Julian of Norwich is such a remarkable resource for us to grow in our understanding of Divine Love! I enjoyed speaking with Maria so much about the unfathomable reaches of God's love for us and I know y'all will too. Please check out Maria's art at the link below! Magnificat Prints www.magnificatprints.com Resources for this episode: Revelations of Divine Love by Julian of Norwich An Explorer's Guide to Julian of Norwich by Veronica Mary Rolf Thank you to: Catherine Bryant for the...

Here is another great episode about a modern and American Saint in the making. A big thank you to Brother Thériè for teaching my about this amazing man! Please pray for Brother Thériè's discernment and for the beatification of Father Augustus! Dead Friends, pray for us! Resources for this episode: https://tolton.archchicago.org/about/biography The graphic novel mentioned in this episode is called Father Augustus Tolton: The First Recognized Black Catholic Priest in America Thank you...

Saint Elizabeth is not only one of the our first American-born saints, she's also an absolute baddie. So glad to have her pulling for us as a patroness and to walk towards Christ by her example. Dead Friend, pray for us! Resources for this episode: https://elizabethannseton.org/biography-of-st-elizabeth-ann-seton Ordinary Suffering of Extraordinary Saints by Vincent J. O'Malley C.M. Thank you to: Catherine Bryant for the music Jacque Szczepanski for the cover art Follow me: Instagram: ...

Here's a bonus episode featuring Deacon Kyle Etzel. this episode acts as a companion to Episode 87 (covering Saint John Henry Newman) in which we expand on the ideals of formation is is revealed by Idea of A University by Saint John Henry Newman and the work of the Oratory of Saint Philip Neri... and of course this episode is populated by the twists and turns of conversation between friend. Enjoy! Resources for this episode: Apologia Pro Vita Sua Idea of A University  You can find Newman the...

Ok. This episode was profoundly fun to record. Here, Deacon Kyle masterfully speaks about one of his favorite dead friends and I simply benefit from his wisdom and crack jokes. Stay tuned for the companion bonus episode to be released within the week!  Dead friend, pray for us! Resources for this episode: Apologia Pro Vita Sua Idea of A University  You can find Newman the Oratorian, a collection of his letters at the following link: http://newmanreader.org Thank you to: Catherine Bryant...

Saint Jude is so freaking cool. Not only was he one of Jesus's besties, but now we know him as the patron of impossible causes! Dead Friend, pray for us! Resources for this episode: Heaven Help Us by James J. Craughwell https://shrineofstjude.org/the-shrine/st-jude/ Thank you to: Catherine Bryant for the music Jacque Szczepanski for the cover art Follow me: Instagram:  deadfriendsaints Email:  [email protected] Facebook: facebook.com/deadfriendsaints TikTok: @deadfriendsaints

Today's episode brings great inspiration for what it means to CLING to the heart of Jesus through Mary. Venerable Teresita is a powerful witness of unwavering devotion to Christ and how to be a vessel of light in the world. I want to give a huge thank you to Sister Cause of Our Joy of the Servants of the Lord and the Virgin of Matará (AKA the Servidoras) for being my guest on the pod. Please pray for many more vocations to religious life through the intercession of Venerable Teresita! Dead...

Hey guys! It's season 3 of Dead Friend Saints and Saint Amata is the perfect lady to bring us back in. Plus have you ever met a bad Amy? Me neither! Resources for this episode: https://www.rockfordpoorclares.org/blessed-amata-of-assisi/ Thank you to: Catherine Bryant for the music Jacque Szczepanski for the cover art Follow me: Instagram:  deadfriendsaints Email:  [email protected] Facebook: facebook.com/deadfriendsaints TikTok: @deadfriendsaints

Here it is. Part two of an amazing episode about a spectacular man! Praise God for the life of SAINT Titus Brandsma and for dear friend of the podcast, DEACON Wil Kratt. Enjoy this special second half of the episode! Resources for this episode: The Price of Truth: Titus Brandsma, Carmelite by Miguel Arribas Thank you to: Catherine Bryant for the music Jacque Szczepanski for the cover art MSP Catholic and CEND. Follow me: Instagram:  deadfriendsaints Email: ...

Y'all, this is an episode which is so special to me. My dear friend (and reoccurring guest on DF) is becoming a deacon this week! In this two-part episode, we talk about an inspiring soon-to-be saints who is a powerful witness and martyr of the holocaust. Part two of this episode will be released on the day that Titus Brandsma becomes a SAINT and the day after Wil becomes a DEACON! Enjoy the extra content and Dead Friend, Pray for us! Resources for this episode: The Price of Truth: Titus...

I'm back to putting weekly episodes out, baby! Here is one which was recommended to me by Aly. Blessed Laura Vicuña is a child saint who's death was expedited by physical abuse. She is a powerful intercessor for anyone who has experienced abuse of any kind, especially for children. Get to know her and dead friend, pray for us! Please send any requests you may have for saints you want to hear about at www.deadfriendsaints.com Resources for this...

Today I sat down with my buddy Benjamin to talk about a shared bestie, Saint Thérèse of Lisieux. I really enjoyed talking about how hardcore this saint was both in her life on earth, as well as how powerfully she continues to lead the Church to the feet of Jesus through her little way.  Please enjoy this episode and dead friend, pray for us and send a shower of roses from heaven! Resources for this episode: The Way of Trust and Love - a retreat guided by St. Thérèse of Lisieux by Father...

