Catholic Saints

Dr. Arielle Harms and Taylor Kemp share about the life of Aloysius (Luigi) Gonzaga. Raised by his father to be a soldier, an early awakening of his personal faith led him to renounce his familial right of succession and enter the newly formed Society of Jesus. As a Jesuit he soon realized that despite his radical service, bold evangelization, and strict prayers and asceticism, the only way to trul...

What do you do after seeing your father kill someone in a duel? The young Romuald decided to devote himself to making reparation to God for his father's sin. Thus began his journey away from the world and toward the contemplation of God as a hermit-monk. Join Dr. David Moser and Dr. Jessica Ewell to learn about the life and legacy of Saint Romuald.  Dr. David Moser is an assistant professor of the...

When the twelve-year-old Lutgardis entered a Benedictine convent, it wasn't from a burning ardor for serving the Lord in religious life. Instead, like many girls of her time, she entered because her family could not furnish her with a marriage dowry. Join Dr. David Moser and Dr. Jessica Ewell to find out how God used even this less-than-ideal situation to draw her close to Him and to make known th...

Dr. Arielle Harms and Taylor Kemp discuss the life and impact of St. Anthony of Padua. Born Fernando Bulhões in Lisbon, Portugal, St. Anthony became an Augustinian friar before eventually joining the newly founded Franciscan order. His incredible memory combined with his dedication to studies and prayer enabled him to travel around Italy as an eloquent and inspiring preacher. He converted many peo...

In the city of Lystra, they thought he was the god Zeus, but we know him today as the "Son of Encouragement." He offers us a great example of how to lead by lovingly highlighting other people's gifts. Join Dr. James Prothro and Dr. Elizabeth Klein to learn more about the life and legacy of Saint Barnabas.     Dr. James Prothro is an associate professor of Theology at the Augustine Institute Gradua...

Known as the "Apostle to Germany," the bishop and martyr St. Boniface worked tirelessly to renew the Church in Germany. Although his efforts ultimately bore great fruit and helped to recenter the faith of the Germans, St. Boniface often felt like a failure in his missionary work. Watch Catholic Saints and other great content on Formed . Sign up for a 7-day free trial of Formed . Support this podca...

One of the 22 Ugandan martyrs, Saint Charles Lwanga has much to teach us about courage. Join Father Tegha Afuhwi Nji and Dr. Elizabeth Klein to learn the inspiring story of this young catechist who was not afraid to speak truth to power and who led others to do the same.  Rev. Tegha Afuhwi Nji is an assistant professor of theology at the Augustine Institute Graduate School of Theology. Learn more...

Dr. Elizabeth Klein and Taylor Kemp discuss the Christians martyred under Marcus Aurelius around the year 170 AD. This episode invites a discussion on the nature of suffering, the difficulty of martyrdom, and dying in unity with the Eucharist. The martyr's feast day is June 2. Watch Catholic Saints and other great content on Formed . Sign up for a 7-day free trial of Formed . Support this podcast...

Dr. Ben Akers sits down with Dr. Elizabeth Klein to discuss St. Justin Martyr—an early Church martyr who lived from about AD 100 to 165 and wrote several significant Christian apologetic works. St. Justin was a convert to the Catholic faith, philosopher, and is famous for his idea of the "seeds of the Word" found throughout all of God's creation. St. Justin explains that all things are created by...

Learn about the remarkable story of St. Joan of Arc with Paul McCusker, author of the Augustine Institute Radio Theatre audio drama "The Victory of Joan of Arc", and Dr. Ben Akers on this episode of Catholic Saints!  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 Missi...

St. Augustine of Canterbury is often called the "Apostle to the English". A great missionary, St. Augustine was pivotal in converting the Anglo-Saxons to the Catholic faith. Join Dr. James Prothro and Mary McGeehan as they discuss this great saint and his witness to Jesus Christ. Watch Catholic Saints and other great content on Formed . Sign up for a 7-day free trial of Formed . Support this podca...

