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Father Dan Cambra, MIC, shares about the life and spirituality of his favorite saints.
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"Catholic Saints & Feasts" offers a dramatic reflection on each saint and feast day of the General Calendar of the Catholic Church. The reflections are taken from the four volume book series: "Saints & Feasts of the Catholic Calendar," written by Fr. Michael Black. These reflections profile the theological bone breakers, the verbal flame throwers, the ocean crossers, the heart-melters, and the sweet-chanting virgin-martyrs who populate the liturgical calendar of the Catholic Church.
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Hosted by Insurance industry business builder and influencer Christian Brindle, The Seven Figures Or Bust Podcast is based on high level conversations on growing your business, achieving freedom, discussing things going on in the insurance industry for agents, as well as thoughts and ideas from the perspective of someone who has grown a seven figure business. Christian is the owner and operator of 5 insurance industry based companies, ranging from an actual insurance agency, to lead generati ...
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Comedian Justin Luke doesn't have a car, so he might as well interview the other comics who cart him from show to show.
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Across social media, there are countless faithful Catholic Christians and people of goodwill performing remarkable works. This podcast seeks to uplift the human experience by sharing edifying interviews, promoting justice & the common good, and empowering listeners to live a faith-filled life. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
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Host Christian Lawrence gets up and coming comedians to talk about their one-to-one off-stage experiences with the greats of comedy.
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What is your next mission from God? We all have one. God has something in mind for us right where we are. Welcome to “Your Next Mission From God,” with Julie Onderko. Where the Saints show us just how it’s done. Based on Julie’s Book “Discover your next Mission from God: Saints who Found God’s Will—and how you can too,” Julie shares unique stories from the lives of the Saints to show how they searched for and discovered God’s will for their lives. This show airs Saturday mornings at 7:15 am ...
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Fascinating guests. Fun conversations. A podcast with Ray Keating - author of the Pastor Stephen Grant thrillers and mysteries, the Alliance of Saint Michael historical fiction, The Weekly Economist, The Weekly Economist II, Free Trade Rocks!, and Behind Enemy Lines - discussing a wide range of issues. What does PRESS CLUB C stand for? Politics, Religion, Economics, Sports, Stories (books, authors and writing), Culture (entertainment), Life, Understanding, Business & Entrepreneurship, and Co ...
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After spending 20 seasons covering Murray State basketball, Jeff Bidwell looks at the biggest stories surrounding the Racer program.
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September 9: Saint Peter Claver, Priest (U.S.A.) 1580–1654 Memorial; Liturgical Color: White Patron Saint of slaves, Colombia, seafarers, and missionaries to Africa A builder of the Spanish Bridge, he personified respect for human rights It is commonly taught that human rights were born in the Anglo-Saxon Enlightenment of the seventeenth and eighte…
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Are you leaning on the communion of saints? Julie shares reasons why we should rely on our heavenly friends. Subscribe to Your Next Mission From God on your favorite podcast platform. Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App, along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more. Look through past episodes or support this podcast. Your Next…
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September 8: Birth of the Blessed Virgin Mary Late First Century B.C. Feast; Liturgical Color: White Patroness of silversmiths, potters, and chefs The last and greatest figure of the B.C. era causes its end The birthdates of great men and women are remembered for posterity. The presidents of the United States are commemorated near the February birt…
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September 5: Saint Teresa of Calcutta, Religious 1910–1997 Optional Memorial; Liturgical Color: White (Mother Teresa is not on the Church’s universal calendar but is included here due to her renown) Patron Saint of the Archdiocese of Calcutta, India She equals in generosity the great ‘Teresas’ she emulated Anjezë (Agnes) Gonxha Bojaxhiu was a tiny …
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September 3: Saint Gregory the Great, Pope and Doctor c. 540–604 Memorial; Liturgical Color: White Patron Saint of musicians, singers, students, and teachers A gifted nobleman serves Rome, becomes a monk, and then a consequential pope When your salad is awesome, your car amazing, and your internet connection is great, there’s a problem. Overused su…
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In this throwback episode, Julie shares stories of spiritual friendships like those between St Anthony of the Desert & St. Paul the Hermit; and also between St Catherine of Siena & her spiritual director Blessed Raymond of Capua. Subscribe to Your Next Mission From God on your favorite podcast platform. Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media Ap…
