Saint Brigid of Ireland Part I

Listen to this exclusive Saints Alive episode from The Little Way challenge: Our Lenten challenge for families on Hallow! Today, the Buckley family is out and about exploring Paris when they stumble upon the story of the patron saint of the city! Come listen with Mia and Paul as they learn how Saint Genevieve heroically saved the city of Paris from Attila the Hun! Parental Discretion: True to the story of Saint Genevieve, pirates attempt to invade Paris - to skip this part for little listeners: 2:15-3:04Join The Little Way Challenge! Hallow's Kids' prayer challenge for you and your family this Lent! JOIN The Little Way Challenge! An adventure for you and your family this Lent! 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.saintsalivepodcast.com/

Come listen to the epic conclusion of the life of Saint Brigid! Hear how she founded the monastery of Kildare, extended her cloak for miles to obtain land and helped bring her Father’s soul back to Christ in his final hours. This is an ending you don’t want to miss! Join The Little Way Challenge! Hallow's Kids' prayer challenge for you and your family this Lent! JOIN The Little Way Challenge! An adventure for you and your family this Lent! 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.saintsalivepodcast.com/

“Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy”Come listen to the story of the saint who bravely shared the light of Christ’s love, beauty and mercy with the people of Ireland! Learn about the miraculous flame on the night she was born, her endless generosity and relentless persistence in following the will of God. This is the tale of Saint Brigid of Kildare like you’ve never heard it before!Join The Little Way Challenge! Hallow's Kids' prayer challenge for you and your family this Lent! JOIN The Little Way Challenge! An adventure for you and your family this Lent! 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.saintsalivepodcast.com/

“The Lord gave, and the Lord has taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord ” - Job 1:21This Advent, Saints Alive brings you the heartwarming Christmas adventure of the boy behind the drum. We’ve all grown up hearing his song, but today, you can listen to the story of the little orphan boy who met Jesus the very night he was born. Cozy up and listen with your family this season, and like the little drummer boy, prepare your hearts to meet the Savior of the world this Christmas. Original song written by Patrick O’Connell and performed by Patrick DwyerJoin The Little Way Challenge! Hallow's Kids' prayer challenge for you and your family this Lent! JOIN The Little Way Challenge! An adventure for you and your family this Lent! 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.saintsalivepodcast.com/

“Arise, soldiers of Christ, throw away the works of darkness and put on the armor of light”Today, we’ll hear the story of Saint Cecilia, one of the earliest and most famous Roman martyrs. In our episode today, we’ll hear not only her story but the story of her courageous and faithful husband Valerian. Together, they brought many souls to Christ and ultimately gave their lives as martyrs. Because Saint Cecilia is the patroness of music, we have two brand new original pieces written for this episode! Tune in today to hear the beautiful music and story of Saint Cecilia!Parental Guidance: True to the story of Saint Cecilia, both she and her husband Valerian were martyred for their faith. For sensitive listeners, parents may want to preview episode before listening with little ones. Original songs written by Patrick O’Connell and performed by Stacey SumereauJoin The Little Way Challenge! Hallow's Kids' prayer challenge for you and your family this Lent! JOIN The Little Way Challenge! An adventure for you and your family this Lent! 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.saintsalivepodcast.com/

Come listen to the incredible conclusion of the story of Venerable Father Patrick Peyton! In today’s episode we’ll hear how he started his radio program and enlisted nearly every Hollywood star to help him! Father Peyton went onto air ten thousand different radio and television broadcasts and even established his own production company, Family Theater. Come listen in to hear how Mary’s “little donkey” brought her message to the millions. And make sure to watch the incredible documentary on his life: Pray the FilmJoin The Little Way Challenge! Hallow's Kids' prayer challenge for you and your family this Lent! JOIN The Little Way Challenge! An adventure for you and your family this Lent! 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.saintsalivepodcast.com/

Today, we will hear the tale of a simple, hard working Irishman who changed the world with his devotion to Our Blessed Mother and the rosary. Father Patrick Peyton, C.S.C. spent his life championing the power of prayer through his rosary crusades in forty countries drawing a total of 28 million people together in prayer. Through his passionate work, he became known and loved by millions. But, through it all he remained a simple, humble and devoted man of God, and committed the entirety of his life to spreading one simple message: “The family that prays together, stays together”.If you want to learn more about this amazing man you should go check out the powerful documentary about his life, Pray: The Story of Patrick Peyton.  Join The Little Way Challenge! Hallow's Kids' prayer challenge for you and your family this Lent! JOIN The Little Way Challenge! An adventure for you and your family this Lent! 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.saintsalivepodcast.com/

"Nothing is far from God" Have you ever heard the quote "You have made us for yourself, O Lord, and our heart is restless until it rests in you."? Or what about "To fall in love with God is the greatest romance; to seek Him, the greatest adventure and to find Him, the greatest human achievement"? These beautiful quotes are from the incredible Saint, Augustine of Hippo. And before he was a saint, Augustine was nothing short of a ruffian and rebel. It was only by the grace of God that he went on to become saint and doctor of the church! And we will tell his story...but! Not yet. First, we have to start with the story of the one that prayed Augustine into the arms of God, the woman who wept and fought for his holiness: Augustine's mother, Saint Monica.Join The Little Way Challenge! Hallow's Kids' prayer challenge for you and your family this Lent! JOIN The Little Way Challenge! An adventure for you and your family this Lent! 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.saintsalivepodcast.com/

“You ask me whether I am in good spirits. How could I not be so? As long as faith gives me strength I will always be joyful!” In some ways, Pier Giorgio lived a simple and ordinary life - but he lived it with the strength, charity and heroism of a saint. And that is what made all the difference. Tune in today to hear the rest of the story of the man who is calling us all to the heights! Parental Guidance: True to the story of Pier Giorgio, there is a part of the story where he fights of the fascists when they invade his home Minute mark: 6:24-7:17Join The Little Way Challenge! Hallow's Kids' prayer challenge for you and your family this Lent! JOIN The Little Way Challenge! An adventure for you and your family this Lent! 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.saintsalivepodcast.com/

“Verso L’Alto!” Today, we will hear our first episode about the life of someone still on their way to sainthood! And as it so happens, this Blessed will become a Saint next year! His seemingly simple story of holy friendship, generosity and zeal for Christ has spread throughout the world and he is known and loved by many of you, our listeners. So, come listen to Luciana tell the story of her brother, the explosion of joy himself: Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati.Join The Little Way Challenge! Hallow's Kids' prayer challenge for you and your family this Lent! JOIN The Little Way Challenge! An adventure for you and your family this Lent! 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.saintsalivepodcast.com/