The Sanctified Podcast

The Origin of Saint Nicholas/Santa Claus

Howdy all!  Santa came a little early this year! Today we are looking at one of the most famous Saints in the world, jolly old Saint Nicholas!  I'm sure you're familiar with him to some level, but you may not know his full story or how we got from Saint Nicholas to Santa Claus.  Today is your lucky day though, over the next 20 minutes you will learn all about this remarkable saint!
 
Have a wonderful day and a Merry Christmas!!!
 
Prayer:
O good St. Nicholas, put in my heart the spirit of childhood, which the gospel speaks, and teach me to seed happiness around me. You, whose feast prepares us for Christmas, open my faith to the mystery of God made man. Good bishop, help me to find my place in the Church and inspire the Church to be faithful to the gospel. O good Saint Nicholas, watch over those who pray to Jesus, your Lord and theirs, as well as over those who humble themselves before you. Bring us all in reverence to the Holy Child of Bethlehem, where true joy and peace are found. Amen

An Elaephori Who Could Calm Seas - Saint Walpurga

Howdy all!  Today we are going to learn about the life of Saint Walpurga, an amazing woman who calmed seas, inspired faith, and is still celebrated today.  
 
Have a wonderful day!
 
Prayer:
Holy Walpurga, you dwell in the glory of heaven, gazing upon the face of the Holy Trinity in the company of all the saints. I turn to you, full of trust in the words of Jesus Christ. God has granted you the gift of healing; help me in my need, which I bring before you. Beg God to grant healing, consolation and strength to me and to all those for whom I pray. Implore Him to let me recognize His love and know His presence, whatever He may have in store for me.

A Doctor for All - Saint Jose Gregorio Hernandez Cisneros

Howdy all!  Welcome back to another episode!  Today we are going to explore the life of the final of the saints canonized in October, Saint Jose Gregorio Hernandez Cisneros.  He was a great doctor medically and spiritually, offering his services even if patients couldn't offer payment.
 
Have a wonderful day!
 
Prayer:
O, my all-powerful Lord! You have brought your beloved servant Jose Gregorio to Your heart, to whom, with Your great mercy, You gave the power to heal the sick of this world.
Give him now, Lord, as my Spiritual Physician, the grace to heal me, both in body and soul, and the power to guide the hands of the mortal doctors who are working on my behalf.

She Didn't Let Her Flaws Stop Her - Saint Carmen Rendiles Martinez

Howdy all!  Welcome back to another episode!  Today we are going to explore the life of Saint Carmen Rendiles Martinez, though she wasn't dealt a fair hand at birth, she never let it slow her down or diminish her love.
 
Have a wonderful day!
 
Prayer:
O God, who blessed Maria del Carmen Rendiles Martinez with exceptional virtues of faith, hope, and charity, grant that through her intercession, we may be inspired to live lives of selfless service and devotion to You. Help us to follow her example of love and compassion, and grant us the grace to imitate her unwavering trust in Your providence. Through Christ our Lord, Amen.

Helping Through the Pain - Saint Vincenza Maria Poloni

Howdy all!  Today we are going to go over the life and miracles of Saint Vincenza Maria Poloni, a woman who was extremely devoted and would help everyone she could despite the pain she was experiencing.  Hope you enjoy the episode!
Have a wonderful day!
Prayer:
Saint Vincenza Maria Poloni, pray for us. Help us be more generous with our neighbors, more charitable for the poor, and better teachers for our children. Pray for our guidance in our everyday lives and for the strength to be kind and patient in our times of frustration.

Devoted During a Genocide - Saint Ignatius Maloyan

Howdy all!  Welcome back, today we are going to explore the life of Saint Ignatius Maloyan, a man so devoted that he couldn't be convinced to abandon his faith despite being faced with death during the Armenian Genocide.
 
Have a wonderful day!
 
Prayer:
O Saint Ignatius Maloyan, devoted shepherd of the Church. Courageous martyr, you have known suffering, prison, and martyrdom, teach me patience in difficulties, steadfastness in trials, so that I may never renounce my faith in the Lord, but to live and bear witness to Jesus as you did. Intercede for me and support me as I journey through life, so that one day I may be worthy to share with you the glory of Heaven.

Papua New Guinea's First Saint - Peter To Rot

Howdy all!  Welcome back, today we are going to explore the life of Saint Peter To Rot!  The first Saint from Papua New Guinea, and a man who's faith was unwavering and inspiring to all around him.
 
Have a wonderful day!
 
Prayer:
Rejoice as you share Christ’s sufferings. Just as Peter suffered for his love of God, you suffer; different in the kind of suffering you have undergone, but like him configured to the Passion and Death of the Lord. Remember, the crucified Jesus is the sign of God’s unfailing love for every one of his children, for each and every one of you. Saint Peter To Rot, pray for us.
 

From Satanist to Saint - Bartolo Longo

Howdy all!  Welcome back to another episode, today we are going to explore the craziest conversion story I've heard of yet, the life of Bartolo Longo.  He was about as lost as someone can be, but through perseverance and faith, he was saved.
 
Have a wonderful day!
 
Prayer:
Rosary Novena – Pray five decades of the Rosary each day for twenty-seven days in petition, then immediately five decades each day for twenty-seven days in thanksgiving

The Man Who Could Control the Weather - Saint Paul of the Cross

Howdy all!  Welcome back, today we are going to explore the life of Saint Paul of the Cross.  A man of many miracles, including controlling the weather at his sermons.  Hope you enjoy!
 
Have a wonderful day!
 
Prayer:
Saint Paul of the Cross, God drew you to the heights of contemplation and taught you the deepest truths within the depths of your soul. You then shared the good fruits of your contemplation with the world. Please pray for me, that I will continuously seek to deepen my faith by deepening my prayer and penance, never shying away from the most glorious Gift of the Passion of Jesus Christ. Saint Paul of the Cross, pray for me. Jesus, I trust in You.

Fearlessly Opposing Kings - Saint Nicetius

Howdy all!  Today we are exploring the life of Saint Nicetius, an ordinary man who a king took a particular liking too, but that liking was not mutual and Nicetius made that perfectly clear.  Hope you enjoy Nicetius' story!
 
Have a wonderful day!
 
Prayer:
Saint Nicetius, pray for us and for our leaders to be guided as you were by God. Let them look out for our interests and keep us safe. Saint Nicetius, grant us your guidance from heaven so that we may guide those in need.