“Freedom consists not in doing what we like, but in having the right to do what we ought.” -Saint Pope John Paul II Saints Alive presents the final installment of our three part series on Saint Pope John Paul the Great! In today’s episode, we’ll hear about the power of John Paul’s forgiveness, friendship with Mother Teresa and his love for his flock to the very end. We’ll also hear the conclusion of Paul’s story and his new found inspiration from the saint he was named after! Tune in today - thi...
Oct 30, 2023•24 min•Season 2Ep. 17
“It is Jesus that you seek when you dream of happiness; He is waiting for you when nothing else you find satisfies.” - Saint Pope John Paul II When we last left our story, Karol had lost his entire family and narrowly escaped capture by the Nazis and Paul was just days away from his big performance! So, how does Karol go from studying for seminary in secret to becoming one of the most famous people in the world as Pope? Will Paul be able to pull off his lines for the dress rehearsal? Tune in tod...
Oct 23, 2023•34 min•Season 2Ep. 16
New episode! "I plead with you -- never, ever give up on hope, never doubt, never tire, and never become discouraged. Be not afraid." - Saint John Paul II More than anything else, Paul wants to be an actor. But when he gets up on stage, he can't remember his lines! Thankfully, his theater director, Ms Wyman, knows just the story (and the saint) to guide him through his stage fright. Come listen with Paul to the beginning of Saints Alive's first three part episode on the incredible life of Saint ...
Oct 16, 2023•35 min•Season 2Ep. 15
“Peace begins with a smile” - Saint Mother Teresa Come listen to the epic conclusion of Mother Teresa’s story! In today’s episode we’ll hear how she quelled an angry mob, saved stranded orphans and ceaselessly served the poorest of the poor. She saw the face of Christ in each person she encountered and this left and indelible mark on the world. She answered the call Jesus had placed on her heart to serve the poorest of the poor. Saints Alive is brought to you by the #1 Catholic Prayer App, Hallo...
Sep 18, 2023•28 min•Season 2Ep. 14
“Not all of us can do great things but we can do small things with great love” - St. Mother Teresa Today we will hear the story of Saint Mother Teresa! Though she began her life in the most humble of ways, her indomitable spirit and tireless devotion to the poor caught the attention of the world. With the strength that comes from God she answered the call on her heart to start the sisters of Charity and quench Christ’s thirst for souls. Tune in today to hear the unbelievable real story of the li...
Sep 11, 2023•35 min•Season 2Ep. 13
“Without sacrifice there is no love.” - Saint Maximilian Kolbe Come listen in to the beautiful conclusion of Father Maximilian Kolbe’s life! Many know him for his heroic martyrdom, but his life was just as extraordinary! From starting a monastery in Japan, to taking in Jewish refugees during the war and starting a newspaper! His story is defined by not just a death of sacraficial love, but a life filled with it! Parental Guidance Note: Saint Maximilian died a martyr and was killed by lethal inje...
Aug 21, 2023•36 min•Season 2Ep. 12
“For Jesus Christ I am prepared to suffer still more.” - Saint Maximilian Kolbe Today we will hear the incredible true story of Saint Maximilian Kolbe. He was born with the name Raymond and from a young age, trusted that Our Lady would guide him. And that She did. From entering the Franciscans, to beginning a newspaper and founding a monastery in Japan, Maximilian was nothing short of courageous throughout his entire life. You don’t want to miss this moving episode that reminds us all of the tru...
Aug 14, 2023•25 min•Season 2Ep. 11
“Pray as though everything depended on God. Work as though everything depended on you” - St. Ignatius of Loyola When we last left our story, Inigo’s leg was still healing, but he was on a mission. He mounted his horse and rode off to Jerusalem no longer in pursuit of personal glory, but in pursuit of Christ. Listen in to hear the story of a man who brought his best friends to Christ (and sainthood!) founded a religious order and wrote spiritual exercises that are still read and studied to this d...
Jul 24, 2023•27 min•Season 2Ep. 10
“Teach us to give and not count the cost” - St. Ignatius of Loyola Sir Inigo of Loyola had one mission: to be the greatest knight in all of Spain. And he was well on his way until a cannonball hit him in battle, breaking his leg. As he recovered from his injury, he read a book on the lives of the saints to quell his boredom, and with each turn of the page became more convicted of his mission in life: to become the greatest knight for Christ the world has ever known! This is episode is sponsored ...
Jul 17, 2023•22 min•Season 2Ep. 9
“God is calling you to serve him in and from the ordinary…. There is something holy, something divine hidden in the most ordinary situations, and it is up to each one of you to discover it.” Saint Josemaria was an extraordinary saint, and his story has touched millions of hearts across the world. His Way, the living of one's everyday life with a prayerful and joyous attitude for God's glory, transformed even the most mundane tasks of his life into groundbreaking work. Everything about him that w...