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Ray looks to the Eighth Commandment for some guidance on how to behave on social media. • Never miss any new book by Ray Keating by joining the Pastor Stephen Grant Fellowship with Ray Keating at https://www.patreon.com/pastorstephengrantfellowship. • The Pastor Stephen Grant thrillers and mysteries. There are 19 books in the series now. • The Alli…
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August 29: The Passion of Saint John the Baptist, Martyr c. 29 A.D. Memorial; Liturgical Color: Red A desert-dwelling, locust-eating, weed-wearing, celibate ascetic dies for marriage Saint John Vianney was so opposed to the dances held routinely in his small town of Ars that he dedicated a small chapel in his parish church to Saint John the Baptist…
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August 28: Saint Augustine, Bishop and Doctor 354–430 Memorial; Liturgical Color: White Patron Saint of theologians and printers A psychologist, theologian, and working bishop is the greatest convert after Saint Paul The mighty African Saint Augustine climbed the heights of thought, stood upright on their peaks, and turned toward Rome, and thus spr…
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August 27: Saint Monica c. 331–387 Memorial; Liturgical Color: White Patron Saint of difficult marriages, homemakers, and mothers Without her example of persevering prayer, her gifted son would not have converted Most of the female saints of the first few centuries of the Church are virgins, martyrs, or both. Most of the medieval and modern female …
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August 25: Saint Louis 1214–1270 Optional Memorial; Liturgical Color: White Patron Saint of barbers, grooms, and Saint Louis, Missouri A king leads in piety, mortification, and faith, and dies crusading for the King of all Jesus said, “If any want to become my followers, let them deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me” (Mt 16:24). To…
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August 25: Saint Joseph Calasanz, Priest 1556–1648 Optional Memorial; Liturgical Color: White Patron Saint of Catholic schools and school children A visionary implements his plan, is defamed, and forgives The star of today’s saint burns less brightly than others in the great constellation of counter-reformation saints. But the educational vision of…
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August 24: Saint Bartholomew, Apostle First Century Feast; Liturgical Color: Red Patron Saint of bookbinders, butchers, and leather workers The Church conquered an imperfect world due to the heroic witness of the Apostles Little is known with certainty about today’s Apostle, and perhaps Saint Bartholomew is just fine with that. If he were like Sain…
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In this throwback episode, Julie shares the story of Saint Augstine’s mother: Saint Monica. Subscribe to Your Next Mission From God on your favorite podcast platform. Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App, along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more. Look through past episodes or support this podcast. Your Next Mission From God…
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August 23: Saint Rose of Lima, Virgin 1586–1617 Optional Memorial; Liturgical Color: White Patron Saint of Peru, florists, and gardeners America’s first saint, she conquered herself by direct attack Today’s saint was born Isabel Flores de Oliva in colonial Spain, today’s Peru, to a middle-class Catholic family. She took the name “Rose” when she was…
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Ray notes that when people proclaim that “the polls were wrong,” they’re usually wrong. • Never miss any new book by Ray Keating by joining the Pastor Stephen Grant Fellowship with Ray Keating at https://www.patreon.com/pastorstephengrantfellowship. • The Pastor Stephen Grant thrillers and mysteries. There are 19 books in the series now. • The Alli…
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August 22: Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary Memorial; Liturgical Color: White The mother of a king is a queen who receives honor in her son’s realm Mary is both a queen and a mother, but she is more mother than queen. Mary’s Queenship and “mothership,” or motherhood, spark to life simultaneously. In the very moment Mary becomes a mother at the …
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August 21: Saint Pius X, Pope 1835–1914 Memorial; Liturgical Color: White Patron Saint of First Communicants and pilgrims Born humble and poor, he never forgot his origins while in the Chair of St. Peter In the long span of three hundred and forty years between the death of Pope Saint Pius V in 1572 and today’s pope-saint, who died in 1914, not one…
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August 20: Saint Bernard of Clairvaux, Abbot and Doctor 1090–1153 Memorial; Liturgical Color: White Patron Saint of the Cistercian Order, beekeepers, and candlemakers A reformer par excellence, he saved the Benedictine Order and rejuvenated monasticism Today’s saint was like a medieval rock star who never stopped touring Europe. He traveled with an…
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August 19: Saint John Eudes, Priest 1601–1680 Optional Memorial; Liturgical Color: White Patron Saint of the Diocese of Baie-Comeau, Québec His fine education led to a life of deep prayer and identity with Jesus Many educated Catholics are familiar with the great Spanish saints of the 1500s: Saints Ignatius Loyola, Francis Xavier, John of the Cross…
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Discover the fascinating backstory to little-known events in the life of Saint Maximilian Kolbe. Subscribe to Your Next Mission From God on your favorite podcast platform. Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App, along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more. Look through past episodes or support this podcast. Your Next Mission Fro…
