The Sanctified Podcast

Howdy all!  Welcome back to another episode!  Today we are going to explore the life of Saint Carmen Rendiles Martinez, though she wasn't dealt a fair hand at birth, she never let it slow her down or diminish her love.   Have a wonderful day!   Prayer: O God, who blessed Maria del Carmen Rendiles Martinez with exceptional virtues of faith, hope, and charity, grant that through her intercession, we...

Howdy all!  Today we are going to go over the life and miracles of Saint Vincenza Maria Poloni, a woman who was extremely devoted and would help everyone she could despite the pain she was experiencing.  Hope you enjoy the episode! Have a wonderful day! Prayer: Saint Vincenza Maria Poloni, pray for us. Help us be more generous with our neighbors, more charitable for the poor, and better teachers f...

Howdy all!  Welcome back, today we are going to explore the life of Saint Ignatius Maloyan, a man so devoted that he couldn't be convinced to abandon his faith despite being faced with death during the Armenian Genocide.   Have a wonderful day!   Prayer: O Saint Ignatius Maloyan, devoted shepherd of the Church. Courageous martyr, you have known suffering, prison, and martyrdom, teach me patience i...

Howdy all!  Welcome back, today we are going to explore the life of Saint Peter To Rot!  The first Saint from Papua New Guinea, and a man who's faith was unwavering and inspiring to all around him.   Have a wonderful day!   Prayer: Rejoice as you share Christ’s sufferings. Just as Peter suffered for his love of God, you suffer; different in the kind of suffering you have undergone, but like him co...

Howdy all!  Welcome back to another episode, today we are going to explore the craziest conversion story I've heard of yet, the life of Bartolo Longo.  He was about as lost as someone can be, but through perseverance and faith, he was saved.   Have a wonderful day!   Prayer: Rosary Novena – Pray five decades of the Rosary each day for twenty-seven days in petition, then immediately five decades ea...

Howdy all!  Welcome back, today we are going to explore the life of Saint Paul of the Cross.  A man of many miracles, including controlling the weather at his sermons.  Hope you enjoy!   Have a wonderful day!   Prayer: Saint Paul of the Cross, God drew you to the heights of contemplation and taught you the deepest truths within the depths of your soul. You then shared the good fruits of your conte...

Howdy all!  Today we are exploring the life of Saint Nicetius, an ordinary man who a king took a particular liking too, but that liking was not mutual and Nicetius made that perfectly clear.  Hope you enjoy Nicetius' story!   Have a wonderful day!   Prayer: Saint Nicetius, pray for us and for our leaders to be guided as you were by God. Let them look out for our interests and keep us safe. Saint N...

Howdy everyone!  Today we are going to explore the life of Saint Maria Troncatti, a missionary to South America who strove to help people no matter what.   Have a wonderful day!   Prayer: Merciful Father, through the work of the Holy Spirit you raised up motherly charity in Blessed Maria Troncatti, virgin, in proclaiming Christ to the people. Grant that we may be instruments of reconciliation and...

Howdy all!  Today we are going to learn about the life of Saint Alexius (aka Saint Alexis), The man of God who gave up everything to surround himself in his faith.  Could you make the sacrifices he made?   Have a wonderful day!   Prayer: Oh, glorious and Blessed Saint Alexius! Faithful, pious and good servant that you are, enjoying the glory of God, obtain me the favor to separate me from all evil...

Howdy all!  Today we are going to explore the life of Saint Catherine of Genoa, a woman whose writings helped shape modern theology and inspired countless theologians over centuries.   Have a wonderful day!   Prayer: Gracious God, reveal to thy church the depths of thy love; that, like thy servant Catherine of Genoa, we might give ourselves in loving service, knowing that we have been perfectly lo...

Howdy all!  Welcome back to another episode!  Today, we are going to explore the life of John Gabriel Perboyre, a martyr who changed lives while both living and after death.   Have a wonderful day!   Prayer: (composed by John Gabriel Perboyre) O my Divine Savior, transform me into Yourself. May my hands be the hands of Jesus. Grant that every faculty of my body may serve only to glorify You. Above...

Howdy all!  Today we are going to explore the life of Saint Romuald!  He was living a simple life, endulging in life's pleasures when things changed suddenly and he found himself on a whole new path.   Have a wonderful day!   Prayer for St. Romuald: Saint Romuald, God called you to a new and glorious vocation, which He wanted to gift to the Church through you. You responded in generosity and left...

Howdy all!  Today we are going to explore the life of Saint Juan Diego, a devoted man who ran into a very surprising individual on his way to church one day. Have a wonderful day!

Howdy all!  Today is a very special day, today two saints have been canonized!  One of these saints is Pier Giorgio Frassati.  He was a generous and caring man who loved adventure, but loved his faith more.  Nothing stopped him from helping others, even as he lay in his deathbed. Have a blessed day!

Howdy all!  Today we are doing something pretty special because the saint we are learning about, Carlo Acutis, was canonized today!  Carlo is the first 21st century saint, and he led an inspiring life that was cut far too short. Have a wonderful day!

Howdy All!  In today's episode we are going to learn about Saint Clare of Assisi.  She left home as a girl, started her own order, fended off invading forces, and stood her ground against multiple Popes.  She is truly an inspiring woman. Have a wonderful day!

Howdy everyone!  Today we are going to explore the life and story of Saint Gallus, aka Saint Gall, a very passionate and faithful man who had an awesome pet!   Have a wonderful day!

Howdy all! Today we are going to learn about the life of Saint Peter Chrysologus, the "golden-worded" man who wrote some of the most profound homilies the Catholic Church has ever known.   Have a wonderful day!

Howdy everyone! In today's episode we will explore the life of Saint Joseph of Cupertino, a devoted saint who levitated his way into history.   Have a wonderful day!

Howdy all!  In today's episode we are going to explore the history of Saint George, possibly the same man as Al-Khidr.  A soldier, martyr, and dragon-slayer!   Take care and have a wonderful day!

Howdy all!  Welcome back to another episode, today we are going to learn about the life of Saint Elizabeth of Hungary (aka Elizabeth of Thuringia).  Though her life was short, she did incredible things and helped as many people as she could.   Have a great day!

Howdy all!  Today we are going to learn about the Saint Maximilian Kolbe.  Born in Poland in the 19th century, he travelled the world and wound up in the worst place possible... but he still held hope.   Have a great day!

Howdy everyone!  In today's episode of the Sanctified Podcast, we are going to explore the life of Saint Rita, a woman who had to endure a difficult start to life but found peace by the end. Take care and have a great day!

Howdy all!  In today's episode I take a look at the life and accomplishments of Saint Andre Bessette, aka the Miracle Man of Montreal.   Enjoy and have a wonderful day!

Howdy everyone!  Today I am going to talk about why Pope Leo XIV chose the name "Leo".  We will go over Saint Leo the Great, Pope Leo XIII, and our newest Pope, Pope Leo XIV.  I hope you enjoy the episode!   Have a great day!