Support my podcast at: patreon.com/anthonystongue While the popular thought of purgatory is a place of discomfort many saints, such as St. Catherine of Genoa, spoke of purgatory as a place of sorrow, yes - but also great joy. This episode discusses St. Catherine's mysticism and views of purgatory. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stanthonystongue/support

We will soon depart on a journey covering the "purgatory" mystics. But first, let's do a quick discussion on purgatory, and what it really is, it's mysticism, and how it's good news. For more bonus content, check out my Patreon! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stanthonystongue/support

St. Martha is famous for two very opposing things. Being a good hostess for the Lord and.. taming a dragon. In this episode we dive into this tale! Support the Podcast: Patreon.com/anthonystongue --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stanthonystongue/support

Did you know that the first written instance of the Loch Ness monster comes from the biography of St. Columba? Let's talk about St. Columba battling this legendary beast! Support my work at Patreon.com/anthonystongue --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stanthonystongue/support

Welcome to the first in our series on saints versus monsters! We kick off the series with a retelling of St. Francis and the Wolf of Gubbio. We then discuss the symbolism of the story and the topic of werewolves in Catholicism! Support my work through my patreon here! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stanthonystongue/support

Support My Work & Bonus Content: Patreon.com/AnthonysTongue Ghosts are integral to Catholic spirituality, however, we rarely emphasize it. Though, turning to things like the theology of Thomas Aquinas, but even more powerfully also communion of saints and spiritual warfare and the holy mass, we see the power and necessity of spirits in our faith. Join me as we discuss how saints from heaven, hell and purgatory can visit the faithful, intertwined with stories detailing ghosts in...

Support the podcast through Patreon here! Bl. Anne Catherine Emmerich is a mystic, seer, stigmatists and perhaps one of the most influential figures when it comes to Marian visions. Her visions were largely used for Mel Gibson's The Passion of the Christ, and a lot of scenes from her visions are repeated often in art, homilies and general legends of Our Lady, Christ and the saints. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stanthonystongue/support

Support through Patreon here! We're back with another listener Q&A - happy to bring this segment back. Here are a few of the topics we'll be discussing: Do we "have" to believe in the supernatural elements of Catholicism? Why would God give the stigmata? Why is the stigmata through the palms rather than the wrist? How do we know if the mystics and saints weren't just suffering from mental illness? Are supernatural experiences demonic?! Is it always demons?! Should we...

St. Titus Brandsma was a Carmelite priest, a mystic, and also a martyr. He was killed in a concentration camp due to protecting Catholic newspapers from Nazi propaganda and anti-semitism. This episode is quite special to me, so I hope you enjoy it! Please support my podcast through my patreon: Patreon.com/anthonystongue --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stanthonystongue/support

Here we continue our discussion on two things: 1. Modern miracles that led to sainthood 2. But also miracles that involved holy relics. Today we discuss St. Nunzio Sulprizo, Bl. Carlo Acutis and St. Titus Brandsma! Please consider supporting my work through Patreon at: patreon.com/anthonystongue --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stanthonystongue/support

Let's discuss three recent miracles involving holy relics, more specifically, miracles that led to the canonization or beatification of individuals like Bl. Solanus Casey, Bl. Francis Xavier Seelos and St. Dulce of the Poor. If you enjoy this podcast please support my patreon at: http://www.patreon.com/anthonystongue --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stanthonystongue/support

Join my Patreon! Donate to Support! Relics are a very ancient and traditional part of Catholicism. However, what is the history? Why do we venerate the corpses of saints? And how do they work? Tune in to find out! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stanthonystongue/support

St. Margaret Mary is the saint that gave us the Sacred Heart devotion as we know it today. A great mystic to reflect upon during the month of Jesus' heart. http://patreon.com/anthonystongue --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stanthonystongue/support

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We all are familiar with the Sacred Heart of Jesus, but are you familiar with it's ancient origins? The common devotion stems from the 17th century, but it has roots all the way back to the Gospel writers. For more, check out the patreon at http://www.patreon.com/anthonystongue --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stanthonystongue/support

St. Bernard of Clairvaux is one of the reasons we associate Christian Mysticism with the love of God. Here I discuss one of his most accessible works On Loving God, and cover his four degrees on loving God. For bonus episodes and more check out my Patreon at http://www.patreon.com/anthonystongue --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stanthonystongue/support

St. Bernard of Clairvaux isn't just one of the most important figures in Catholic history, but really, all of history. He held political influence over popes and kings, but also defined a love-based mysticism, and a Marian devotion that we still follow today. For more please check out the Patreon at www.patreon.com/anthonystongue --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stanthonystongue/support

St. Gemma Galgani is a newer saint, both in history and to me personally. Though, she's easily becoming one of my favorite stigmatists and potentially mystics overall. Join me as we discuss this great saint, her stigmata and her battles with the devil. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stanthonystongue/support

St. Lutgardis is a fascinating saint, mystic and stigmatist. She was the second reported stigmatist of the church, and was the first woman to receive the stigmata. Her story surrounding her apparitions of Jesus and His heart, were also precursors to the Sacred Heart devotion. If you enjoy this episode, check out many more bonus episodes on patreon! http://www.patreon.com/anthonystongue --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stanthonystongue/support

We kick-off our series on the stigmatists with a look at the first noted stigmatists - St. Francis of Assisi. Though we also discuss, in general, what the stigmata is and it's deep theology. For more content on the mystics, the stigmata and more - join my Patreon at http://www.patreon.com/anthonystongue --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stanthonystongue/support

Welcome back to St. Anthony's Tongue! We kick off our new season full of mystics and saints with a refresher episode. I hope you enjoy! For more on Catholic Mysticism, Catholic Saints, Mystics and more check out my Patreon below www.patreon.com/anthonystongue --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stanthonystongue/support

For the remainder of these tales, join me on Patreon here: http://www.patreon.com/anthonystongue As I prepare for Season Three of St. Anthony's Tongue, I've been researching unique and weird stories from medieval Catholicism. Here, I've come across a great collection of folk tales surrounding the Virgin Mary, which was written by the mysterious Pope Celestine V. I hope you enjoy this collection, and join me on Patreon for the rest -but also for more bonus episodes, prayer books, a...

Dear Friends, This episode marks the finale of our series on mysticism. However, it can still be enjoyed, even if you haven't listened to all of the episodes this season. While this will mark an official break, please check out our Patreon at www.patreon.com/anthonystongue as well as follow on social media for more content and to see what's next. Thank you for allowing me to be even a small part of your journey. -W. --- Support this podcast:...

Mary was more than just the mother of God, but also the model mystic. Join us as we approach Mary's mysticism alongside the Glorious Mysteries. For more St. Anthony's Tongue join our Patreon at: http://www.patreon.com/anthonystongue --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stanthonystongue/support