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Monday Morning Critic(Episode 422) "NFL Icons" Supervising Producer: Paul Camarata.Send us a textEpisode 422.NFL IconsNFL Films Supervising Producer: Paul CamarataPaul and I talk #notredame #usc the history of the NFL, his four part series on MGM+, The New York Giants, Steve Sabol and his amazing work, The NFL expanding to Europe, #hardknocks and the importance of preserving NFL History with the hopes of educating future generations. Welcome, Paul Camarata.https://www.instagram.com/mondaymorni...https://twitter.com/mdmcritic?lang=enhttps://www.tiktok.com/@mondaymorning...https://www.facebook.com/m...2023-10-2519 min
Dope InterviewsThe Making of NFL Icons with Paul Camarata from NFL FilmsJoin us for an exclusive interview with the Emmy Award-winning, Paul Camarata, the creative genius behind the exciting NFL Icons show, now airing on MGM+ We dive deep into the world of legendary NFL royalty featured in season 3 including Charles Woodson, Bill Cowher, Mike Singletary and Jim Brown. Get ready for an in-depth conversation that brings you closer to the legends of the game. Discover the untold stories of the NFL's greatest icons, as Paul shares his passion for the show.Follow Dope Interviews on X: twitter.com/dope_interviewsFollow Warren Shaw on X: twitter.com...2023-10-1924 min
Dean Delray's LET THERE BE TALK#552:Paul Camarata -Owner of Sunset Sound RecordersIf you listen to music in the last 60 years chances are some of your favorite records were recorded right in Los Angeles at the legendary Sunset Sound Recording Studio. The list of artist that recorded in this studio is insane. Led Zeppelin, The Doors, Van Halen, Prince, Elton John, The Rolling Stones the list goes on and on. It was an honor to sit down with the owner Paul Camarata and hear the history of this building and how it came about. Paul's father Tutti open the studio 60 years ago and...2020-10-051h 33
The SaintCast - Catholic Saints on CallSaintCast #147, Soundseeing in Molokai, in the footsteps of Father DamienThis week, Paul travels to the island paradise of Molokai, Hawaii. From 1866 to 1969 thousands of men, women, and children diagnosed with leprosy were forcibly exiled to this island to die here in anonymity. Two Catholic saints, Fr. Damien de Veuster and St. Marianne Cope ministered to them, built their houses, soothed their wounds, and helped them live lives of meaning and worth.
Join Paul in his white knuckle flight to the small Pacific island, and walk rainy and windswept paths in the rugged footsteps where St. Damien trod. Travel across the peninsula from Kaluapapa to Kalawao, surrounded on...2015-02-1058 min
The SaintCast - Catholic Saints on CallSaintCast #146, Servant of God Professor Jerome LejeuneIn the wake of the 42nd annual March for Life, we revisit the life and work of Servant of God Jerome Lejeune, French geneticist and pediatrician. The first to discover the genetic basis of a disease, Trisomy 21 or Down syndrome. Lejeune was a tireless defender of human life in its most vulnerable form, and after his incredible discovery, was vilified for his position in defense of human life.
On today's SaintCast we profile his life, and speak with the Postulator for his Cause for canonization, Aude Dugast. We learn of how he lived the virtues to a h...2015-01-2754 min
The SaintCast - Catholic Saints on CallSC 145 'The Pope who Quit' St. Celestine VPrior to Pope Benedict XVI, over 700 years ago, one man resigned the papacy at age 84 and was canonized a saint a short while later. Peter Angelerio, otherwise known as Pope Celestine V was a saintly monk who was chosen pope in 1294, only to resign a short 5 months later, dying a prisoner of the next man to hold the Chair of Peter in a prison at Fumone. On this SaintCast we interview author and historian Jon Sweeney, who authored a biography of Celestine V, "The Pope Who Quit," in 2012. He describes the difficult political and ecclesial situation in the late 13th...2013-02-2856 min
The SaintCast - Catholic Saints on CallSaintCast #144, Seven New Saints!Paul travels to Rome for the canonization of 7 new saints, including the North American Saints Kateri Tekakwitha and Mother Marianne Cope. Hear the excitement in the crowd of tens of thousands of pilgrims who have traveled to witness the special ceremony on the steps of St. Peter's Basilica.
Witness parts of the canonization ceremony preceding a Mass in Piazza San Pietro, with pilgrims from many nations. The Filippino's clearly had the largest international contingent for the canonization of their second saint, and the only saint of Guam, Pedro Calungsod. Paul interviews several of the pilgrims before heading ou...2012-11-1959 min
The SaintCast - Catholic Saints on CallSaintCast #143, The Holy Chalice of Valencia. Is this the Holy Grail?From the Cenaculum, to St. Lawrence in Rome, to Spain. . . this small stone cup has been tenaciously protected and revered for centuries. This week on the SaintCast we interview Janice Bennett, author of "St. Laurence and the Holy Grail," a book that traces the history of the Holy Chalice of Valencia, the reputed Holy Grail that Christ used at the Last Supper. Mrs. Bennett describes her search for the Holy Grail that brought her from libraries in Madrid, across the Pyrenees to the small agate cup guarded and preserved as the sacred chalice Christ used in Jerusalem at the L...2012-01-3158 min
The SaintCast - Catholic Saints on CallSaintCast #142, Soundseeing in Athens, St. Paul and the AreopagusPaul takes SaintCast listeners on a tour of ancient Athens, touring the Acropolis, and especially the Areopagus hill, where St. Paul preached his sermon on the unknown god, found in the Acts of the Apostles.
Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha miracle approved, more saints to come next year.
Feedback and Saint Jeopardy returns. Feedback at 312-235-22782012-01-0258 min
The SaintCast - Catholic Saints on CallSaintCast #141, Be My Methodius? and Profile of Bl. Niels StensenBe my Cyril or Methodius? We naturally think of today as St. Valentine's Day. In today's SaintCast we learn of the alternate feast day patrons, Cyril and Methodius, as well as the other Saints celebrated on the liturgical calendar this week.
Today's SaintCast features one of my new patrons, eminent Baroque-age neuroscientist, anatomist, and the father of Geology, Blessed Niels Stensen. Can love of science and religion co-exist in the same person? Tune in to find out. Feedback, a new St. Jeopardy quiz, and more on SaintCast #141.2011-02-1458 min
The SaintCast - Catholic Saints on CallSaintCast Extra #140 - Philmont BoundBack from an extended SaintCast break, Paul embarks on a trip into the New Mexico wilderness under the patronage of St. George, the patron Saint of scouting. Back with all new episodes, including stories from the back country, in 12 days.2010-06-2611 min
The SaintCast - Catholic Saints on CallSaintCast #139, Auschwitz Diaries, Last Days of St. Maximilian KolbeSaintCast listener Peter Wiberg interviews Auschwitz survivor Tadeusz Raznikiewicz, from Uppsala, Sweden, eyewitness to the last days of St. Maximilian Kolbe. You won't want to miss this chilling first-hand account of life in Auschwitz, and the story of how 'Pater Kolbe' gave up his life to save a doomed young man. News on the canonization cause of the first U.S. priest of African descent from the Archdiocese of Chicago.2010-04-3048 min
The SaintCast - Catholic Saints on CallSaintCast #138, St. John Fisher, and canonization 101Does the Catholic Church 'make' a saint? Of course not, but in this episode of the SaintCast, learn the intricate details of the canonization process from square one. Also, a profile of the great English martyr, St. John Fisher.
The Saint news segment features new on the relics of Padre Pio, Kateri Tekakwitha's cause, and the upcoming Beatification ceremony of St. John Newman. More extras on the iPhone SaintCast App, and the Saints of the Week in the liturgical calendar on this week's SaintCast.2010-04-221h 02
The SaintCast - Catholic Saints on CallSaintCast #137, Ven. Michael McGivney, founder K of C, St. Anthony's relics, postulator interview, audio feedback +1.312.235.2278He's responsible that nearly 2 million Catholic men are closer to their faith and families today - He's Venerable Michael McGivney and today on the SaintCast we learn about the founder of the Knights of Columbus from the postulator for his canonization cause in Rome, Father Gabriel O'Donnell.