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August 16: Saint Stephen of Hungary c. 975–1038 Optional Memorial; Liturgical Color: White Patron Saint of Hungary and of kings Baptized by his pagan father, made King by the Pope, his heirs demolished his legacy Saint Stephen of Hungary was a warrior king whose silhouette stands proud on a far distant horizon as the sun rises behind him at the daw…
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Ray hits on some entrepreneurship lessons from one of his favorite entrepreneurs – Walt Disney. • Never miss any new book by Ray Keating by joining the Pastor Stephen Grant Fellowship with Ray Keating at https://www.patreon.com/pastorstephengrantfellowship. • The Pastor Stephen Grant thrillers and mysteries. There are 19 books in the series now. • …
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August 15: The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary First Century Solemnity; Liturgical Color: White Patron Saint of France and Lebanon God wants Mary for Himself Today’s Solemnity of the Assumption of Mary body and soul into heaven commemorates, liturgically, a dogma. Catholicism celebrates her dogmas like a country celebrates its independence da…
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August 14: Saint Maximilian Mary Kolbe, Priest and Martyr 1894–1941 Memorial; Liturgical Color: Red Patron Saint of prisoners, drug addicts, journalists, and the pro-life movement Prisoner 16670 was tough, immersed in God, and ready when the moment came Saints are made, not born. Even more so martyrs. Maximilian Kolbe was so impressive a man that h…
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August 13: Saints Pontian, Pope; & Hippolytus, Priest: Martyrs Late Second Century–c. 235 Optional Memorial; Liturgical Color: Red Patron Saint of Montaldo Scarampi, Italy (Pontian) and prison guards (Hippolytus) An exiled Pope dies along with a learned priest Today’s martyrs died on the island of Sardinia, perhaps from overwork in the mines or per…
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August 12: Saint Jane Frances de Chantal, Religious 1572–1641 Optional Memorial; Liturgical Color: White Patron Saint of widows and parents separated from their children An aristocratic widow’s grief is transformed into love of God Today’s saint was well born and acted like it. She was educated, refined, beautiful, witty, and wealthy. She married a…
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August 11: Saint Clare, Virgin c. 1193–1253 Memorial; Liturgical Color: White Patron Saint of embroiderers, goldsmiths, and laundry workers She heard Francis, left comfort, and slept on the floor for forty-one years Silicon Valley is not, topographically, a valley. The name is a contrivance dating from the 1970s and 80s. The actual valley is named …
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August 10: Saint Lawrence, Deacon and Martyr c. Early Third Century–258 Feast; Liturgical Color: Red Patron Saint of deacons, comics, and cooks A Deacon heads the Church for four days, then perishes like his fellow deacons The Church’s liturgy, like all public rituals whether sacred or secular, is inherently conservative. Its form is not easily alt…
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St. Dominic was deeply discouraged by his struggle against the evils of his time. In his darkest hour, the Queen of Heaven revealed a powerful tool that would transform his ministry. Subscribe to Your Next Mission From God on your favorite podcast platform. Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App, along with a radio live-stream, prayers, new…
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August 9: Saint Teresa Benedicta of the Cross, Virgin and Martyr 1891–1942 Optional Memorial; Liturgical Color: Red Co-Patron Saint of Europe A Jewish intellectual discovers St. Teresa of Ávila, converts, and dies for her race Edith Stein, today’s saint’s given name, was a highly cultured European intellectual. She obtained a doctorate in philosoph…
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In this video, I discuss the importance of developing good money habits and how they can positively impact your financial well-being. I explore various strategies that can help you manage your finances more effectively and make your money work for you. By implementing these tips, you can take control of your financial future and build a more secure…
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Ray reflects on Gallup polling data looking at how religious Americans are these days. Quick answer? Less and less so. • Never miss any new book by Ray Keating by joining the Pastor Stephen Grant Fellowship with Ray Keating at https://www.patreon.com/pastorstephengrantfellowship. • The Pastor Stephen Grant thrillers and mysteries. There are 19 book…
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August 8: Saint Dominic, Priest c. 1170–1221 Memorial; Liturgical Color: White Patron Saint of the Dominican Republic, astronomers, and the falsely accused A one-man army for God; long practice taught him how to preach the Truth Today’s saint and Saint Francis of Assisi were close contemporaries. They both founded influential religious orders, coll…
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August 7: Saint Cajetan, Priest 1480–1547 Optional Memorial; Liturgical Color: White Patron Saint of Argentina, the unemployed, and gamblers A reformer before his time Gaetano di Conte di Thiene, today’s saint, was born with a silver spoon in his mouth, but he spit it out. His father was a count, his family noblemen, and his status and wealth secur…
