Paul and daughter Laura walk above the Coliseum in Rome, combing the
Celian hill for Saint-related sites, and stumble upon the magnificent
Basilica of SS. John and Paul, and the former home of Pope St. Gregory
the Great. Also hear news of the miracle of San Gennaro in Naples this
week.
The
30th anniversary of Fulton Sheen's death is coming up, and a Mass to
celebrate will be held in New York City. Feedback from 3 continents,
and a new chance to win on St. Jeopardy on this SaintCast.
In one of the fiercest Catholic persecutions of the last 100 years,
'God's jester,' Miguel Augustin Pro, was executed for his witness to
Christ among the faithful of Mexico. Learn about his many disguises,
his pranks, and his faithful ministry to the poor in SaintCast #128.
Also, Paul takes to the street in St. Louis to ask St. Louisians 'who
is their patron saint?'Feedback
on St. Philomena, three new podcasts join SQPN, and news in the
canonization cause of Blessed Junipero Serra all on this week's
SaintCast.
The bones found in the tomb in the catacombs of St. Priscilla were
moved to Naples, and shortly thereafter amazing miracles began
happening. What do we know of St. Philomena? Padre Pio generates
solar power?
Paul
mourns the passing of his beloved black lab (yes, thereâs a saint for
that), a possible new miracle for Francis Xavier Seelos, greetings from
saintly spots in Cornwall, and the Perseid meteor shower (St.
Lawrenceâs tears), all on SaintCast #127.
High in the mountains of Lazio, south of Rome, young Benedict took
refuge in the silence of a cave to come to know God, an inauspicious
beginning to a man called the "Father of Western Monastacism." The
story of Benedict, his Rule, and an interview with a Benedictine monk.
Therese goes to space, Jesus & Tiger Woods, and more.News
of miracles through the intercession of Father Kapaun and Blessed
Marmion. Saints of the week, and Happy St. Swithun's Day!
Fresh from the CNMC, we pose the question, "Who is the Patron Saint
of San Antonio?" We ask that question "on-the-street" (well, really,
on the Riverwalk) and you'll be surprised at the answers! More on
Anthony of Padua, and news on the bones of St. Paul.The
oldest image of St. Paul ever discovered unveiled this week, feedback
on "the Mind of Jesus," and Monsignor Mangan answers questions on the
patrons of those discerning religious vocations. This and more on
SaintCast #125.
The sacred brain of Jesus? Never heard of that devotion? On
today's SaintCast we review the life of Margaret Marie Alacoque, the
saint largely responsible for the devotion to Jesus's Sacred Heart, and
Paul ponders why there's no devotion to Jesus's mind. Also, learn
about Saint Shemp.A
new St. Jeopardy quiz, lots of voice feedback, saint news, and a new
segment, "The Saints Speak." This and more on SaintCast #124.
A saint reference in Nacho Libre? Play along with St. Jeopardy to
find out what that's about. We profile an early Church martyr,
philosopher, and Father, Justin Martyr, as we go soundseeing at the
Aracoeli Basilica in Rome, Italy.
Does a saint's body have to be found
to be canonized? Listen in for the answer.
Today we profile the Venerable Bede, a huge influence in the world
from 'the Dark Ages,' all from a small monastery in England. From the
timing of Easter to English translation of the Bible and other works,
to tables of the tides, Bede left his mark on the world.
Hear Fr. Z. from 'What Does the Prayer Really Say,' and from Fr.
Reginald Foster, 'the pope's Latinist,' from Radio Vatican. A new
Saint Jeopardy quiz (another chance to win a T-shirt), a Saint Joke,
and more on SaintCast #122.
Five new Saints were canonized in Rome, among them a Portuguese
soldier, known in Portugal as the Father of the Nation. Also learn
about Saints and the pets they loved.
Who's going to "San Antone?" Join us at the Catholic New Media
Conference.No Jeopardy quiz this week, but a classic Saint joke. An
apology from an Australian bishop on behalf of his predecessor all on
this week's SaintCast.
Today we welcome Honolulu's Bishop Larry Silva to the SaintCast to
discuss the upcoming canonization and life of Blessed Damien de
Veuster. He talks of the upcoming celebrations and pilgrimages and
what Fr. Damien means to Hawaii and the world.
"Who
is St. Bede" and what does he have to do with Dante Alighieri? More
feedback, and win Fr. Jim Martin's DVD "Who Care About the Saints," on
this episode of the SaintCast.
Today Paul emerges from 2 weeks of hibernation (while recuperating
from a respiratory illness) to highlight a new DVD on the life of
Servant of God John Paul II. This new DVD reveals
never-before-revealed secrets about events in the life of His Holiness
that come to us via the memories of his long-time secretary, Cardinal
Stanislaw Dziwisz.
The
saints and physics, news of a brain injury miracle through the
intercession of John Paul II, Msgr. Charles Mangan answers questions on
gestures of blessing, and more DVD giveaways in St. Jeopardy on this
week's SaintCast.
Man-on-the-street segment returns with Paul asking "What do you know
about St. Patrick?" You'll be surprised at the answers. Fr. Jim Martin
returns to talk about his DVD "Who Cares about the Saints?"Listeners
questions, feedback, a possible patron saint for chemists, and your
chance to win Fr. Jim's DVD on this week's Jeopardy quiz.
Travel with Paul today to southern California to the "jewel" of the
California missions, as he visits Mission San Juan Capistrano, on this
the 3rd anniversary of the SaintCast. Follow along with photos at saintcast.org while learning about the mission founded
by Blessed Junipero Serra, and the swallows of Capistrano. More St. Jeopardy to come next week, along with a visit with Fr. Jim Martin about his new DVD about the Saints.
Great news from Rome this week, that Blessed Fr. Damien de Veuster,
the priest to the lepers of Molokai is to be canonized in October. On
this SaintCast we interview Ken Bath of the ROMCAL.net website, about
his program to bring the Roman Catholic liturgical calendar to the
masses.St.
Raphael and the fish, SQPN giving campaign, Catholic New Media
Conference, and saintly quote from Francis Xavier on this week's
SaintCast.
Today on the SaintCast live (well almost) from San Diego, we learn
about the 7 Florentine noblemen who started the Servite Order 775 years
ago. Also, St. Dominic goes to the dogs.More
on relics in the altars of listeners' parishes, Jeopardy answers, a new
St. Jeopardy quiz, and a touching account of the martyrdom of St. Paul
Miki. What is an antimension? Listeners sound off on a number of
topics on this new SaintCast.
Do you understand Aquinas? OK. . I'm not the only one with that
difficulty. But today on the SaintCast, two medieval philosophy
scholars, Joel Lonfat and Bettina Kreissl-Lonfat tell us why he's so
important to the Church, what his major writings meant, who influenced
him, and even take us through the Five Ways to come to know God's
existence.We
also learn of the approval of a miracle in the cause of a Trappist
monk, architect, and photographer from Spain, Blessed Brother Rafael.
More on relics in the altar from Brazil, and why is St. Anthony the
patron saint of lost objects? These topics and more on today's
SaintCast.
High on a rocky ledge in what was once the kingdom of Sicily, this
cousin of the emperor Frederick II contemplated his future while a
prisoner in his own family's castle. Who would have though that he
would come to be recognized as one of the greatest minds of the
Catholic Church. . .The
quiet demeanor of this humble giant of a man led others to believe he
was a dunce. But Aquinas's theology and writings were anything but
simple. Tune in to hear the life story of "the Angelic Doctor" of the
Catholic Church, author of some of the Church's most beloved hymns, and
perhaps the greatest theologian in the history of Christianity.
Try your hand at this week's St. Jeopardy quiz, and win a T-shirt. Feedback and more.
SaintCast Extra #2 - 12 Days of Christmas 2008/9 posted on January 09, 2009 08:48:00 am This is a brief podcast part of the 12 days of Christmas for the Catholic New Media Roundup Advent calendar, on the traditions of midnight Mass and Mass at dawn on Christmas, in Jerusalem and Bethlehem in the 4th century.
Music in this episode: O little town of Bethlehem by Kathy Fisher at fishertheband.com
He died nearly alone, on tiny Sancian island, within sight of China
- only 10 km from the land of his life's dream. His dream. . to
evangelize the East. On today's podcast we explore the life and work
of Francis Xavier, directly responsible for baptizing the most converts
since St. Paul.We
know much about Xavier from his touching letters, and the letters of
those around him. A carefree college kid in Paris, he had a conversion
experience that led him, along with Ignatius Loyola, to found the
Jesuits. Steadfastly obedient to his mission, he traveled to India,
Japan, and Indonesia, and almost to China to bring the message of
Christianity to thousands. He is widely credited with changing the way
Christians evangelized by using the culture and ways of indiginous
peoples to introduce Christianity.
Try your hand at this week's St. Jeopardy quiz, and win a T-shirt.
Have you killed the wren today? How about bleeding your horse?
These are traditions around the world celebrated in honor of the Feast
of St. Stephen, the Church's first martyr, celebrated on the day after
Christmas. You've heard of the Way of St. James, how about the Way of
St. Vincent?Our
only source about the life of St. Stephen is from St. Luke in the Acts
of the Apostles. However, we learn of the whereabouts of his tomb from
an apocryphal work of the 6th century. A new chance to win at
Jeopardy, listener feedback and more.
