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 the stigmata is and it's deep theology. For more content on the mystics, the stigmata and more - join my Patreon at http://www.patreon.com/anthonystongue --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.…

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 on Catholic Mysticism, Catholic Saints, Mystics and more check out my Patreon below www.patreon.com/anthonystongue --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stanthonystongue/support…

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 Tongue, I've been researching unique and weird stories from medieval Catholicism. Here, I've come across a great collection of folk tales surrounding the Virgin Mary, which was written by the mysterious Pop…

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 the episodes this season. While this will mark an official break, please check out our Patreon at www.patreon.com/anthonystongue as well as follow on social media for more content and to see what's next. T…

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. For more St. Anthony's Tongue join our Patreon at: http://www.patreon.com/anthonystongue --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stanthonystongue/support…

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 Christian Contemplation. For more content on Mary, Mysticism + More join the Patreon at: http://www.patreon.com/anthonystongue --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stanthonystongu…

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 Catholic path of Christian mysticism. For bonus episodes and similar content check out our Patreon at: www.patreon.com/anthonystongue --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stanthony…

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 with the divine, though it's also had some criticism. Here I hope to share a balanced take on a very fruitful practice. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stanthonystongue/…

A mysterious text took medieval England by storm. The book was written by a mysterious monk, aiding his student in Christian contemplation - teaching him to unite with God by going beyond the intellect. This book was The Cloud of Unknowing, and today, we're discussing it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stanthonyst…

Thanks to everyone who submitted questions! This week we discuss: - Purgatory - Was Our Lady of Guadalupe an indigenous goddess? - Santa Muerte and Our Lady of Sorrows - Deconstruction - Is Ancestral Veneration "Catholic"? + much more! ___ For bonus content, and to have questions like this answered by me more directly - consider joining the Patreon…

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 compare to western mystical contemplation? And how can we incorporate it into our own spirituality? Tune in to find out! For more content on mysticism, check out the Patreon here! --- Support this podcast: ht…

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 episode we discuss the mysticism of suffering, attachment, and what it means to have a dark night of the soul and of the senses. We also discuss the whole of John's mysticism, including his work the Spiritual Cant…

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 spiritual director. This episode opens with a story of his life, before uncovering an introduction to his thought and teachings. For more content on John of the Cross and other mystics, check out our Patreon…

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 memory lane and summarize some of the high points of this season. Also - Patreon will still be quite active - so hang out with us there! www.patreon.com/anthonystongue Also follow us on IG, Twitter and TikTok…

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 church. One of her most well known concepts, and to me, one of the most mystical, is her concept of viriditas or “greening”. Here she describes a life force present in us that connects us all, that comes stra…

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 and more. She's also a Doctor of the Church, which gives added credence to her visions. In this episode we will share stories from her life, then jump into her biography, her mysticism and more. Next week, w…

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 the St. Anthony's Tongue Patreon here. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stanthonystongue/support

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 mystic, which is most prevalently seen in his Spiritual Exercises. In this episode, we dive into his life and thought. Next week we will look at some of his more approachable mystical exercises. If you're…

⁠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 belief that when we reach a certain level of spiritual attainment, our vision itself becomes divinized. We can see God working throughout nature in new ways.We also discuss how the issues in today's climat…

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 Christ's arrival was seen as giving new importance to all of creation. Similarly, we discuss the topic of pantheism, animism and panentheism in a Christian context. --- Support this podcast: https://podcaster…

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 discuss a unique, yet orthodox, concept in Christianity called the Cosmic Priesthood. We discuss this terminology, it's roots in saints such as Bonaventure and Maximus, as well as it's modern use by popes su…

Join Our Patreon! Donate to the Podcast!Follow On Social Media! ________ In this month’s Lord’s Line Q&A we discuss various topics including: My Journey from Hinduism to Catholicism Is Yoga Evil? Has Our Guardian Angel Always Been With Us? What Happens to Our Guardian Angel Once We Die? Underrated Saints and “Overrated” Devotions Should We Be Caref…

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 Christianity and Christian mysticism. This is widely seen in St. Catherine of. Siena’s writings. In this episode, we’ll explore her concept of the Gentle Mirror of the Soul. Which is using God’s love to burn away th…

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 Lord, ecstatic experiences and her devotion to the side wound of Christ. In our first episode on St. Catherine of Siena, we open with a few stories from her life, before going into her life, miracles an…

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, direct discussion with God. This is most seen in the meditative practice of Lectio Divina, but sadly, this practice has fallen away for many spiritual seekers, despite it still being highly recommended today. …

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 best-known work, The Interior Castle. Here she discusses the path of the soul on its journey to God. While the Interior Castle is a very deep work, for simplicity, I'll be focusing on the main grades of p…

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 doctor of the church. Teresa is one of the best regarded mystics, but her work can also at times be difficult to approach. In this episode we pick apart how we can incorporate Teresa's mysticism into our…

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 groundwork before we discuss her life, teachings and mysticism. For more on Teresa of Avila and mystics follow me on Instagram or join the Patreon. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.c…

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 aware of the many steps and types of prayers, these same steps were used by the saints to bring them closer to God. In this episode we will discuss the mystical journey of prayer. This is the final "intro" …

