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The Lord's Line: Listener Q&A! (Demons, Supernatural, Patron Saints + More))
12 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Support through Patreon here! We're back with another listener Q&A - happy to bring this segment back. Here are a few of the topics we'll ...
St. Titus Brandsma: The Mystic in the Concentration Camp
27 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
St. Titus Brandsma was a Carmelite priest, a mystic, and also a martyr. He was killed in a concentration camp due to protecting Catholic newspapers fr...
Three (More) Miracles of Holy Relics
22 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Here we continue our discussion on two things: 1. Modern miracles that led to sainthood 2. But also miracles that involved holy relics. Today we dis...
Three Recent Miracles of Holy Relics
09 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Let's discuss three recent miracles involving holy relics, more specifically, miracles that led to the canonization or beatification of individual...
Holy Relics: These Bones Give Life
03 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join my Patreon! Donate to Support! Relics are a very ancient and traditional part of Catholicism. However, what is the history? Why do we venerate ...
St. Margaret Mary Alacoque: Mystic of the Sacred Heart
18 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
St. Margaret Mary is the saint that gave us the Sacred Heart devotion as we know it today. A great mystic to reflect upon during the month of Jesus...
A Podcast Update & Your Support
12 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
You can support St. Anthony's Tongue through my Patreon, with tiers as low as $7 a month: http://patreon.com/anthonystongue Or you can simply of...
The Sacred Heart Devotion: Ancient Origins
04 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We all are familiar with the Sacred Heart of Jesus, but are you familiar with it's ancient origins? The common devotion stems from the 17th centur...
The Mystical Love of God with St. Bernard of Clairvaux
28 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
St. Bernard of Clairvaux is one of the reasons we associate Christian Mysticism with the love of God. Here I discuss one of his most accessible works...
St. Bernard of Clairvaux: Father of Mysticism
21 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
St. Bernard of Clairvaux isn't just one of the most important figures in Catholic history, but really, all of history. He held political influence...
The Stigmatists: St. Gemma Galgani, Victim Soul for Christ
14 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
St. Gemma Galgani is a newer saint, both in history and to me personally. Though, she's easily becoming one of my favorite stigmatists and potenti...
The Stigmatists: St. Lutgardis - The Nun Who Held Christ's Heart
07 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
St. Lutgardis is a fascinating saint, mystic and stigmatist. She was the second reported stigmatist of the church, and was the first woman to receive ...
The Stigmatists: St. Francis of Assisi
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We kick-off our series on the stigmatists with a look at the first noted stigmatists - St. Francis of Assisi. Though we also discuss, in general, what...
Catholic Mysticism: A Refresher
25 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to St. Anthony's Tongue! We kick off our new season full of mystics and saints with a refresher episode. I hope you enjoy! For more ...
Medieval Marian Folktales: Imperatrix Aeterna
28 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For the remainder of these tales, join me on Patreon here: http://www.patreon.com/anthonystongue As I prepare for Season Three of St. Anthony's...
Letters of Christian Mysticism: A Finale
13 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dear Friends, This episode marks the finale of our series on mysticism. However, it can still be enjoyed, even if you haven't listened to all of t...
Marian Mysticism: The Glorious Mysteries
22 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mary was more than just the mother of God, but also the model mystic. Join us as we approach Mary's mysticism alongside the Glorious Mysteries. F...
Marian Mysticism: Her Seven Sorrows
02 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mary's sorrows are a deep ocean of Catholic Mysticism. Join me as we explore her sorrowful mysteries and see how Mary is the model mystic for Chri...
Marian Mysticism: The Joyful Mysteries
03 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mary isn't only the Mother of God, but also the model mystic. In this series, we will explore what Mary can teach us about the contemplative Catho...
Centering Prayer: An Overview + Defense
27 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
One of the most interesting practices to spring from The Cloud of Unknowing is Centering Prayer. This is a simple yet profound method of connecting wi...
The Cloud of Unknowing: Knowing Him Through Unknowing
20 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A mysterious text took medieval England by storm. The book was written by a mysterious monk, aiding his student in Christian contemplation - teaching ...
The Lord's Line: Listener Q&A, August 2023
30 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Thanks to everyone who submitted questions! This week we discuss: - Purgatory - Was Our Lady of Guadalupe an indigenous goddess? - Santa Muerte and Ou...
The Jesus Prayer + Eastern Christian Mysticism
23 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Jesus Prayer is one of the most beloved prayers and spiritual practices of the east, but it's also catching on in the west. How does this comp...
The Dark Night of St. John of the Cross
16 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Dark Night is one of the most well known elements of St. John's mysticism, and yet, it's also one of the most misunderstood. In this episo...
