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In a culture that has abandoned God, families struggle to find beautiful, faith-affirming stories to inspire their children. The Saints: Adventures of Faith and Courage provides thrilling and inspiring stories to ignite your family’s pursuit of virtue and holiness.

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Join Joan of Arc as she leads the French army, Patrick of Ireland as he escapes slavery, Saint George as he stands up against the Roman Empire, and many more. Professional actors, award-winning writers, and cinematic sound design that are guaranteed to leave you and your family eagerly waiting for tomorrow’s episode.

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Saint Benedict: Episode Four Oct 26, 2023

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🗺️ Saint Benedict - Episode Four: The Poison Cup

As the reluctant new abbot of the Monastery of Vicovera, Benedict is shocked at his monks’ laziness and lack of self-control. He proposes new rules to them and a holy way of life, but the monks have another plan! Will Benedict survive their murderous plot? Or will he die a martyr at the hands of his own monastic brothers?

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🚦 Rating: 7+

The episode showcases Benedict's faith and moral courage. A plot to poison him is stopped through miraculous divine intervention. It emphasizes the power of community, as Romanus, Constantius, Lesius, and Valdius come together to support Benedict. The importance of role models and teachers is highlighted with Maurus and Placidus asking Saint Benedict to teach him.

Elements of intensity include Saint Benedict facing a life-threatening conspiracy from his own monks. They intended to poison him, adding a layer of tension and danger to the story. They are shown betraying their vocations and deceiving others. Benedict decides to leave the monastery, introducing themes of isolation and abandonment which could be intense for younger listeners.

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Saint Benedict: Episode Three Oct 25, 2023

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🗺️ Saint Benedict - Episode Three: Wild Man

As news of the miracle spreads, Benedict flees the crowds. He finds refuge in a remote and secluded cave. With animal skins to keep warm, and bread lowered from the monastery above, Benedict survives in the wilderness, seeking God alone. But as his reputation spreads, he is called to a mission greater than he ever imagined.

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The episode highlights Benedict’s commitment to solitude, prayer, and community. As the new Abbot of a monastery, Benedict emphasizes discipline and obedience. He teaches others the faith and strives to remain open to God's will, whether that calls for leadership or a life of solitude.

Moments of intensity include monks rebelling against Saint Benedict and plotting to poison him. The episode also portrays some challenges of the spiritual life. It touches on the waning fervor among monks, which may require explanation from parents teaching the importance of faithfulness.

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Saint Benedict: Episode Two Oct 24, 2023

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🗺️ Saint Benedict - Episode Two: On the Road

Mired in a vicious culture, Benedict quits school and leaves Rome against his father’s wishes. With his old nurse, Cirilla, he searches the Italian countryside for a quiet place to seek God. But his newfound peace doesn’t last long...

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The episode shows Benedict's spiritual journey, emphasizing his humility, obedience to God, and the importance of community. Benedict's interactions with Romanus and Cirilla highlight the value of supportive relationships in spiritual growth. The episode touches on Benedict's love for nature, encouraging stewardship and appreciation for God's creation.

On the intense side, Benedict faces public scrutiny following a miracle, putting him under unwanted attention. He grapples with heavy moral decisions, including the need to distance himself from others who are focused on the miracles and not on their relationship with God. There is an emotional farewell as Benedict parts ways with Cirilla.

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Saint Benedict: Episode One Oct 23, 2023

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🗺️ Saint Benedict - Episode One: Leavetakings

Italy, 480 A.D. The Roman Empire has fallen. As Barbarians invade from all sides, Roman-Christian culture disintegrates. One family sends its only son to Rome in hopes of giving him a classical education. But halfway through his studies, this young man fears that Roman civilization is worse off than anyone knows. This is the story of Saint Benedict.

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The episode emphasizes themes of holiness in the midst of the world. Benedict is shown rejecting the worldly life of Rome and pursuing a life of virtue and holiness. He is genuinely interested in philosophy and theology, showing his love of wisdom and God. His family supports him in his pursuit of God, even when it up-ends the plans that they had for him.

There is peer pressure on Benedict to dismiss his studies and party. His friends are shown dismissing conversation about God and seeking worldly pleasures. There is some tension between Eutropio and Benedict as Benedict abandons his father’s plan for his education to seek God.

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John Paul II: Episode Five Oct 20, 2023

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🗺️ John Paul II: Karol Wojtyla in Poland - Episode Five: The Way of the Cross

1946: Poland’s suffering may finally be over. Her people are enjoying greater freedom, and Karol walks openly as a newly ordained priest. But this sense of relief is quickly scattered when Communism tightens its grip. Now Father Karol finds himself torn - between his desire to fight this new evil and his orders to go to Rome.

