Listen to the 7th century account of the Life of St. Brigid, Abbess and Wonderworker of Kildare, Ireland, by St. Cogitosus. St. Brigid was born in 451 and reposed in 525. Through her faithful protection and inspiration, she is regarded as one of the three patron Saints of Ireland, alongside St. Patrick and St. Columba. In this reading you will learn of her b ... Show More
Nov 17
The Struggle Against the Passions - St. Paisios the Athonite
<p>St. Paisios provides guidance on fighting the sins and passions that plague us, and how to win the battle to receive a heavenly crown.A reading from Spiritual Counsels, Vol. V: Passions and Virtues by St. Paisios, p. 21-36📖 Spiritual Counsels, Vol. V: Passions and Virtues by ... Show More
26m 47s
May 2025
The Three Temptations of St. Katherine | Metropolitan Neophytos
In this episode, Metropolitan Neophytos of Morphou deliveres an inspiring homily reflecting on the life and virtues of St. Katherine of Alexandria, highlighting her exceptional wisdom, beauty, and wealth in the ancient world. He emphasizes how St. Katherine’s gifts became her gre ... Show More
16m 27s
Apr 2025
BONUS: All About Saints of the First Monasteries (with Fr. Gregory Pine and Fr. Boniface Hicks)
A new "Catholic Classics" season with Fr. Mike Schmitz is coming this fall! In the meantime, Ascension has released a new book in the Catholic Classics series titled "Saints of the First Monasteries." Fr. Boniface Hicks, a contributor to the book, joins Fr. Gregory Pine to explor ... Show More
25m 18s
Nov 2022
What St. Joseph Can Teach Us This Advent With Sr. Colleen Gibson, SSJ
Saint Joseph is the most mysterious character from the Advent story. He doesn’t say anything and we know pretty much nothing about him, yet there are few figures more central to the story of our faith community. So host Mike Jordan Laskey asked his friend, Sister Colleen Gibson, ... Show More
55m 4s
Feb 2023
GODSPLAINING: The Catholic Man Show on Living Your Faith
Fr. Gregory Pine, Fr. Bonaventure Chapman, Adam, and David chat about living your faith
Guestsplaining 042: The Catholic Man Show on Living Your Faith On this episode of Guestsplaining, Fr. Gregory Pine and Fr. Bonaventure Chapman welcome podcast hosts and authors of Living Beyon ... Show More
37m 10s
Jul 2025
Are You Thirsting for God?
In this special Jubilee Year episode, Dr. Edward Sri visits the Basilica of San Clemente in Rome, home to relics of St. Clement and St. Ignatius of Antioch. Surrounded by sacred beauty, he reflects on the inner deserts of the soul and how God meets us there with his love. Drawing ... Show More
20m 19s
Sep 10
Day 253: The Glorious Mysteries
Lifting up our hearts to the final Glorious Mysteries, we rejoice in the Descent of the Holy Spirit, who fills the Apostles with courage and ignites the Church with divine power. We then behold the Assumption of Mary, taken body and soul into heavenly glory, a sign of the promise ... Show More
13m 19s