The Everyday Saint

Located just an hour north of EWTN, this Grotto may seemingly get overshadowed by the grandeur of this global Catholic media empire. However, Brother Joseph, the artist behind the AVE MARIA Grotto has brought about compelling art for people from all walks of life.  This less than five foot man, with a broken back, by all means should never have left the legacy that he has. Yet, the Ave Maria Grott...

A fun heart to heart with Eve Rosemary as she talks about how the speaking tour is going so far, where we are going next, and also shares some WISDOM on Lent this year!  It can be difficult to know how to approach Lent as a young person. Not knowing how to fast well yet, learning how to suffer with Jesus--oof, that's tough! This episode is a good reminder of how to unite sufferings to God this Len...

Mother Angelica: a cloistered nun who founded EWTN-The Eternal Word Television Network. How could a cloistered (private contemplative) nun found such an international Catholic media empire? Only with the help and strength of the Lord. In this episode, we sit down with Maddie, a pilgrimage assistant at the Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament to discuss the living legacy of Mother Angelica, the exp...

What compels a man to return to a place where his life is in imminent danger? This episode delves into the inspiring journey of Blessed Stanley Rother, a humble priest from Oklahoma who made the ultimate sacrifice for his faith and his flock. Answering a missionary call in 1968, Father Rother served the Tz'utujil people in Santiago Atitlán, Guatemala. Amidst the turmoil of civil war, he became a b...

We often hear about the Blessed Mother appearing to people, but how often do you hear about St. Joseph Apparitions?  At the Loretto Chapel in Santa Fe, NM, a group of Loretto Sisters asked St. Joseph to intercede for them. They needed to build stairs to their choir loft, which was never finished due to the architect tragically passing away. On the ninth day of the novena, something incredible happ...

St. Francis of Assisi is known for his dramatic style of preaching: he was able to capitalize on the gifts that God has given him to radically change the way people lived their faith. His example of faith, while 800 years later, still lives on as an example to us today.  Eve Rosemary sits down with Brother Bobby at the National Shrine of St. Francis of Assisi. This conversation covers the life of...

You may know Jason Evert: the founder of Chastity Project who speaks to hundreds of thousands of teens each year about chastity and gender dysphoria. But how did he get there? This episode shares Jasons testimony--how his faith has evolved, meeting Pope St. John Paul II, pursuing Sainthood, and starting Chastity Project. While you usually hear him talk about relationships, this conversation gives...

What is it like to consecrate the bread and wine into the body and blood of Christ for the first time? This profound mystery is at the heart of every Mass, yet many of us will never experience it from the perspective of a priest. In this episode, Eve Rosemary sits down with Fr. Ashumway, the Pastoral Vicar at the Cathedral of the Madeleine in Utah, who was ordained just this past July. Fr. Ashumwa...

Mother Cabrini: a trailblazer, entrepreneur, and unofficial, yet ultimate, boss-woman.  In this week's episode, Eve Rosemary engages in a heartfelt conversation with Brother Jude from the St. Francis Xavier Cabrini Shrine in Golden, Colorado. They delve into Mother Cabrini's unwavering faith and her mission to serve others, emphasizing that the essence of our actions lies in the love and dedicatio...

Join Eve Rosemary at the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in La Crosse, WI. This Shrine was spearheaded by the now Cardinal Burke in 1995 as a means to draw people closer to God through Marian devotion. In inspiration, Cardinal Burke knew that a Shrine dedicated to Our Lady of Guadalupe would fulfill the needs to revive family devotion, which has suffered so many assaults in recent times. Becket, t...

Join Eve Rosemary at the Shrine of Our Lady of Champion in Champion, WI—the only approved Marian apparition site in the United States! Chelsey, the Shrine's Director of Communications, shares the powerful history of the apparition, the life-changing miracles attributed to Our Lady's intercession, and how this sacred space continues to draw people closer to Christ. Discover how Our Lady's message o...

This podcast is truly the story of a young difference-initiator in the making--Aaron is 15 years old and on FIRE for spreading the Gospel and evangelizing. This episode we discuss the first steps in sharing the faith with others, all capitalized by our ability to love God. Aaron also shares about his devotion to the Blessed Mother, especially in the context of his masculinity. He explains that Mar...