I'm so excited to be posting this episode today in collaboration with the podcast, That's the Word! Father James and John Peter masterfully tells all about the God's beloved, Blessed Miguel Pro. I've found a new dead friend in this amazing man and I hope you do too. That's the Word has published an episode in their usual format in conjunction with this so please check that out here: https://www.thunderrock.org/story-extras/thats-gonna-cost-you Website (for subscribing):...

For today's episode, I am joined by a magnificent woman and the host of the podcast Seven Mile Chats, Julia Strukely. We talked about the amazing role Mary Magdalene in the life of Christ and to the Church today!  Check out the Seven Mile Chat info here: https://rss.com/podcasts/sevenmilechats/ https://uscatholic.org/articles/201603/who-framed-mary-magdalene/ Instagram: @sevenmilechats Twitter: @MsStrukely1 Thank you to: Catherine Bryant for the music Jacque Szczepanski for the cover...

In today's episode, Greg found a welcomed work-around to talk about Mama Mary by choosing Saint Louis de Montfort as the topic! This turned into one of my favorite episodes and praise God for it. Saint Louis has enriched our understanding of growing close to the heart of Jesus through Mary by his faithful and heroic virtue in life. His holiness is a direct reflection of his radical surrender to God. A huge thank you to Greg for being such a fantastic guest. Check out EXTRA CONTENT for this...

Today's episode was such a joy to record in collaboration with Saints Alive Podcast! Another huge thank you to Melissa for speaking with me about the amazing life of Saint Joan of Arc as well as the mission and charism of Saints Alive. Check out their work at: www.saintsalivepodcast.com Thank you to: Catherine Bryant for the music Jacque Szczepanski for the cover art MSP Catholic and CEND. Follow me: Instagram:  deadfriendsaints Email:  [email protected] Facebook:...

I was so honored to speak with Caitrin this week all about this holy couple who prioritized faithfulness to God and using their influence for peace above all else. Caitrin is in the process of publishing her book, Holier Matrimony, and is an inspiring and brilliant woman of God. Check out her work below and if you or someone you know has connections with a publisher that can empower her great work to reach more people, hook her up! Caitrin's website: www.holiermatrimony.com The link to her...

I got to talk to one of my dearest friends about a woman who has  professed profound faithfulness and integrity both through her life and through her death. SOG Chiara will be easily one of my the greatest saints of my generation and I can't wait to see her be declared a saint in my lifetime! Pray and through her intersession and for her cause of canonization. Dead Friend, Pray for us! Also, She was definitely alive when the first Twilight movie came out and it's pretty safe to assume that...

I can already feel Saint Albert the great becoming one of my dead besties and I basically just met him a couple of weeks ago. He was such a smarty pants and exercised heroic virtue in being mad curious about the world around him. Big Doctor of the Church energy if you ask me! resources for this episode: EWTN reflection from Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio (Pope Francis) on the merits of St. Albert the Great:...

This week's episode is about an amazing and dynamic man on the path to sainthood! I am so thankful to have had the chance to speak about Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati with men who are deeply committed to growing closer to Christ through the intersession of this patron. I want to give another HUGE thank you to Sean Healy and Jacob Mischke joining me for this episode. Check out their podcast at the link below. resources for this...

Here is an episode about Saint Veronica.  Even though we know almost NOTHING for sure about this lady, she is one of our greatest examples of how to be close to the suffering heart of Jesus when it would have been so much easier (and safer) to walk away. Here's to this legend  who held down that 6th station of the cross for us. Thank you to: Catherine Bryant for the music Jacque Szczepanski for the cover art MSP Catholic and CEND. Follow me: Instagram:  deadfriendsaints Email: ...

I was honored and elated to have Elie and Andy on this week's episode of Dead Friend! In this absolute DELIGHT of a collaboration, Andy, Elie and I talk about the conversional power in a compelling character-arch... even those found in a children's cartoon! We parallel the life and conversion of Saint Augustine with the story line of the early 2000's masterpiece, The Emperor's New Groove. Guys, It was so fun to record with them! Check out more of their episodes at the link below or at any of...

Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque. What a babe. Because of her faithfulness to the Lord, we benefit from a better understanding of His Sacred Heart! Amazing. Resources for this episode: Heaven Help Us https://www.ewtn.com/catholicism/library/12-promises-of-the-sacred-heart-13683 https://youtu.be/h1e9opauJ-E Thank you to: Catherine Bryant for the music Jacque Szczepanski for the cover art MSP Catholic and CEND. Follow me: Instagram:  deadfriendsaints Email:  [email protected] Facebook:...

Today's episode features one of the Church's absolute POWERHOUSES of the priestly life. Saint John Vianney demonstrates for us the power in relying on the Lord in every need and in perseverance in a life of holiness. I am so thankful to my wise and hilarious friend Max for being a guest on this podcast and for speaking about one of his patrons. Please pray for Max and all other seminarians! Resources for this episode: Sermons of the Cure d'Ares Thank you to: Catherine Bryant for the...