Saints | Audio
A collection of audio content centered on the lives and teachings of the saints.
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The Story of St. John Bosco
The inspiring story of St. John Bosco. Saint John Bosco is the patron saint of boys, educators, and youth.
Feast day: January 31
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The Story of Saint Valentine
Do you know why we celebrate Valentine's Day? Learn the little-known story of a young priest whose love for his people went beyond his need for personal safety, and whose courage to obey God proved his love for his fellow man.
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The Saints by Dr. Scott Hahn
Covering the Biblical evidence for the authority of the Pope, the doctrine of Purgatory, devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary and the Saints, the Sacrament of Confession, the Real Presence in the Holy Eucharist, and more, the remarkable set is an essential resource for answering the various object...
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Catherine of Siena
Sigrid Undset's Catherine of Siena is critically acclaimed as one of the best biographies of this well-known and amazing fourteenth-century saint. Known for her historical fiction, which won her the Nobel Prize for literature in 1928, Undset based this factual work on primary sources, her own exp...
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The Retrial of Joan of Arc by Regine Pernoud
This book is the first English language book about the retrial of Joan of Arc: and clearly the best, based firmly on the testimonies given at the retrial. Written by the renowned French historian, Regine Pernoud, it uses extensive excerpts from the people who actually knew Joan, bringing to life ...
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A Holy Life: The Writings of St. Bernadette by Patricia A. Mceachern Ph.D.
While the story of the apparitions of Our Lady to Bernadette Soubirous at Lourdes in 1858 are well known, relatively few people are familiar with the saint's own spiritual insights and profound holiness. For the first time in English, this book presents a wide selection of St. Bernadette's though...
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Edith Stein and Companions by Fr. Paul F. W. Hamans
On the same summer day in 1942, Saint Teresa Benedicta of the Cross (Edith Stein) and hundreds of other Catholic Jews were arrested in Holland by the occupying Nazis. One hundred thirteen of those taken into custody, several of them priests and nuns, perished at Auschwitz and other concentration ...
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The Spirit of Father Damien: The Leper Priest by Jan de Volder
Father Damien, famous for his missionary work with exiled lepers on the Hawaiian island of Molokai, is finally Saint Damien. His sanctity took 120 years to become officially recognized, but between his death in 1889 and his canonization in 2009, amid creeping secularization and suspicion of the m...
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The Song of the Scaffold: A Novel by Karen Savage
"The point of departure for my creation was not primarily the destiny of the sixteen Carmelites of Compiegne but the figure of the young Blanche. . .. Born in the profound horror of a time darkened by the signs of destiny, this figure arose before me in some way as the embodiment of the mortal ag...
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Saints for Sinners: The Lives of St. Augustine & St. Margaret by Alban Goodier
Learning about the lives of the saints is a great way to deepen our love of God and recommit us to his service. We are reminded of how the Lord works in the lives of ordinary people, helping us to conquer sin. In this excerpt from the book, Saints for Sinners, the incredible lives of these saints...
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Saint Teresa of Ávila: A True Reformer by Christopher Blum
Dr. Christopher Blum, Academic Dean of the Augustine Institute, unfolds the inspiring life of St. Teresa and her important role in the Catholic Reformation. He shares how, after having already been a nun for twenty years, she had a radical transformation in her own life and then became one of the...
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St. Joseph: Patron of the Universal Church by Mark Miravalle
The holy and hidden figure of St. Joseph comes to light in this captivating presentation by Dr. Mark Miravalle. What is the dignity of this great man, and how do we convey the wondrous power of his intercession? Listen now as Dr. Miravalle delves into the fascinating and hidden life of the man wh...
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Mother Teresa of Calcutta: A Personal Portrait by Leo Maasburg
Mother Teresa's life sounds like a legend. The Albanian girl who entered an Irish order to go to India as a missionary and became an "Angel of the Poor" for countless people. She was greatly revered by Christians as well as Muslims, Hindus, and unbelievers, as she brought the message of Christian...
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The Life of Padre Pio by Matthew Arnold
Matthew Arnold recounts the life story of St. Pio of Pietrelcina, a twentieth century saint and mystic who is known around the world as Padre Pio.
This presentation includes fascinating details about St. Pio's ministry of hearing confessions, his ability to read souls, the multitude of miracles...
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From Slave to Priest (audiobook) by Sr. Caroline Hemesath
Fr. Augustine Tolton (1854-1897) was the first black priest in the United States. Born into a black Catholic slave family, Father Tolton conquered almost insurmountable odds to become a Catholic priest, and at his early death of 43, this pioneer black American priest left behind a shining legacy ...
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The Face of God by St. Teresa of Kolkata
St. Teresa of Kolkata is known throughout the world as a woman totally committed to the Gospel. In the first presentation, she explains the infinite value of God's gift of life; in the second presentation, she emphasizes the Eucharist and our call to imitate Christ by loving each other unconditio...
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Contemporary Sainthood by Mark Hart
In this incredible double feature, Mark Hart illuminates what it means to seek sanctity in the 21st century. In the first presentation, Mark discusses unleashing the power of the Holy Spirit and becoming who we are meant to be: saints. In the second presentation, Mark talks about the dangers of p...
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Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati: Man of the Beatitudes by Fr. Tim Deeter
Born in 1901 in Turin, Italy into a family of wealth and status, Pier Giorgio enjoyed close friends, hiking and skiing, museums and music, and was involved in political action. He found that deep prayer, service to the poor, and a passion for bringing others to Christ led to a life of purpose, pe...
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The Second Greatest Story Ever Told by Fr. Michael Gaitley
In this vastly popular talk, Fr. Michael Gaitley describes the "second greatest story ever told"—a story that encompasses Divine Mercy, the life of Pope St. John Paul II, and the crucial role that Marian Consecration can play in your life. Fr. Gaitley is a priest in the Congregation of Marian Fat...
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The 3 Stages of the Interior Life by Matthew Leonard
Join Matthew Leonard as he walks through the three stages of the spiritual life, helping you progress toward union with God and enter the interior castle written about by St. Teresa of Avila. With humor and concrete examples, this presentation is sure to aid you in your journey to becoming a saint.
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The Big Question: God Are You There? by Matt Fradd
Matt Fradd is a highly sought-after Catholic speaker and apologist who speaks to over fifty thousand teens and young adults a year. Matt is a gifted evangelist whose talks are the perfect balance between intellectual depth presented in an understandable fashion and an entertaining style that keep...
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Drawing Close: The God Who Desires You by David Calavitta
David Calavitta has worked in Catholic Youth ministry for the past 13 years, serving as a youth minister in several parishes, as well as a missionary with NET Ministries. In this heart-felt talk given at a Steubenville Youth Conference, David reflects upon the all-important and fundamental truth ...
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Getting Others to Heaven: Learning to Be a Leader by Noelle Garcia
Believe it or not, we are all called to be leaders. In her typical vibrant and energetic style, Noelle Garcia speaks on the importance of leadership in propagating the New Evangelization. Noelle shares her early experiences of dealing with insecurity, and how she came to understand better what it...
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God Made Man by Fr. Shannon Collins
In this Christmas-themed presentation, Fr. Shannon Collins sheds new light on the Biblical narratives of the birth of Jesus Christ, as well as the beautiful Christmas traditions of the Church. Fr. Collins serves as a preacher of parish missions and retreat master. He has appeared on EWTN and has ...