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  • Saint Justin Martyr | Catholic Saints

    Dr. Ben Akers sits down with Dr. Elizabeth Klein to discuss St. Justin Martyr—an early Church martyr who lived from about AD 100 to 165 and wrote several significant Christian apologetic works. St. Justin was a convert to the Catholic faith, philosopher, and is famous for his idea of the "seeds o...

  • Saint Philip Neri: I Prefer Heaven

    PARENTAL GUIDANCE SUGGESTED
    This movie is not rated, but has mature themes and was created with an adult audience in mind. It contains scenes, including violence, indicative of the life and times of the saint portrayed. We would recommend Parental Guidance and that parents preview it before watch...

  • The Victory of Joan of Arc | Augustine Institute Radio Theater

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    Declared a witch, she became a saint.

    Imagine it’s 15th-century France. A 17-year-old peasant girl enters the royal courts during one of the longest and bloodiest wars in history. She claims she’s been sent by God to fulfill a mission: drive out the English enemy and place the true king of Franc...

  • St. Ephrem the Syrian | Catholic Saints

    An Eastern Father of the early Church, St. Ephrem the Syrian was arguably the most important saint and theological writer for the Syriac-speaking churches. He did not write many treaties or letters but devoted himself to writing hymns to God. These hymns, however, contain a wealth of knowledge an...

  • Saint Anthony: Miracle Worker of Padua

    "This is the first major feature length drama on the life of St. Anthony of Padua, the beloved miracle worker and one of the most popular saints in Christian history. Made in Italy with top-notch acting talent, and superb cinematography, this is an outstanding film on the amazing life of St. Anth...

  • Saint Joan of Arc | Momenta Sacra

    Witness the sacred moments of this extraordinary saint who bravely answered God’s mission for her life and turned the tides of war for her nation. A powerful story of a young woman’s indomitable faith and surrender that took her from the farm lands of Domremy to the battlefields of Orleans; even ...

  • Ferdinand III, the Saint: A Kingdom in Defense of Christianity

    Ferdinand III of Castile was the son of Alfonso IX, King of Leon, and Berengaria, daughter of Alfonso III, King of Castile (Spain). He was declared king of Castile at age eighteen. Ferdinand was born near Salamanca; proclaimed king of Palencia, Valladolid, and Burgos; his mother advised and assis...

  • Saint Rita of Cascia: The True Story

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    A compelling docu-drama that tells the whole story of the amazing life of St. Rita of Cascia, the very popular saint who lived in Italy in the 14th century. Famous as the patronness of hopeless situations, St. Rita dealt with many very difficult and tragic events in her life. Through it all she d...

  • St. Thomas the Apostle | Catholic Saints

    Mary McGeehan joins Dr. Ben Akers for a discussion on the life of St. Thomas the Apostle. They dive into Scripture to explore the life, leadership, and personality of this heroic and saintly man.

  • St. Joseph | Catholic All Year at Home w/ Kendra Tierney

    Join the Tierney family as they celebrate St. Joseph by hammering playdough, sanding plywood, skewering meats, piping pastry, and eating right off the table . . . with their hands. It's a Sicilian tradition! Learn how to make Pasta alla Tavola (Italian for "Pasta on the Table"), homemade breadcru...

  • St. Damien of Molokai | Catholic Saints

    St. Damien was born in Belgium but spent most of his life ministering to lepers in Molokai, Hawaii. An incredible example of holiness, he dedicated his whole life to spreading the Gospel. Sit down with Dr. James Prothro and Mary McGeehan as they discuss the life and witness of this great saint.

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  • Slaves and Kings: The Story of St. Anthony Mary Claret (English Audio)

    Set in Spain in the 1800s, this dramatic feature film tells the compelling story of St. Anthony Mary Claret, an Archbishop, writer, publisher, social reformer, missionary, and confessor to the Queen of Spain. Claret, one of Spain’s most popular preachers, founded the religious congregation of the...

  • Martyrs of Lyon and Vienne | Catholic Saints

    Dr. Elizabeth Klein and Taylor Kemp discuss the Christians martyred under Marcus Aurelius around the year 170 AD. This episode invites a discussion on the nature of suffering, the difficulty of martyrdom, and dying in unity with the Eucharist. The martyr's feast day is June 2.

  • St. Philip Neri | Catholic Saints

    It's the 16th century, and Rome, in many ways, has strayed from its Christian roots. The city needs to be re-evangelized. Enter St. Philip Neri, the "Apostle to Rome," who spent most of his life calling the people of Rome to conversion and a life of Christian discipleship. Join Dr. Carl Vennerstr...

  • Saint Rita

    Famous as the patron of hopeless situations, St. Rita of Cascia, a beautiful woman who lived in Italy in the fourteenth century, is immortalized in this wonderful, deeply moving film. Starring Vittoria Belvedere and Martin Crewes, her story combines high drama, great love, deep betrayal, profound...

  • St. Augustine of Canterbury | Catholic Saints

    St. Augustine of Canterbury is often called the "Apostle to the English". A great missionary, St. Augustine was pivotal in converting the Anglo-Saxons to the Catholic faith. Join Dr. James Prothro and Mary McGeehan as they discuss this great saint and his witness to Jesus Christ.

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  • The Saints, Youth Ministry and Our Lady of Guadalupe | Chris Stefanick Show

    The Saints, Youth Ministry and Our Lady of Guadalupe w/Eddie Cotter | Chris Stefanick Show

    One of the greatest gifts God has given us is his mother, Mary. But how to have a true devotion to her isn’t always obvious. That’s why one of my best friends, Eddie Cotter, is back to give us even more ti...

  • Ignatius of Loyola

    This modern and very human take on the story of St. Ignatius of Loyola, the founder of the Jesuits, often called "The Saint of Second Chances," is an incisive and thrilling look at the life of the real man behind the legend. In his lifelong quest to become the heroic knight of his fantasies, Igna...

  • St. Bede the Venerable | Catholic Saints

    Dr. Elizabeth Klein and Taylor Kemp sit down to discuss the holy life and witness of St. Bede the Venerable.

  • 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...

  • Saint Thérèse | Momenta Sacra

    From the small town of Lisieux in France, God called his little flower, St. Thérèse. Hidden behind the convent walls of Carmel, she lived the simple life of a cloistered nun, a life she filled with tremendous love and joy even in the midst of great suffering. Join us as we walk through some of th...

  • Who is St. Catherine of Siena?

    Join Dr. Tim Gray and Dr. Elizabeth Klein as they celebrate Catherine of Siena: a nurse and mystic with papal influence who became a saint and doctor of the Church.

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  • Pope John Paul II

    "This epic film follows Karol Wojtyla's journey from his youth in Poland through his late days on the Chair of St. Peter. It explores his life behind the scenes: how he touched millions of people, changed the face of the Church and the world, and how he defended the dignity of mankind. Jon Voight...

  • St. Josemaria Escriva | Catholic Saints

    Called "the saint of ordinary life" by Pope John Paul II, St. Josemaria Escriva centered his ministry around a simple truth: each person can experience the extraordinary grace of holiness even in the ordinary events of day-to-day life. Join Dr. Christopher Mooney and Mary McGeehan on this episode...