The Sanctified Podcast

The Partying Saint - Saint Piran

Howdy all!  Welcome back to another episode, today we are going to explore the life of Saint Piran, a priest who liked to party and provided numerous miracles to those around him.
 
Have a wonderful day!
 
Prayer:
O God, who sent your servant Piran to work in Cornwall for your kingdom: mercifully grant that we may faithfully labour for you as fellow-workers of your Son Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.

He Lost Everything Except His Faith - Saint Alphonsus Rodriguez

Howdy all!  Welcome back to another episode, today we are going to explore the life of Saint Alphonsus Rodriguez.  His life seemed to be going pretty well, but then it all fell apart at once.  But he still became an inspiration to everyone around him.
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Prayer:St. Alphonsus Rodriguez, humble servant of God, help us to embrace our daily tasks with love and patience. Intercede for us in our sufferings, that we may find strength in Christ, and teach us to encourage and guide others with gentleness and faith.

The Comedic Saint - Saint Lawrence

Howdy all!  Welcome back to another episode, and today we are going to take a look at the life of Saint Lawrence, also known as Saint Lorenzo.  He was a generous person with a killer sense of humor.
 
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Prayer:
Saint Lawrence, Martyr and Deacon, who, being subjected to the most bitter torments, did not lose faith nor constancy in confessing Jesus Christ, help us achieve such an active and solid faith, that we shall never be ashamed to be true followers of Jesus Christ, and fervent Christians in word and in deed.

The Ice Skating Saint - Saint Lidwina

Howdy all!  In today's episode we are going to explore the life of Saint Lidwina.  She had one accident while ice skating as a young adult that changed her entire life.  But she never once let her problems stop her from helping others.
 
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Prayer:
St. Lidwina, in your sufferings you knew well the weight of the cross.  Please pray for all who are burdened in life.  Teach us by your example to never waste one drop of pain, but to lovingly and courageously offer it to our Lord, who suffered and died for us.

A Rumor Ruined His Life - Saint Pedro Calungsod

Howdy all!  Today we are going to look at the life of Saint Pedro Calungsod, a young man who changed lives but whose own life was ruined by rumors.
 
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Prayer:
Saint Peter Calungsod, student, catechist, young migrant, missionary, faithful friend, martyr, you inspire us by your faith in your time of adversity; by your courage in teaching in the midst of hostility; and by your love in shedding your blood for the sake of the Gospel.
Make our prayers your own and intercede for us before the throne of Mercy and Grace so that, as we experience the help of Heaven, we may be encouraged to live and proclaim the Gospel here on earth.

Founder of San Marino - Saint Marinus

Howdy all!  Today we are going to explore the life of Saint Marinus, also known as San Marino.  Thank you to Michelle for recommending this fascinating Saint, even though his lessons are centuries old, the country he founded stands strong today.
 
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Prayer:
St. Marinus, humble servant of God and founder of a community rooted in faith, we ask for your intercession. Pray that we may integrate our faith into our daily work, live with simplicity, and foster communities centered on Christ’s love. May your example inspire us to build lives of holiness in the midst of the world.

This Nun Was a Hero - Saint Dulce Pontes

Howdy all!  Today we are going to explore the life of Saint Dulce Pontes, a nun from Brazil who was a true role model and a hero to many.  Nothing could stop her from helping others when she put her mind to it.
 
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Prayer:
Lord our God, remembering Your Daughter, Saint Dulce of the Poor, whose heart burned with love for You and her brothers and sisters, particularly the poor and excluded, we ask You: give us the same love for the needy; renew our faith and hope, and grant that we, like this daughter, may live as brothers and sisters, striving daily for holiness, so that we may be authentic missionary disciples of Your Son Jesus. Amen.

The Addicted Saint - Mark Ji Tiangxiang

Howdy all!  Today we are going to explore the life of Saint Mark Ji Tiangxiang, a doctor who became addicted to his own medicine but never lost his faith.
 
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Prayer:
St. Mark Ji Tianxiang, you are a beacon of hope to all who struggle with deep seated habits of sin and vice. In your life we can see that we never have a legitimate excuse to get angry or blame anyone or anything for our sins, weaknesses, faults, and failings.
Rather, strengthened by your example, may we humbly accept responsibility for our defects and with earnest effort, struggle against them as if all depended on us, but pray as if it all depended on God.

The Miracle of the Sun and the Children of Fatima

Howdy all!  We are starting off 2026 with a pretty big bang, and by that I mean we're going to look at a pretty major and recent event involving saints and miracles.  Today, we are going to take a look at the Children of Fatima and the miracles that they witnessed.  Everything they saw has come true in some way and, personally, the events shouldn't be overlooked.
 
Have a wonderful day and a blessed 2026!
 
Prayer:
Most Holy Trinity—Father, Son and Holy Spirit—I adore Thee profoundly. I offer Thee the most precious Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity of Jesus Christ, present in all the tabernacles of the world, in reparation for the outrages, sacrileges, and indifferences whereby He is offended. And through the infinite merits of His Most Sacred Heart and the Immaculate Heart of Mary, I beg of Thee the conversion of poor sinners.

A Year in Review

Howdy everyone!  Today is a little different, we are just doing a brief year in review instead of covering a new saint.  It has been a fun 2025 and I am excited to cover another 50+ saints in 2026!
 
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