Dr. Anne Borik discusses Saint Sharbel Makhlouf, a Lebanese Maronite monk whose intercession is credited with thousands of miracles. We talk about Saint Sharbel’s life, the wondrous signs and phenomena which came after his death, and some of the miracles associated with his intercession – including miracles Dr. Borik herself has witnessed and studied. To support The Flowered Path become a patron at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thefloweredpath Advertising Inquiries:...

From 1991 to 1993 a series of wondrous events were happening, centered around Father James Bruse, who was, at the time, associate pastor of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church in Lake Ridge, Virginia. Statues of Mary and Jesus wept tears, water, oil, and blood; statues and rosaries changed color; atmospheric phenomena not unlike the Miracle of the Sun in Fatima were observed; and more. If you would like to support The Flowered Path go to:...

Stories of Saint Macarius the Great, Saint William of Vercelli, a bilocating knight, a miracle flower grown from a dead man’s mouth, demonic possession, and more. If you would like to support The Flowered Path, go to https://www.patreon.com/thefloweredpath Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Saint John Damascene, Doctor of the Church, was born around the year 676. Shortly before his birth, Damascus fell under Muslim rule. Inspired by Islamic belief, the iconoclast movement gained a foothold in the Byzantine Empire. Saint John argued passionately against the iconoclasts–noting the difference between the veneration of saints and icons and the worship of God. Framed by a forged letter issued by Byzantine Emperor Leo, Saint John was arrested by the caliph, who had the saint’s hand...

Maximanius, Malchus, Martinianus, Dionysius, Johannes, Seraphion, and Constantine – seven holy martyrs from the ancient city of Ephesus – were enclosed in a cave by Roman Emperor Decius. Legend holds that, hundreds of years later, the cave was opened and the seven men awoke as if they had only slept one night. If you enjoy The Flowered Path, please support this podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thefloweredpath Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy &...

After seeing a magnificent vision of a stag with a crucifix between its antlers, Saint Hubert dedicated his life to Christ. He was known for his generosity, eloquence, devotion – and for his ability to cast out demons, and provide miraculous healings, including curing rabies. Years after Saint Hubert’s death, his intercession was called on to cure and prevent rabies – sometimes using threads from his miraculous stole, and other times using a device which became known as Saint Hubert’s Key....

While you are waiting for the next proper episode of The Flowered Path, please enjoy this interview with Brother Richard Hendrick (originally presented on Strange Familiars in 2020). The origins of Christmas, the Three Magi, Mary Magdalene, the Holy Grail, the teachings of Saint Francis, Christmas legends and rituals, and much more. Support The Flowered Path at https://www.patreon.com/thefloweredpath Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out:...

Among the various icons and images of saints there exist curious depictions of decapitated figures holding their own heads. These saints, known as cephalophores, were said to walk, speak, pray, and even preach for a period of time after they had been beheaded. Hear stories of Saint Denis, Saint Aphrodisius, Saint Lucian, Saint Valerie, Saint Minas, Saint Justus, Saint Felix, Saint Regula, Saint Nicasius, Saint Osyth, and Saint Edmund the Martyr. If you would like to help support The...

Saint Gemma Galgani’s life was filled with apparitions, locutions, levitations, stigmata, and other miracles. Saint Gemma endured physical attacks from demonic entities– often leaving her bruised and bloody–but she was also blessed with visitations from her Guardian Angel, Saint Gabriel of Our Lady of Sorrows, the Blessed Virgin Mary, and even Jesus. To help support The Flowered Path, become a patron at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thefloweredpath Advertising Inquiries:...

Though he felt drawn to religious life, Francesco Possenti ignored the call for years, preferring fine clothes, dancing, and the company of women. After hearing the voice of the Blessed Virgin Mary, however, Francesco made his way to the Passionist order, where he received his religious habit and his new name, Gabriel of Our Lady of Sorrows. Though he died young, Gabriel was held as an example of piety to all those in his order. Saint Gabriel of Our Lady of Sorrows' intercession is credited...

An early Christian virgin martyr, Saint Agatha was tortured and tormented – but she answered these abuses with clever and righteous words which, it was said, tortured her captors hearts and minds more than the iron hooks, burning coals, and sharp blades from which Saint Agatha suffered. If you would like to help support The Flowered Path, become our patron at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thefloweredpath Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out:...

Welcome to The Flowered Path. In the first episode, we will tell the story of Saint Leonard of Noblac. Saint Leonard lived in the 6th century AD and is responsible for many miracles, most notably freeing many prisoners who invoked his name and intercession. We’ll also hear the tale of Saint Leonard’s Forest in England where, legends say, the saint slayed a dragon. If you would like to support this podcast and get bonus content besides, become our patron at Patreon:...