150 years ago, a 14 year old girl saw another 'girl' in the niche of
a grotto along the River Gave. She said she was 'the Immaculate
Conception.' Today Paul takes you there to experience the 'sights' and
sounds of the sanctuary at Lourdes.
Come experience a visit to the Grotto at Massabielle, visit the tiny
Cachot where she lived in a one room former prison with her family, and
hear the candlelight procession of thousands. There's still time to
respond with the answer to the question of which relics are in your
church's altar. . and win some SaintCast swag.
Is the Santo Caliz of Valencia the Holy Grail that Christ used at
the Last Supper? Tune in to part II of our series on the Grail to trace
it's history from Christ to St. Lawrence to it's place in a small
chapel in Valencia, Spain today.
Paul throws down the gauntlet in a new St. Jeopardy Challenge, Speeding
Saints, a possible British Columbia saint cause, St. Dymphna, and words
of wisdom from a Vietnamese Saint on today's SaintCast.
Today on the SaintCast, in the first of a 2 part series on the Holy
Grail of Valencia, the story of the life and martyrdom of St. Laurence,
and how he saved the chalice used in the last supper for posterity.
A recent book by Janice Bennett traces the history of the Santo Caliz
of Valencia, Spain, believed by many to be the true chalice used by
Jesus Christ at the last supper. We follow it's early history from the
Upper Room to the hands of the Church's deacon, St. Laurence of Spain.
We read from a stirring and graphic account of the Saint's martyrdom
from a 6th century priest, St. Donato. Saint news about Pius XII and a
miraculous vision on this week's SaintCast.
The first Saints of 2008 canonized last weekend in Rome by Pope
Benedict XVI are profiled in this SaintCast. Paul's off to Spain to
visit the Holy Grail, Lourdes, and other saintly places. Stay tuned!
Three religious and a laywoman from Ecuador were canonized by the Holy
Father last weekend. A huge response with many correct answers to the
last St. Jeopardy quiz. Test your mettle at a more complicated
question that will require a bit more thinking and research. . . on the
Holy Grail of Valencia, Spain. A new segment- the University of Notre
Dame update, a new podcast on a convert's faith journey, and much more.
In honor of the 40th anniversary of the death of Saint Padre Pio,
whose Feast was celebrated September 23rd, Paul walks us through Padre
Pio's shrine where his recently disinterred remains are exposed for
public veneration.
Paul talks to daughter Gina half a world away, visiting Saintly sites
in Spain including the reputed Holy Grail in Valencia. Send comments
and entries for our 'saintly jokes of the week.'
Listener feedback from Canterbury and St. Thomas More, Archbishop Chaput on a German martyr for the faith, and much more.High
school Physics has derailed the SaintCast, but not for long :) .
Coming to you live (well almost) from Orlando, Florida, the SaintCast
returns with a new St. Jeopardy related to a Hollywood actor and the
Universit of Notre Dame. We summarize a recent talk by Archbishop
Chaput during World Youth Day activities, on an incredible German
martyr for the faith, and hear the final words of St. Andrew Kim Taegon.
Today Physics threatens to derail the SaintCast, a reading from St. Augustine on the death of his mother, Monica, and more. . . Canada storms the St. Jeopardy feedback lines, Saint of the Week, and more saintly stories on this week's SaintCast.
Today we profile one of the most beloved and influential Saints of
all time, a 13th century Spaniard, known as Domingo de Guzman. Those of
us who've known Dominican priests or nuns will love learning about the
life of their founder.
Jason keeps the "Canadian streak" going in the answer to St. Jeopardy
from last week, plus a new timely St. Jeopardy trivia question, and
Terry Jones introduces his new segment on Saints of the Week in the
Roman calendar.
Fr. Seraphim Beshoner, star of Catholic Under the Hood, joins Paul
"in the Hood" in Overland Park for a uStream recording of the
SaintCast, discussing Russian Tsar Alexander I, reputed to be a saint
in the Russian Orthodox Church.
Did the Russian emperor Tsar Alexander I fake his death in 1825, and
spend the last years of his life as a holy monk in Tomsk, Siberia, as
Feodor Kuzmich? Fr. Seraphim, a Russian historian, helps us understand
the story in its historical context, discusses the recent book about
the subject, and tells us what he believes of the legend.
Fr. Jim Martin answers a listener's question on suffering and
mortification in the lives of the saints. What is it, and why do they
do it? Plus news on an Australian saint-in-the-making.
Pope Benedict says that Blessed Mary MacKillop will be the first
Australian saint. Hear about her life, feedback on confirmation saints
and conversion, and more on SaintCast 101.
In honor of the 100th SaintCast, a special song about . . . what
else, The Saints, written and performed by Dr. Paul. Plus more
SoundSeeing from the Eternal City.
Paul and daughter Laura are fortunate to be in Rome for the moving
Eucharistic procession through the streets in honor of the Feast of
Corpus Christi.
Did you ever read about saints who spoke with Jesus, their guardian
angels? Here's the story of a young Italian woman, the first saint of
the 20th century, and how and where she lived in the beautiful walled
city of Lucca.
Paul and daughter Laura explore the ancient city of Lucca in
Tuscany, and discuss the young Italian saint, Gemma Galgani. Our saint
profile today courtesy of listener Bob D'Aurelio. Pictures at www.SaintCast.org
Feedback direct from the Boston Marathon, Catholic New Media
conference wrap, and what's with the Saints and mortification? Tune in
to SaintCast #98 for more.
Today we cover feedback from Paul's time abroad, and play a small
sample of a coming podcast live from the Corpus Christi procession in
Rome. A listener asks about corporal mortification and it's presence in
the lives of many saints. New audio series on the letters of St.
Ignatius, and a preview of next week's Saint. All this plus a new Saint
Jeopardy.
Enjoy the singing, cheering, jostling, and electric atmosphere of a papal audience in the Paul VIth hall, Vatican City.
Paul's wife can't believe he let his youngest daughter wander through
the papal audience hall alone in search of a bathroom. Follow Paul and
daughter Laura to more 'saintly sights' from Assisi to Lucca in weeks
to come.
Paul and his youngest daughter Laura explore the wonders of La Citta'
Eterna. The first installment takes us to beautiful St. Peter's basilica
More to follow from such saintly places as Assisi, Lucca, Venice, and San Giovanni Rotondo.
A listener poses the question, "Is it necessary to believe in
miracles to be Catholic?" We turn to saint expert, Fr. Jim Martin, of
"My Life with the Saints."
Saint news on Blessed Fr. Damien, Padre Pio, and St. George's Israel connection, and Paul goes to Italy, follow him on Twitter.
Today Paul visits the New Orleans studios of Rob Clemenz of
SaintsforSinners.com who spreads the stories of the Saints with
beautiful hand-painted medals.
We learn about St. Fink, why St. Gabriel plays the trumpet, and pay a
visit to a particular grave in a storied New Orleans cemetery.
Paul travels to New Orleans, Louisiana to talk with the
Vice-postulator of the cause for sainthood of Blessed Francis Xavier
Seelos. Tune in to learn about 'The Smiling Ascetic.'
Another T-shirt out to the St. Jeopardy winner, and a new quiz this
week. Pier Giorgio Frassati's relics to Sydney? Feedback from Jamaica,
and more.
Today we bring you to the sunny, southern California town of San
Diego to visit the first of the California missions founded by Blessed
Junipero Serra. A look at some special episodes to come . . later this week.
Today we discuss Orthodox Saints with an Orthodox priest, a SaintCast
man-on-the-street interview in New Orleans, Bl. John XXIII and Saint Jokes
of the Week, and the Saint who invented "Atonement" with a new St. Jeopardy on this week's SaintCast.
SaintCast #89, 150 Years of Lourdes, 5 yr wait waived for Sr. Lucia, St. Pat's parades?, St. Jeopardy, feedback +1.312.235.2278 posted on March 04, 2008 10:14:00 am Finally, a new SaintCast to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the appearance of the Blessed Virgin at Lourdes, France. We discuss a number of new Saints-in-the-News stories, including a new document about how the Church proceeds in Causes of Saints. Why St. Patrick's Day and St. Joseph's Day celebrations in America will be moved in many cases, a recent trip to New Orleans, and a new St. Jeopardy with an Oscar tie-in on this edition of the SaintCast.
Today we discuss the plenary indulgence announced by Pope Benedict
on the occasion of the 150th Anniversary of the appearance of Our Lady
to Bernadette Soubirous in Lourdes, France. Join Paul and son Chris in
a tour around the Campo dei Miracoli, the Field of Miracles that
contains the immense Duomo of Pisa, the beautiful Baptistery, the Campo
Santo (cemetery), and of course, the Leaning Tower. Visit the
SaintCast.org website for pictures of the day. Fr Jim Martin answers
listeners questions and more on SaintCast #88.
Today on the SaintCast, we interview Fr. Jim Martin, author of âMy Life with the Saints,â? and his new book âA Jesuit Off Broadway.â?