News about St. Anthony of Padua's relics, St. Joan of Arc's relics, and an icon of a young Russian martyr in 1996 reportedly exuding sweet aroma. A new St. Jeopardy quiz, and a joke of the week, along with a surprise - the debut of the SaintCast iPhone App!
Get the SaintCast A...2010-03-091h 00
The SaintCast - Catholic Saints on CallSaintCast #136, St. Paul Miki & companions, 'Saints win,' new JPII Book, new Blessed, audio feedback _1.312.235.2278Yes, don't the Saints always win? Chalk up another win for the saints. This week we profile St. Paul Miki and companions, and discuss the moving story of the Catholic Church in Japan. New book on John Paul II, and a new Blessed from the Spanish Civil War . . A new Saint Jeopardy question, saintly jokes, an appearance by the iPadre, and more giveaways on SaintCast #136.
SaintCast #25 on Saint Agatha from Catania, Sicily
2010-02-1054 min
The SaintCast - Catholic Saints on CallSaintCast #135, St. Anthony's Feast, Boston, new miracle for Pius XII? St. Meinrad, San Onofre, feedback@+1.312.235.2278It's called the largest religious festival in the America, St. Anthony's Feast in Boston's North End. Paul takes you there to witness the sights, sounds, and festivities on the last weekend in August, simultaneously celebrated in Montelfalcione, Italy.
Saint news on a possible Pius XII miracle, a new movie on His Holiness, and feedback on San Onofre.
Pius XII movie site
Deacon Tom from the Catholic Vitamins Podcast
If Saints Wrote Conversation Hearts
Music from Notre Dame Basilica Schola Choir
2010-01-2251 minThe SaintCast - Catholic Saints on CallSaintCast #134, Patron of the Daily Grind, Mary appearing in Egypt?, disposing of holy cards, audio feedback +1.312.235.2278Ever wonder to whom to pray to help you get through the daily grind? Here's the man - a saint for the rest of us. No visions, miracles while alive, no extraordinary penances - just did his daily duty with love for God. Get to know St. Benildus. Is Mary now appearing in Egypt? Try your luck at the new St. Jeopardy. Saints of the Week, feedback, and more. . .
ROMCAL.net Catholic calendar site
SaintCast on Anthony the Abbot
Mary appearing in Egypt blogpost/video
www.sqpngear.com
Camino of St. Vincent
The iPadre
2010-01-1252 minThe SaintCast - Catholic Saints on CallSaintCast #133, St. Thomas Becket, Pope Saint titles, death of Italian stigmatist, audio feedback at +1.312.235.2278839 years ago today, the murder of St. Thomas Becket, Archbishop of Canterbury, inside Canterbury cathedral has been memorialized by T. S. Eliot, Jean Anouilh, and many others. Today we take an in depth look at the life and times of Henry II's close friend and confidant, whose life change and resulting martyrdom spawned years of miracles and pilgrimage.
A St. Jeopardy quiz winner and a new quiz on St. Lucy in this extended SaintCast on the 5th day of Christmas.
New story approval of miracles and heroic virtues
Becket the Movie
2009-12-2959 minThe SaintCast - Catholic Saints on CallSaintCast Extra - Santa Lucia, Catholic Roundup Advent Calendar, Elvis,Caruso, St. Lucy from Syracuse, feedback +1.312.235.2278What do Elvis Presley, Enrico Caruso, Dante Alighieri, and Venetians have in common? They all have a special love for Santa Lucia. On December 13th we celebrate the Feast of St. Lucy. Special traditions take place all over the world.
Becoming Italian blog on St. Lucy
Magnatune.com
Catholic Roundup Advent Calendar
2009-12-1331 minThe SaintCast - Catholic Saints on CallSaintCast #131, A Saintly Ghost Story, John Bosco, Saints on I-5 in California, All Saints Day, audio feedback +1.312.235.2278Today, in honor of the Feast of All Saints (and Halloween) we recount a true ghost story as told by St. John Bosco, whose best friend who came to visit after his death.
Our Sunday Visitor "What about Ghosts?"
Writings of St. John Bosco
2009-11-0142 minThe SaintCast - Catholic Saints on CallSaintCast #130, St. Crispin's Day, 5 new Saints, The Mills Brothers, a Catholic pilot & chemist, audio feedback +1.312.235.2278Paul wishes a belated 'Happy St. Crispin's Day' to all, recalling the famous speech from Shakespeare's Henry V at the Battle of Agincourt. We highlight the lives of 4 of the 5 new saints from October 11, the Mills Brothers, New Orleans, a Catholic Pilot and more.
The Catholic Foodie with Jeff Young
The Mills Brothers 'Basin Street Blues' with famous vocal trombone
Kenneth Branagh's St. Crispin's Day speech from Henry V
The Catholic Pilot with Jeff Nielsen
The Catholic Laboratory with Ian Maxfield
2009-10-2743 minThe SaintCast - Catholic Saints on CallSaintCast #129, Soundseeing in Rome and SS. John & Paul, St. Januarius' blood,Sheen anniversary, feedback +1.312.235.2278Paul and daughter Laura walk above the Coliseum in Rome, combing the Celian hill for Saint-related sites, and stumble upon the magnificent Basilica of SS. John and Paul, and the former home of Pope St. Gregory the Great. Also hear news of the miracle of San Gennaro in Naples this week.
YouTube video of St. Januarius blood liquefaction miracle
Bishop Fulton Sheen foundation
2009-09-2347 minThe SaintCast - Catholic Saints on CallSaintCast #128, Bl. Miguel Pro, Mexican martyr, Man-on-street St. Louis, new SQPN podcasts, feedback @ +1.312.235.2278In one of the fiercest Catholic persecutions of the last 100 years, 'God's jester,' Miguel Augustin Pro, was executed for his witness to Christ among the faithful of Mexico. Learn about his many disguises, his pranks, and his faithful ministry to the poor in SaintCast #128. Also, Paul takes to the street in St. Louis to ask St. Louisians 'who is their patron saint?'
www.shopphilomena.com
Fr. Serra's newsletter
Brother Dominic's biography of Miguel Pro
Patrick Madrid's DVD on Mexican persecution in 1920's
In Between Sundays podcast page
The Catholic Foodie with Jeff Young
2009-09-0756 minThe SaintCast - Catholic Saints on CallSaintCast #127, 'Pax tecum Filumena,' St. Philomena, Cornwall saints, mourning the loss of a pet, feedback +1.312.235.2278The bones found in the tomb in the catacombs of St. Priscilla were moved to Naples, and shortly thereafter amazing miracles began happening. What do we know of St. Philomena? Padre Pio generates solar power?
www.SaintsforSinners.com
Dr. Mark Miravalle on St. Philomena
SaintCast on St. Laurence and the Holy Grail
Dennis Schaefer's column on wine
2009-08-1337 minThe SaintCast - Catholic Saints on CallSaintCast #126, Benedict of Nursia, miracles for Fr. Kapaun Blessed Marmion? Happy St. Swithun's Day, feedback +1.312.235.2278High in the mountains of Lazio, south of Rome, young Benedict took refuge in the silence of a cave to come to know God, an inauspicious beginning to a man called the "Father of Western Monastacism." The story of Benedict, his Rule, and an interview with a Benedictine monk. Therese goes to space, Jesus, Tiger Woods, and more. News of miracles through the intercession of Father Kapaun and Blessed Marmion. Saints of the week, and Happy St. Swithun's Day!
