Finding Fiat Episode 3: Mary's Childhood

ENJOY THIS SPECIAL PRESENTATION!Dive into the third day of our Advent challenge for families, Finding Fiat! In this challenge, we follow the story of the beloved Saints Alive character, Grace Brumley, as she prepares to play Mary in her school’s Nativity play. Grace has many doubts and fears about playing such a big role but through prayer, reflections on Mary’s trust in God, and her family’s support, Grace finds her own little fiat this Advent.In this episode, we’ll listen in as Grace, Brad, and their friends hear a story about the Blessed Virgin Mary when she was a child. Since little is known of Mary's childhood, we used pious traditions as well as imaginative storytelling to tell this story.Want to hear what happens next? It's not too late to join the Hallow Kid's Advent challenge for families on Hallow! Join Finding Fiat 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 friends and family! Find out more about Saints Alive at our website: https://www.saintsalivepodcast.com/

Come listen to this exclusive preview clip of our upcoming Advent series: Finding Fiat! In this series, we’ll follow the story of the beloved character, Grace Brumley, as she prepares to play Mary in her school’s Nativity play. We’ll hear about her doubts and fears preparing for such a big role, and how she wonders if she’s up for the part! But through prayer, reflections on Mary’s trust in God, and her family’s support, Grace finds her own little fiat this Advent. You’ll also be able to pray through the Little Office of the Blessed Virgin Mary with your kids, listen to Saints Alive immersive episodes on the life of Mary, enjoy a new Catholic Q&A show for kids called Holy Moly, prepare your hearts with Family Mass Prep, and so much more! Join the waitlist today to grow closer to Jesus this Advent with your family! This series is a Hallow exclusive challenge and begins on Monday, December 1st! Sign up for the Finding Fiat challenge 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 friends and family! Find out more about Saints Alive at our website: https://www.saintsalivepodcast.com/

Millions of people around the world wear the Miraculous Medal. But how did this tradition come to be? Find out in today's episode on the miraculous appearance of Our Lady that led to the making of this medal and the making of an extraordinary saint! ALSO! Advent is right around the corner! Be sure to join us for Hallow's Kids Advent Challenge: Finding Fiat!In this series, we get to follow Grace Brumley (a familiar character from previous Hallow Kids challenges) as she prepares for the role of Mary in the nativity play! Each day will be split into a different type of listening experience for families: some days Grace will "dive into" a story about the Blessed Mother (Saints Alive style), there's a new fun game show with Tanner and Alli Kalina called Holy Moly, we'll pray the Little Office of the Blessed Virgin Mary and on Sunday you can listen to Family Mass Prep with Katie and Tommy McGrady! Geared towards families with kids ages 6-12.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 out more about Saints Alive at our website: https://www.saintsalivepodcast.com/

In the mid 17th century, a brave Augustinian priest went back to his homeland in Japan to bring the hope and truth of Christ to his people. Blessed Thomas "Kintsuba" Jihyoe is remembered today for his remarkable heroism, persevering to the very end and ultimately giving his life for the truth. In 2019, Pope Francis visited Japan and said, "Let us find powerful inspiration in the story of the early missionaries and Japanese martyrs. May we never forget their heroic sacrifice! May it not remain as a glorious relic of the past, to be kept and honored in a museum, but rather, a living memory, an inspiration for the works of the apostolate and a spur to renewed evangelization in this land" With that in mind, come listen to the incredible story of Blessed Thomas Jihyoe today andlet his story inspire you on your own journey to sainthood!Parental Guidance: True to the story of Blessed Thomas, this episode contains intense themes of persecuted and martyred christians. Please screen at your discretion for little listenersSaints 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 out more about Saints Alive at our website: https://www.saintsalivepodcast.com/

"The good God gave us a father and mother more worthy of heaven than of earth" - Saint Therese Enter into the incredible story of a humble watchmaker and beautiful lacemaker that fell in love and changed countless hearts because of their devotion to God and one another. Saints Louis and Zelie Martin not only raised a saint, but lived lives of heroic virtue themselves, chasing holiness to the very end.  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 out more about Saints Alive at our website: https://www.saintsalivepodcast.com/

"The Eucharist is my highway to heaven!" - St. Carlo AcutisCarlo Acutis seemed like any other boy—he loved soccer, time with friends, and tinkering with computers. Yet beneath this ordinary life burned an extraordinary fire: a fierce devotion to God truly present in the Eucharist. Join Carlo as he tells the story of a doubting doctor who faces an unexplainable Eucharistic miracle. Journey with Dr. Zugibe to Buenos Aires and hear his beautiful conversion story from another incredible Eucharistic Miracle!**This is a special limited time public release of this episode - originally part of the Eucharist Alive Challenge on Hallow. Check out Hallow for the entire 4 part episode series highlighting St. Carlo Acutis!**Parental Guidance: This episode is geared towards kids ages 7+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 out more about Saints Alive at our website: https://www.saintsalivepodcast.com/

Come listen to the moving finale of St. Katharine Drexel’s life. Amid grief and searching, Katharine Drexel’s faith is tested. A bold encounter with the pope ignites her call to religious life, leading her to champion the marginalized and the founding a new religious order: The Sisters of The Blessed Sacrament.Today’s episode is a special public release of the story of Saint Katharine Drexel that was part of our 2025 Kids Lenten Challenge on Hallow called The Little Way. We can't wait for you to hear an all new season of Saints Alive starting this September! 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 out more about Saints Alive at our website: https://www.saintsalivepodcast.com/

"My sweetest Joy is to be in the presence of Jesus in the holy Sacrament."In our last episode, we learned about Saint Katharine Drexel as a young girl - come listen to more of her story today to hear of her endurance through trial and love of the Lord.Today’s episode is a special public release of the story of Saint Katharine Drexel that was part of our 2025 Kids Lenten Challenge on Hallow called The Little Way. We can't wait for you to hear an all new season of Saints Alive starting this September! 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 out more about Saints Alive at our website: https://www.saintsalivepodcast.com/

"The patient and humble endurance of the cross – whatever nature it may be – is the highest work we have to do."Come listen to the incredible story of Saint Katharine Drexel with Paul and Mia! Today’s episode is a special public release of the story of Saint Katharine Drexel that was part of our 2025 Kids Lenten Challenge on Hallow called The Little Way. We can't wait for you to hear an all new season of Saints Alive starting this September! 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 out more about Saints Alive at our website: https://www.saintsalivepodcast.com/

Today, Saints Alive brings you the incredible true story of a World War I veteran with an indomitable spirit. After bravely fighting and nearly losing his life in the war, John Trayor was told he would never recover from his injuries. But after years of suffering, John took a leap of faith and went on a pilgrimage to the grotto of Lourdes. Come listen to the story of the 71st officially recognized miracle from Lourdes!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 out more about Saints Alive at our website: https://www.saintsalivepodcast.com/