Fr. Jim talks about his work in an Off Broadway Production about the
last days of Judas Iscariot, a work directed by Oscar winning actor
Phillip Seymour Hoffman, starring Sam Rockwell, and currently in
production in London and elsewhere. He talks about Judas, actors, and
his experience in helping all to a greater understanding of Jesus and
the Saints. A few Saints In the News items, and Fr. Jim meets Stephen
Colbert, on SaintCast #87.
Today we learn about the Saint who has been called the founder of
Christian monasticism, Anthony of the Desert. What prompted him to live
a solitary life of virtue, as a hermit in the harsh Egyptian desert?
Paul and Chris post an iPhone commercial parody that you can see by
clicking the above video link. Terry Jones of the Patron Saints Index
joins us for a look at the week's saints. A saint's car recently sold
in Italy - find out who in this week's St. Jeopardy quiz. And next
week, we interview Fr. Jim Martin of My Life with the Saints, on his new book, A Jesuit Off Broadway.
Join Paul and SaintCast listener Jonathan on a journey to the Carmel
of the Infant Jesus Monastery in Santa Clara, California, and a brief
visit to One Infinite Loop, Cupertino (Apple HQ). Were they able to
discover any secrets, and new projects, before having their podcasting
equipment confiscated? Tune in to find out. Pictures available at the
link below, in case you'd like to follow along while listening.
Find out what a Third Order Franciscan Friar and a podcasting
neurosurgeon do for fun on a snowy midwestern night on this SaintCast.
Fr. Seraphim of Catholic Under the Hood pays a visit to the SaintCast
and answers questions ranging from Austrian food, to Notre Dame Irish
football, to how Catholics should view Orthodox Saints. A SC mug to
whomever shows proof of making St. Basil's bread this year. iPhone geek
news, news of some new Blessed's this year, a new Saint Jeopardy, and news of the exhumation of Padre Pio on this week's SaintCast.
What's the connection with St. Clare, television, and Christmas? Why
would a girl wishing to marry throw a shoe at the door around midnight
on November 29th? Why is St. Thomas remembered on the longest night of
the year? These are just a few of the many Saint traditions associated
with the Christmas season. We've got beautiful Christmas songs from
someone I discovered on a TV commercial (!) and St. Francis and Greccio
on the SaintCast"After Christmas Special." Music from Magnatune.com,
podshow.com, and Garageband.com
What do a physics professor, Philmont Boy Scouts, a Dominican
friar at Midway Airport, college students from Milwaukee, Penn State,
and Fordham have in common? They've all sent in feedback that has yet
to be played on the SaintCast - until now! Listen in on the Feedback
special, some biographical notes on St. John of the Cross, and a
preview of a new podcast from Wales, as well as the Saint JOKE of the
WEEK.
On today's SaintCast we travel with the Camarata Clan to the
Basilica of St. Josaphat in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, getting lost along
the docks on the way. A great week for Saint Feast Days with St. Juan
Diego, Our Lady of Guadalupe, St. Lucy, and more! Tell us about your
favorite saint, a favorite patron, or a favorite saintly tradition this
Advent Season.
Fact or Fiction, Legend or History - who was the real St. Cecilia?
And why is she the patron saint of Music? Tune in to SaintCast #80 to
find out. Special Indonesian greetings from a listener in Perth. A new
Blessed, whose writings were previously condemned by the Church. The
resting place (s) of St. Josaphat, and a new podcast on vocations.
Yes, even the Dynamic Duo turned to the saints for intercession.
Today we learn of the Slavic cleric who hoped and fought for union
between Latin and Eastern churches, and whose body was found to be
incorrupt, years after suffering a brutal martyrdom. Was Zacchaeus a
saint? Marathon training, tapering, struggling, words of wisdom from an
Orthodox Saint, SQPN giving, and a new St. Jeopardy quiz and winner on
SaintCast #79.
Today we welcome Dr. Bert Ghezzi to the SaintCast. Frequent
contributor to EWTN and author of 17 books, including his latest, "The
Heart of a Saint," Dr. Ghezzi tells us what it takes to be a Saint. A
great addition to your library just in time for the Feast of All
Saints. What animal is on the San Damiano crucifix? The winner of St.
Jeopardy, news of a possible cause for sainthood of a young Italian
teenager, and more on this special edition of the SaintCast.
Steve Runner of the award-winning Phedippidations podcast joins us
on the SaintCast to discuss his favorite patron saint, the patron saint
of athletes, St. Sebastian. Here he is with his son in full SQPN
regalia at the American League Baseball Championship at Fenway Park. We
go over the Saints of the Week, listener feedback, saints-in-the-news
including talk about a miracle for Cardinal Newman, the beatification
of 498 martyrs of the Spanish Civil War, and another mug winner for the
Saint Joke of the week.
Today, in honor of the Feast of St. Francis 2 weeks ago, we present
another soundseeing tour of some of the sacred places in Assisi. We
take you on hike down the Umbrian hillside to San Damiano, the small
church where St. Francis first heard Jesusâs call, to the Basilica of
St. Francis and its marvelous frescoes, and the tiny walkways and
pathways through this quaint central Italian village. A winner, a new
Saint Jeopardy question, and another SaintCast mug winner on our Saint
Joke of the Week. See the photos below if youâd like to look while you
listen. Leave comments on the blog entry for the SaintCast at SQPN.com.
It was a great weekend at the Podcast and New Media Expo in Ontario,
California. We caught up with Elsie Escobar of the YoGeek Workout
Podcast, and asked the question, "Who is your favorite patron saint?"
We profile a young Blessed future saint, Pier Giorgio Frassati, often
called "The Man of the Beatitudes," who died at the young age of 24.
Saints of the Week, listener feedback, and a new Saint Joke this week
on the SaintCast. Leave feedback on the blog below. A visit to San
Francisco this weekend!
Have you ever wondered why St. Teresa of Avila is the patron saint
of those with headaches, or why St. Anthony is the patron of lost
things? Today we talk to Monsignor Robert Sarno of the Congregation for
the Causes of the Saint in the Vatican about how the process takes
place. News from the Podcast and PME convention in Ontario, California,
listeners proposals about the patron of the loss of the sense of taste,
the miracle of the blood of St. Januarius, and a new Saint Jeopardy.
Today on the SaintCast we have the great pleasure of interviewing
the postulator for the Cause of Mother Teresa, and the editor of her
new book, âCome Be My Light,â? Fr. Brian Kolodiejchuk. Fr. Brian
discusses Mother Teresaâs âinner darkness,â? and the media reaction to
this being brought to light in the private writings of the founder of
the Missionaries of Charity. Tune in to listen to the inner thoughts
through the lifeâs journey of this modern saint, Mother Teresa of
Calcutta.
Today on the SaintCast we discuss the history behind the Feast of
the Exaltation of the Cross, and the finding of the relics of the True
Cross. We go to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, for another "SaintCast Man on the
Street" interview to see how many know the patron saint of Milwaukee.
We hear a great book review on Mother Teresa's new book, "Come Be My Light" from the Curt Jester, Jeff Miller. Listener feedback asking about non-Catholic saints, a new St. Jeopardy,
and more ways to win SaintCast mugs on SaintCast #72.
What do 'The Boss' Bruce Springsteen, Hurricane Katrina, and Saints
have in common? Tune in to the latest SaintCast to find out. Paul
interviews Rob Clemenz of the SaintsforSinners.com website who
handcrafts hand-painted saints medals. Jamaican welcome, Fr. Seraphim
Beshoner on St. Simon of Cyrene, listener feedback, and Saints of the
coming week on SaintCast #71.
On today's SaintCast, we profile the patron saint of mothers with
difficult children (probably all of our mothers) St. Monica. The answer
to St. Jeopardy on the Irish pilgrim saint whose name is on bottles of
carbonated water worldwide. Listener feedback. Is Simon of Cyrene a
Saint? A new chance to win a T-shirt and new SaintCast mug, on
SaintCast #70.
SaintCast #69, Saints and Scouting, Saints vs. Wild, Saints of the Week, facebook, Saint Joke, feedback 312.235.2278 posted on August 23, 2007 06:37:00 am Paul returns from his New Mexico scouting adventure fresh with new
experiences and a renewed zest for civilized life. A look at the
honored Saints of the Week for this week including St. Bernard and St.
Rose of Lima. The Spacebook-My Face community (or whatever it's
called), and a Saint Joke of the week, all on the new SaintCast.
My facebook page - http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=780865036 The Life of Hermann von Reichenau [Herman Contractus] http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/07266a.htm Notes on the Salve Regina - http://campus.udayton.edu/mary//resources/antiph4.html St. Bartholomew â text in the Golden Legend http://www.catholic-forum.com/saints/golden258.htm
While I'm still hiking in New Mexico, we'll learn about another of
the elect, Blessed Ivan Mrtz, a saint for the young people. The photo
above is courtesy AJ, a scout who just returned from Philmont Scout
ranch. What a beautiful testament to God's creation. 'Ask the Doctor'
segment, and Saints of the Week on SaintCast 68.
