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St. Maria Goretti

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Dec 6, 2021

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Dr. Tim Gray and Dr. Scott Hefelfinger discuss the power of forgiveness and St. Maria Goretti.

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Dec 6, 2021

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St. Maria Goretti: Dr. Tim Gray and Dr. Scott Hefelfinger discuss the power of forgiveness and St. Maria Goretti. To learn more about forgiveness To learn more about Saint Maria Goretti by Catholic Saints
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St. Joseph, Part 1: Old and New: Dr. Ben Akers and Taylor Kemp sit down to reflect on the earthly father chosen by the Heavenly Father for his Son, Jesus Christ. This four-part series will begin by looking at Joseph from the Old Testament and comparing him with Saint Joseph from the New Testament, and then move into reflections on three of Saint Joseph's titles; Guardian of the Redeemer, Patron of the Universal Church, and Patron of the Domestic Church. by Catholic Saints
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St. Francis de Sales on Obedience (Part I): This first episode introduces St. Francis de Sales, the times in which he lived, and looks at a fundamental virtue for the Christian life: obedience. In this four-part series, Dr. Ben Akers and Dr. Christopher O. Blum sit down to discuss St. Francis de Sales, his best known work "The Introduction to the Devout Life", and the character of a Christian. We hope you enjoy this new series on an incredible counter-reformation Saint and apply his wisdom to your life today. by Catholic Saints
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St. Junipero Serra: Join Dr. Tim Gray and Matthew Meeks, Chief Marketing Officer of the Augustine Institute, as they explore the story of Saint Junipero Serra who lived his whole life as a "song to Our Lady". by Catholic Saints
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St. Teresa of Calcutta: St. Teresa of Calcutta is known throughout the world as a woman totally committed to the Gospel and to the Catholic Church. Dr. Tim Gray and Dr. Mark Giszczak discuss the great Catholic saint of the poor, Teresa of Calcutta. by Catholic Saints
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St. Paul: Join Dr. Tim Gray and Dr. Michael Barber as they discuss St. Paul's conversion and his overhauled life mission. by Catholic Saints
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St. Benedict: Dr. Tim Gray & Dr. Ben Akers discuss the Rule of St. Benedict as it applies to daily life. by Catholic Saints
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St. Faustina Kowalska: Dr. Ben Akers and Fr. Mateusz Ratajczak discuss St. Faustina Kowalska and her role of bringing the message of Divine Mercy to the Church. Learn more about the dramatic story of Divine Mercy — https://watch.formed.org/divine-mercy-with-fr-michael-gaitley by Catholic Saints
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St. Louis IX: Dr. Ben Akers and Dr. Christopher Blum discuss the only king of France to be canonized, St. Louis IX. by Catholic Saints
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St. Helena and the Finding of the True Cross of Christ: Dr. Ben Akers and Dr. John Sehorn discuss how St. Helena discovered the True Cross of Christ. by Catholic Saints
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St. John of the Cross: Dr. Ben Akers sits down with Dr. Scott Hefelfinger to discuss Doctor of the Church, St. John of the Cross. This discussion touches on St. John of the Cross's life, his teaching on prayer, and his example of holiness. by Catholic Saints
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St. Francis de Sales on Prayer (Part II): This second episode focuses on St. Francis de Sales and his teaching on attentiveness and prayer. In this four-part series, Dr. Ben Akers and Dr. Christopher O. Blum sit down to discuss St. Francis de Sales, his best known work The Introduction to the Devout Life, and the character of a christian revealed through his life's witness and writings. We hope you enjoy this new series on an incredible counter-reformation saint who truly is a gift of God to the universal Church and from whom we can learn much today. by Catholic Saints
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Confessions of Augustine: Confessions as Scriptural Interpretation (Part VI): Dr. Elizabeth Klein and Dr. John Sehorn, professors at the Augustine Institute, walk through the culture shaping, famous work of The Confessions of Saint Augustine. This classic of western literature has shaped thought for over 1,500 years and is a spiritual masterpiece reflecting man's relationship with God. Join these two patristic scholars as they help viewers learn how to read this classic text and draw from the riches of the spiritual life of doctor of the Church, Saint Augustine. by Catholic Saints
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Our Lady of Guadalupe and St. Juan Diego: Dr. Ben Akers sits down with Dr. James Prothro to discuss Mary's apparition to Saint Juan Diego on Tepeyac hill under the title of Our Lady of Guadalupe. This important apparition played a historical role in the conversion of the Mexico to the Christian faith and the miraculous tilma worn by the saint is still venerated by millions today. by Catholic Saints
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