St. Benedict links
Our Lady of Vailankanni
St. Bonaventure SaintCast
2009-07-1656 minThe SaintCast - Catholic Saints on CallSaintCast #125, The City of St. Anthony, audio feedback +1.312.235.2278Fresh from the CNMC, we pose the question, "Who is the Patron Saint of San Antonio?" We ask that question "on-the-street" (well, really, on the Riverwalk) and you'll be surprised at the answers! More on Anthony of Padua, and news on the bones of St. Paul. The oldest image of St. Paul ever discovered unveiled this week, feedback on "the Mind of Jesus," and Monsignor Mangan answers questions on the patrons of those discerning religious vocations. This and more on SaintCast #125.
Story of St. Margaret Marie and confession
Story on St. Paul fresco discovery
Monsignor Charles Mangan at...2009-07-0147 minThe SaintCast - Catholic Saints on CallSaintCast #124, The Sacred Brain of Jesus?, Margaret Marie Alacoque, St. Shemp, St. Peter Martyr,audio feedback +1.312.235.2278The sacred brain of Jesus? Never heard of that devotion? On today's SaintCast we review the life of Margaret Marie Alacoque, the saint largely responsible for the devotion to Jesus's Sacred Heart, and Paul ponders why there's no devotion to Jesus's mind. Also, learn about Saint Shemp.
Catholic New Media Awards Vote Early and Often :)
Saint Shemp in iconography
The Catholic Laboratory
Wandering Fool and the Sacred Brain of Jesus
2009-06-2648 minThe SaintCast - Catholic Saints on CallSaintCast #123, Justin Martyr, iBreviary, soundseeing in Rome, Catholic New Media awards, feedback +1.312.235.2278A saint reference in Nacho Libre? Play along with St. Jeopardy to find out what that's about. We profile an early Church martyr, philosopher, and Father, Justin Martyr, as we go soundseeing at the Aracoeli Basilica in Rome, Italy.
Does a saint's body have to be found to be canonized?
Catholic New Media Awards Vote Early and Often :)
Santa Maria in Aracoeli Wikipedia site
iBreviary iPhone/iPod Touch app review
2009-06-0445 minThe SaintCast - Catholic Saints on CallSaintCast #122, A Saint called Bede, CNMC, New St. Jeopardy, Bartolo Longo, audio feedback +1.312.235.2278Today we profile the Venerable Bede, a huge influence in the world from 'the Dark Ages,'all from a small monastery in England. From the timing of Easter to English translation of the Bible and other works, to tables of the tides, Bede left his mark on the world. Hear Fr. Z. from 'What Does the Prayer Really Say,' and from Fr. Reginald Foster, 'the pope's Latinist,' from Radio Vatican.
Catholic New Media Conference registration
Fr. Rick Lobs blog
Fr. Johannes's YouTube channel
Fr. Z. at "What Does the Prayer Really Say"
2009-05-2852 minThe SaintCast - Catholic Saints on CallSaintCast #121, Saints and pets, 5 new Saints, apology from Australia, CNMN, audio feedback +1.312.235.2278Five new Saints were canonized in Rome, among them a Portuguese soldier, known in Portugal as the Father of the Nation. Also learn about Saints and the pets they loved.
www.blessednuno.org
Saints and their Pets
2009-05-2252 minThe SaintCast - Catholic Saints on CallSaintCast #120, Bishop Larry Silva on Fr. Damien of Molokai, St. Bede and Dante, Pedro Calunsod, audio feedback +1.312.235.2278Today we welcome Honolulu's Bishop Larry Silva to the SaintCast to discuss the upcoming canonization and life of Blessed Damien de Veuster. He talks of the upcoming celebrations and pilgrimages and what Fr. Damien means to Hawaii and the world.
"Who is St. Bede" and what does he have to do with Dante Alighieri?
Blessed Pedro Colungsod website
Notre Dame liturgical choir website/CD's
2009-04-2346 minThe SaintCast - Catholic Saints on CallSaintCast #119, Testimony the DVD, Msgr. Mangan on gestures, new miracle for JPII, physics & saints, feedback +1.312.235.2278Today Paul emerges from 2 weeks of hibernation (while recuperating from a respiratory illness) to highlight a new DVD on the life of Servant of God John Paul II. This new DVD reveals never-before-revealed secrets about events in the life of His Holiness that come to us via the memories of his long-time secretary, Cardinal Stanislaw Dziwisz.
Testimony the DVD website
Mary's Project with Msgr. Charles Mangan
News of brain injury miraculous healing
Fr. Jim Martin, humor & religion
2009-04-0851 minThe SaintCast - Catholic Saints on CallSaintCast #118, Fr. Jim on "Who cares about the Saints?," man-on-street Who's St. Patrick, win DVD, feedback +1.312.235-2278Man-on-the-street segment returns with Paul asking "What do you know about St. Patrick?" You'll be surprised at the answers. Fr. Jim Martin returns to talk about his DVD "Who Cares about the Saints?" Listeners questions, feedback, a possible patron saint for chemists, and your chance to win Fr. Jim's DVD on this week's Jeopardy quiz.
Phedippidations running podcast with Steve Runner
"Who Cares About the Saints?" at Loyola Productions
Catholic Vocations Podcast
Saint Patrick DVD "Apostle of Ireland"
Research any saint at Saints.SQPN.com
2009-03-1846 minThe SaintCast - Catholic Saints on CallSaintCast #117, Soundseeing at San Juan Capistrano, visit saintcast.org to follow with pictures, feedback +1.312.235.22Travel with Paul today to southern California to the "jewel" of the California missions, as he visits Mission San Juan Capistrano, on this the 3rd anniversary of the SaintCast. Follow along with photos at saintcast.org while learning about the mission founded by Blessed Junipero Serra, and the swallows of Capistrano.
Follow pictures while you listen here
Jeff Wahl at Magnatune.com
Official Swallow Day celebration website
Print your SaintCast flyers for posting here
2009-03-0536 minThe SaintCast - Catholic Saints on CallSaintCast #116, Fr. Damien to be canonized, ROMCAL and Ken Bath, St. Gabriel and the fish, audio feedback +1.312.235.2278Great news from Rome this week, that Blessed Fr. Damien de Veuster, the priest to the lepers of Molokai is to be canonized in October. On this SaintCast we interview Ken Bath of the ROMCAL.net website, about his program to bring the Roman Catholic liturgical calendar to the masses. St. Raphael and the fish, SQPN giving campaign, Catholic New Media Conference, and saintly quote from Francis Xavier on this week's SaintCast.
ROMCAL
St. Benedict Abbey
The Divine Mercy Podcast with Greg Keuter
Magnatune.com
Print your SaintCast flyers for posting here
2009-02-2639 minThe SaintCast - Catholic Saints on CallSaintCast #115, 7 Servite Founders, antimension?, St. Dominic and the Dogs, audiofeedback at +1.312.235.2278Today on the SaintCast live (well almost) from San Diego, we learn about the 7 Florentine noblemen who started the Servite Order 775 years ago. Also, St. Dominic goes to the dogs. More on relics in the altars of listeners' parishes, Jeopardy answers, a new St. Jeopardy quiz, and a touching account of the martyrdom of St. Paul Miki. What is an antimension? Listeners sound off on a number of topics on this new SaintCast.