While I'm in the New Mexico mountains, we recap the long pilgrimage
to Santiago de Compostela made recently by SaintCast listener Steve
Nelson and friends. We talk about news about a questionable apparition
in Korea, feedback on the blog of someone living with cancer, and
preview of SaintCasts to come on SaintCast #67.
SaintCast Episode #66, A Scouting Adventure, Cowbell?, St. Jeopardy, SQPN Board meeting, iPhone, feedback +1.312.235.2278 posted on July 21, 2007 09:00:00 pm Back after a busy two weeks, on this SaintCast we pray for the intercession of St. George as scouting celebrates the 100th anniversary of the first Scout Camp. A little about the first SQPN board meeting, and more cowbell. iPhone spoofs, the Saints of the Week, a new St. Jeopardy question, and my preparations for the a journey to New Mexico on SaintCast #66.
Fr. Jay Finelli, the iPadre joins us to talk about official versus
unofficial apparitions. The iPhone cometh, feedback on answered prayers
from patron saints, the RelicMan returns, and Saints of the Week on SC
#65.
Frisbees over the altar? Tune in as we visit Holy Name Cathedral in
Chicago, and sample Chicago's own deep dish pizza. A number of great
saints are celebrated this week, and Thursday Pope Benedict declare
this 'the year of St. Paul.'
Paul Calamari :-p is back with SaintCast 63 and a profile of St.
Anne. A new St. Jeopardy answer and T-shirt giveaway, website for
Pilgrimages, the pope's visit to Assisi, St. Peregrine and cancer, more
on Iraqi Christians, and 2 Saint Jokes-of-the-Week on the latest
SaintCast.
On Today's SaintCast we discuss the recent death of Iraqi Chaldean
priest, Fr. Ragheed Ganni, killed while returning from Mass on
Pentecost Sunday. We hear a touching letter from a Muslim friend. The
Saints on the Roman calendar this week, and personal notes on
Eucharistic adoration.
The Curt Jester, Jeff Miller, joins us for our new segment
interviewing podcasters and bloggers, asking "Who is your favorite
Patron Saint?" Four new saints this past weekend, including a
Dutch-born priest who spent most of his life in Ireland. A new St.
Jeopardy quiz, a database for Saint movies, and the week's saint
calendar on SaintCast 61.
A new St. Jeopardy, with a new prize! More saintly news, purple martins, and rebuilding data from backups on the SaintCast.
SaintCast Episode #58, Blessed Damien of Molokai, 'Man on the Street' interview, Dante and Celestine, feedback 312.235.2278 posted on May 15, 2007 02:25:00 pm We debut a new segment on SaintCast #58, "Man on the Street" in Las Vegas, Nevada, asking 'who is the patron saint of Las Vegas.' The answers will surprise you. We profile an incredible man, who gave his life so others would be comforted, Blessed Damien of Molokai. This selfless priest went to care for lepers on the Hawaiin island of Molokai, and eventually died of the disease.
On the 'Saints of the Week' segment we learn of several popes, including one who resigned his office, and was possibly relegated to a circle of hell by the Italian poet Dante because of it. Sound bites of the pope in Brasil, and more on SaintCast #58.
Music by Reza Manzoori, from his album Restrung, available at Magnatune.com
We also discuss marathon training, a case of 'Blackberry thumb,' and the new Ustream technology. Darth Vader is there on the outside of the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C., as a type of gargoyle. This and more feedback on SaintCast #57.
Continuing our tour of the beautiful National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C., we learn of Our Lady of Mariazell, Our Lady of Peace from Vailankanni, India, and other devotions. A listener gives us our Saint quote of the show, from the epic movie, The Mission. Stay tunes for a special show on the new Brazilian Saint, Frei Galvao, later this week.
Music this episode- "Ave Maria," Sir Reginald at www.garageband.com "The Child in the Crib," Monks and Choirs of Kiev Pechersk Lavra at magnatune.com
Paul's recent visit to Washington, D.C., takes him down Connecticut Avenue, the Metro, and out to the Shrine of the Immaculate Conception on the campus of Catholic University. Join him to hear "saintly" tunes on the jukebox at a lunch stop, and to walk through the Upper Church at the Basilica, dedicated to the Patroness of the United States.
Shrine of the Immaculate Conception - www.nationalshrine.com
Info on St. Athanasius - http://www.newmanreader.org/works/athanasius/historical/index.html
Info on the Holy Martyrs of England/Wales - http://www.catholicculture.org/lit/calendar/day.cfm?date=2007-05-04
Wikipedia site - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tullianum Italian archaelogy site - http://www.archeorm.arti.beniculturali.it/sar2000/nuovi_scavi/panel8.asp
The Feast of St. Bernadette and one of her miracles recounted in our Miracle Minute. The Saints of the Week and birthday greetings for Benedict XVI on this SaintCast.
Shrine of Divine Mercy, Kansas City - http://www.catholickey.org/index.php3?archive=1&gif=news.gif&mode=view&issue=20060428&article_id=3913
SaintCast Episode #51, Soundseeing at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart, Notre Dame, Paschal greetings, feedback 312.235.2278 posted on April 11, 2007 08:49:00 am Paschal greetings from all over the world in this show. Some reflections on the Twitter phenomenon, and a cool soundseeing tour of the Basilica of the Sacred Heart at the University of Notre Dame. Specifically, we visit the relics chapel where there are relics of every Saint in the Roman calendar as well as a relic of the true cross.
Pascal greetings in 250 languages - http://srbigham.com/en/index.html Basilica of the Sacred Heart - http://www.nd.edu/~bshweb/
SaintCast Episode #50, Old Testament Saints, saints covered in purple, anniversary of JPII's death, audio feedback 312.235.2278 posted on April 03, 2007 06:00:00 am Are the Old Testament Prophets and Patriarchs still in heaven? Why do Catholics not call them Saints? Join us as Fr. Seraphim Beshoner talks us through this question, and explains why the Eastern Church does call Abraham St. Abraham. In the 'Ask the Doctor' segment, why do we cover our Saint statues with purple in Lent? More Saint news about the closing of the initial phase in John Paul II's beatification cause, and learn about Twitter, on SaintCast #50.
Catholic Under the Hood Podcast - at www.catholicunderthehood.com
Thanks to Kathy Couture for script and research, Magnatune.com
Background music - Human response at Magnatune.com Archangel links - http://www.catholic-forum.com/Saints/saintgak.htm http://www.catholic-forum.com/Saints/saintg03.htm http://www.catholic-forum.com/Saints/saintr02.htm
St. Jeopardy, yoga and St. Patrick, a new Pennsylvania Servus Dei, Sally Gardens, and the working donation site for the Totus Tuus cause, all on this SaintCast.
Prayer of St. Michael - http://www.ewtn.com/devotionals/prayers/michael.htm St. Patrick yoga - http://elsiesyogakula.com Totus Tuus donation page - www.vicariatusurbis.org/Beatificazione/Spagnolo/homepaSp.htm Stone Row music website - http://www.stonerow.com/contact.php
We hear from a Peruvian podcaster, whose Spanish-language podcast is growing daily. The Saints and Roman Station Churches of the week, and more on this edition of the SaintCast.
Music from Reza Manzoori at Magnatune.com A link to the Cloister Gardens of the Basilica - http://www.gardenvisit.com/ge/bacelona_cathedral_cloister.htm
SaintCast Episode #46, St. Patrick, Visions, Snakes, Clover, and Cabbage, St. Jeopardy, audio feedback 312.235.2278 posted on March 17, 2007 11:00:00 am Happy St. Patty's Day to all! Today we'll discover the real St. Patrick - visions, snakes, clover and cabbage! With excerpts from the Canadian documentary "St. Patrick, Apostle of Ireland" we discover what we know about the 'real' St. Patrick. The answer to our 'snow sports' patron saint, and a new Jeopardy question. How do you celebrate St. Patrick's day - let us know on the blog at SQPN.com
St. Patrick DVD -http://www.janson.com/dvd/show_title.php?pid=20301 Music from Da Camera, available at Magnatune.com Confessions of St. Patrick - http://www.ccel.org/ccel/patrick/confession/confession.html
SaintCast Episode #45, St. Clement of Rome, a new 'royal' Saint?, new format, audio feedback 312.235.2278 posted on March 13, 2007 09:20:00 am Pope Benedict XVI sets the tone for this SaintCast, continuing his catechesis at his general audiences with more on St. Clement of Rome. We take a look at what we know about the fourth pope, his life, his letters, his death. We continue our look at the Station Churches of Lent in Rome in our Saints of the Week segment. More audio feedback, comments on the new format, and more from Brother Giles in Barcelona, on coming SaintCasts. Saint book - St. Maria Goretti, In Garments All Red, by Godfrey Poage Website for Basilica di San Clemente - http://www.sacred-destinations.com/italy/rome-san-clemente.htm
SaintCast Episode #44, Soundseeing at St. Jude shrine in San Francisco, Rice-a-Roni, St. Jeopardy, audio feedback 312.235.2278 posted on March 08, 2007 07:01:00 am Today we travel to the St. Jude Shrine within St. Dominic's Church in San Francisco, California. We brave cable car accidents and wet streets and microphones to bring you this soundseeing tour, with a little history of St. Jude Thaddeus, the patron saint of lost causes. A little about 'the brothers of Christ.' St. Jeopardy returns with a description of St. Elmo's fire, listener feedback, and a Saint thought of the day on this SaintCast. Many thanks to Kathy Couture for the script and background info on St. Jude Thaddeus and the shrine.
