Saint Bernadette Part I

September 23rd is Saint Padre Pio's feast day! Celebrate with us by jumping back into his amazing story! “My past, O Lord, to Your mercy; my present, to Your love; my future to Your providence.” - Saint Padre Pio of PietrelcinaEnter 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 Note: True to the story of Padre Pio, we included a scene where a demon takes the form of a dog to tempt and attack young Padre Pio. Pre-screen if necessary at your discretion, and if you would like to skip over this part it is from minute 11:35-13:14.Support the showPlease rate, review and share with friends and family! Please consider helping us keep this podcast going by supporting Saints Alive on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?fan_landing=true&u=63731511 Find resources on the saints, discussion questions and more about our team by visiting our website: https://www.saintsalivepodcast.com/

“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.Support the showPlease rate, review and share with friends and family! Please consider helping us keep this podcast going by supporting Saints Alive on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?fan_landing=true&u=63731511 Find resources on the saints, discussion questions and more about our team by visiting our website: https://www.saintsalivepodcast.com/

“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 little woman that touched millions of hearts.  Support the showPlease rate, review and share with friends and family! Please consider helping us keep this podcast going by supporting Saints Alive on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?fan_landing=true&u=63731511 Find resources on the saints, discussion questions and more about our team by visiting our website: https://www.saintsalivepodcast.com/

“Without sacrifice there is no love.” - Saint Maximilian KolbeCome 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 injection at the Aushuwitz concentration camp. Although the vast majority of our episode takes place before he was captured, we wanted to stay true to the story of his martyrdom and tried to emphasize his bravery and peace amidst the evil within Auschwitz. Please review at your discretion for little ears that might be listening, and to skip over the concentration camp and his martyrdom you can stop the episode at timecode: 22:48 (through end of the episode)Episode sponsor: Kolbe AcademySupport the showPlease rate, review and share with friends and family! Please consider helping us keep this podcast going by supporting Saints Alive on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?fan_landing=true&u=63731511 Find resources on the saints, discussion questions and more about our team by visiting our website: https://www.saintsalivepodcast.com/

“For Jesus Christ I am prepared to suffer still more.” - Saint Maximilian KolbeToday 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 truth that Saint Maximilian lived out: Love sets us free. Parental Guidance Note: Saint Maximilian died a martyr and was killed by lethal injection at the Aushuwitz concentration camp. Although the vast majority of our episode takes place before he was captured, we wanted to stay true to the story of his martyrdom and tried to emphasize his bravery and peace amidst the evil within Auschwitz. Please review at your discretion for little ears that might be listening. Parents may consider to preview the following timecode:3:00 - 7:00 Episode Sponsor:Kolbe AcademySupport the showPlease rate, review and share with friends and family! Please consider helping us keep this podcast going by supporting Saints Alive on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?fan_landing=true&u=63731511 Find resources on the saints, discussion questions and more about our team by visiting our website: https://www.saintsalivepodcast.com/

Happy feast day of St. Clare of Assisi! Celebrate with us by returning to her amazing story!"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! Support the showPlease rate, review and share with friends and family! Please consider helping us keep this podcast going by supporting Saints Alive on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?fan_landing=true&u=63731511 Find resources on the saints, discussion questions and more about our team by visiting our website: https://www.saintsalivepodcast.com/

“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 day! Support the showPlease rate, review and share with friends and family! Please consider helping us keep this podcast going by supporting Saints Alive on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?fan_landing=true&u=63731511 Find resources on the saints, discussion questions and more about our team by visiting our website: https://www.saintsalivepodcast.com/

“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 by:Catholic Textbook ProjectSupport the showPlease rate, review and share with friends and family! Please consider helping us keep this podcast going by supporting Saints Alive on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?fan_landing=true&u=63731511 Find resources on the saints, discussion questions and more about our team by visiting our website: https://www.saintsalivepodcast.com/

Happy feast day of Saint Thomas More! May we celebrate this amazing saint's courage by remembering his incredible faith!“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. Support the showPlease rate, review and share with friends and family! Please consider helping us keep this podcast going by supporting Saints Alive on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?fan_landing=true&u=63731511 Find resources on the saints, discussion questions and more about our team by visiting our website: https://www.saintsalivepodcast.com/

“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 was extraordinary came from the ordinary. So come listen to his story: hear his fervent prayers in the chapel, his dangerous escape into the Pyrenees mountains and witness a life transformed by love of Christ.Learn more about this episode's sponsor:The St. Josemaria InstituteSupport the showPlease rate, review and share with friends and family! Please consider helping us keep this podcast going by supporting Saints Alive on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?fan_landing=true&u=63731511 Find resources on the saints, discussion questions and more about our team by visiting our website: https://www.saintsalivepodcast.com/