Jun 19, 2023•32 min•Season 2Ep. 8
"First, let a little love find entrance into their hearts, and the rest will follow. " - Saint Philip Neri Brad is ten years old, the class clown and a faithful Catholic…but just can’t relate to the saints. That is until his Dad tells him the story of Saint Philip Neri. What he discovers is a man filled with joy, humor and trust in God’s will for his life. Come listen with Brad as he learns about the patron saint of joy and laughter and comes to know the saint who’s heart expanded with love of G...
May 15, 2023•40 min•Season 2Ep. 7
" Why must we suffer? Because here below pure Love cannot exist without suffering. O Jesus, Jesus, I no longer feel my cross when I think of yours. " - St. Bernadette Come listen to the incredible conclusion of Saint Bernadette’s story! The inexplicable healing of Catherine Latapie’s hand was only the beginning of the miracles that would pour forth from Lourdes. But Bernadette would have to endure much more before the truth was accepted: threats from the chief inspector, skepticism from hundreds...
Apr 17, 2023•32 min•Season 2Ep. 6
"I shall spend every moment loving. One who loves does not notice her trials; or perhaps more accurately, she is able to love them. I shall do everything for Heaven, my true home." - St. Bernadette In a small village in the south of France, a poor miller's daughter witnessed a miracle that changed everything. Come listen to the incredible tale of Saint Bernadette like you've never heard it before! Her patience through persecution, humility when tasked with the impossible and contagious joy in Ch...
Apr 10, 2023•34 min•Season 2Ep. 6
“There are many saints to whom God has given the power to assist us in the necessities of life, but the power given to St. Joseph is unlimited: It extends to all our needs, and all those who invoke him with confidence are sure to be heard.” - Saint Thomas Aquinas Saints Alive presents the incredible conclusion of Saint Joseph’s story! This episode weaves through the joyful mysteries through the eyes of Saint Joseph: from a meager stable where the Savior was brought into the world to finding Jesu...
Mar 20, 2023•29 min•Season 2Ep. 5
"St. Joseph was an ordinary sort of man on whom God relied to do great things." – St. Josemaria Escriva Not a single word was spoken by Joseph in the Bible, but his life has left an indelible mark on the hearts of all who know him. In this episode, we take you on an incredible adventure of Saint Joseph's life: from a dreaming boy working in his father's shop, to protector of the Holy family - it's one you don't want to miss! Parental Guidance Note: Our story begins with a scene exemplifying Sain...
Mar 13, 2023•33 min•Season 2Ep. 4
"The whole of my life has been God’s gift” Kidnapped as a child and sold into slavery, Saint Bakhita held onto hope through her suffering. When she looked to the stars and sun, she knew that there must be a Master of the universe and her desire to know God shaped the course of her life. Come listen to this extraordinary story of forgiveness and the pursuit of joy from the incredible Saint Bakhita! Parental Guidance Note: We start the story of Josephine Bakhita with the scene of her and her frien...
Feb 13, 2023•36 min•Season 2Ep. 3
"It is not enough to love the young; they must know that they are loved" Come listen to the second part of Saint John Bosco's story! In this episode, we will hear how his Christlike love transformed the souls he touched. John Bosco truly believed that each one of the boys he rescued was made for greatness, made for sainthood. No matter the obstacle, John Bosco never gave up when he knew he was following the will of God. And it's because of his persistence that hundreds of boys were rescued and t...
Jan 23, 2023•25 min•Season 2Ep. 2
"Whatever you do, think of the glory of God as your main goal" Saints Alive brings you the story of the humble and heroic man who gave himself entirely to those in need. Today, he is known throughout the world as the great Saint John Bosco: founder of the Salesian order and creator of the preventive system of discipline. But to his Sunday school boys, he was their beloved priest and mentor who loved to juggle and rescued them from the streets. Like all the saints, his life was full of adventure,...
Jan 16, 2023•23 min•Season 2Ep. 1
"You cannot bend my will to your purpose; whatever you do to my body, that cannot happen to me." This Advent season we bring you the story of the beloved martyr, Saint Lucy! 1,700 years have passed, and the legend of her life has lived on. Each year, she is honored with traditions of braided breads and candle lit wreaths, and this year Saints Alive brings her story to life like never before! Saints Alive is brought to you by the #1 Catholic Prayer App, Hallow! Sign up today with a 30-day free tr...
Dec 12, 2022•30 min•Season 1Ep. 19
“Be sure that you first preach by the way that you live.” Saint Charles Borromeo is remembered for his brilliant mind and tireless work that shaped the Church during the Catholic reformation. His story is one filled with sacrificial love and adventure found only in the lives of the saints! Saints Alive is brought to you by the #1 Catholic Prayer App, Hallow! Sign up today with a 30-day free trial! Please rate, review and share with friends and family! Find resources on the saints, discussion que...