St. Jude shrine website http://www.stjude-shrine.org
Catholic Answers on the 'brothers of Christ' http://www.catholic.com/library/Brethren_of_the_Lord.asp
Learn about the Saints of this week in the Roman calendar, and the practice that Pope Benedict is reviving in Rome -- the Lenten Station Churches. Did the SaintCast contribute to the run on JPII relics? The cause for canonization is financially strapped because of postage to send out all the 2nd class relics.
A new format for the SaintCasts for the 2nd year. Tune in for more information. More shownotes at www.saintcast.org
SaintCast Episode #42, St. David of Wales, wearing leeks, Patron of oversleeping, eyes and the soul, feedback 312.235.2278 posted on March 01, 2007 03:05:00 am A very happy and blessed St. David's Day to all! Yes, today is the Feast of St. David of Wales, and many in Wales will be wearing daffodils and leeks. Yes, I said Leeks. Paul took a leek yesterday in the grocery store, and wore it in his scrubs today (See photo below). It was quite an unusual scent, requiring a lot of cologne to mask the odor. Find out why Welsh wear leeks today, in honor of this special Saint. We learn of his holy life, and a special reading from that Shakespearian thespian, Sir Giles of Valladolid.
In today's St. Jeopardy we discover the patron saint of oversleeping, and discuss more on the Seat of the Soul, including new research that indicates that the eyes are the mirror to the soul. More audio feedback on this week's SaintCast.
Songs from this episode . . .
Cheryl Anne Fulton with "David of the White Rock," and "Gruffydd's Delight" from her album Airs of Wales at magnatune.com
SaintCast Episode #41, Michelangelo and the soul, Sr. Lucia of Fatima,St. Jeopardy returns, feedback 312.235.2278 posted on February 20, 2007 03:33:00 pm Did Michelangelo leave a secret at the center of the great Sistine Chapel ceiling? Should we call it the "Buonarotti Code?" Join us as we explore what might be the great Renaissance artist's conception of the "endowment of the soul" and the intellect of man rather than "The Creation of Adam."
We hear of new Saint news that Sr. Lucia of Fatima might be soon on the fast track to canonization, according to the prefect for the Congregation of the Causes of Saints. A lot of feedback on where to write for the 2nd class relic of John Paul II . . try the following e-mail address:
[email protected]
We devote much of this podcast to great feedback on a variety of issues, including a number of new saints to profile in the weeks to come. The long awaited answer to the last St. Jeopardy question, and you can try your hand at a new question.
Songs from this episode . . .
Nick Cardilino with "A Prayer," from his album The Workings of Grace at soundclick.com
Podcasts mentioned this episode. . .
The Frank Truth at franktruth.blogspot.com
Catholic Under the Hood at catholicunderthehood.com
SaintCast Episode #40, St. Agatha, Soundseeing in Catania, Sicily, riding cable cars in San Francisco, feedback 312.235.2278 posted on February 10, 2007 10:19:00 am Paul's riding cable cars in San Francisco this week. But join him on a soundseeing tour of The Cathedral of St. Agatha in Catania, Sicily, recorded on a trip made last August. Catania is a city that has been destroyed numerous times by the largest active volcano in Europe, Mount Etna. Come with us through the streets of this Sicilian coastal town, and learn of the story of this early martyr of the Church.
Songs this episode. . In San Francisco, by the Welcome Matt at Garageband.com
Links to Catania. . . http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catania
SaintCast Episode #39, St. John Bosco, boxing's patron, JPII relic, 1st Maltese saint, Hindu seat of soul, fback 312.235.2278 posted on February 02, 2007 11:56:00 am Who could be Rocky's patron Saint? The Relicman returns with a series on electronic simony. I just received my 2nd class relic of JPII and you can request one, too. Listen in to find out how.
Feedback on where Hinduism sees the "Seat of the Soul." We take a brief look at the miracles and marvels in the life of one of the saints on this week's liturgical calendar, St. John Bosco. Paul's pronunciation gaffes, interesting revelations in an upcoming book about John Paul II, and the story of the mysterious dog that accompanied St. John Bosco, on this week's SaintCast.
Music by Black Lab, "Without You," from music.podshow.com
Pope Paul VI Fertility Institute at www.popepaulvi.com/fcco.htm
Secrets of Harry Potter at www.sqpn.com/?cat=10
Life on Fire Podcast at http://lifeonfire.org/
Postulation address to request relic of JPII [email protected]
Be sure and include address
www.rockyresources.com
SaintCast Episode #38, John Allen on canonization, cooking with saints, doctor at Calvary, JPII & sainthood, 312.235.2278 posted on January 21, 2007 01:49:00 am Today, we welcome to the SaintCast, a friend and former high school debate team member, John Allen. You know John as the Senior Vatican correspondent for CNN and as Senior Correspondent for the National Catholic Reporter. He enlightens us on the formal process of canonization as it exists today, managed by the Congregation for the Causes of Saints in the Roman Curia. John is the author of many books on Catholic topics, which can be accessed through the links below.
SaintCast is mentioned around the world, courtesy of the Catholic News Service - see the link below, and an article in one of Brazil's leading newspapers.
We discuss "Cooking with Saints" and "A Doctor at Calvary" in the book segment. And John Paul II is perhaps 2 more miracles closer to being declared a saint, with some speculating it might occur as early as 2008. All this and more on this week's SaintCast.
Songs from this episode . . .
Allison Crowe with "Running," at music.podshow.com
Podcasts and blogs mentioned on this episode . . .
CatholicUndertheHood.com
CatholicComuter.blogspot.com
Phedippidations at steverunner.com
John Allen's column at http://ncrcafe.org/node/507
SaintCast Episode #37, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, In the 'Hood with Fr. Seraphim, New Year's saints, audio feedback 312.235.2278 posted on January 05, 2007 02:21:00 am This SaintCast sponsored by Todd from Houston, Texas, for his wife and girls.
We profile the first American-born saint, Elizabeth Ann Seton, the foundress of Catholic education in the United States. Grab your stethoscope and learn about a couple of the first Doctors of the Church, in this week's Calendar of the Saints.
Fr. Seraphim Beshoner of the Catholic Under the Hood podcast pays a visit to the SaintCast and we discuss Notre Dame football, the difference between religious and diocesan clerics, and the history of the Franciscans.
Stay tuned for our interview with CNN and National Catholic Reporter Senior Vatican correspondent, John Allen, on the next SaintCast.
Songs from this episode . . .
Bree Noble with "Can You See the Stars," at music.podshow.com
American Baroque with "Dances and Suites of Rameau and Couperin" at magnatune.com
Podcasts mentioned on this episode . . .
Catholic Under the Hood at www.catholicunderthehood.com
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Shrine at www.emmitsburg.net/setonshrine/index.htm
SaintCast Episode #36, Soundseeing at St. Paul Outside the Walls, Octave of Christmas, Saints for '07, feedback 312.235.2278 posted on December 28, 2006 08:41:00 am A Soundseeing tour with Paul, his son Chris, and Fr. Julian Haas, OFM Cap., of the Capuchin Curia in Rome, of the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls, where soon pilgrims will be able to see the newly confirmed tomb of the Apostle to the Gentiles. We learn all about the martyrs celebrated this week in the Octave of Christmas.
The Seat of the Soul in the Foot? Hear what an orthopedic surgeon listener has to say about that.
Christmas traditions from Italy, Sweden, St. Lucy's Cuccia and more. . . New Saints and Blesseds for the coming year, and a noted author and Vatican insider comes to the SaintCast to discuss the process of canonization next week. All this and more on this week's SaintCast.
Special thanks to Kathy Couture for production assistance and script writing.
Songs from this episode . . .
"Beautiful Star of Bethlehem," at www.dustyhughes.com
"Good King Wenceslas," from www.thanksmuch.com
Podcasts mentioned on this episode . . .
Phedipiddations at www.Steverunner.com
SaintCast Episode #35, Saints in the Mass, More Sinterklaas, Isidore at BC, manna from St. Nick, feedback at 312.235.2278 posted on December 12, 2006 01:45:00 pm Learn Dutch on the SaintCast! . . More on Sinterklaas from dutchgrammar.com, St. Isidore looks down on Boston College, Fr. Jay Finelli on the Saints in the Mass, St. Jeopardy quiz answer, More on Church Doctors, The Saints of the Week, and a great quote from St. John of the Cross on this week's SaintCast.
Music from Garageband.com
Noche de Paz by Mike del Ferro, Stille Nacht by Thorvald
Thanks to Bieneke Berendsen of the dutchgrammar.com podcast
More on Silent Night at http://silentnight.web.za/history/index.htm
SaintCast Episode #34, Jolly Old St. Nick, More on Teresa of Avila, Saints of Advent, St. Jeopardy, feedback at 312.235.2278 posted on December 07, 2006 08:27:00 am On this SaintCast Extra, we profile the real, St. Nicholas of Myra, delve into legends surrounding his life, and discuss modern day customs related to Sinterklaas!