St. John of the Cross: Wounded in Love
09 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
St. John of the Cross is the authority of Catholic mysticism. Not only is he a beloved doctor of the church, but was also a poet, teacher, and spiritu...
A Christian Mysticism Recap + Summer Break!
29 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hey folks, I will soon be departing on my annual summer break to tighten up the next part of the Mysticism Series. So, let's take a walk down memo...
The Greening & St. Hildegard von Bingen
17 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join Our Patreon Donate to the Podcast St. Hildegard von Bingen is one of the most beloved and interesting saints, mystics and doctors of the churc...
St. Hildegard von Bingen: Divine Rebellion & Earthly Wisdom
07 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
St. Hildegard von Bingen is one of the most beloved Catholic saints. It's easy to see why. She's a mystic, a musician, a prophet, an herbalist...
Ignatian Prayer: A Mystical Journey to God
01 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
St. Ignatius of Loyola gave us many great exercises to enhance our relationship with God. Here are a few. For more bonus content and show notes, join ...
St. Ignatius of Loyola: A Heart on Fire for God
25 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
St. Ignatius is one of the best known saints, though largely for being the founder of the Jesuit Order. However, Ignatius was also a very notable myst...
The Mysticism of Nature III: Our Vision of Nature is Transfigured + Modern Issues with Spirituality and the Climate Crisis
17 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Donate to St. Anthony's Tongue. Join Our Patreon! In our final part of this mini-series, we discuss one of the most interesting concepts....
The Mysticism of Nature II: Nature is Divinized + Pantheism vs. Panentheism.
17 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Donate to St. Anthony's Tongue. Join Our Patreon! In our second episode on nature mysticism we discuss the effect of the incarnation, and how Chr...
The Mysticism of Nature I: The Cosmic Priesthood
17 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Donate to St. Anthony's Tongue Join Our Patreon! Did you know we are all called to be cosmic priests? In our first nature mysticism episode we d...
The Lord's Line Q&A: Guardian Angels, Mysticism, Hinduism to Catholicism, Folk Jesus + More!
10 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join Our Patreon! Donate to the Podcast! Follow On Social Media! ________ In this month’s Lord’s Line Q&A we discuss various topics includi...
The Gentle Mirror of the Soul with St. Catherine of Siena
03 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When we think of the phrase “Who Am I?” we often think of eastern mysticism, and yet, the concept of the true self is deeply rooted in Christianit...
St. Catherine of Siena: The Mystical Bride of Christ
26 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
St. Catherine of Siena is one of the most influential saints, mystics and doctors of the church. She’s best known for her mystical wedding with the ...
Lectio Divina: The Mystical Reading of God's Word
19 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The bible isn't just a text to for historical and scriptural insight. In fact, the bible has always been a means to have a unique, personal, direc...
The Interior Castle of St. Teresa of Avila
12 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Free Resource: The Prayers of the Interior Castle Simplified (Sorta) In the final episode in our trilogy on St. Teresa of Avila, we look into her bes...
Encountering St. Teresa of Avila: Her Biography, Works & Miracles
05 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the second part of our St. Teresa of Avila trilogy, we discuss her biography, her teachings and the best way to approach the work of this great doc...
The Mystical Life of St. Teresa of Avila
29 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the first of our St. Teresa trilogy we explore some of the key moments of her life, in the form of short narratives. This is intended to lay the gr...
Mystical Prayer: Praying Like the Saints
22 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We are often told to pray - but we are never taught how to pray. In fact, we are often only taught one type of prayer (vocal prayer) and aren't aw...
Experiencing God: A Journey into Christian Mysticism
17 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to a new season of St. Anthony's Tongue! This entire series will be focusing on the great saintly mystics - but first, we will begin wit...
The Mystical Wounds of Christ
09 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This series is a Patreon series, but I am sharing the first episode with all of you. If you’re interested in the Patreon please check it out at: ...
Mystical Testimony + The Eyes of God
27 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Following this episode, I will soon be off on a brief hiatus to write my series on the mystics. Thus, I felt it was time to open up about my own exper...
The Spiritual Canticle of St. John of the Cross
14 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
St. John of the Cross is the premiere mystical saint in Catholicism. While we be doing a deep dive on all things mystical in the coming months - I wan...
Our Lady of Guadalupe: The Mother of Unescapable Love
07 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Can we really ever escape the love of a mother? Especially the mother of the whole world? Our Lady of Guadalupe is one of the most beloved faces of ...
Pray With Me: The Litany of the Saints
01 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Honor the saints, and celebrate All Saints Day, alongside me by praying this Litany. Happy All Saints Day and may all the saints in heaven, pray for u...