The Everyday Saint

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton was the First American Saint, a mother, a widow, an educator, and so much more. Her work echoes into our lives, even today: she shaped the education system as we know it, and leaves a lasting legacy of persevering in faith in the midst of grief. This episode we sit down with the Seton Shrine in Emmitsburg, Maryland to learn about Mother Seton's remarkable life. We learn of...

Have you ever wondered what it was like to personally know a Saint? Most of us may never encounter a later canonized Saint; but our guest this week, Emily, was pretty darn close! Emily produced the series "The Boy From Milan" where they sat down with people who were close to Blessed Carlos Acutis: his mom, high school teacher, and doctor. In this episode, we go into the details of what it was like...

Rhoda Wise, once a Protestant from Ohio, endured years of excruciating illness before turning to God—and everything changed. After converting to Catholicism, she experienced visions of Jesus and St. Thérèse of Lisieux, miraculous healing, and eventually, the stigmata. Her home became a place of pilgrimage, drawing thousands—among them a young Rita Rizzo, later known as Mother Angelica of EWTN, who...

The St. Anne Shrine was one of the most well known and renowned Shrines on the East Coast. However, after years of this historic building remaining as a sacred safe haven, the restorations and financial capabilities took their toll, resulting in the Shrine being shut down. In its day, the St. Anne Shrine was visited by both a Saint and a President. Now, the Church has closed its doors. This group...

They were the very first guests on The Everyday Saint Podcast, and now they’re back. Join Eve, Shelby, and Reagan for a fun, unfiltered conversation diving into some of the spiciest Catholic dating hot takes—and the real-life wisdom behind them. As recent college grads, we’ve experienced our fair share of dating highs and lows. In this episode, we’re talking about everything from the pressure to p...

St. Therese--to know her is to love her! As one of the most well known Saints, it's easy to think we have her "little way" memorized. During this interview, Eve sits down with Sr. Grace to discuss untold story upon untold story of St. Therese of Lisieux. We learn how she is still working in our lives today, the miracles of the Shrine of the Little Flower, and how we can pray like St. Therese in ou...

There is so much more to Mother Cabrini than we even know--she is a Saint who had unmatched entrepreneurial skills, unique bravery, and unwavering trust in God. In this episode, we get to talk to someone who works right next to the tomb of Mother Cabrini herself.  Julia, the Director at the Mother Cabrini Shrine in New York City, shares not about what Mother Cabrini did, but WHO she was. This epis...

Divine Mercy: we all need it, but how do we encounter it? How can Divine Mercy transform our view of God? In this episode, we sit down with Mary Kay at the National Shrine of Divine Mercy to discuss what the Divine Mercy image is, St. Faustina's miraculous work for the image, and how mercy speaks to the hearts of us all. During this interview, Eve couldn't help but feel touched by the love of God,...

Have you ever found yourself struggling to truly trust God in suffering?  This episode delves into the story of St. Rita--patronness of impossible cases. Her story to Sainthood is marked by emotional turmoil and deeply rooted patience. In these moments, we can relate to St. Rita: feeling like we are waiting on God to take the right next step. At the St. Rita Shrine we are reminded that our wounds...

Walking into the Confessional is no easy feat--in fact, many of us find ourselves avoiding this Sacrament. In this episode, Fr. Jack of the St. John Neumann Shrine reveals his profound insight into the Sacrament from a Priests perspective. What do Priests think about during Confession? Do they like hearing Confessions? What if I haven't been in a while? This, plus St. John Neumann's own compelling...

When you think of Catholic history, your mind probably jumps to Rome, breathtaking European cathedrals, and ancient saints. But did you know that the roots of our faith in America go all the way back to the 1500s? In this episode, we’re diving into the incredible story of Our Lady of La Leche in St. Augustine, FL—home to the first Mass ever celebrated in the U.S. Recognized as one of the most peac...

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...