International Servite website
Magnatune.com
Print your SaintCast flyers for posting here
2009-02-1933 minThe SaintCast - Catholic Saints on CallSaintCast #114, Aquinas for Dummies, B. Kreissl & J. Lonfat, St. Anthony and lost things, altar relics,feedback +1.312.235.2278Do you understand Aquinas? OK. . I'm not the only one with that difficulty. But today on the SaintCast, two medieval philosophy scholars, Joel Lonfat and Bettina Kreissl-Lonfat tell us why he's so important to the Church, what his major writings meant, who influenced him, and even take us through the Five Ways to come to know God's existence. We also learn of the approval of a miracle in the cause of a Trappist monk, architect, and photographer from Spain, Blessed Brother Rafael. More on relics in the altar from Brazil, and why is St. Anthony the patron saint of...2009-02-1049 minThe SaintCast - Catholic Saints on CallSaintCast #113, The life of St. Thomas Aquinas, the manger in the stars, St. Jeopardy goes to dogs, feedback +1.312.235.2278High on a rocky ledge in what was once the kingdom of Sicily, this cousin of the emperor Frederick II contemplated his future while a prisoner in his own family's castle. Who would have thought that he would come to be recognized as one of the greatest minds of the Catholic Church. . .The quiet demeanor of this humble giant of a man led others to believe he was a dunce. But Aquinas's theology and writings were anything but simple. Tune in to hear the life story of "the Angelic Doctor" of the Catholic Church, author of some of the C...2009-02-0449 minThe SaintCast - Catholic Saints on CallSaintCast Extra #2 - 12 Days of Christmas 2008/9This is a brief podcast part of the 12 days of Christmas for the Catholic New Media Roundup Advent calendar, on the traditions of midnight Mass and Mass at dawn on Christmas, in Jerusalem and Bethlehem in the 4th century.Music in this episode: O little town of Bethlehem by Kathy Fisher at fishertheband.com2009-01-0908 minThe SaintCast - Catholic Saints on CallSaintCast Extra - Advent 2008, Feast of Juan DiegoThis is a brief episode aired as part of the Catholic New Media Roundup's Advent calendar, on the Feast of Juan Diego, 2008.Music in this episode: O Come Emmanuel sung by Kathy Fisher. Susan Tangâs music comes courtesy of Magnatune.com.2009-01-0913 minThe SaintCast - Catholic Saints on CallSaintCast #112, Francis Xavier, Apostle of the Indies, St. Jeopardy an the stars, Dante Alighieri, feedback +1.312.235.2278He died nearly alone, on tiny Sancian island, within sight of China - only 10 km from the land of his life's dream. His dream. . to evangelize the East. On today's podcast we explore the life and work of Francis Xavier, directly responsible for baptizing the most converts since St. Paul. We know much about Xavier from his touching letters, and the letters of those around him. A carefree college kid in Paris, he had a conversion experience that led him, along with Ignatius Loyola, to found the Jesuits. Steadfastly obedient to his mission, he traveled to India, Japan, and I...2009-01-0944 minThe SaintCast - Catholic Saints on CallSaintCast #111, St. Stephen's Day, klling the wren, Stephen's tomb, Way of St. Vincent, audio feedback +1.312.235.2278Have you killed the wren today? How about bleeding your horse? These are traditions around the world celebrated in honor of the Feast of St. Stephen, the Church's first martyr, celebrated on the day after Christmas. You've heard of the Way of St. James, how about the Way of St. Vincent? Our only source about the life of St. Stephen is from St. Luke in the Acts of the Apostles. However, we learn of the whereabouts of his tomb from an apocryphal work of the 6th century.
The Way of St. Vincent
Magnatune.com
music.podshow.com
P...2008-12-2742 minThe SaintCast - Catholic Saints on CallSaintCast #110, "I am the Immaculate Conception," soundseeing at the grotto at Lourdes, audio feedback +1.312.235.2278150 years ago, a 14 year old girl saw another 'girl' in the niche of a grotto along the River Gave. She said she was 'the Immaculate Conception.' Today Paul takes you there to experience the 'sights' and sounds of the sanctuary at Lourdes. Come experience a visit to the Grotto at Massabielle, visit the tiny Cachot where she lived in a one room former prison with her family, and hear the candlelight procession of thousands. There's still time to respond with the answer to the question of which relics are in your church's altar. . and win some SaintCast swag.2008-12-0942 minThe SaintCast - Catholic Saints on CallSaintCast #109, Holy Grail part II, Speeding Saints, Jeopardy challenge, BC Saint?, audiofeedback +1.312.235.2278Is the Santo Caliz of Valencia the Holy Grail that Christ used at the Last Supper? Tune in to part II of our series on the Grail to trace it's history from Christ to St. Lawrence to it's place in a small chapel in Valencia, Spain today. Paul throws down the gauntlet in a new St. Jeopardy Challenge, Speeding Saints, a possible British Columbia saint cause, St. Dymphna, and words of wisdom from a Vietnamese Saint on today's SaintCast.
Link to St. Laurence and the Holy Grail, by Janice Bennett
Music by Leyenda Werner K at Garageband.com...2008-11-2546 minThe SaintCast - Catholic Saints on CallSaintCast #108, St. Laurence and the Holy Grail, Santo Caliz of Valencia, Pius XII at miracle of Sun, feedback +1.312.235.2278Today on the SaintCast, in the first of a 2 part series on the Holy Grail of Valencia, the story of the life and martyrdom of St. Laurence, and how he saved the chalice used in the last supper for posterity. A recent book by Janice Bennett traces the history of the Santo Caliz of Valencia, Spain, believed by many to be the true chalice used by Jesus Christ at the last supper. We follow it's early history from the Upper Room to the hands of the Church's deacon, St. Laurence of Spain. We read from a stirring and graphic ac...2008-11-1147 minThe SaintCast - Catholic Saints on CallSaintCast #107, 4 New Saints, Landslide Jeopardy answers, Holy Grail, Faith Journey by Taq, St. Jokes, feedback@+1.312.235.2278The first Saints of 2008 canonized last weekend in Rome by Pope Benedict XVI are profiled in this SaintCast. Paul's off to Spain to visit the Holy Grail, Lourdes, and other saintly places. Stay tuned! Three religious and a laywoman from Ecuador were canonized by the Holy Father last weekend. A huge response with many correct answers to the last St. Jeopardy quiz. Test your mettle at a more complicated question that will require a bit more thinking and research. . . on the Holy Grail of Valencia, Spain.
Journey into the Land of the Spirit podcast
Adam the Catholic's Theotokos p...2008-10-2351 minThe SaintCast - Catholic Saints on CallSaintCast #106, Soundseeing in San Giovanni Rotondo, Padre Pio, The Holy Grail in Valencia, audio feedback +1.312.235.2278In honor of the 40th anniversary of the death of Saint Padre Pio, whose Feast was celebrated September 23rd, Paul walks us through Padre Pio's shrine where his recently disinterred remains are exposed for public veneration. Paul talks to daughter Gina half a world away, visiting Saintly sites in Spain including the reputed Holy Grail in Valencia.
Pictures from the SaintCast in San Giovanni Rotondo
2008-09-2832 minThe SaintCast - Catholic Saints on CallSaintCast #105, Canterbury Saints, Franz Jaegerstaetter and Christian 'dual life,' audio feedback +1.312.235.2278Listener feedback from Canterbury and St. Thomas More, Archbishop Chaput on a German martyr for the faith, and much more. High school Physics has derailed the SaintCast, but not for long :) Coming to you live (well almost) from Orlando, Florida, the SaintCast returns with a new St. Jeopardy related to a Hollywood actor and the Universit of Notre Dame. We summarize a recent talk by Archbishop Chaput during World Youth Day activities, on an incredible German martyr for the faith, and hear the final words of St. Andrew Kim Taegon.
"A Man for All Seasons," at Amazon.com
...2008-09-2338 minThe SaintCast - Catholic Saints on CallSaintCast #104, Death of St. Monica, Perseid meteors, Physics and SaintCast, audio feedback line +1.312.235.2278Today Physics threatens to derail the SaintCast, a reading from St. Augustine on the death of his mother, Monica, and more. . . Canada storms the St. Jeopardy feedback lines, Saint of the Week, and more saintly stories on this week's SaintCast.
Catholic New Media Roundup with Sean McGaughey
Magnatune.com and music from Robert Rich
ebreviary.com - The Liturgy of the Hour
2008-08-2929 minThe SaintCast - Catholic Saints on CallSaintCast #103, St. Dominic, new timely and astronomical St. Jeopardy, audio feedback line +1.312.235.2278Today we profile one of the most beloved and influential Saints of all time, a 13th century Spaniard, known as Domingo de Guzman. Those of us who've known Dominican priests or nuns will love learning about the life of their founder. Jason keeps the "Canadian streak" going in the answer to St. Jeopardy from last week, plus a new timely St. Jeopardy trivia question, and Terry Jones introduces his new segment on Saints of the Week in the Roman calendar.
