Catholic Saints
Episodes
St. André Bessette
12 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
St. André Bessette, devoted to St. Joseph and emulator of his humility, served as a brother in the Congregation of Holy Cross in Montreal. Serving as...
St. Simeon the Stylite
05 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Elizabeth Klein and Taylor Kemp discuss the unique life of St. Simeon the Stylite, famously known for standing on top of a pole for thirty years a...
St. Gregory of Nazianzus
29 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Chris Mooney shares about St. Gregory of Nazianzus, a 4th-century saint who served as the Bishop of Constantinople during the second ecumenical co...
St. Joan of Arc
22 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 Jo...
The Choirs of Angels, Archangels, & Guardian Angels
15 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How do we know angels exist, and where do we learn about them? What are the different types of angels? How do we relate to our guardian angels? Join D...
St. Philip the Apostle
08 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
St. John the Apostle
02 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Catholic Saints, Taylor Kemp interviews Dr. James Protho on the life, traits, and lessons we can learn from St. John the Apostle. S...
What is a relic?
26 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Klein and Taylor Kemp explain relics as a sign of Christian hope and the classification of different types within the Church. How do relics connec...
St. Cyprian
18 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join Dr. John Sehorn and Taylor Kemp as they dive into the life of St. Cyprian on this episode of Catholic Saints! A Bishop and martyr, St. Cyprian is...
St. Vincent de Paul
11 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join Dr. Christopher Blum and Mary McGeehan as they share about the life of St. Vincent de Paul on this episode of Catholic Saints. See the work...
Why does the Church canonize people?
04 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Elizabeth Klein and Taylor Kemp discuss canonization: its definition, history, and how it works. Why do we honor the communion of saints? What lea...
St. Proclus of Constantinople
27 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
St. Proclus of Constantinople lived in the 5th century and combatted the great heretic, Nestorius. As lector, priest, and then bishop, St. Proclus exe...
St. James the Greater
20 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
What are angels and saints?
13 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join Dr. Elizabeth Klein and Taylor Kemp to explore the different nuances of what it means to be a saint or angel, how our use of the word "saint" has...
St. Malachy of Armagh
06 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A saint of the Middle Ages, St. Malachy served as a bishop in Ireland and helped to reform the Church there, navigating many difficult political situa...
St. Aidan of Lindisfarne
30 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
St. Aidan of Lindisfarne was a pivotal priest and missionary to the early Church in Ireland who cared for the spiritual and physical needs of both the...
St. Andrew the Apostle
23 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
All saints had a story before they met Jesus. For St. Andrew, he was a fisherman. Hearing the call of Christ, Andrew and his brother Peter left everyt...
St. Ignatius of Antioch
16 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A Father of the early Church, St. Ignatius of Antioch is an incredible model of Christian discipleship. He is also one of Dr. Ben Akers' favorite sain...
Holy Maccabean Martyrs
09 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
During the rule of the Seleucid Empire in the centuries before Christ's birth, many men and women of great faith arose who were unwilling to renounce ...
St. Luke
02 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Known as the beloved physician and faithful friend of St. Paul, St. Luke is a crucial figure for the Church’s knowledge of Christ’s earthly minist...
St. Dominic
25 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
During times of corruption and heresy in the world, great saints arise to bring renewal to the Church. Learn about the life and legacy of St. Dominic,...
St. John Chrysostom
18 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
From Antioch, the political center of the fifth-century world, arose a golden-tongued preacher and bishop: St. John Chrysostom. Listen to Dr. Carl Ven...
St. Alphonsus Ligouri
11 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Born to a noble Italian family and known as the “Prince of Moral Theologians”, St. Alphonsus Liguori was a great preacher, lawyer, bishop, theolog...
St. Bridget of Sweden
04 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join Dr. Carl Vennerstrom and Mary McGeehan as they dive into the life of this medieval saint: St. Bridget of Sweden. A wife, mother, and visionary, S...
St. Boniface
28 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Known as the "Apostle to Germany," the bishop and martyr St. Boniface worked tirelessly to renew the Church in Germany. Although his efforts ultimatel...
Sts. Joachim and Anne
21 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
St. Maximilian Kolbe
14 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
At age twelve, St. Maximilian Kolbe received a vision of Our Lady where he accepted the crowns of both purity and martyrdom, vowing to promote devotio...
St. Cyril of Alexandria
07 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
During the Nestorian Controversy of the fifth century, heroic saints like Cyril of Alexandria defended the truth of Christ’s divinity. In this episo...