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The episode opens with a touching and heartwarming scene between a young Karol and his mother. It emphasizes the importance of faith, prayer, and devotion, particularly as Karol approaches his ordination. Halina and Jan encourage Karol to trust God and follow His will.

Some elements of intensity include Karol’s anxiety as he approaches his ordination. The episode introduces political tension, with Borys embracing communism. Borys insults the faith because of his own communist ideals. Karol experiences emotional conflict as he is ordered to go to Rome.

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John Paul II: Episode Four Oct 19, 2023

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🗺️ John Paul II: Karol Wojtyla in Poland - Episode Four: Seminary

Risking everything, Karol secretly enters a hidden seminary to begin his studies for the priesthood. But what he doesn’t know is something that could end his formation and his life.

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🚦 Rating: 7+

Karol’s resilience and courage are demonstrated, with his pursuit of his vocation showing his deep faith. Cardinal Sapieha gives a speech about trusting God in dark and dangerous times. Karol’s friendship with Halina is virtuous and they encourage each other in the faith.

Lange, a Nazi officer, follows Karol and invades the seminary, threatening Karol and the seminarians. Lange yells as he invades the seminary, which may be too intense for younger listeners. There is an unresolved conflict between Borys and Karol. Poland is liberated from the Nazi’s but is occupied by the Communists.

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John Paul II: Episode Three Oct 18, 2023

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🗺️ John Paul II: Karol Wojtyla in Poland - Episode Three: Living Flame

Amidst the desolation of the Nazi occupation of Poland, Karol delves more deeply into the writings of St. John of the Cross, and discovers a new calling: to the holy priesthood! But as Communism rises and the Nazi invaders grow even more menacing, is now the right time for Karol to enter the seminary?

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🚦 Rating: 7+

Karol’s faith deepens as he explores and contemplates a possible vocation to the priesthood. His friendship with Halina and Jan are explored and shown to be good, virtuous friendships. They both support and encourage him in his exploration of faith amidst these difficult circumstances.

Some elements of intensity include Nazi’s forcing people to do labor in a mine, along with a fight that breaks out among the workers. Boris and Karol get into a fight over a Jewish worker being targeted by a Nazi soldiers. There are raised voices and some physical altercations.

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John Paul II: Episode Two Oct 17, 2023

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🗺️ John Paul II: Karol Wojtyla in Poland - Episode Two: The Dark

While Poland slowly strangles in the grip of the Third Reich, Karol finds himself in “a dark night of the soul”. Yearning for consolation and guidance, he discovers the writings of a saint who speaks to him across the ages.

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Karol Wojtyla, later John Paul II, is shown as a virtuous, faithful young man. His courage and resilience are demonstrated, along with faith and prayer. Prayers are said by his father asking for Mary’s intercession. Karol demonstrates compassion and responsibility for those around him.

The realities of Nazi occupation are depicted, with people being afraid of the Nazi soldiers. Karol experiences the loss of his father, which is emotionally challenging. People are depicted being loaded onto trucks by Nazi soldiers, though it is unclear where they are going. There is tension and uncertainty in his interactions with the soldiers.

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John Paul II: Episode One Oct 16, 2023

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🗺️ John Paul II: Karol Wojtyla in Poland - Episode One: Invasion

Krakow, Poland. 1939. The unthinkable has come to pass: Hitler’s Nazis have invaded by air and land, and taken control of the country. With lives threatened and Polish culture being slowly eradicated, nineteen-year-old Karol Wojtyla is desperate to save his homeland and his people from being crushed.

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John Paul II, then Karol Wojtyla, emphasizes his faith and the importance of Poland’s culture. He and his friends plan a theater troupe to revive and encourage the Catholic culture of Poland.

Some elements of intensity include the episode opening with a radio announcer mentioning Hitler’s invasion of Poland. There are sounds of war, planes and bombs falling. Nazis, deportation, and prison camps are mentioned.

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Carlo Acutis: Episode Five Oct 13, 2023

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🗺️ Carlo Acutis - Episode Five: Highway to Heaven

Just when his presentation on the Eucharistic miracles is finally complete, Carlo’s sickness worsens. With his presentation due tomorrow, will Carlo be able to teach his catechism students about Jesus in the Eucharist? If Carlo can’t teach them, will all his work go to waste?

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Gio teaches the presentation on the Eucharistic miracles instead of Carlo, demonstrating his newfound faith. Gio tells the children that he believes in Jesus’ presence in the Eucharist. Carlo’s legacy and impact on the world is shared in the epilogue.

Some elements of intensity include Carlo going to the hospital because of his illness. Andrea and Antonia grieve their son’s illness and tell Carlo that he will die soon. Fr. Mario gives last rites to Carlo before he dies.

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