Saints Alive Podcast

“A picture of a man dying on a cross can be a picture of hope.”

Saints Alive presents the final installment of our three part episode on the life of Fulton Sheen! Today we’ll hear about the stories of two people whose lives were changed by Venerable Sheen. We’ll also hear about the humility of the man that reminded the world that life truly is worth living. This is an episode you don’t want to miss - listen today!

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“Unless there is a Good Friday in your life, there can be no Easter Sunday...Pain, suffering, and failure are not obstacles but opportunities.”

Come listen to the incredible second part of the story of Venerable Fulton Sheen with Paul and Brad! When we last left off, Fulton Sheen had just become a priest, and was already changing hearts. In today’s episode, we’ll hear about his rise to fame, his brilliant mind and his inextinguishab...

“If you don't behave as you believe you will end by believing as you behave”

Brad Brumley has one dream: to be the world’s first sit down comedian and Catholic influencer extraordinaire. But before he can pursue his dream career, he and his best friend Paul will hear the story of the man who held the audience of more than 2 million people on television, the priest who became a household name, the unstoppable force that was Vene...

Listen to this exclusive Saints Alive episode from The Little Way challenge: Our Lenten challenge for families on Hallow! 

Today, the Buckley family is out and about exploring Paris when they stumble upon the story of the patron saint of the city! Come listen with Mia and Paul as they learn how Saint Genevieve heroically saved the city of Paris from Attila the Hun! 

Parental Discretion: True to the story of Saint Genevieve, pirates a...

Come listen to the epic conclusion of the life of Saint Brigid! Hear how she founded the monastery of Kildare, extended her cloak for miles to obtain land and helped bring her Father’s soul back to Christ in his final hours. This is an ending you don’t want to miss! 

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“Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy”

Come listen to the story of the saint who bravely shared the light of Christ’s love, beauty and mercy with the people of Ireland! Learn about the miraculous flame on the night she was born, her endless generosity and relentless persistence in following the will of God. This is the tale of Saint Brigid of Kildare like you’ve never heard it before!

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“The Lord gave, and the Lord has taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord ” - Job 1:21

This Advent, Saints Alive brings you the heartwarming Christmas adventure of the boy behind the drum. We’ve all grown up hearing his song, but today, you can listen to the story of the little orphan boy who met Jesus the very night he was born. Cozy up and listen with your family this season, and like the little drummer boy, prepare your hearts...

“Arise, soldiers of Christ, throw away the works of darkness and put on the armor of light”

Today, we’ll hear the story of Saint Cecilia, one of the earliest and most famous Roman martyrs. In our episode today, we’ll hear not only her story but the story of her courageous and faithful husband Valerian. Together, they brought many souls to Christ and ultimately gave their lives as martyrs. Because Saint Cecilia is the patroness of mu...

Come listen to the incredible conclusion of the story of Venerable Father Patrick Peyton! In today’s episode we’ll hear how he started his radio program and enlisted nearly every Hollywood star to help him! Father Peyton went onto air ten thousand different radio and television broadcasts and even established his own production company, Family Theater. Come listen in to hear how Mary’s “little donkey” brought her message to the mil...

Today, we will hear the tale of a simple, hard working Irishman who changed the world with his devotion to Our Blessed Mother and the rosary. Father Patrick Peyton, C.S.C. spent his life championing the power of prayer through his rosary crusades in forty countries drawing a total of 28 million people together in prayer. Through his passionate work, he became known and loved by millions. But, through it all he remained a simple, hu...

"Nothing is far from God"

Have you ever heard the quote "You have made us for yourself, O Lord, and our heart is restless until it rests in you."? Or what about "To fall in love with God is the greatest romance; to seek Him, the greatest adventure and to find Him, the greatest human achievement"? These beautiful quotes are from the incredible Saint, Augustine of Hippo. And before he was a sai...

“You ask me whether I am in good spirits. How could I not be so? As long as faith gives me strength I will always be joyful!” 

In some ways, Pier Giorgio lived a simple and ordinary life - but he lived it with the strength, charity and heroism of a saint. And that is what made all the difference. Tune in today to hear the rest of the story of the man who is calling us all to the heights! 

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“Verso L’Alto!” 

Today, we will hear our first episode about the life of someone still on their way to sainthood! And as it so happens, this Blessed will become a Saint next year! His seemingly simple story of holy friendship, generosity and zeal for Christ has spread throughout the world and he is known and loved by many of you, our listeners. So, come listen to Luciana tell the story of her brother, the explosion of joy himself: B...

“Behold the Heart which has so loved men that it has spared nothing, even to exhausting and consuming Itself, in order to testify Its love.”

Come listen with Jane and Sarah as they hear the rest of Saint Margaret Mary’s story! Learn how she became a Sister, found a faithful friend to help her and became the vessel with which Jesus shared the beauty and mystery of His Sacred Heart!  

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“I need nothing but God and to lose myself in the heart of Jesus” 

In today’s episode, we’ll meet Jane and Sarah: two sisters taking refuge in an English convent during the second world war. Though they are surrounded by the confusion and fear of war, they find solace and hope when Sister Evelyn tells them the incredible story of Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque. Come listen with Jane and Sarah and learn more about the beauty and peace ...

"To always be close to Jesus, that is my life plan." - Blessed Carlo Acutis

In our first episode today, we’ll meet Carlo and discover one of his favorite pastimes: telling stories of Eucharistic Miracles. Listen in as Carlo tells the incredible true story of the wave that nearly decimated the small island of Tumaco and the miracle that saved everyone.

This is the first episode in our Hallow exclusive series on Euc...

“Whatever God wants” 

Today, we bring you the story of an ordinary mother who had a zealous love for life and the souls she encountered. Saint Gianna lived a simple life as a wife, mother and doctor and found Christ by making every moment holy. Many remember Gianna for her heroism in the final days of her life, but the reality is that she lived a life of heroic love the entirety of her life. That is what made her a saint, and what m...

In today’s episode, we’ll enter into the story of the most solemn day of our church year: The Crucifixion and death of our Lord Jesus Christ. Immerse yourself in this day through the eyes of Saint Veronica and hear the story of God giving His only begotten Son for us all. Recommended for families with kids ages 8+

This episode is part of the Hallow Triduum Series, Through Their Eyes: a radio drama mini-series to immerse you and your...

This Holy Week, we invite you to immerse yourself in the Triduum like never before with our exclusive NEW series: Through Their Eyes.

Listen to this preview to hear how we'll walk through the Triduum with four different saints: Saint Mark on Holy Thursday, Saint Veronica on Good Friday, Saint Peter on Holy Saturday and Saint Mary Magdalene on Easter Sunday.

'Through Their Eyes' is a Hallow exclusive with our Good Frida...