Saint Clare of Assisi
31 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
ORIGINALLY AIRED ON FORMED ON AUGUST 11th.Dr. Tim Gray and Dr. Ben Akers discuss St. Clare and the beauty of poverty. See the work of Jesuit Ref...
Martyrs of Lyon and Vienne
24 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Elizabeth Klein and Taylor Kemp discuss the Christians martyred under Marcus Aurelius around the year 170 AD. This episode invites a discussion on...
St. Columcille
17 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join Dr. Elizabeth Klein and Taylor Kemp as they discuss the life of St. Columcille. Like a prism, the lives of the saints reflect the likeness of Chr...
First Martyrs of the Church of Rome
10 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
St. Thomas the Apostle
03 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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, an...
St. Josemaria Escriva
26 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join Dr. Christopher Mooney and Mary McGeehan on this episode of Catholic Saints to discuss St. Josemaria: his origin, spirituality, Opus Dei, and h...
St. John the Baptist
19 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
St. Bonaventure
12 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A Franciscan cardinal bishop and contemporary of St. Thomas Aquinas, St. Bonaventure is an excellent example of saintly humility. Known as the "Seraph...
St. Ephrem the Syrian
05 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
An Eastern Father of the early Church, St. Ephrem the Syrian was arguably the most important saint and theological writer for the Syriac-speaking chur...
St. Philip Neri
29 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's the 16th century, and Rome, in many ways, has strayed from its Christian roots. The city needs to be re-evangelized. Enter St. Philip Neri, the "...
St. Augustine of Canterbury
22 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
St. Augustine of Canterbury is often called the "Apostle to the English". A great missionary, St. Augustine was pivotal in converting the Anglo-Saxons...
St. Louis de Montfort
15 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. John Sehorn joins Taylor Kemp to discuss the life of St. Louis de Montfort. Born in western France, St. Louis had a great love for Mary and the Ro...
St. Damien of Molokai
08 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 hi...
St. James the Lesser
01 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There are lots of Jameses mentioned in the Gospels, including two among Jesus' twelve apostles. In this episode of Catholic Saints, Dr. James Prothro...
St. Thomas Aquinas
24 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
St. Thomas Aquinas was given one of the greatest minds in history. He devoted his life to studying God and used his great intellect to write extensive...
St. Polycarp
17 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join Dr. Ben Akers and Mary McGeehan as they dive into the life of St. Polycarp, a second century bishop and martyr. St. Polycarp was a student of St....
St. Bede the Venerable
10 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Elizabeth Klein and Taylor Kemp sit down to discuss the holy life and witness of St. Bede the Venerable. See the work of Jesuit Refugee Serv...
Sts. Perpetua & Felicity
03 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Elizabeth Klein and Taylor Kemp discuss the life and impact of two female martyrs from the third century, Sts. Perpetua and Felicity. Both were be...
St. Joseph of Cupertino
27 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Tim Gray and Dr. Sean Innerst discuss the mystic & saint, Joseph of Cupertino. See the work of Jesuit Refugee ServiceWatch Catholic Saints a...
St. Cuthbert
20 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Elizabeth Klein and Taylor Kemp discuss the life of St. Cuthbert of Lindisfarne from Northern England, a lesser-known saint in the Church today bu...
St. Patrick
13 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Elizabeth Klein and Taylor Kemp discuss the historical life of St. Patrick. Captured multiple times by pirates, St. Patrick escaped slavery and re...
Bl. Marie-Anne Blondin
06 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
St. Brigid of Sweden
27 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
St. Scholastica
20 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dive into the lives of Holy Women You’ve Never Heard Of with Dr. Elizabeth Klein and Dr. Jessica Murdoch. St. Scholastica is the sister of St. Bened...
St. Mary of Egypt
13 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dive into the lives of Holy Women You’ve Never Heard Of with Dr. Elizabeth Klein and Dr. Jessica Murdoch. St. Mary of Egypt comes from a scandalous ...
St. Macrina the Younger
06 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 "se...
St. Ignatius of Antioch
30 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A Father of the early Church, St. Ignatius of Antioch is an incredible model of Christian discipleship. He is also one of Dr. Ben Akers' favorite sain...
St. Jerome
23 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
An early Church Father from the 4th century, St. Jerome translated the Bible into Latin with the desire to make Scripture more accessible. St. Jerome ...