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 with an episode on mysticism, it's basics and how we are all called to be mystics. For more episodes and content join our Patreon here, or follow me on Instagram. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.s…

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: Patreon.com/anthonystongue Alongside series such as this, we also have weekly posts on saints, psalms, blessings, deliverance rituals and more. We also have perks that include monthly gifts, a Discord serv…

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 experiences with the divine. This isn't to set myself apart, as I am a broken human like us all - but to showcase my philosophy, of how spirituality should start from the heart, and be an exercise of love,…

This reflection focuses on some of the teachings that I found along the way that allowed me to see church teaching in a new light. Not necessarily in a way that made me fall in love with the institution per se, but more so, teachings that allowed me to be quite comfortable at my home altar and at the altar of a church. We discuss spiritual systems,…

After a year of podcasting on Catholic saints, and the spiritual system surrounding them - here are a few key things that have strongly stayed with me. Here I explore the concept of spiritual systems, and how the saints and other Catholic rituals offer a complete system not only for our temporal lives, but our spiritual lives, too. I also look into…

As we wrap up a year of St. Anthony's Tongue, I am sharing a few takeaways and reflections that I've had during this journey. I want to start with the concept of Catholic Witchcraft and Magic. The saints seem to appear in various folk rituals, which now run into what some call "folk magic" and with the rise of the term "witchcraft" - many have inco…

Hundreds, if not thousands, of saints have had a devotion to the Christ Child, but today - it seems silly, rather than important. However, I'd argue this devotion is perfect for those struggling with spiritual or religious trauma. It's also a great topic that uncovers so many areas of cultural Catholicism. We discuss the Infant of Prague, as well a…

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 wanted to record this episode on my favorite St. John work as a tribute to his feast day today (12/14). In this episode we unpack his poem the Spiritual Canticle, while also discussing mysticism, and met…

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 Mary. She is revered in various cultures - and yes, she also has a long history of native worship in her history, that has only added to her mystique. This episode dives into the lore of Our Lady of Gua…

St. Cecilia is the patron of music and one of the most beloved of the early Roman martyrs. She's one of the women the church prays to every day during traditional liturgy. She's an incredible saint with a rich history of assisting in creative endeavors, removing obstacles and much more. For more on St. Cecilia and weekly bonus content, check out ou…

The Holy Eucharist is the key to understanding a lot of Catholic mysticism, however, I find a lot of the true essence is left out when explaining it. Especially it’s Jewish roots. This episode dives into how the Eucharist is the new passover ritual, the new bread from heaven and the new ritualistic sacrifice. A large portion of this podcast was sou…

St. Faustina is a polish mystic, nun and is best known as the Apostle of Divine Mercy. Her mystical visions of Christ brought forth a new devotion that allows use to draw closer to God, and tap into his font of mercy. This episode covers both St. Faustina as well as the Divine Mercy devotion. Remember to check out our Patreon and Instagram for more…

The term Folk Catholicism has been growing in popularity, however, there seems to be a few definitions of it. I’ve also been surprised that many current conversations discuss how the phrase is being used “now” - but not many discuss the origins of the term, which showcases an evolution of thinking, and also - a rich history of folk practices in mod…

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 us! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stanthonystongue/support

Welcome to the return of our Q&A Show, The Lord's Line! We kickoff this special episode with five especially spooky saints, before covering topics such as polish saints, the Infant of Prague, the nature of Saint prayers, and much more. I hope you enjoy - and be sure to follow on Instagram and check out the Patreon. --- Support this podcast: https:/…

St. Padre Pio is one of the most beloved and also controversial saints. The church even became weary of the cult surrounding him, and of course, his claims of the stigmata and the miracles surrounding him. This episode does a deep dive into the life of Pio, his miracles and of course - the stigmata. We also open up on the time Padre Pio saw a ghost…

St. Anthony of the Desert is one of the most interesting saints of all. He is what is known as a "desert father" - and his legend largely involves his time spent meditating on God, as well as his courageous battles against the demonic. His stories have inspired some of the most famous artists of all time, such as Michelangelo and Dali, as well as i…

St. Rita is an incredible saint. She’s the patron of the impossible, a protector against the abused, and one of the most generous, active and miraculous saints. This episode begins with a story of her protective powers, and then we dive into her life and how you can incorporate this great saint in your life. An amazing saint for protection, spiritu…

Michael the Archangel is revered by everyone from traditional Catholics and occultists, to spiritualists and energy healers. Who is this great angel and saint? What is their history? And what is their significance in our spiritual life? And most pressingly, how can we call upon St. Michael for healing, protection and safekeeping? This episode dives…

From New Age beliefs to Ceremonial Magic, to traditional religious movements - what are angels? And how can we incorporate them into our spirituality? Here is a simple take on Catholic angelology and how to incorporate these divine beings into our daily lives. This episode details the various choirs of angels, guardian angels, the archangels - as w…

Here’s something special! This week I had the absolute pleasure of being on the What Magic is This? podcast. We spoke in depth on the saints, mysticism, the history of the saints, the spooky elements of Catholicism, relics, lore, and many other awesome topics. I am sharing the episode in full here, but please check out this amazing podcast, which h…