of Jesus like a harp singing divine music. —...

In this contemplative episode, I offer a poetic spiritual letter inspired by the Feast of the Ascension. Drawing on the language of Scripture, bridal mysticism, and the insights of saints like Bernard of Clairvaux, this reflection explores the longing of the soul for the risen and ascended Christ. The Ascension is not Christ’s departure, but His drawing us upward. He leaves in body but not in love...

As I explain in the video, I don't like talking about my personal experiences in prayer. Though, given that this was the experience that led me back to Catholicism, and something that shows the merits of contemplative prayer within the Catholic tradition, this is one "experience" that I am okay with sharing. While experiences are not the point, the great saints tell us that these con...

Catholics are often told to meditate. "Meditate" on the mysteries of the rosary, "meditate" on scripture - and yet, we are rarely told "how" to do it. Though many of the mystics and saints of our faith, names like St. Teresa of Avila, St. John of the Cross, St. John Paul II, St. Catherine of Siena, and many more practiced what is called Lectio Divina, or Divine Readin...

Scrupulosity is an issue for many Catholics. In this video, I will address scrupulosity as an imbalance between the three transcendentals of the faith. Scrupulous thinking is often a sign of too much of a focus on the intellect, and neglecting charity and devotion. We will also be discussing the true nature of God, and how sometimes we treat Yahweh like a pagan deity rather than a merciful Father....

Catholic Mysticism is a dynamic part of the Catholic faith. I'd even argue ALL of Catholicism is "mystical". However, over the years we have disenchanted the faith and traded our mysticism for an over intellectualism and even a modernism. #Catholic #Catholicism #Spirituality #Christianity #Mysticism #prayer