Previous Episodes of Shows
May 12 – Sts. Nereus and Achilleus
Martyrs of the Roman military. Members of the elite Praetorian Guard, they were reputedly baptized by St. Peter, exiled from Rome with St. Flavia Domitilla, and eventually more »
May 11 – St. Ignatius of Laconi
From his earliest years, Vincent was prone to sickness and when he was 18 he became ill for many months and remained bed ridden. Turning more »
Q&A with Bishop Julian: Episode 20
The world is seemingly getting smaller, and long gone are the days when we stay in the same area for most of our lives. But as the boundaries between “villages” break down, does this mean that the concept of the parish community is becoming irrelevant? Continue reading
May 10 – St. Damien of Molokai
St. Damien was a Belgian Catholic missionary priest who served the people of Molokai, especially people who were infected with Hansen’s disease or leprosy and more »
May 9 – St. Catherine of Bologna
Born in 1413, Catherine de Vigri was the daughter of a diplomatic agent of the Marquis of Ferrara. At the age of eleven, she was more »
May 8 – St. Peter of Tarentaise
Peter of Tarentaise (c.1102–1174), Cistercian monk and archbishop. Born near Vienne of a free and devout family, he became a Cistercian monk at nearby Bonnevaux c.1122; about ten years more »
May 6 – Sts. Marian and James
Born in North Africa, Marian was a lector or reader; James was a deacon. For their devotion to the faith they suffered during the persecution more »
May 5 – St. Hilary of Arles
Saint Hilary of Arles , d. 449, Gallo-Roman churchman. Forsaking riches, he entered the monastery at Lérins. He was made archbishop of Arles (c.429) against more »
May 4 – St. Richard Reynolds
An English Brigittine monk executed in London for refusing the Oath of Supremacy to King Henry VIII of England.He was canonized by Pope Paul VI in 1970, among the Forty Martyrs of more »
Q&A with Bishop Julian: Episode 19
What is the current role of Catholic institutions in today’s world of secular institutions and the professionalisation of works formerly performed only by religious? Continue reading