Saints.SQPN.com
2008-08-1340 minThe SaintCast - Catholic Saints on CallSaintCast #102, Fr. Seraphim on Tsar Alexander of Russia, a Saint? jeopardy winner, audio feedback +1.312.235.2278Fr. Seraphim Beshoner, star of Catholic Under the Hood, joins Paul "in the Hood" in Overland Park for a uStream recording of the SaintCast, discussing Russian Tsar Alexander I, reputed to be a saint in the Russian Orthodox Church. Did the Russian emperor Tsar Alexander I fake his death in 1825, and spend the last years of his life as a holy monk in Tomsk, Siberia, as Feodor Kuzmich? Fr. Seraphim, a Russian historian, helps us understand the story in its historical context, discusses the recent book about the subject, and tells us what he believes of the legend.
...2008-08-0242 minThe SaintCast - Catholic Saints on CallSaintCast #101, Mortification & why saints do it, Mary MacKillop of Australia, confirmation & conversion, fback +1.312.235.2278Fr. Jim Martin answers a listener's question on suffering and mortification in the lives of the saints. What is it, and why do they do it? Plus news on an Australian saint-in-the-making. Pope Benedict says that Blessed Mary MacKillop will be the first Australian saint. Hear about her life, feedback on confirmation saints and conversion, and more on SaintCast 101.
Inge's podcast A Journey into the Land of the Spiritual
Doug with The Manly Catholic podcas
"Australian backdrop" from MidiMusick at Garageband.com
2008-07-2932 minThe SaintCast - Catholic Saints on CallSaintCast #100, Surprise! plus more soundseeing from the Eternal City on the Feast of Corpus Christi, feedback +1.312.235.2278In honor of the 100th SaintCast, a special song about . . . what else, The Saints, written and performed by Dr. Paul. Plus more SoundSeeing from the Eternal City. Paul and daughter Laura are fortunate to be in Rome for the moving Eucharistic procession through the streets in honor of the Feast of Corpus Christi.
Adam from the Theotokos podcast
The iPadre Catholic podcast with Fr. Jay Finelli
OntheU podcast with Steve Nelson
Deacon Tom from CatholicMoments
2008-07-1836 minThe SaintCast - Catholic Saints on CallSaintCast #99, Gemma Galgani and Soundseeing in Lucca, Italy, one more show to 100, feedback at +1.312.235.2278Did you ever read about saints who spoke with Jesus, their guardian angels? Here's the story of a young Italian woman, the first saint of the 20th century, and how and where she lived in the beautiful walled city of Lucca. Paul and daughter Laura explore the ancient city of Lucca in Tuscany, and discuss the young Italian saint, Gemma Galgani. Our saint profile today courtesy of listener Bob D'Aurelio. Pictures at www.SaintCast.org
Music from Magnatune.com, Ensemble Vermillian, Stolen Jewels
2008-07-0537 minThe SaintCast - Catholic Saints on CallSaintCast #98, Marathons, Mortification, and Feedback, Ignatian letters audio, Theotokos, St. Jeopardy,feedback +1.312.235.2278Feedback direct from the Boston Marathon, Catholic New Media conference wrap, and what's with the Saints and mortification? Tune in to SaintCast #98 for more. Today we cover feedback from Paul's time abroad, and play a small sample of a coming podcast live from the Corpus Christi procession in Rome. A listener asks about corporal mortification and it's presence in the lives of many saints. New audio series on the letters of St. Ignatius, and a preview of next week's Saint. All this plus a new Saint Jeopardy.
St. Ignatius Audio Series with the CatholicHack
Theotokos podcast with Adam
2008-06-2830 minThe SaintCast - Catholic Saints on CallSaintCast #97, Soundseeing at Papal Audience in Rome, daughter lost in Vatican City, cheering crowds, feedback +1.312.235.2278Enjoy the singing, cheering, jostling, and electric atmosphere of a papal audience in the Paul VIth hall, Vatican City. Paul's wife can't believe he let his youngest daughter wander through the papal audience hall alone in search of a bathroom. Follow Paul and daughter Laura to more 'saintly sights' from Assisi to Lucca in weeks to come.
Funny Italian cartoon, Italy vs. the rest of Europe
2008-06-1131 minThe SaintCast - Catholic Saints on CallSaintCast #96, SaintCast in Rome! 1st stop-St. Peter's, basilica visit, secrets in Piazza S. Pietro, feedback +1.312.235.2278Paul and his youngest daughter Laura explore the wonders of La Citta' Eterna. The first installment takes us to beautiful St. Peter's basilica. More to follow from such saintly places as Assisi, Lucca, Venice, and San Giovanni Rotondo.
Funny Italian cartoon, Italy vs. the rest of Europe
2008-05-2927 minThe SaintCast - Catholic Saints on CallSaintCast #95, Must we believe in Miracles? Padre Pio unearthed, Damien soon to be saint? CUF,audio feedback @ +1.312.235.2278A listener poses the question, "Is it necessary to believe in miracles to be Catholic?" We turn to saint expert, Fr. Jim Martin, of "My Life with the Saints." Saint news on Blessed Fr. Damien, Padre Pio, and St. George's Israel connection, and Paul goes to Italy, follow him on Twitter.
Fr. Damien's miracle
Catholics United for the Faith blog
PilgrimCast
St. Francis lessons
2008-05-1634 minThe SaintCast - Catholic Saints on CallSaintCast #94, More from Saintly New Orleans, Saintsforsinners studio, St. Fink, Louis Prima's grave, feedback +1.312.235.2278Today Paul visits the New Orleans studios of Rob Clemenz of SaintsforSinners.com who spreads the stories of the Saints with beautiful hand-painted medals. We learn about St. Fink, why St. Gabriel plays the trumpet, and pay a visit to a particular grave in a storied New Orleans cemetery.
SaintsforSinners.com
St. Gabriel and the trumpet
John Williams at Magnatune.com
2008-04-2327 minThe SaintCast - Catholic Saints on CallSaintCast #93, Francis Xavier Seelos, 'Smiling Ascetic,' Pier Giorgio Frassati to Sydney, Jamaican feedback, +1.312.235.2278Paul travels to New Orleans, Louisiana to talk with the Vice-postulator of the cause for sainthood of Blessed Francis Xavier Seelos. Tune in to learn about 'The Smiling Ascetic.' Another T-shirt out to the St. Jeopardy winner, and a new quiz this week. Pier Giorgio Frassati's relics to Sydney? Feedback from Jamaica, and more.
SaintCast #75 on Pier Giorgio Frassati
Official site of Francis Xavier Seelos
Curandero at Magnatune.com
2008-04-1627 minThe SaintCast - Catholic Saints on CallSaintCast Extra #92, Saints.SQPN.com with Terry Jones, audio feedback at +1.312.235.2278We at SQPN are incredibly proud to announce the association with SQPN of Terry Jones and the Patron Saints website at Saints.SQPN.com. This is believed to be the most comprehensive website devoted to saints on the web.
Saints.SQPN.com
2008-04-1220 minThe SaintCast - Catholic Saints on CallSaintCast #91, Soundseeing at Mission San Diego, Steubenville recap, Catholic Rockers, audio feedback +312.235.2278Today we bring you to the sunny, southern California town of San Diego to visit the first of the California missions founded by Blessed Junipero Serra. A look at some special episodes to come . . later this week.
