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St. Romwuald Jun 19, 2026

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What do you do after seeing your father kill someone in a duel? The young Romuald decided to devote himself to making reparation to God for his father's sin. Thus began his journey away from the world and toward the contemplation of God as a hermit-monk. Join Dr. David Moser and Dr. Jessica Ewell to learn about the life and legacy of Saint Romuald.

Dr. David Moser is an assistant professor of theology in the Augustine Institute Graduate School of Theology. Learn more at Augustine.edu.

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St. Lutgardis Jun 16, 2026

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When the twelve-year-old Lutgardis entered a Benedictine convent, it wasn't from a burning ardor for serving the Lord in religious life. Instead, like many girls of her time, she entered because her family could not furnish her with a marriage dowry. Join Dr. David Moser and Dr. Jessica Ewell to find out how God used even this less-than-ideal situation to draw her close to Him and to make known the love He bears in His Sacred Heart for each one of us.

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St. Anthony of Padua Jun 13, 2026

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Dr. Arielle Harms and Taylor Kemp discuss the life and impact of St. Anthony of Padua. Born Fernando Bulhões in Lisbon, Portugal, St. Anthony became an Augustinian friar before eventually joining the newly founded Franciscan order. His incredible memory combined with his dedication to studies and prayer enabled him to travel around Italy as an eloquent and inspiring preacher. He converted many people through his preaching and was eventually named an evangelical Doctor of the Church.

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St. Barnabas Jun 11, 2026

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In the city of Lystra, they thought he was the god Zeus, but we know him today as the "Son of Encouragement." He offers us a great example of how to lead by lovingly highlighting other people's gifts. Join Dr. James Prothro and Dr. Elizabeth Klein to learn more about the life and legacy of Saint Barnabas.

Dr. James Prothro is an associate professor of Theology at the Augustine Institute Graduate School of Theology. Learn more at Augustine.edu.

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St. Boniface Jun 05, 2026

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Known as the "Apostle to Germany," the bishop and martyr St. Boniface worked tirelessly to renew the Church in Germany. Although his efforts ultimately bore great fruit and helped to recenter the faith of the Germans, St. Boniface often felt like a failure in his missionary work.

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Saint Charles Lwanga Jun 03, 2026

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One of the 22 Ugandan martyrs, Saint Charles Lwanga has much to teach us about courage. Join Father Tegha Afuhwi Nji and Dr. Elizabeth Klein to learn the inspiring story of this young catechist who was not afraid to speak truth to power and who led others to do the same.

Rev. Tegha Afuhwi Nji is an assistant professor of theology at the Augustine Institute Graduate School of Theology. Learn more at Augustine.edu.

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Martyrs of Lyon and Vienne Jun 02, 2026

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Dr. Elizabeth Klein and Taylor Kemp discuss the Christians martyred under Marcus Aurelius around the year 170 AD. This episode invites a discussion on the nature of suffering, the difficulty of martyrdom, and dying in unity with the Eucharist. The martyr's feast day is June 2.

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St. Justin Martyr on Creation Jun 01, 2026

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Dr. Ben Akers sits down with Dr. Elizabeth Klein to discuss St. Justin Martyr—an early Church martyr who lived from about AD 100 to 165 and wrote several significant Christian apologetic works. St. Justin was a convert to the Catholic faith, philosopher, and is famous for his idea of the "seeds of the Word" found throughout all of God's creation. St. Justin explains that all things are created by God and that there are seeds of God's truth found in all things. This allows Justin to confidently seek the truth present in other philosophies and even the pagan myths and draw out what is true and good and relate it to the Word—Jesus Christ.

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St. Joan of Arc May 30, 2026

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Learn about the remarkable story of St. Joan of Arc with Paul McCusker, author of the Augustine Institute Radio Theatre audio drama "The Victory of Joan of Arc", and Dr. Ben Akers on this episode of Catholic Saints!

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St. Augustine of Canterbury May 27, 2026

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St. Augustine of Canterbury is often called the "Apostle to the English". A great missionary, St. Augustine was pivotal in converting the Anglo-Saxons to the Catholic faith. Join Dr. James Prothro and Mary McGeehan as they discuss this great saint and his witness to Jesus Christ.

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