Nov 14, 2022•30 min•Season 1Ep. 16
“Remember that nothing is small in the eyes of God. Do all that you do with love” Her little way paved the path to sainthood over a hundred years ago. Saint Therese didn't die a martyr or lead thousands into battle but she is one of the most well-known and loved saints of our modern time. She left us with the story of her soul, her little way and is one of the four female Doctors of the church. Her story is one you don't want to miss! *In this episode, we mistakenly said that Therese met with Po...
Oct 24, 2022•31 min•Season 1Ep. 15
“Pray, hope and don’t worry” Padre Pio's young life was anything but ordinary: filled with miracles that have captured hearts for years to come. Come listen to the conclusion of his story: we’ll hear about the miracle of his bilocation and humility in turning to prayer, no matter the battle. Saint Padre Pio, pray for us! Saints Alive is brought to you by the #1 Catholic Prayer App, Hallow! Sign up today with a 30-day free trial! Please rate, review and share with friends and family! Find resourc...
Sep 19, 2022•20 min•Season 1Ep. 14
“My past, O Lord, to Your mercy; my present, to Your love; my future to Your providence.” Enter into the incredible life of Padre Pio. His life is shrouded in mysticism and supernatural gifts from the Holy Spirit. But he also suffered greatly and remained humble and hopeful through it all. He is one of the most well known saints because of the countless miracles that have been attributed to him. Today, we will hear how one miracle in particular changed one man's life forever. Parental Guidance N...
Sep 12, 2022•23 min•Season 1Ep. 13
"Love God, serve God; everything is in that" Saint Clare can sometimes be overlooked as the tag-along friend of Saint Francis. But her story is unforgettable. She was bold in her faith and tireless in her pursuit of Christ. Listen to her story to hear how this humble saint saved the city of Assisi and founded an order that is still thriving today! Saints Alive is brought to you by the #1 Catholic Prayer App, Hallow! Sign up today with a 30-day free trial! Please rate, review and share with frien...
Aug 08, 2022•31 min•Season 1Ep. 12
On this special episode of Saints Alive, we sat down to answer questions from you, our listeners! Listen in as we talk about everything from how we create these episodes to the process of becoming a saint! Saints Alive is brought to you by the #1 Catholic Prayer App, Hallow! Sign up today with a 30-day free trial! Please rate, review and share with friends and family! Find resources on the saints, discussion questions and more about our team by visiting our website: https://www.saintsalivepodcas...
Jul 11, 2022•23 min•Season 1Ep. 11
“I die the King’s faithful servant, but God’s first” Journey back in time to hear the story of Saint Thomas More. He was a man that understood true love requires sacrifice and upheld the truth to the very end. His story is one that has stood the test of time, and is a saint known and loved by many. Saints Alive is brought to you by the #1 Catholic Prayer App, Hallow! Sign up today with a 30-day free trial! Please rate, review and share with friends and family! Find resources on the saints, discu...
Jun 13, 2022•23 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Travel back in time to the year 1917...the world was at war for the first time and millions had been killed. Terror and heartbreak seized hearts across the world. Until something extraordinary happened in the most unlikely of places. In the small, humble village of Fatima, three shepherd children carried out a message from Our Lady that changed everything. Parental Guidance Note: At minute 19:40 we delicately and quickly describe the vision of Hell the three children of Fatima witnessed. Pre-scr...
May 13, 2022•33 min•Season 1Ep. 9
“Be who God created you to be and you will set the world on fire” Saint Catherine of Siena was as brave as she was kind and as bold and she was humble. She lived a life of fierce and loving devotion to Christ and His people. Come listen to the second part of her story to hear her change the mind of the Pope, save a man from death and sacrifice everything for the Lord. Saints Alive is brought to you by the #1 Catholic Prayer App, Hallow! Sign up today with a 30-day free trial! Please rate, review...
Apr 25, 2022•19 min•Season 1Ep. 8
"A soul cannot live without loving, it must have something to love for it was created to love" Come listen to the story of Saint Catherine of Siena! A mystic and one of the four female Doctors of the church; she changed the world with her sacrificial love. Saints Alive is brought to you by the #1 Catholic Prayer App, Hallow! Sign up today with a 30-day free trial! Please rate, review and share with friends and family! Find resources on the saints, discussion questions and more about our team by ...
Apr 18, 2022•21 min•Season 1Ep. 7
"Christ with me, Christ before me, Christ behind me, Christ in me" Kidnapped by pirates, forced into slavery, and a mission from God to evangelize an entire country...there's a reason Saint Patrick's tale is celebrated around the world! Sants Alive presents the story of the "Apostle of Ireland" like you've never heard it before! Saints Alive is brought to you by the #1 Catholic Prayer App, Hallow! Sign up today with a 30-day free trial! Please rate, review and share with friends and family! Find...
Mar 14, 2022•30 min•Season 1Ep. 6