Mission San Diego
2008-04-0834 minThe SaintCast - Catholic Saints on CallSaintCast #90, Orthodox Saints, Man-on-Street New Orleans, John XXIII & jokes, Cause begun for Msgr Quinn, call +1.312.235.2278Today we discuss Orthodox Saints with an Orthodox priest, a SaintCast man-on-the-street interview in New Orleans, Bl. John XXIII and Saint Jokes of the Week, and the Saint who invented "Atonement" with a new St. Jeopardy on this week's SaintCast.
Fr. Jervis's book on Msgr. Quinn
Manly Catholic Podcast with Doug Mumphrey
Shepherd of Souls and Facing East Podcasts with Fr. Peter Preble
Fr. Jim Martin's Laughing with the Saints
2008-03-1846 minThe SaintCast - Catholic Saints on CallSaintCast #89, 150 Years of Lourdes, 5 yr wait waived for Sr. Lucia, St. Pat's parades?, St. Jeopardy, feedback +1.312.235.2278Finally, a new SaintCast to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the appearance of the Blessed Virgin at Lourdes, France. We discuss a number of new Saints-in-the-News stories, including a new document about how the Church proceeds in Causes of Saints. Why St. Patrick's Day and St. Joseph's Day celebrations in America will be moved in many cases, a recent trip to New Orleans, and a new St. Jeopardy with an Oscar tie-in on this edition of the SaintCast.2008-03-0446 minThe SaintCast - Catholic Saints on CallSaintCast #88, Soundseeing in Pisa, Italy, indulgence for Lourdes, mystic monk coffee, Ask Fr Jim, feedback at +1.312.235.2278Today we discuss the plenary indulgence announced by Pope Benedict on the occasion of the 150th Anniversary of the appearance of Our Lady to Bernadette Soubirous in Lourdes, France. Join Paul and son Chris in a tour around the Campo dei Miracoli, the Field of Miracles that contains the immense Duomo of Pisa, the beautiful Baptistery, the Campo Santo (cemetery), and of course, the Leaning Tower. Visit the SaintCast.org website for pictures of the day. Fr Jim Martin answers listeners questions and more on SaintCast #88.2008-02-1242 min
The SaintCast - Catholic Saints on CallSaintCast #87, A Jesuit Off Broadway, Fr. James Martin
Today on the SaintCast, we interview Fr. Jim Martin, author of "My Life with the Saints," and his new book "A Jesuit Off Broadway." Fr. Jim talks about his work in an Off Broadway Production about the last days of Judas Iscariot, a work directed by Oscar winning actor Phillip Seymour Hoffman, starring Sam Rockwell, and currently in production in London and elsewhere. He talks about Judas, actors, and his experience in helping all to a greater understanding of Jesus and the Saints. A few Saints In the News items, and Fr. Jim meets Stephen Colbert, on...2008-02-0439 minThe SaintCast - Catholic Saints on CallSaintCast #86, St. Anthony of the Desert, Patron Saints Index, iphone ad spoof, grade school hoops, feedback +1.312.235.2278Today we learn about the Saint who has been called the founder of Christian monasticism, Anthony of the Desert. What prompted him to live a solitary life of virtue, as a hermit in the harsh Egyptian desert? Paul and Chris post an iPhone commercial parody that you can see by clicking the above video link. Terry Jones of the Patron Saints Index joins us for a look at the week's saints. A saint's car recently sold in Italy - find out who in this week's St. Jeopardy quiz. And next week, we interview Fr. Jim Martin of My...2008-01-2742 minThe SaintCast - Catholic Saints on CallSaintCast #85, Soundseeing in Santa Clara (and Cupertino), California, audio feedback at +1.312.235.2278Join Paul and SaintCast listener Jonathan on a journey to the Carmel of the Infant Jesus Monastery in Santa Clara, California, and a brief visit to One Infinite Loop, Cupertino (Apple HQ). Were they able to discover any secrets, and new projects, before having their podcasting equipment confiscated? Tune in to find out. Pictures available at the link below, in case you'd like to follow along while listening.2008-01-1535 minThe SaintCast - Catholic Saints on CallSaintCast #84, Fr. Seraphim back 'In the Hood,' Orthodox Saints, Geek news, new Blesseds, Pio exhumed? feedback +1.312.235.2278Find out what a Third Order Franciscan Friar and a podcasting neurosurgeon do for fun on a snowy midwestern night on this SaintCast. Fr. Seraphim of Catholic Under the Hood pays a visit to the SaintCast and answers questions ranging from Austrian food, to Notre Dame Irish football, to how Catholics should view Orthodox Saints. A SC mug to whomever shows proof of making St. Basil's bread this year. iPhone geek news, news of some new Blessed's this year, a new Saint Jeopardy, and news of the exhumation of Padre Pio on this week's SaintCast.2008-01-1142 minThe SaintCast - Catholic Saints on CallSaintCast #83, Christmas Saint Traditions, St. Francis and Greccio, voice discovered on TV commercials, fback +1.312.235.2278What's the connection with St. Clare, television, and Christmas? Why would a girl wishing to marry throw a shoe at the door around midnight on November 29th? Why is St. Thomas remembered on the longest night of the year? These are just a few of the many Saint traditions associated with the Christmas season. We've got beautiful Christmas songs from someone I discovered on a TV commercial (!) and St. Francis and Greccio on the SaintCast"After Christmas Special." Music from Magnatune.com, podshow.com, and Garageband.com2007-12-2938 minThe SaintCast - Catholic Saints on CallSaintCast Episode #82, Feedback and more, St. John of the Cross, new podcast from Wales, Saint Joke of week, +1.312.235.227What do a physics professor, Philmont Boy Scouts, a Dominican friar at Midway Airport, college students from Milwaukee, Penn State, and Fordham have in common? They've all sent in feedback that has yet to be played on the SaintCast - until now! Listen in on the Feedback special, some biographical notes on St. John of the Cross, and a preview of a new podcast from Wales, as well as the Saint JOKE of the WEEK.2007-12-1843 minThe SaintCast - Catholic Saints on CallSaintCast Episode #81, SoundSeeing at St. Josaphat's in Milwaukee, Sts. Juan Diego, Lucy, and more, feedback +1.312.235.2278On today's SaintCast we travel with the Camarata Clan to the Basilica of St. Josaphat in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, getting lost along the docks on the way. A great week for Saint Feast Days with St. Juan Diego, Our Lady of Guadalupe, St. Lucy, and more! Tell us about your favorite saint, a favorite patron, or a favorite saintly tradition this Advent Season.2007-12-1138 minThe SaintCast - Catholic Saints on CallSaintCast Episode #80, St. Cecilia, new Blessed Rosmini, VocationsCast, Indonesian greetings, audio feedback +1.312.235.2278Fact or Fiction, Legend or History - who was the real St. Cecilia? And why is she the patron saint of Music? Tune in to SaintCast #80 to find out. Special Indonesian greetings from a listener in Perth. A new Blessed, whose writings were previously condemned by the Church. The resting place (s) of St. Josaphat, and a new podcast on vocations.2007-11-2342 minThe SaintCast - Catholic Saints on CallSaintCast Episode #79, Sts. Zacchaeus & Josaphat, marathon training for Tulsa, John of Shanghai, feedback at +1.312.235.2278Yes, even the Dynamic Duo turned to the saints for intercession. Today we learn of the Slavic cleric who hoped and fought for union between Latin and Eastern churches, and whose body was found to be incorrupt, years after suffering a brutal martyrdom. Was Zacchaeus a saint? Marathon training, tapering, struggling, words