St. Leo the Great
16 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join Dr. Ben Akers and Dr. Carl Vennerstrom as they discuss St. Leo the Great, who served as pope during the tumultuous time of the Council of Chalced...
St. Clement of Rome
09 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sit down with Dr. Ben Akers and Dr. Carl Vennerstrom as they discuss Pope St. Clement of Rome, who was an early Church Father and the third successor ...
Confessions of Augustine: Confessions as Scriptural Interpretation (Part VI)
02 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Elizabeth Klein and Dr. John Sehorn, professors at the Augustine Institute, walk through the culture shaping, famous work of The Confessions of Sa...
Confessions of Augustine: Confessions as Prayer (Part V)
26 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Elizabeth Klein and Dr. John Sehorn, professors at the Augustine Institute, walk through the culture shaping, famous work of The Confessions of Sa...
Confessions of Augustine: True Conversion Is Baptism (Part IV)
19 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Elizabeth Klein and Dr. John Sehorn, professors at the Augustine Institute, walk through the culture shaping, famous work of The Confessions of Sa...
Confessions of Augustine: Confessions as Intellectual Conversion (Part III)
12 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Elizabeth Klein and Dr. John Sehorn, professors at the Augustine Institute, walk through the culture shaping, famous work of The Confessions of Sa...
Confessions of Augustine: Confessions as Autobiography (Part II)
05 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Elizabeth Klein and Dr. John Sehorn, professors at the Augustine Institute, walk through the culture shaping, famous work of The Confessions of Sa...
Confessions of Augustine: Who Is St. Augustine? (Part I)
28 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Elizabeth Klein and Dr. John Sehorn, professors at the Augustine Institute, walk through the culture shaping, famous work of The Confessions of Sa...
St. Lawrence on the Role of Almsgiving
21 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Tim Gray and Dr. Michael Barber discuss St. Lawrence and the true "Treasure of the Church."Watch Catholic Saints on FORMED.Sign Up for FORMED.Supp...
St. Thomas Becket on Martyrdom for Today
14 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode, Dr. Christopher O. Blum sits down to reflect on St. Thomas Becket and what we can learn from his heroic witness today.Watch C...
What Dorothy Day Teaches Us Today
07 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Tim Gray and Dr. Elizabeth Klein, professor of Theology at the Augustine Institute Graduate School, sit down to talk about Servant of God, Dorothy...
The Warrior Maiden: St. Joan of Arc
31 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Tim Gray and author Paul McCusker discuss Paul's latest book "The Warrior Maiden: St. Joan of Arc" and the importance of books in forming the hear...
St. Bartholomew on Who Christ Is
24 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Ben Akers and Dr. John Sehorn discuss the great apostle, St. Bartholomew. Grab your Bible and follow along.Watch Catholic Saints on FORMED.Sign Up...
St. Cecilia and the Role of Art and Beauty in the New Evangelization
17 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join Dr. Tim Gray and Paul McCusker as they discuss St. Cecilia and the role of Art and Beauty in the New Evangelization.Watch Catholic Saints on FORM...
St. Francis de Sales on Courage (Part IV)
10 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This fourth episode touches on the need for courage in the Christian life.In this four-part series, Dr. Ben Akers and Dr. Christopher O. Blum sit down...
St. Francis de Sales on Sincerity (Part III)
03 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This third episode focuses on St. Francis de Sales and his teaching on the moral life, virtue, and the place of sincerity in the Christian life.In thi...
St. Francis de Sales on Prayer (Part II)
26 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This second episode focuses on St. Francis de Sales and his teaching on attentiveness and prayer.In this four-part series, Dr. Ben Akers and Dr. Chris...
St. Francis de Sales on Obedience (Part I)
19 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This first episode introduces St. Francis de Sales, the times in which he lived, and looks at a fundamental virtue for the Christian life: obedience.I...
St. Marcella, a Model of Virtue
12 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Elizabeth Klein and Taylor Kemp sit down to discuss St. Marcella, the early Church martyr of Rome, who's feast day is celebrated on January 31st. ...
St. Anthony of Egypt
05 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Elizabeth Klein and Taylor discuss St. Anthony of Egypt, or "Anthony the Great," a hermit who lived from around 251 to 356 A.D. A...
St. Mary Magdalene
29 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 S...
St. Athanasius on the Incarnation
22 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 i...
St. Justin Martyr on Creation
15 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 se...
St. Irenaeus on Unity
08 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Pope Francis recently announced a new Doctor of the Church: St. Irenaeus of Lyons. In this episode of FORMED Now, Dr. John Sehorn and Dr. Ben Akers di...
