Howdy all!  Welcome back, today we are going to explore the life of Saint Paul of the Cross.  A man of many miracles, including controlling the weather at his sermons.  Hope you enjoy!   Have a wonderful day!   Prayer: Saint Paul of the Cross, God drew you to the heights of contemplation and taught you the deepest truths within the depths of your soul. You then shared the good fruits of your contemplation with the world. Please pray for me, that I will continuously seek to deepen my faith by deepening my prayer and penance, never shying away from the most glorious Gift of the Passion of Jesus Christ. Saint Paul of the Cross, pray for me. Jesus, I trust in You.

Howdy all!  Today we are exploring the life of Saint Nicetius, an ordinary man who a king took a particular liking too, but that liking was not mutual and Nicetius made that perfectly clear.  Hope you enjoy Nicetius' story!   Have a wonderful day!   Prayer: Saint Nicetius, pray for us and for our leaders to be guided as you were by God. Let them look out for our interests and keep us safe. Saint Nicetius, grant us your guidance from heaven so that we may guide those in need.

Howdy everyone!  Today we are going to explore the life of Saint Maria Troncatti, a missionary to South America who strove to help people no matter what.   Have a wonderful day!   Prayer: Merciful Father,through the work of the Holy Spirityou raised up motherly charity in Blessed Maria Troncatti, virgin, in proclaiming Christ to the people.Grant that we may beinstruments of reconciliation and peaceand grant us the graces that we ask forthrough her intercession.Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Howdy all!  Today we are going to learn about the life of Saint Alexius (aka Saint Alexis), The man of God who gave up everything to surround himself in his faith.  Could you make the sacrifices he made?   Have a wonderful day!   Prayer: Oh, glorious and Blessed Saint Alexius! Faithful, pious and good servant that you are, enjoying the glory of God, obtain me the favor to separate me from all evil.

Howdy all!  Today we are going to explore the life of Saint Catherine of Genoa, a woman whose writings helped shape modern theology and inspired countless theologians over centuries.   Have a wonderful day!   Prayer: Gracious God, reveal to thy church the depths of thy love; that, like thy servant Catherine of Genoa, we might give ourselves in loving service, knowing that we have been perfectly loved by thee; through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Howdy all!  Welcome back to another episode!  Today, we are going to explore the life of John Gabriel Perboyre, a martyr who changed lives while both living and after death.   Have a wonderful day!   Prayer: (composed by John Gabriel Perboyre) O my Divine Savior, transform me into Yourself. May my hands be the hands of Jesus. Grant that every faculty of my body may serve only to glorify You. Above all, transform my soul and all its powers so that my memory, will and affection may be the memory, will and affections of Jesus. I pray You to destroy in me all that is not of You. Grant that I may live but in You, by You and for You, so that I may truly say, with St. Paul, "I live – now not I – But Christ lives in me".

Howdy all!  Today we are going to explore the life of Saint Romuald!  He was living a simple life, endulging in life's pleasures when things changed suddenly and he found himself on a whole new path.   Have a wonderful day!   Prayer for St. Romuald: Saint Romuald, God called you to a new and glorious vocation, which He wanted to gift to the Church through you. You responded in generosity and left a legacy of holy men who followed. Please pray for me, that I will more fully commit myself to a life of silence, solitude, and prayer. In that way, I will discover the beautiful life that you discovered so as to more fully prepare my soul for Heaven. Saint Romuald, pray for me. Jesus, I trust in You.

Howdy all!  Today we are going to explore the life of Saint Juan Diego, a devoted man who ran into a very surprising individual on his way to church one day. Have a wonderful day!

Howdy all!  Today is a very special day, today two saints have been canonized!  One of these saints is Pier Giorgio Frassati.  He was a generous and caring man who loved adventure, but loved his faith more.  Nothing stopped him from helping others, even as he lay in his deathbed.Have a blessed day!

Howdy all!  Today we are doing something pretty special because the saint we are learning about, Carlo Acutis, was canonized today!  Carlo is the first 21st century saint, and he led an inspiring life that was cut far too short. Have a wonderful day!

Howdy All!  In today's episode we are going to learn about Saint Clare of Assisi.  She left home as a girl, started her own order, fended off invading forces, and stood her ground against multiple Popes.  She is truly an inspiring woman. Have a wonderful day!

Howdy everyone!  Today we are going to explore the life and story of Saint Gallus, aka Saint Gall, a very passionate and faithful man who had an awesome pet!   Have a wonderful day!

Howdy all! Today we are going to learn about the life of Saint Peter Chrysologus, the "golden-worded" man who wrote some of the most profound homilies the Catholic Church has ever known.   Have a wonderful day!

Howdy everyone! In today's episode we will explore the life of Saint Joseph of Cupertino, a devoted saint who levitated his way into history.   Have a wonderful day!

Howdy all!  In today's episode we are going to explore the history of Saint George, possibly the same man as Al-Khidr.  A soldier, martyr, and dragon-slayer!   Take care and have a wonderful day!

Howdy all!  Welcome back to another episode, today we are going to learn about the life of Saint Elizabeth of Hungary (aka Elizabeth of Thuringia).  Though her life was short, she did incredible things and helped as many people as she could.   Have a great day!

Howdy all!  Today we are going to learn about the Saint Maximilian Kolbe.  Born in Poland in the 19th century, he travelled the world and wound up in the worst place possible... but he still held hope.   Have a great day!

Howdy everyone!  In today's episode of the Sanctified Podcast, we are going to explore the life of Saint Rita, a woman who had to endure a difficult start to life but found peace by the end. Take care and have a great day!

Howdy all!  In today's episode I take a look at the life and accomplishments of Saint Andre Bessette, aka the Miracle Man of Montreal.   Enjoy and have a wonderful day!

Howdy everyone!  Today I am going to talk about why Pope Leo XIV chose the name "Leo".  We will go over Saint Leo the Great, Pope Leo XIII, and our newest Pope, Pope Leo XIV.  I hope you enjoy the episode!   Have a great day!