of wisdom from an Orthodox Saint, SQPN giving, and a new St. Jeopardy quiz and winner on SaintCast #79.2007-11-1140 minThe SaintCast - Catholic Saints on Call'All Saints'Cast #78, 10 Ways to Grow Closer to God with Bert Ghezzi, Italian teen saint?, St. Jeopardy, fback +1.312.235.2278Today we welcome Dr. Bert Ghezzi to the SaintCast. Frequent contributor to EWTN and author of 17 books, including his latest, "The Heart of a Saint," Dr. Ghezzi tells us what it takes to be a Saint. A great addition to your library just in time for the Feast of All Saints. What animal is on the San Damiano crucifix? The winner of St. Jeopardy, news of a possible cause for sainthood of a young Italian teenager, and more on this special edition of the SaintCast.2007-11-0245 minThe SaintCast - Catholic Saints on CallSaintCast #77, Steve Runner and St. Sebastian, Cardinal Newman miracle, largest Beatification in history, fback +1.312.235.2278Steve Runner of the award-winning Phedippidations podcast joins us on the SaintCast to discuss his favorite patron saint, the patron saint of athletes, St. Sebastian. Here he is with his son in full SQPN regalia at the American League Baseball Championship at Fenway Park. We go over the Saints of the Week, listener feedback, saints-in-the-news including talk about a miracle for Cardinal Newman, the beatification of 498 martyrs of the Spanish Civil War, and another mug winner for the Saint Joke of the week.2007-10-3040 minThe SaintCast - Catholic Saints on CallSaintCast #71, Saints for Sinners, Bruce Springsteen, Katrina, hand-painted medals, 14 Holy helpers, feedback +1.312.235.2278What do 'The Boss' Bruce Springsteen, Hurricane Katrina, and Saints have in common? Tune in to the latest SaintCast to find out. Paul interviews Rob Clemenz of the SaintsforSinners.com website who handcrafts hand-painted saints medals. Jamaican welcome, Fr. Seraphim Beshoner on St. Simon of Cyrene, listener feedback, and Saints of the coming week on SaintCast #71.2007-09-1237 minThe SaintCast - Catholic Saints on CallSaintCast #69, Saints and Scouting, Saints vs. Wild, Saints of the Week, facebook, Saint Joke, feedback 312.235.2278Paul returns from his New Mexico scouting adventure fresh with new experiences and a renewed zest for civilized life. A look at the honored Saints of the Week for this week including St. Bernard and St. Rose of Lima. The Spacebook-My Face community (or whatever it's called), and a Saint Joke of the week, all on the new SaintCast.2007-08-2436 minThe SaintCast - Catholic Saints on CallSaintCast Episode #64, soundseeing in Chicago, red frisbees, deep dish pizza, year of St. Paul, audio feedback +1.312.235.2278Frisbees over the altar? Tune in as we visit Holy Name Cathedral in Chicago, and sample Chicago's own deep dish pizza. A number of great saints are celebrated this week, and Thursday Pope Benedict declare this 'the year of St. Paul.'
Encyclical on St. Cyril
Writings of St. Irenaeus
Holy Name Cathedral website
2007-06-2843 minThe SaintCast - Catholic Saints on CallSaintCast Episode #63, St. Anne, Golden Legend, Boy Scout Camp, Episcopalian Saints, St. Therese beads, feedback +1.312.235.2278Paul Calamari :-p is back with SaintCast 63 and a profile of St. Anne. A new St. Jeopardy answer and T-shirt giveaway, website for Pilgrimages, the pope's visit to Assisi, St. Peregrine and cancer, more on Iraqi Christians, and 2 Saint Jokes-of-the-Week on the latest SaintCast.
Vatican's pilgrimage website
St. Anne links - The Golden Legend
The Immaculate Conception Encyclical
ProtoEvangelium of James
Iraqi Christian website
Episcopalian saint blog/podcast
Saints for Sinners website
2007-06-2138 minThe SaintCast - Catholic Saints on CallSaintCast Episode #60, Jerome Lejeune, Man on Street-Chicago, Justin Martyr,Down's syndrome, Relicman,feedback +1.312.235.2278Paul goes to Chicago for another SaintCast "Man-on-the-Street" interview, Saints of the Week including St. Bede, Joan of Arc, and Justin Martyr. We have a saintly profile of French Geneticist Dr. Jerome Lejeune who discovered the genetic basis of Down's syndrome. We talk relics with Tom Serafin-'The Relicman.' 2007-05-3138 minThe SaintCast - Catholic Saints on CallSaintCast Episode #55, Soundseeing at the Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, Washington, D.C., audiofeedback 312.235.2278Paul's recent visit to Washington, D.C., takes him down Connecticut Avenue, the Metro, and out to the Shrine of the Immaculate Conception on the campus of Catholic University. Join him to hear "saintly" tunes on the jukebox at a lunch stop, and to walk through the Upper Church at the Basilica, dedicated to the Patroness of the United States.2007-05-0241 minThe SaintCast - Catholic Saints on CallSaintCast Episode #54, Mamertine Prison, patron St. of salmon, Paul's favorite Rome spots, joke of week, feedback 312.235.2278Who is the patron Saint of salmon? Do other fish have patron saints? A new St. Jeopardy quiz, a brief visit to the Mamertine Prison, where Sts. Peter and Paul were imprisoned in Rome, visiting Rome and Paul's Rome highlight list, more T-shirt giveaways, and more on SaintCast 54.2007-04-2832 minThe SaintCast - Catholic Saints on CallSaintCast Episode #42, St. David of Wales, wearing leeks, Patron of oversleeping, eyes and the soul, feedback 312.235.2278A very happy and blessed St. David's Day to all! Yes, today is the Feast of St. David of Wales, and many in Wales will be wearing daffodils and leeks. Yes, I said Leeks. Paul took a leek yesterday in the grocery store, and wore it in his scrubs today (See photo below). It was quite an unusual scent, requiring a lot of cologne to mask the odor. Find out why Welsh wear leeks today, in honor of this special Saint. We learn of his holy life, and a special reading from that Shakespearian thespian, Sir Giles of Valladolid...2007-03-0132 minThe SaintCast - Catholic Saints on CallSaintCast Episode #41, Michelangelo and the soul, Sr. Lucia of Fatima,St. Jeopardy returns, feedback 312.235.2278Did Michelangelo leave a secret at the center of the great Sistine Chapel ceiling? Should we call it the "Buonarotti Code?" Join us as we explore what might be the great Renaissance artist's conception of the "endowment of the soul" and the intellect of man rather than "The Creation of Adam." We hear of new Saint news that Sr. Lucia of Fatima might be soon on the fast track to canonization, according to the prefect for the Congregation of the Causes of Saints. A lot of feedback on where to write for the 2nd class relic of John Paul...2007-02-2057 minThe SaintCast - Catholic Saints on CallSaintCast Episode #40, St. Agatha, Soundseeing in Catania, Sicily, riding cable cars in San Francisco, feedback 312.235.2278Paul's riding cable cars in San Francisco this week. But join him on a soundseeing tour of The Cathedral of St. Agatha in Catania, Sicily, recorded on a trip made last August. Catania is a city that has been destroyed numerous times by the largest active volcano in Europe, Mount Etna. Come with us through the streets of this Sicilian coastal town, and learn of the story of this early martyr of the Church.
Songs this episode. . 2007-02-1050 minThe SaintCast - Catholic Saints on CallSaintCast Episode #39, St. John Bosco, boxing's patron, JPII relic, 1st Maltese saint, Hindu seat of soul, fback 312.235.2278Who could be Rocky's patron Saint? The Relicman returns with a series on electronic simony. I just received my 2nd class relic of JPII and you can request one, too. Listen in to find out how.