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August 7: Saint Sixtus II, Pope; and Companions, Martyrs Early Third Century–258 Optional Memorial; Liturgical Color: Red Patron Saint of Bellegra, Italy The Pope is murdered in cold blood The sixth pope was named the “Sixth” or, in Latin, “Sixtus.” He reigned from 115–125 A.D. The next Sixtus was today’s martyr, who reigned from one August to the …
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August 6: The Transfiguration of the Lord First Century Feast; Liturgical Color: White A preview of coming attractions, our destination is a person more than a place It was not a miracle that Jesus Christ transfigured Himself on Mount Tabor before the Apostles. It was a miracle that He maintained His common, earthly appearance for the whole of His …
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August 5: Dedication of the Basilica of Saint Mary Major Fifth century Optional Memorial; Liturgical Color: White A venerable basilica preserves its ancient aura A house is more than a building. When it personifies the family within, it is a home. Or at least it should be. That an office building contains businesses; a house—a family; a barracks—so…
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August 4: Saint John Vianney, Priest 1786–1859 Memorial; Liturgical Color: White Patron Saint of parish priests A farmer knows God through prayer, not books, and becomes a holy priest “Is Mr. Vianney good?” the Vicar General asked. “He is a model of goodness,” the seminary official responded. “Very well. Then let him be ordained.” And thus the last…
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August 2: Saint Peter Julian Eymard, Priest 1811–1868 Optional Memorial; Liturgical Color: White Apostle of the Holy Eucharist The Eucharist was the pearl that shone in his eyes The great artist Auguste Rodin, who sculpted “The Thinker” and other world-famous pieces, met today’s saint in 1862 and joined his Congregation as a lay brother. Rodin was …
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August 2: Saint Eusebius of Vercelli, Bishop Early Fourth Century–371 Optional Memorial; Liturgical Color: White Patron Saint of Piedmont, Italy A bishop suffers exile and abuse for his defense of orthodoxy Eusebius was chosen Bishop of the Northern Italian city of Vercelli by popular acclaim in the 340s, even though he was an immigrant from the is…
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August 1: Saint Alphonsus Ligouri, Bishop and Doctor 1696–1787 Memorial; Liturgical Color: White Patron Saint of moral theologians and confessors A lawyer becomes holy Today’s saint was given the gift of a comprehensive education by his parents from a young age. He finished his university studies with degrees in civil and canon law when he was just…
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July 31: Saint Ignatius of Loyola, Priest 1491–1556 Memorial; Liturgical Color: White Patron Saint of soldiers, retreats, and the Basque country A soldier reads, becomes holy, and founds a mighty company Like so many other male saints, today’s saint began his adult life as a knight and soldier. In the service of a local noble, he learned the male s…
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July 30: Saint Peter Chrysologus, Bishop and Doctor c. 380–c. 450 Optional Memorial; Liturgical Color: White Patron Saint of Imola, Italy, invoked against fever and mad dogs A golden tongued bishop preaches to a golden city In 330 A.D., the Emperor Constantine transferred his capital from Rome to a newly constructed city he named after himself in p…
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July 29: Saints Martha, Mary, and Lazarus First Century Memorial: Liturgical Color: White Patron Saints of siblings Jesus, an only child, is attracted to family life Jesus goes to the home of Zacchaeus to encourage his conversion. He goes to the home of Matthew after the tax collector becomes a disciple. And he goes to other homes to challenge reli…
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July 26: Saints Joachim and Anne Late First Century B.C.–Early First Century A.D. Memorial; Liturgical Color: White Patron Saints of grandparents and of Canada (Anne) God has a family tree, just like all men Many parents think their child is perfect. Only two sets of parents were ever right. Saint Mary and Saint Joseph had a child through grace and…
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July 25: Saint James, Apostle First Century Feast; Liturgical Color: White Patron Saint of Spain, equestrians, and pilgrims Herod strikes again The primary legacy of the Twelve Apostles is silence. Yes, their voices are sometimes heard in the Gospels, briefly. Yes, they traveled, evangelized, and built up the Church, discreetly. And yes, they were …
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July 24: Saint Sharbel (Charbel) Makhluf, Priest and Hermit 1828–1898 Optional Memorial; Liturgical Color: White Patron Saint of Lebanon The purest cedar of Lebanon Today’s memorial was first inserted into the liturgical calendar in the United States in 2004. Prior to that, today’s saint was known primarily among the Christians of Lebanon, either i…
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July 23: Saint Bridget of Sweden, Religious 1303–1373 Optional Memorial; Liturgical Color: White Patron Saint of Europe, Sweden, and widows A royal widow’s visions awe the masses Upon entering the baroque Basilica of Saint John Lateran in Rome, on the first pillar to the right, is a fragment of a medieval fresco by the master Giotto. It is incongru…
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July 22: Saint Mary Magdalene First Century Feast; Liturgical Color: White Patron Saint of perfumers, converts, and hairdressers An Apostle to the Apostles first spreads the Good News “Cherchez la femme“ is a French phrase meaning “Look for the woman.” It is used as a convenient shortcut in movie or literary criticism to discover what is driving a …
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