We learn about and pray to the Saints of Advent. From Xavier and Ambrose, to John the Baptist, Lucy, and Thomas, St. Nicholas, and of course, Mary and Joseph, there are great saints to look to every day this month.
St. Jeopardy returns with a St. Nicholas-related trivia question, and we continue our profile of the Doctor of Prayer, St. Teresa of Avila, who once remarked to God, "If this is how you treat your friends, it's no wonder you have so few!"
Songs from this episode . . .
"Jolly Old St. Nicholas," by the Dean Krippaehne at www.garageband.com
"Jolly Old St. Nicholas" by Chet Heflin, at www.sibeliusmusic.com
"Vihuela Duets of Valderraban" by Duo Chambure, at www.magnatune.com
"Chants of Russian the Russian Orthodox Church" by Monks and Choirs of Kiev Pechersk Lavra, at www.magnatune.com
Songs from the Album, Christmas Celebration, by Cynthia Jordan and George Winston, at
www.cynthiamusic.com
St. Nicholas link - www.stnicholascenter.org
Steve the Jazzman Bauer at www.jazznotes.net
SaintCast Episode #33, Doctors of the Church, Teresa of Avila, Saint book review, 3 lbs. We hardly knew you, 312.235.2278 posted on December 04, 2006 08:59:00 pm This SaintCast is sponsored by Terri of Jefferson City, Missouri. Who are the 'Doctors of the Church?' In this episode we introduce a new segment on the Doctors of the Church, and profile our first Doctor, Teresa of Avila. A number of great Saints in the calendar for this week including Francis Xavier, St. John Damascene, St. Juan Diego, and Jolly Old St. Nicholas!
The new TV series on neurosurgery . . DOA after only 3 episodes. '"3 lbs. we hardly knew you."
More audiofeedback on the Seat of the Soul, and a Saint book review from the CatholicComuter, at [email protected]. Gratefully, no SaintCast crooning on this episode, but great podsafe Advent music from Dusty Hughes, at dustyhughes.com, and Saintly music from the Notre Dame Liturgical choir.
SaintCast Episode #32, The Seat of the Soul, Cause for JP I's Sainthood, Mother Francis Xavier Cabrini, feedback 312.235.2278 posted on November 22, 2006 03:24:00 am In the Wee Small Hours of the Morning, Paul posts the latest SaintCast. We review the new American TV series called "3 lbs." about the "seat of the soul", the human brain.
The diocesan phase for the cause for canonization of Albino Luciani, Pope John Paul I, has been forwarded to the Vatican. We include a prayer for his intercession. News of a medical miracle attributed to his intercession in southern Italy.
What is the Tau Cross of St. Francis? Tune in for the answer.
Check your closets for any pieces of Renaissance art. A British citizen did and found 2 works of Blessed Fra Angelico, worth over 2 million pounds! We tell the story. A bit of a trick question on last week's St. Jeopardy, but several international listeners correctly named Mother Frances Xavier Cabrini as the first American citizen to be canonized.
Please continue to pray for the success of the SQPN fund drive. Consider sponsoring a SaintCast for someone you love or your own special patron Saint. A link to the novena to St. Maximilian Kolbe is included below.
Finally, who is your candidate for the Patron Saint of Podcasting? Let me know on the voice feedback line, skype to pjcamarata, or e-mail me.
http://libsyn.com/media/rosaryarmy/MaximilianNovena.mp3
SaintCast Episode #31, Soundseeing from University of Notre Dame, another JP II miracle, Jeopardy returns, 312.235.2278 posted on November 10, 2006 07:03:00 pm Join us on a Soundseeing tour of the University of Notre Dame, in South Bend, Indiana, USA. We pay a brief visit to the Basilica of the Sacred Heart (more to come), and statues around campus. The long-awaited answer to our last St. Jeopardy is revealed!
Help out SQPN by Sponsoring a SaintCast - dedicate one to your favorite Saint, a friend, or a loved one. We'll profile a special Saint, just for you.
News of a new miracle has reached the Cause for Canonization of John Paul II, in the healing of someone with incurable cancer in southern Italy.
The Patron Saint of artists, stem cell discussions, and lots of feedback, on this week's SaintCast.
SaintCast Episode #30, All SaintsCast, Brother Giles in Spain, Saints Behaving Badly, more N Am martyrs, feedback 312.235.2278 posted on November 01, 2006 12:05:00 pm Happy All Saints Day! We travel to Spain today to hear Brother Giles taking part in a centuries old custom. . . in a cemetery. The history of All Saints Day, and it's relationship to Halloween. Duped by an e-mail from Africa . . . . More than you ever wanted to know about Operating Room Music.
We finish up our tribute to the Eight North American Martyrs, and preview a new book on Saints, Saints Behaving Badly. Visit the SQPN blog at SQPN.com to comment on the book, or any others.
Music for this show. . . November, by Someday Company, from garageband.com, Levenah Rising from the album Samadhi, by Christopher of the Wolves, from Magnatune.com
Saints Behaving Badly, by Thomas J. Craughwell. Links to North American martyrs - http://www.silk.net/RelEd/canadianmartyrs.htm#lalande
SaintCast Episode #29, North American Martyrs, Technopriest returns to SaintCast, EBAY Boycott, St. books segment, 312.235.2278 posted on October 25, 2006 10:15:00 pm Happy St. Crispin's Day to all! SaintCast #29 profiles the North American Martyrs. In the first of 2 segments written by Kathy Couture, we look at the lives of the French Jesuits who left the comforts of home to evangelize in a hostile frontier, giving their lives in the process.
We welcome the Technopriest to the SQPN line-up, and Fr. Bill Kessler makes an encore visit to the SaintCast. We caught up with him this last weekend to discuss Ignatius of Antioch, Hippolytus, and the early Church liturgy.
And yes, another new segment. Well, a preview of a yet-to-be-named segment on Saint books. We welcome your suggestions, reviews, and comments on the SQPN news page at SQPN.com. Tom Serafin returns to discuss a planned boycott of EBAY to begin on All Saints Day, as the unlawful sale of holy relics continues on this site.
A question on the identity of St. Anne, more Saints in the news, and listener feedback on this week's SaintCast.
Songs from this episode . . .
"Your Rock," by the Dusty Hughes at www.dustyhughes.com
Flute music from Suzanne Teng, from her album Enchanted Wind available at Magnatune.com
Other links. . .Rocco at catholiccomuter.blogspot.com
SaintCast Episode #28, Four New Saints!, Catacombs soundseeing, St. Ignatius and the liturgy, feedback 312.235.2278 posted on October 17, 2006 01:47:00 pm Four new Saints raised to the altars by Pope Benedict this past Sunday! An American, two Italians, and a Mexican archbishop were canonized Sunday, October 15th in Rome. We hear a bit about each of the new Saints and their missions. We introduce a new SaintCast segment, This Date in Saint History. Can you guess what happened on October 16, 1978?
Audio feedback from our youngest listener yet on an early pope, and caretaker of the largest Christian catacombs in Rome, Pope St. Calixtus I. We then take you on a brief sound-seeing tour of the Catacombe di San Callisto south of Rome, with a tour by the Salesian cleric Fr. Richard.
More listener feedback and education on St. Ignatius of Antioch and the early Christian liturgy, which bears a striking relationship to our Mass today. . . isn't that wonderful how it all works out that way? The Saints of the Week, a visit by the incorrupt heart of a French saint, and more on this week's SaintCast.
Song credits. . . "Rain,Rain" by the Detonators at music.podshow.com, podcasts - www.gvonline.net
SaintCast Episode #27, Podcasting from Assisi, Ubercaster blues, 4 new saints, relic rock of Lourdes?, feedback 312.235.2278 posted on October 12, 2006 06:04:00 am Today on the SaintCast we continue our homage to St. Francis, whose Feast Day we celebrated October 4th, by going on a sound-seeing tour of the Basilica of Santa Maria Degli Angeli and the small chapel enclosed within, the Porziuncola, where Francis and his friars gathered and worshipped 800 years ago.
Tom Serafin, the Relicman, pays a visit from sunny Los Angeles, to answer a listeners question about stones from Lourdes and relics. What was special about St. Francis's stigmata, and who is the only Saint to ever live in my Archdiocese? The answer to these questions and more are heard on St. Jeopardy.
Four new Saints join the ranks of the elect this weekend in Rome. Stay tuned for more canonization news. Show notes at Saintcast.org
Songs from this episode . . .
"Roll Your Windows Down," by The Undisputed HeavyWeights at music.podshow.com
SaintCast #26, St. Francis of Assisi, Archbishop Chaput on St. Francis, Francis's last testament, feedback at 312.235.2278 posted on October 04, 2006 06:03:00 am St. Francis as an animal and tree lover? Think again. Today we are honored to welcome to the SaintCast the Archbishop of Denver, Colorado, Charles J. Chaput, who is also a Capuchin Franciscan. Archbishop Chaput points to Francis as so much more -- a dynamic, charismatic leader and Church reformer of his time, who is a model for Church reform in all ages. He led by his humble example of following the Gospel "without gloss." He points to his Last Testament as particularly poignant written sentiments of Francis, read on the SaintCast today by Fr. Seraphim Beshoner, a Franciscan of the Third Order Regular. Franciscan music and more on today's special SaintCast in honor of the Feast of St. Francis. Feedback is welcome at 312.235.2278 or at [email protected].
Music by Johnny Proctor, "All Creatures of Our God and King," from soundclick.com. University of Notre Dame Liturgical Choir, http://www.nd.edu/~litchoir
SaintCast Episode #25, St. Vincent de Paul, alternate horse patrons saints, old-time radio drama, feedback line 312.235.2278 posted on October 02, 2006 01:32:00 am In today's episode, we profile a Saint known for his works of charity. He shares a common love for living the Gospel and his love for the poor, with another important Saint whose Feast Day we celebrate this week. We'll hear bits of a old time radio drama from the 1940's on M. Vincennes.
We learn of an alternative group of Saints for Horse lovers, and answer the last St. Jeopardy. . . Who is the patron Saint of Ravello, Italy? The calendar of Saints for the coming week, and more on this week's SaintCast!
Stay tuned for an interview with a pre-eminent voice in the American Catholic Church, Archbishop Charles Chaput, OFM, Cap., in honor of the Feast of St. Francis. . .
SaintCast Episode #24, Levitation and the Saints, feedback from Peru, Australian rules football, feedback line 312.235.2278 posted on September 27, 2006 07:09:00 am Today we talk about mystical levitation in the history of the Saints (many thanks to Joan Carroll Cruz and her book Mysteries, Marvels, and Miracles). What is it all about, who has had this gift, and what does it feel like? A listener in Lima, Peru, gives us some Spanish audiofeedback on St. Rose of Lima. In the e-mail segment we answer the question about why the Notre Dame University mascot is the Fighting Irish, and hear a suspiciously familiar-sounding theme song from an Australian Rules Football team, the Sydney Swans. Saints in the news include the miracle of St. Januarius, and news of a new possible miracle in Scotland. The first SaintCast produced with Ubercaster! We welcome your feedback on this new episode.
SaintCast Episode #23, Bl. Andre Bessette, return of Relicman, meditations from Carmel, audio feedback at 312.235.2278 posted on September 18, 2006 04:41:00 am After a brief hiatus, the SaintCast returns with a tribute to the humble porter from Montreal, and Holy Cross Brother, Blessed Andre Bessette. We go over e-mail and audio feedback, including a question for Tom Serafin of the International Crusade for Holy Relics. We welcome a brief passage from the podcast "Meditations from Carmel," quoting St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross.
A new St. Jeopardy, a look at the Saints of the Week, and Paul is taken to task by a Brother of the Order of Hospitallers of St. John of God, all on this week's SaintCast.
SaintCast Episode #22, Soundseeing at Castelgandolfo, feedback line 312.235.2278 posted on September 03, 2006 02:17:00 pm Situated high above Lake Albano south of Rome, the hamlet of Castelgandolfo became the papal summer retreat under Urban VIII, the Barberini pope, and remains the possession of the popes today (it is extraterritorial). My son Chris and I traveled there for the blessing and Angelus greeting of Benedict XVI on our recent trip to Italy.
This issue of the SaintCast takes you on a soundseeing tour of this day, and all of the excitement accompanying a papal audience there. Pictures on the website at Saintcast.org.
SaintCast Episode #21, St. Teresa Benedicta, Under the Eyes of Notre Dame, Patron Saint of Businessmen, feedback 312.235.2278 posted on August 27, 2006 08:32:00 pm This week we profile a 20th century Carmelite Saint, and Jewish convert, who died in the Nazi concentration camps, St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross, or St. Edith Stein.
We spent last weekend dropping our oldest child off at college, and we relate our first experiences with our daughter at the University of Notre Dame du Lac. St. Jeopardy returns with the answer to the Saint involved in the Galileo affair, and a new question.
Who is the patron saint of businessmen? Terry Jones, of the Patron Saints website, answers this and more on this week's SaintCast.
SaintCast Episode #20, The Assumption of Mary, Relics of Mary, Bl. Anne Catherine Emmerich's visions posted on August 17, 2006 12:48:00 am In honor of the Podcast Carnival on the Assumption, though a bit late, we discuss the doctrine of the Assumption, it's historical basis, and the history of the Feast of the Assumption. Why are there no first class relics of the Blessed Virgin Mary? What relics are extant?
We get a view of what the actual Assumption might have looked like, by reading about the incredibly detailed visions of the mystic Blessed Anne Catherine Emmerich.
SaintCast Episode #19, St. Ignatius of Loyola, Back From Italy, Fulton Sheen Miracle, Equestrian Saints, Feedback 312-235-2278 posted on August 13, 2006 07:34:00 am Paul's back from Italy, and ready for podcasting once again! I visited an incredible number of Saintly places, and am excited to share them with listeners in the form of audio sound-seeing tours over the next few months.
We've got news of a miracle for the cause of Fulton J. Sheen, the evangelist of the radio and TV airwaves in the 40's and 50's in the United States. Podcasters everywhere could take inspiration from him as a potential patron saint. Speaking of patron Saints, my daughter poses the question as to who is the patron saint of horses, horse riders, horse women?
As we've recently celebrated his Feast Day in the Church calendar, we take a look at the incredible life of the founder of the Society of Jesus, St. Ignatius of Loyola. More e-mail, audiofeedback, and more on this week's SaintCast.
Stay tuned for a special SaintCast in honor of the Assumption podcasting Carnival. .
SaintCast Extra - Episode #18 , Pilgrimage to Compostela, Feast of St. James the Greater, Soundseeing in Italy posted on August 03, 2006 02:04:00 am Last week marked the Feast of St. James the Greater and we spoke with Brother Giles Baker of the Order of St. John of God (and also the producer and talent behind The Secrets of Harry Potter) about the centuries old Pilgrimage to Compostela in northern Spain. Podcasting around Italy with my son, I wish you a wonderful Feast of St. Ignatius Loyola. More from Italy in a few days . . .
SaintCast Episode #17, Operating Room Music, Boy Scout Patron Saint, St. Tavy's Day, 4 New Saints,audio feedback 312-235-2278 posted on July 22, 2006 07:02:00 pm Over 400 years ago, five Franciscan friars lost their lives defense of the faith, specifically the Christian view of marriage. They were martyred in Florida, far from their Spanish home. Their cause for canonization was begun in the diocese of Savannah, Georgia, in 1984. We talk to Paul Thigpen, of Our Sunday Visitor, and Star of the Sea Catholic Resources, about their cause and their lives.
Four new saints will be canonized in October, one of them a French American nun from Indiana, Mother Theodore Guerin. All founded religious orders.
A listener asks what I like to listen to in the operating room. Shouldn't have opened that can of worms. . Listen in to hear snippets of my playlists. . .
We hear the answer to last week's St. Jeopardy question with a listener-produced audio-feedback that is incredible! A new St. Jeopardy question related to Galileo Galilei, and the patron saint of the Boy Scouts. Who could it be? Listen in to hear. Off to Italy for a couple of weeks. . . Pax et bonum.
SaintCast Episode #16, Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha, Podcasting with Technopriest, Shakespeare and saints, feedback 312-235-2278 posted on July 12, 2006 01:06:00 am A great SaintCast "welcome" to the Technopriest, Fr. Bill Kessler, who paid a visit to our humble abode in Overland Park, Kansas. We got a chance to podcast together, and learned a little more about why he's such a special Man of God.
A rousing speech from Kenneth Brannagh as Henry V, from the Battle of Agincourt in Shakespeare's Henry V gave the answer to last week's St. Jeopardy question, the Feast of Crispin or St. Crispin's Day, October 25. More on Saint movies, including a trailer from the upcoming film on St. Francis Xavier.
We profile the first native American Blessed, Kateri Tekakwitha, whose feast we celebrate Friday. What an incredible witness to the faith she was! What conviction she demonstrated.
Coming up on the SaintCast, an interview with a Vatican insider, you've seen him on TV, a well known Vatican commentator on news networks, and author of several books on the Vatican, Pope Benedict, and Opus Dei. . Stay tuned, and Stay Subscribed!
SaintCast#15,St. Maria Goretti,Anne Davis,Audio St. Jeopardy, Anticipating Italian Saint Sightings,feedback number 312-235-2278 posted on July 04, 2006 07:06:00 am We start off this week with e-mail and a song from independent artist Anne Davis. Her moving song "Until That Day" was written for a friendâs wedding, and is featured at the outset of the podcast. You can purchase her album at the link on the website.
My daughter Laura joins me for part of the podcast. She is 12, the same age of the young virgin and martyr of early in the 20th century featured on this podcast. . . the patron saint of young girls, and rape victims.
We cover the Saint Feast Days this week, and clean out the e-mail box. Great audio feedback from listeners, and a new Audio St. Jeopardy, all on this weekâs SaintCast.
SaintCast#14, St. Bonaventure, Eucharistic Congress, CA mission soundseeing, John the Baptists hand, audiofeedback 312-235-2278 posted on June 24, 2006 07:51:00 am Just back from the Atlanta Eucharistic Congress and the informal SQPN summit - a great time was had by all. This week's special saint was the subject of a special audio soundseeing tour of one of the California missions founded by Junipero Serra, Mission San Buenaventura. Join Paul and the kids as they tour this church in downtown Ventura, California.
So much info this week we couldn't go over the saint calendar . . perhaps a reason for a second SaintCast this week. . . The hand of John the Baptist makes an appearance in Russia. Phil sends in a question for the Relicman in our "Ask the Relicman" segment.
St. Jeopardy answers from last week, a new quiz, and much more on this week's SaintCast.
SaintCast Episode #13, St. John Francis Regis, Audio St. Jeopardy, New Segment "Ask Relicman," Feedback Number 312-235-2278 posted on June 12, 2006 05:17:00 am Today on the SaintCast we debut a new segment, "Ask the RelicMan." We have our first Audio St. Jeopardy, as well as our first audio listener feedback responses!
An incredibly saintly man is profiled in today's SaintCast, the patron of Kansas City, Missouri, St. John Francis Regis. He was a preacher who loved the poor, and spoke from the heart, converting thousands. A Jesuit who desired martyrdom in the Americas, he was asked to provide missions to Hugenot France in the 1600's. He inspired many including St. John Vianney, the Cure of Ars.
Feasts this week include the Traditional Feast of Corpus Christi on Thursday in much of the world, and the Feast of St. Anthony of Padua.
SaintCast Episode #12, Bilocation, St. Joan of Arc, St. Charles Lwanga, St. Joseph's Oil, number for feedback 312-235-2278 posted on May 31, 2006 06:58:00 am What do Padre Pio and the TV Series LOST have in common? Tune in to this week's SaintCast to find out. We discuss the phenomenon of bilocation in the context of saints. There are some important martyrs on the calendar of saints for this week. Paul finds a relic of martyred physicians in his father's possessions, and another episode of the Miracle Minute, all on this week's SaintCast. No time for e-mail, but feedback is welcome at 312-235-2278.
SaintCast Episode #11, St. Gianna Molla, Sound Seeing tour of Shrine of St. Francis, Saint Jeopardy, St. Martin's Summer? posted on May 22, 2006 05:41:00 am Welcome SQPN listeners, and Happy Feast of St. Rita! Today we present an audio sound seeing tour of the National Shrine of St. Francis of Assisi in San Francisco, California. Padre Pio for President? That's who one Italian legislator apparently voted for last week. . though as we learned on the first SaintCast, he died in 1968. Visit the archive to learn more about this holy man and stigmatist. More news on John Paul II's beatification and the miracle of the healing of a French nun of Parkinson's disease. We go over the Saints of the Week, and profile the pro-life saint, Gianna Molla, canonized May 16th, 2004. All this and a new Saint Jeopardy quiz on this week's SaintCast.
Next week, what do we know of Mary Magdalene, and more on the history of the National Shrine of St. Francis of Assisi.
SaintCast Episode #10, The Incorruptibles, e-mail catch-up, How many Popes are Saints? A new call-in number 312-235-2278 posted on May 14, 2006 11:46:00 pm Happy Mother's Day! Now we're back on a weekly schedule, with the longest SaintCast to date. Have you ever wondered about the remains of Saints who are said to be incorruptible? What does this mean? There are over 100 well-documented cases of bodies of saints remaining incorrupt for many, if not hundreds of years. We'll talk about this phenomenon, and give you resources for further study. Hear about the new beatifications that took place this past weekend. We'll go through the mail bag, and introduce a new voice feedback (call-in) number.
Next week, a visit to the National Shrine of St. Francis of Assisi. . .
SaintCast Episode #9, Blessed Imelda Lambertini, Patron Saint of First Communicants, 1st Soundseeing Tour, St. Rita of Cascia posted on May 05, 2006 05:37:00 am A bit delayed this week, but we present the first SaintCast soundseeing tour -- a visit to the beautiful Church of Sts. Peter and Paul in the North Beach District of San Francisco. In this season of First Communicants, we talk about the Blessed Imelda, who on May 12th, nearly 700 years ago, made her First Communion at age 11, and died in ecstasy. We answer last week's St. Jeopardy question - the Saint who suffered a thorn wound for years, St. Rita of Cascia. A new St. Jeopardy question for next week, podsafe music from Anne Davis, and more on this week's SaintCast. . .
SaintCast Episode #8, St. Catherine of Siena, More from Relicman, broken fingers, preview SF soundseeing tour, Spheksophobia? posted on April 25, 2006 05:28:00 pm Greetings from the City by the Bay, under the patronage of Saint Francis of Assisi. The SaintCast travels to San Francisco after the SaintCaster breaks a finger! Hear about St. Catherine of Siena, the Dominican stigmatic who helped bring the papacy back to Rome, the last holy men and women raised to the title Blessed last fall, and the next to be so honored in May. Why are relics often embedded in stones in the altars of the faithful? Tom Serafin from the Apostolate for Holy Relics answers this question and more. Plus our new St. Jeopardy quiz, and the answer to last weekâs phobia query. All this and the calendar of saints. . .
Stay tuned for our first sound-seeing tours beginning next week. . .
SaintCast Episode #7, St. Bernadette Soubirous, visions of the Blessed Virgin, La Salette, Brother Paschal of Kolbe Shrine posted on April 18, 2006 12:37:00 am Happy Easter to all! Yesterday was Easter, but 127 years ago on April 16th, a saint was welcomed into heaven, Bernadette Soubirous. Tune in to this week's SaintCast to hear how about a young, poor, sickly 14 year old girl from Lourdes, France, and her visions of a beautiful lady. Brother Paschal Kolodziej of Marytown in Libertyville, Illinois, will give us insight into the holiness of Maximilian Kolbe, and give us some personal anecdotes from eyewitnesses to his martyrdom. We'll talk about the St. Jeopardy answer from 2 weeks ago, and introduce a new quiz. What is Spheksophobia? Tell us about your favorite saint movie. . .
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SaintCast Episode #6, St. Maximilian Kolbe, knight of the Immaculata, part I, the meaning of relics, interview with Relicman posted on April 09, 2006 09:14:00 pm In late April, 1918, Maximilian Kolbe was ordained a priest in the Order of Friars Minor Conventual. He then embarked on his mission as a Knight of the Immaculata. He consecrated his life to the Blessed Virgin and set out to convert the world. He founded a number of publications based in his first City of the Immaculata, Niepokalanow, in Poland. He traveled to Japan and India, and suffered greatly with tuberculosis. He lived a life of uncommon holiness, a truly saintly life, even before his famous martyrdom in a Nazi concentration camp. A review of his life, an interview with Thomas Serafin, President of the International Crusade for Holy Relics, and more . . .
SaintCast Episode #4 St. Therese of Lisieux, The Little Flower, Calendar of Saints, canonization news,miracle minute,padre pio posted on March 28, 2006 01:50:00 am Nearly 118 years ago this next week, Therese Martin entered the cloister of Carmelite nuns at Lisieux, France, and never left, though she became one of the most beloved saints of the last century. She is the patron saint of missionaries, though she never left the convent. Learn about St. Therese and the Little Way, in this week's SaintCast. In addition, we cover the Saints of the week on the Liturgical Calendar, some canonization news, and hear the Communion Thanksgiving prayer of Padre Pio. . . and much more!
SaintCast Episode #3, St. Sir Thomas More, A Man for All Seasons, more on St. Joseph, St. Jeopardy, other English saints posted on March 20, 2006 08:28:00 am Nearly 500 years ago this week, Parliament passed the Act of Succession, making the children of Anne Boleyn and Henry VIII heirs to the English throne. It was also proclaimed that subjects were to swear an oath to the King's supremacy over the Church in England. People who refused to take the oath were charge with treason. This set the stage for the martyrdom of this special saint, scholar and statesman.
We also take another look at the life of St. Joseph, we look at the calendar of saints for this week, e-mail and audio feedback, St. Jeopardy, and more.
SaintCast Episode #2 St. Joseph, Foster father of Jesus posted on March 13, 2006 08:28:00 am Have you ever been to a St. Joseph Table? Chances are if you're Sicilian or of Sicilian descent, you have! Why is the St. Joseph Statue upside down? Tune in to find out. . . . Today we learn of some traditions associated with St. Joseph, Foster Father of Jesus Christ. We'll go over the saints for the week in the Roman Catholic Calendar, and more St. Jeopardy. . . .
SaintCast Episode #1 Padre Pio of Pietrelcina posted on March 04, 2006 10:00:00 pm The inaugural podcast of the SaintCast. . . a look at a special man of incredible holiness, who was alive during many of our lives . . St. Padre Pio of Pietrelcina, astonishing insights from a spokesman for the Padre Pio shrine in New York City, a look at the Saints of the upcoming week, Saint Jeopardy. . and MORE!
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