Feedback on where Hinduism sees the "Seat of the Soul." We take a brief look at the miracles and marvels in the life of one of the saints on this week's liturgical calendar, St. John Bosco. Paul's pronunciation gaffes, interesting revelations in an upcoming book about John Paul II, and the story of the mysterious dog that accompanied St. John Bosco, on this week's...2007-02-0259 minThe SaintCast - Catholic Saints on CallSaintCast Episode #38, John Allen on canonization, cooking with saints, doctor at Calvary, JPII & sainthood, 312.235.2278Today, we welcome to the SaintCast, a friend and former high school debate team member, John Allen. You know John as the Senior Vatican correspondent for CNN and as Senior Correspondent for the National Catholic Reporter. He enlightens us on the formal process of canonization as it exists today, managed by the Congregation for the Causes of Saints in the Roman Curia. John is the author of many books on Catholic topics, which can be accessed through the links below. SaintCast is mentioned around the world, courtesy of the Catholic News Service - see the link below, and an...2007-01-2158 minThe SaintCast - Catholic Saints on CallSaintCast Episode #36, Soundseeing at St. Paul Outside the Walls, Octave of Christmas, Saints for '07, feedback 312.235.2278A Soundseeing tour with Paul, his son Chris, and Fr. Julian Haas, OFM Cap., of the Capuchin Curia in Rome, of the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls, where soon pilgrims will be able to see the newly confirmed tomb of the Apostle to the Gentiles. We learn all about the martyrs celebrated this week in the Octave of Christmas. The Seat of the Soul in the Foot? Hear what an orthopedic surgeon listener has to say about that. Christmas traditions from Italy, Sweden, St. Lucy's Cuccia and more. . . New Saints and Blesseds for the coming year, and...2006-12-281h 04The SaintCast - Catholic Saints on CallSaintCast Episode #32, The Seat of the Soul, Cause for JP I's Sainthood, Mother Francis Xavier Cabrini, feedback 312.235.2278In the Wee Small Hours of the Morning, Paul posts the latest SaintCast. We review the new American TV series called "3 lbs." about the "seat of the soul", the human brain. The diocesan phase for the cause for canonization of Albino Luciani, Pope John Paul I, has been forwarded to the Vatican. We include a prayer for his intercession. News of a medical miracle attributed to his intercession in southern Italy. What is the Tau Cross of St. Francis? Tune in for the answer. Check your closets for any pieces of Renaissance art. A British citizen did and found 2...2006-11-221h 02The SaintCast - Catholic Saints on CallSaintCast Episode #31, Soundseeing from University of Notre Dame, another JP II miracle, Jeopardy returns, 312.235.2278Join us on a Soundseeing tour of the University of Notre Dame, in South Bend, Indiana, USA. We pay a brief visit to the Basilica of the Sacred Heart (more to come), and statues around campus. The long-awaited answer to our last St. Jeopardy is revealed! Help out SQPN by Sponsoring a SaintCast - dedicate one to your favorite Saint, a friend, or a loved one. We'll profile a special Saint, just for you. News of a new miracle has reached the Cause for Canonization of John Paul II, in the healing of someone with incurable cancer in southern...2006-11-1155 minThe SaintCast - Catholic Saints on CallSaintCast Episode #25, St. Vincent de Paul, alternate horse patrons saints, old-time radio drama, feedback line 312.235.2278In today's episode, we profile a Saint known for his works of charity. He shares a common love for living the Gospel and his love for the poor, with another important Saint whose Feast Day we celebrate this week. We'll hear bits of a old time radio drama from the 1940's on M. Vincennes. We learn of an alternative group of Saints for Horse lovers, and answer the last St. Jeopardy. . . Who is the patron Saint of Ravello, Italy? The calendar of Saints for the coming week, and more on this week's SaintCast! Stay tuned for an interview with...2006-10-0248 minThe SaintCast - Catholic Saints on CallSaintCast Episode #23, Bl. Andre Bessette, return of Relicman, meditations from Carmel, audio feedback at 312.235.2278After a brief hiatus, the SaintCast returns with a tribute to the humble porter from Montreal, and Holy Cross Brother, Blessed Andre Bessette. We go over e-mail and audio feedback, including a question for Tom Serafin of the International Crusade for Holy Relics. We welcome a brief passage from the podcast "Meditations from Carmel," quoting St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross. A new St. Jeopardy, a look at the Saints of the Week, and Paul is taken to task by a Brother of the Order of Hospitallers of St. John of God, all on this week's SaintCast.2006-09-1858 minThe SaintCast - Catholic Saints on CallSaintCast Episode #19, St. Ignatius of Loyola, Back From Italy, Fulton Sheen Miracle, Equestrian Saints, Feedback 312-235-2278Paul's back from Italy, and ready for podcasting once again! I visited an incredible number of Saintly places, and am excited to share them with listeners in the form of audio sound-seeing tours over the next few months. We've got news of a miracle for the cause of Fulton J. Sheen, the evangelist of the radio and TV airwaves in the 40's and 50's in the United States. Podcasters everywhere could take inspiration from him as a potential patron saint. Speaking of patron Saints, my daughter poses the question as to who is the patron saint of horses, horse...2006-08-131h 00The SaintCast - Catholic Saints on CallSaintCast Episode #17, Operating Room Music, Boy Scout Patron Saint, St. Tavy's Day, 4 New Saints,audio feedback 312-235-2278Over 400 years ago, five Franciscan friars lost their lives defense of the faith, specifically the Christian view of marriage. They were martyred in Florida, far from their Spanish home. Their cause for canonization was begun in the diocese of Savannah, Georgia, in 1984. We talk to Paul Thigpen, of Our Sunday Visitor, and Star of the Sea Catholic Resources, about their cause and their lives. Four new saints will be canonized in October, one of them a French American nun from Indiana, Mother Theodore Guerin. All founded religious orders. A listener asks what I like to listen to in the...2006-07-231h 04The SaintCast - Catholic Saints on CallSaintCast#14, St. Bonaventure, Eucharistic Congress, CA mission soundseeing, John the Baptists hand, audiofeedback 312-235-2278Just back from the Atlanta Eucharistic Congress and the informal SQPN summit - a great time was had by all. This week's special saint was the subject of a special audio soundseeing tour of one of the California missions founded by Junipero Serra, Mission San Buenaventura. Join Paul and the kids as they tour this church in downtown Ventura, California. So much info this week we couldn't go over the saint calendar . . perhaps a reason for a second SaintCast this week. . . The hand of John the Baptist makes an appearance in Russia. Phil sends in a question for the...2006-06-241h 00The SaintCast - Catholic Saints on CallSaintCast Episode #12, Bilocation, St. Joan of Arc, St. Charles Lwanga, St. Joseph's Oil, number for feedback 312-235-2278What do Padre Pio and the TV Series LOST have in common? Tune in to this week's SaintCast to find out. We discuss the phenomenon of bilocation in the context of saints. There are some important martyrs on the calendar of saints for this week. Paul finds a relic of martyred physicians in his father's possessions, and another episode of the Miracle Minute, all on this week's SaintCast. No time for e-mail, but feedback is welcome at 312-235-2278.2006-05-3155 minThe SaintCast - Catholic Saints on CallSaintCast Episode #11, St. Gianna Molla, Sound Seeing tour of Shrine of St. Francis, Saint Jeopardy, St. Martin's Summer?Welcome SQPN listeners, and Happy Feast of St. Rita! Today we present an audio sound seeing tour of the National Shrine of St. Francis of Assisi in San Francisco, California. Padre Pio for President? That's who one Italian legislator apparently voted for last week. . though as we learned on the first SaintCast, he died in 1968. Visit the archive to learn more about this holy man and stigmatist. More news on John Paul II's beatification and the miracle of the healing of a French nun of Parkinson's disease. We go over the Saints of the Week, and profile the pro-life...2006-05-2256 minThe SaintCast - Catholic Saints on CallSaintCast Episode #9, Blessed Imelda Lambertini, Patron Saint of First Communicants, 1st Soundseeing Tour, St. Rita of CasciaA bit delayed this week, but we present the first SaintCast soundseeing tour -- a visit to the beautiful Church of Sts. Peter and Paul in the North Beach District of San Francisco. In this season of First Communicants, we talk about the Blessed Imelda, who on May 12th, nearly 700 years ago, made her First Communion at age 11, and died in ecstasy. We answer last week's St. Jeopardy question - the Saint who suffered a thorn wound for years, St. Rita of Cascia. A new St. Jeopardy question for next week, podsafe music from Anne Davis, and more on...2006-05-0552 min