St. John Vianney on Parish Priests
01 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Ben Akers and Taylor Kemp discuss the life of St. John Vianney.Watch Catholic Saints on FORMED.Sign Up for FORMED.Support this podcast and the Aug...
St. Helena and the Finding of the True Cross of Christ
25 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Ben Akers and Dr. John Sehorn discuss how St. Helena discovered the True Cross of Christ.Watch Catholic Saints on FORMED.Sign Up for FORMED.Suppor...
Pope St. Gregory the Great on Defending the Church
11 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Tim Gray and Dr. John Sehorn discuss Pope St. Gregory the Great and his impact on the Church.Watch Catholic Saints on FORMED.Sign Up for FORMED.Su...
Our Lady of Guadalupe and St. Juan Diego
04 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Ben Akers sits down with Dr. James Prothro to discuss Mary's apparition to Saint Juan Diego on Tepeyac hill under the title of Our Lady of Guadalu...
St. Padre Pio on Miracles
27 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Tim Gray and Dr. Sean Innerst discuss the great saint of the 20th century, Padre Pio.Watch Catholic Saints on FORMED.Sign Up for FORMED.Support th...
St. Francis of Assisi on Telling a Saintly Story
20 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Tim Gray and Paul McCusker talk about the incredible Saint Francis of Assisi as portrayed in the Augustine Institute Audio Drama. This massive fig...
St. Thérèse on Holiness
13 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Ben Akers & Dr. Scott Hefelfinger, Professor of Theology at the Augustine Institute Graduate School of Theology, discuss St. Therese of Lisieux, a...
St. Matthew on the Heart of Christ
06 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Tim Gray and Dr. Michael Barber discuss the Gospel writer and Apostle, St. Matthew.To learn more about the Gospel of St. Matthew, Dr. Gray and Dr....
St. Joseph, Part 4: Patron of the Domestic Church
30 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Ben Akers and Taylor Kemp sit down to reflect on the earthly father chosen by the heavenly Father for his Son, Jesus Christ.Watch Catholic Saints ...
St. John Paul II on God's Gift to the 21st Century Church
23 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join Dr. Tim Gray and Dr. Douglas Bushman as they discuss St. John Paul II and the New Evangelization.Watch Catholic Saints on FORMED.Sign Up for FORM...
St. Stephen
16 May 2022
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Dr. Tim Gray and Dr. Michael Barber delve into Sacred Scripture's account of St. Stephen's leadership and final death.Watch Catholic Saints on FORMED....
St. Teresa of Avila
09 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Ben Akers and Annette Bergeon, Executive Director of Endow, discuss St. Teresa of Avila and her love of conversations with Jesus.Watch Catholic Sa...
St. Ambrose
02 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Ben Akers sits down with Dr. Elizabeth Klein to discuss an important Church father and doctor of the Church, Saint Ambrose of Milan. Saint Ambrose...
St. Faustina Kowalska
25 Apr 2022
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Dr. Ben Akers and Fr. Mateusz Ratajczak discuss St. Faustina Kowalska and her role of bringing the message of Divine Mercy to the Church.Watch Catholi...
St. Monica
18 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Tim Gray and Dr. John Sehorn discuss St. Monica, mother of St. Augustine.Watch Catholic Saints on FORMED.Sign Up for FORMED.Support this podcast a...
St. John of the Cross
11 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Ben Akers sits down with Dr. Scott Hefelfinger to discuss Doctor of the Church, St. John of the Cross. This discussion touches on St. John of the ...
St. Joseph, Part 3: Patron of the Universal Church
04 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Ben Akers and Taylor Kemp sit down to reflect on the earthly father chosen by the heavenly Father for his Son, Jesus Christ.Watch Catholic Saints ...
St. Benedict
28 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Tim Gray & Dr. Ben Akers discuss the Rule of St. Benedict as it applies to daily life.Watch Catholic Saints on FORMED.Sign Up for FORMED.Support t...
St. Louis IX
21 Mar 2022
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Dr. Ben Akers and Dr. Christopher Blum discuss the only king of France to be canonized, St. Louis IX.Watch Catholic Saints on FORMED.Sign Up for FORME...
St. Jude
14 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Tim Gray and Dr. James Prothro discuss this lesser-known Catholic apostle: Saint Jude.Watch Catholic Saints on FORMED.Sign Up for FORMED.Support t...