Catholic Saints

Join Father Tegha Afuhwi Nji and Dr. Elizabeth Klein to learn about Saint John Vianney, the patron saint of priests. With more than 30 documented miracles, this pastor of the tiny French town of Ars used to spend 16 to 18 hours a day hearing confessions. His road to the priesthood was not easy, and he has much to teach us about perseverance.  Rev. Tegha Afuhwi Nji is an assistant professor of theo...

Born to a noble Italian family and known as the “Prince of Moral Theologians”, St. Alphonsus Liguori was a great preacher, lawyer, bishop, theologian, and Doctor of the Church. In this episode of Catholic Saints, Augustine Institute professors Dr. Sean Innerst and Dr. Ben Akers discuss this holy man, drawing wisdom from his life and works to aid Catholics today. Watch Catholic Saints and other gre...

Join Father Tegha Afuhwi Nji and Dr. Jessica Ewell for the fourth in a monthly series of new episodes within the Catholic Saints podcast that focuses on "Praying with the Saints." What are the Spiritual Exercises of Saint Ignatius and how can they help us grow closer to God today? Discover the answers to these questions and more in this episode about Saint Ignatius of Loyola, founder of the Jesuit...

Mary McGeehan and Dr. James Prothro discuss the biblical figures Mary, Martha, and Lazarus who are venerated as Saints in the Catholic Church. We meet Mary, Martha, and Lazarus in the Gospel of Luke and then again in the Gospel of John. Following the example of this holy family, we can learn how to be a friend of Christ and invite Him into our homes and our hearts. Watch Catholic Saints and other...

Blessed Stanley Rother's priestly vocation took him from a farming community in Oklahoma to the highlands of Guatemala. He died there as a martyr in 1981. Join Dr. Elizabeth Klein and Dr. David Moser to find out more about his life and legacy.   Dr. David Moser is an assistant professor of theology at the Augustine Institute Graduate School of Theology. Learn more at Augustine.edu. Watch Catholic...

Though they never appear in canonical Scripture, Sts. Joachim and Anne—the grandparents of Jesus—hold a place of great importance in the Church's tradition. Discover more about the parents of the Blessed Virgin Mary in this episode of Catholic Saints with Mary McGeehan and Augustine Institute professor Dr. Carl Vennerstrom. Watch Catholic Saints and other great content on Formed . Sign up for a 7-...

On this episode of Catholic Saints, join Dr. Ben Akers and Mary McGeehan as they discuss the life of one of Jesus' inner circle disciples, St. James the Greater. 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. S...

Dive into the lives of Holy Women You’ve Never Heard Of with Dr. Elizabeth Klein and Dr. Jessica Murdoch. St. Brigid lived as a princess, queen, and mother! She models how holiness is possible through many vocations and seasons of 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...

Join Dr. Ben Akers and Taylor Kemp as they get to know Saint Mary Magdalene and how she creatively lives out faith, hope, and charity. 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 info...

Mary McGeehan and Dr. James Prothro discuss the Old Testament prophet, Elijah. Found in both First and Second Kings as well as a few places in the New Testament, Elijah was a significant figure in Salvation History. As a prophet and miracle worker, Elijah boldly proclaimed the word of God, provided comfort and healing to those in need, and prefigured Jesus Christ. Following the example of Elijah,...

Dive into the lives of Holy Women You’ve Never Heard Of with Dr. Elizabeth Klein and Dr. Jessica Murdoch. St. Macrina the Younger comes from the "second holiest family" as the oldest sister to three canonized saints. She depicts how our domestic homes can become places of sanctity. Watch Catholic Saints and other great content on Formed . Sign up for a 7-day free trial of Formed . Support this pod...

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...

Mary McGeehan and Dr. James Prothro discuss the life of St. Prisca. Mentioned in both Acts of the Apostles and some Pauline letters alongside her husband, Aquila, St. Prisca was a companion and co-worker of St. Paul. Although not much is definitively known about her, she is honored as a Saint and martyr who died in the first century. Watch Catholic Saints and other great content on Formed . Sign u...

This recently-canonized saint from Papua New Guinea believed so strongly in the sanctity of marriage that he died for it. Join Father Tegha Afuhwi Nji and Dr. Jessica Ewell to learn about the life and legacy of Saint Peter To Rot.  Rev. Tegha Afuhwi Nji is an assistant professor of theology at the Augustine Institute Graduate School of Theology. Learn more at Augustine.edu. Watch Catholic Saints a...

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...

Join Dr. Tim Gray and Dr. Michael Barber as they discuss St. Paul's conversion and his overhauled life mission.   Support this podcast and the Augustine Institute on the Mission Circle . 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 Simpleca...

Join Dr. Jean-Paul Juge and Dr. Jessica Ewell for the third in a monthly series of new episodes within the Catholic Saints podcast that focuses on "Praying with the Saints." Saint Irenaeus invites us to pray not just with our souls, but with our bodies as well. He affirms the goodness of God's creation and refutes the Gnostic belief that the body is evil and only the spirit can be saved. If you wo...

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...

Many people know Saint Thomas More's story, at least from the outside, but what was going on within the heart and soul of this brilliant Renaissance man who was executed for staying true to his principles? Join Dr. Christopher Blum and Dr. Elizabeth Klein to begin to find out.  Dr. Christopher Blum is a professor of history and philosophy at the Augustine Institute Graduate School of Theology. Lea...