A Bride of Christ

Did the Sibyls – the Ancient Greek prophetesses – predict the Annunciation and the coming of Jesus? Justin and Timothy present some theories and read some of the possible prophecies. Justin also reads an account of the Annunciation as witnessed in a vision by Saint Gemma Galgani. The Flowered Path t-shirts are available at our etsy shop: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1452343565/the-flowered-path-podcast-logo-t-shirt Also at etsy, we have a section for The Flowered Path including books, artwork, and more related to the topics we cover – and paracord rosaries, made by Timothy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/LostGrave?ref=shop_sugg_market§ion_id=40802353 Justin’s Substack – The Astrology of the Saints: https://astrologyofthesaints.substack.com Theme music is Mariam Matrem Virginem, played by a forest beggar. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Lichens stops by to talk about The Pope’s Exorcist: 101 Questions About Fr. Gabriele Amorth from Sophia Institute Press. We discuss Father Amorth, exorcisms, demonic infestations, oppressions, and possessions, the first exorcist, and more. Support The Flowered Path: https://www.patreon.com/thefloweredpath Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The autobiography of Saint Perpetua, a martyr from the second century, tells of her trial and imprisonment at the hands of the Romans. After her death in the arena, a contemporary finished her story. Support The Flowered Path on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thefloweredpath Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mary Beth Bracy discusses two books on Saint Thérèse of Lisieux from Sophia Institute Press: I Would Like to Travel the World and I Believe in Love. We discuss Saint Thérèse’s life, wisdom, and some miracles attributed to this Doctor of the Church. Support The Flowered Path: https://www.patreon.com/thefloweredpath Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s an extra-long Christmas episode! Father Dwight Longenecker discusses his book, The Secret of the Bethlehem Shepherds. Father Longenecker brings a great depth of research to the topic and we learn what Bethlehem might have been like during the time of Jesus’ birth. Brother Richard Hendrick joins The Flowered Path for three segments: a story of Saint Clare’s Christmas bilocation; a discussion of Saint Francis and the Christmas Crib; and a question-and-answer segment covering possession, relics, Poor Souls and purgatory, penance, victim souls, and more. Justin Showalter shares some thoughts on the astrology of Christ’s birth and what the three Magi may have been observing in the skies. Support The Flowered Path: https://www.patreon.com/thefloweredpath Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

First, a tale from Lives of the Eastern Saints, about a great miracle worker named Habib, followed by the story of the martyrdom of another Saint Habib (aka Saint Abibus). Support The Flowered Path on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thefloweredpath Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sister Mary Josefa of the Eucharist talks with Timothy about her time with the Benedictines of Mary, Queen of the Apostles, their new children’s book, Brides of Christ, and their foundress, Sister Wilhelmina Lancaster, whose body was recently found to be incorrupt. Support The Flowered Path: https://www.patreon.com/thefloweredpath Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Gilbert Lavoie discusses his book, The Shroud of Jesus. We talk about the history of the relic and the physical evidence shown on the shroud image, as well as how what is shown is supported by the Gospel of John. Support The Flowered Path: https://www.patreon.com/thefloweredpath Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Saint Ottilia was born blind, but had her sight restored upon being baptized. Some tales state that a mountain opened beneath her, to hide her from pursuers, leaving a well in the place where the saint stood. Several versions of her life story are presented, along with some additional information on Saint Odile, who is sometimes conflated with Saint Ottilia. Support The Flowered Path: https://www.patreon.com/thefloweredpath Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Charles Coulombe discusses his book, A Catholic Quest for the Holy Grail. Arthurian legends, Eucharistic miracles, Chivalry, the relics of the Passion, and more are explored – along with where the modern, would-be knight might find the Chapel Perilous and the Holy Grail on their own quest. To support The Flowered Path visit: https://www.patreon.com/thefloweredpath Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices