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The SaintCast

Podcaster's Description: A Catholic podcast of all things Saint-like. . .

Do you have a favorite Saint or a special devotion? Do you have what it takes to be a Saint? As Christians, we have thousands of examples on how to live our lives -- and we'll meet them here!

Here you'll hear all kinds of information about Saints honored by the Catholic Church. . . Interviews, sound-seeing tours, news, and information that help bring the Saints alive into your daily life. We'll talk about Saints' lives, histories, art, Patron Saints, Saints of the Day, current saint news, upcoming saint feast days, and much more!

Podcaster: Paul

Categories: Saints

Production Status:   Active (New episodes are being regularly produced for this podcast)

Recent Episodes:

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.

Story of St. Margaret Marie and confessionStory on St. Paul fresco discoveryMonsignor Charles Mangan at Mary's ProjectInstitute on Religious Life

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Date: July 01, 2009


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.

Catholic New Media Awards Vote Early and Often :)Saint Shemp in iconography
The Catholic LaboratoryWandering Fool and the Sacred Brain of Jesuswww.magnatune.com


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Date: June 25, 2009


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.

Catholic New Media Conference registrationFr. Rick Lobs blogFr. Johannes's YouTube channelFr. Z. at "What Does the Prayer Really Say"

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Date: May 27, 2009


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.


Catholic New Media Conference registrationwww.blessednuno.orgSaints and their PetsMagnatune.com


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Date: May 21, 2009


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.

Blessed Pedro Colungsod website

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Date: April 23, 2009


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.


Testimony the DVD websiteMary's Project with Msgr. Charles ManganNews of brain injury miraculous healingFr. Jim Martin, humor & religion



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Date: April 07, 2009


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.

Phedippidations running podcast with Steve Runner"Who Cares About the Saints?" at Loyola ProductionsCatholic Vocations PodcastSaint Patrick DVD "Apostle of Ireland"Research any saint at Saints.SQPN.com

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Date: March 18, 2009


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.


Jeff Wahl at Magnatune.comOfficial Swallow Day celebration websitePrint your SaintCast flyers for posting here


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Date: March 05, 2009


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.ROMCALSt. Benedict AbbeyThe Divine Mercy Podcast with Greg KeuterMagnatune.comPrint your SaintCast flyers for posting hereVisit the SaintCast websiteSubscribe to the feed | Subscribe with iTunes



Date: February 26, 2009


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.


ROMCALSt. Benedict AbbeyThe Divine Mercy Podcast with Greg KeuterMagnatune.comPrint your SaintCast flyers for posting here


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Date: February 26, 2009


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.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.

International Servite websiteMagnatune.comPrint your SaintCast flyers for posting here



Date: February 19, 2009


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.International Servite websiteMagnatune.comPrint your SaintCast flyers for posting hereVisit the SaintCast websiteSubscribe to the feed | Subscribe with iTunes


Date: February 19, 2009


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.

International Servite websiteMagnatune.comPrint your SaintCast flyers for posting here

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Date: February 19, 2009


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.

Bettina and Joel's websiteBooks on Aquinas by Kenny and Torrell, Torrell on the Summa
Patron Saint of diabetics, St. Paulina of the Agonizing Heart of JesusPrint your SaintCast flyers for posting here

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Date: February 10, 2009


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.Bettina and Joel's websiteBooks on Aquinas by Kenny and Torrell, Torrell on the SummaPatron Saint of diabetics, St. Paulina of the Agonizing Heart of JesusPrint your SaintCast flyers for posting hereVisit the SaintCast websiteSubscribe to the feed | Subscribe with iTunes


Date: February 10, 2009


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.

Bettina and Joel's websiteBooks on Aquinas by Kenny and Torrell, Torrell on the Summa
Patron Saint of diabetics, St. Paulina of the Agonizing Heart of JesusPrint your SaintCast flyers for posting here

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Date: February 10, 2009


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.

Catholic Under the Hood Podcast with Fr. Seraphim BeshonerRelic of St. Desiderius
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Date: February 04, 2009


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.Catholic Under the Hood Podcast with Fr. Seraphim BeshonerRelic of St. DesideriusMagnatune.comPrint your SaintCast flyers for posting hereVisit the SaintCast websiteSubscribe to the feed | Subscribe with iTunes


Date: February 04, 2009


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.

Catholic Under the Hood Podcast with Fr. Seraphim BeshonerRelic of St. Desiderius
Magnatune.com
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Date: February 04, 2009


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



Date: January 09, 2009


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

Date: January 09, 2009


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



Date: January 09, 2009


This is a brief episode aired as part of the Catholic New Media Roundup's Advent calendar, on the Feast of Juan Diego, 2008.Music in this episode:  O Come Emmanuel sung by Kathy Fisher. Susan Tangâs music comes courtesy of Magnatune.com.



Date: January 09, 2009


This is a brief episode aired as part of the Catholic New Media Roundup's Advent calendar, on the Feast of Juan Diego, 2008.Music in this episode:  O Come Emmanuel sung by Kathy Fisher. Susan Tangâs music comes courtesy of Magnatune.com.

Date: January 09, 2009


This is a brief episode aired as part of the Catholic New Media Roundup's Advent calendar, on the Feast of Juan Diego, 2008.Music in this episode:  O Come Emmanuel sung by Kathy Fisher. Susan Tangâs music comes courtesy of Magnatune.com.



Date: January 09, 2009


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.

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Date: January 09, 2009


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.Buy Xavier the MovieMary in Monmouthshire Podcast - Welsh SaintsPrint your SaintCast flyers for posting hereVisit the SaintCast websiteSubscribe to the feed | Subscribe with iTunes


Date: January 09, 2009


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.

Buy Xavier the Movie
Mary in Monmouthshire Podcast - Welsh Saints
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Date: January 09, 2009


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.

The Way of St. Vincent
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Date: December 27, 2008


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.

The Way of St. Vincent
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Date: December 27, 2008


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.The Way of St. VincentMagnatune.commusic.podshow.comPrint your SaintCast flyers for posting hereVisit the SaintCast websiteSubscribe to the feed | Subscribe with iTunes


Date: December 27, 2008


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.

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Date: December 09, 2008


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.

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Date: December 09, 2008


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.Catholic Family PodcastCatholic New Media Roundup's Advent CalendarSong of BernadettePrint your SaintCast flyers for posting hereVisit the SaintCast websiteSubscribe to the feed | Subscribe with iTunes


Date: December 09, 2008


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.

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Date: November 25, 2008


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.

Link to St. Laurence and the Holy Grail, by Janice BennettMusic by Leyenda Werner K at Garageband.com, and Monks and Choirs of Kiev from Magnatune.com

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Date: November 25, 2008


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.Link to St. Laurence and the Holy Grail, by Janice BennettMusic by Leyenda Werner K at Garageband.com, and Monks and Choirs of Kiev from Magnatune.comVisit the SaintCast websiteSubscribe to the feed | Subscribe with iTunesMy facebook pageJoin the SaintCast Souls facebook group    Follow Paul on Twitter    Follow Paul on Plurk


Date: November 25, 2008


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.

Link to St. Laurence and the Holy Grail, by Janice BennettMusic by Leyenda Werner K at Garageband.com, and Monks and Choirs of Kiev from Magnatune.com

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Date: November 11, 2008


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.

Link to St. Laurence and the Holy Grail, by Janice BennettMusic by Leyenda Werner K at Garageband.com, and Monks and Choirs of Kiev from Magnatune.com

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Date: November 11, 2008


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.Link to St. Laurence and the Holy Grail, by Janice BennettMusic by Leyenda Werner K at Garageband.com, and Monks and Choirs of Kiev from Magnatune.comVisit the SaintCast websiteSubscribe to the feed | Subscribe with iTunes


Date: November 11, 2008


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.

Journey into the Land of the Spirit podcastAdam the Catholic's Theotokos podcastTerry Jones's Saints.sqpn.com saint compendiumMagnatune.com

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Date: October 22, 2008


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.

Journey into the Land of the Spirit podcastAdam the Catholic's Theotokos podcastTerry Jones's Saints.sqpn.com saint compendiumMagnatune.com

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Date: October 22, 2008


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.Journey into the Land of the Spirit podcastAdam the Catholic's Theotokos podcastTerry Jones's Saints.sqpn.com saint compendiumMagnatune.comVisit the SaintCast websiteSubscribe to the feed | Subscribe with iTunes


Date: October 22, 2008


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.'

Pictures from the SaintCast in San Giovanni Rotondo

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Date: September 28, 2008


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.'

Pictures from the SaintCast in San Giovanni Rotondo

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Date: September 28, 2008


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.'Pictures from the SaintCast in San Giovanni RotondoVisit the SaintCast websiteSubscribe to the feed | Subscribe with iTunes


Date: September 28, 2008


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.

"A Man for All Seasons," at Amazon.comMagnatune.com and music from Ensemble VermillianArchbishop Chaput's talk in Sydney - Theology on Tap

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Date: September 22, 2008


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.

"A Man for All Seasons," at Amazon.comMagnatune.com and music from Ensemble VermillianArchbishop Chaput's talk in Sydney - Theology on Tap

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Date: September 22, 2008


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."A Man for All Seasons," at Amazon.comMagnatune.com and music from Ensemble VermillianArchbishop Chaput's talk in Sydney - Theology on TapVisit the SaintCast websiteSubscribe to the feed | Subscribe with iTunes


Date: September 22, 2008


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.

Catholic New Media Roundup with Sean McGaugheyMagnatune.com and music from Robert Richebreviary.com - The Liturgy of the Hour

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Date: August 28, 2008


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