Discover how Saint Philip Neri— the smiling saint who turned prayer into an art of holy friendship—taught ordinary people to meet God right in the middle of daily life, and how his Oratory unexpectedly birthed one of music’s most prayerful creations. Packed with his own witty, down-to-earth wisdom you can use today, join Dr. Jessica Ewell and Dr. Elizabeth Klein for the second in a monthly series...

Dr. Elizabeth Klein and Taylor Kemp sit down to discuss the holy life and witness of St. Bede the Venerable. 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 collecti...

Join Dr. Jean-Paul Juge and Dr. Elizabeth Klein to learn about Saint Dunstan -- hermit, monk, smith, and advisor to kings.  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 abo...

'Lord, you know the hearts of all men, show which one of these two you have chosen to take the place in this ministry and apostleship from which Judas turned aside,' ... And they cast lots for them, and the lot fell on Matthias." -- Acts 1:24-26  Who was the man who took Judas's place and what can he teach us today? Join Dr. Michael Barber and Dr. Elizabeth Klein to find out. Watch Catholic Saints...

St. Damien was born in Belgium but spent most of his life ministering to lepers in Molokai, Hawaii. An incredible example of holiness, he dedicated his whole life to spreading the Gospel. Sit down with Dr. James Prothro and Mary McGeehan as they discuss the life and witness of this great saint. Watch Catholic Saints and other great content on Formed . Sign up for a 7-day free trial of Formed . Sup...

Dr. James Prothro and Taylor Kemp reflect upon St. Philip the Apostle. St. Philip often brought others to Jesus Christ. His feast day is May 3. Jesus shows Philip that by following Himself, he will see God the Father, and that we can be bold in our evangelization and intercession in praying for others.  Watch Catholic Saints and other great content on Formed . Sign up for a 7-day free trial of For...

Join Dr. Ben Akers and Dr. Elizabeth Klein as they discuss the early Church Father, St. Athanasius. A bishop and Doctor of the Church, St. Athanasius is remembered as the great defender of the Nicene Creed. He was exiled five times from his own diocese under four different emperors. A great teacher, his writings are accessible to both beginners and experts in theology, writing works that serve dif...

Taylor Kemp and Dr. Elizabeth Klein discuss the life of a lesser-known monastic saint from the 4th century, St. Isidora of Egypt. She is one of the oldest recorded “holy fool” saints – a saint archetype lesser known in the West but well known in the East. How she lived humility in her Christian life was highly despised and scorned by the world. Her feast day is May 1. Watch Catholic Saints and oth...

Saint Louis de Montfort wrote the well-known book True Devotion to Mary, and he has much to teach us about prayer. Join Dr. John Sehorn and Dr. Jessica Ewell for the first in a monthly series of new episodes within the Catholic Saints podcast that focuses on "Praying with the Saints." If you would like to learn more about the life and legacy of Saint Louis de Montfort, search for his name in the A...

Join Dr. Ben Akers and Dr. Tim Gray for a discussion of St. Mark. 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 personal data for advertising...

When we think of Saint George, we probably think of the legendary knight who slew a dragon to rescue a damsel in distress. Who was Saint George, really? What can we learn from him today? Join Dr. Jean-Paul Juge and Dr. Jessica Ewell to find out. 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 b...

Join Taylor Kemp and Dr. Elizabeth Klein as the discuss the life of St. Anselm of Canterbury. 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 p...

Dive into the lives of Holy Women You’ve Never Heard Of with Dr. Elizabeth Klein and Dr. Jessica Murdoch. Bl. Marie Anne grew up in poverty and was illiterate until age 20. She became a foundress of a successful religious order in the countryside of Quebec, Canada, and endured false accusations for forty years by her order's chaplain. Watch Catholic Saints and other great content on Formed . Sign...

St. Bernadette grew up in poverty, sickness, and simplicity. Her family for a time even resided in a flat that formerly functioned as a jail cell! Listen to the story of this humble saint who received visions of the Blessed Mother even prior to understanding she was speaking to the mother of Jesus. Dr. Arielle Harms reflects upon St. Bernadette's life in this episode of Catholic Saints. Watch Cath...