While there are many acronyms for how to "pray right", have you ever found yourself wondering if you're praying how God wants you to? How am I supposed to know that I'm doing this right? This episode covers what prayer is for, the reality of how important prayer is, and various forms of prayer to guide you on your journey. Prayer is our greatest, most natural way of living. Yet, it can at times be...

The season of Advent is upon us. Everyone is waiting for Christmas Day, to be with family, celebrate the season, and enjoy all the treats. Yet, the days leading up to Christmas remind us of the importance of waiting and patience.  Sarah shares a beautiful reminder that waiting is glory, and that we are not waiting on God but waiting with God. We discuss that patience increases our desire for God a...

This week's episode has an incredible special set of guests: President of Benedictine College, President Stephen Minnis and his wife, Mrs. Amy Minnis! This episode gives insight into their own faith lives, how God brought them together, and how they now lead others through faith. Hear their valuable insight in advice to college students through Marian devotion and doing small things with great lov...

Feelings of doubt can be overwhelming. We find ourselves turning to others approval for the sake of knowing we mean something, that our work and lives matter. Yet, God doesn't intend this self-seeking tendency to consume us. These moments make us rather realize our humanity and reliance on other people's thoughts. But God has spoken more profound truth over us before these self-deprecating, questi...

You know those moments where you find yourself wanting to upgrade everything about you? Scrutinizing the parts that could use a little "help"?  So often, we find ourselves believing horrid lies about beauty: that we don't have it, missing all the beauty around us in exchange for irritability and insecurity. In these moments, we find ourselves in some of the most beautiful, sacred spaces. Hannah an...

After searching for podcasts and resources that were actually helpful, and not finding any, Eve and Shelby discuss their perspective on how to handle break ups the Catholic way. Break ups are not easy, in moments of transparency, Eve and Shelby share their personal experiences of what has helped them heal from hurt. Get beyond the "screw the ex" mentality, realize what actual closure is, and learn...

Have you ever found yourself in a spot where you KNOW what God wants you to do, but realize that you have to give up so much to do it? Annie shares her experience in moving 20 hours away from home to follow God's path, and how years later she still struggles with the sacrifices involved in the decision. God's calling for us is not easy, and we will have to say no to things we love. Yet, we are act...

Have you ever been in a moment of seeking healing, and you don't know whether to pray for the grace to get through it or for God to heal you? It's a weird place to be in: not knowing if it's better to lean into trust of God to heal you or fervently pray for the strength to get through the situation. Gigi and Eve have both faced various health concerns, helping them come to know Jesus as the Divine...

Heaven isn't a business plan. It's not something that takes only 5 steps and you've "hacked" your way to Heaven. Benji shares that the way to Jesus is actually quite simple! Through his story, we get beyond the view of faith as something to be attained but rather something to be lived. God is encountered everywhere, and our faith should never press "pause", nor should we ever assume we've "achieve...

As a chastity speaker, I traverse the country speaking to hundreds to teens about chastity and forming pure relationships. As a Catholic, I spend a majority of my talk looking at this topic from a religious lens. However, there are SO many reasons to wait for marriage, that I'm dedicating this entire episode to reasonable, non-religious reasons to save s*x for marriage.  Reason and faith always co...

Your life is the summation of your thoughts and actions... what are you always thinking about? Do your actions reflect your view of the world? Would someone know you're a Christian by your words and actions? Through Marie's testimony, we talk about the transformative power of taking on the role as God's child, to recognize ourselves as beloved by Jesus. Eve and Marie discuss how to overcome the li...

In the middle of sorrow, where do we find God? What did we do to deserve suffering? Olivia shares her powerful story of losing a loved one at a young age, and how God turned the situation--while still sorrowful--to a story filled with hope. Olivia discusses hearing God's voice, how her faith was strengthened while going through the most difficult grief, and then how we can support others who are f...

Have you ever noticed the thoughts in your head after you've sinned? The blame that lasts for years, the feeling of shame you can't shake... What if we knew of a love greater than shame? What if we knew a love that forgets our shortcomings? Bethany shares her inspirational, transparent story with sin. Yet, her story doesn't end the second she's "done" sinning. Years of prayer, healing, and therapy...