Catholic Saints & Feasts of the Liturgical Year

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  • If a list were made of the greatest human beings who have ever lived, the Catholic saints would be at the top. Though historians often attempt to judge greatness from a subjective perspective, there must be objective criteria by which human greatness is judged. The only Being capable of establishing that criteria is God. The criteria that God has established are the virtues, as identified by Jesus and revealed by Him through the holy Gospels.

    The goal of this podcast is to present each saint found on the Catholic liturgical calendar in such a way so as to identify the Godly virtues that place each one on that list. The Church has already confirmed the saints’ greatness and their heroic virtues. Importantly, God chose the men and women found in these pages, not only for greatness in their lifetimes, but also as models of holiness in ours. These men and women are gifts to you, given by God through the Church.

    Each podecast reflection comes from the four-volume series Saints and Feasts of the Liturgical Year. These reflections can be read at our website for free: mycatholic.life. They are also available for purchase in eBook and paperback.
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Episodes
  • January 7—Saint Raymond of Peñafort, Priest—Optional Memorial (Canada on January 8)

    January 7—Saint Raymond of Peñafort, Priest—Optional Memorial (Canada on January 8)
    Jan 6 2025
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    January 7—Saint Raymond of Peñafort, Priest—Optional Memorial

    1175–1275
    Patron Saint of attorneys, canonists, and medical record librarians
    Canonized by Pope Clement VIII on April 29, 1601
    Liturgical Color: White

    Quote:
    Look then on Jesus, the Author and Preserver of faith: in complete sinlessness He suffered, and at the hands of those who were His own, and was numbered among the wicked. As you drink the cup of the Lord Jesus (how glorious it is!) give thanks to the Lord, the giver of all blessings. ~From a letter by Saint Raymond

    Prayer:
    Saint Raymond, your numerous gifts were noticed by many, but above all you sought not recognition but humility and the salvation of souls. Please pray for me, that I may always place my gifts at the service of God and obey His holy commands with perfection and love. Saint Raymond of Peñafort, pray for me. Jesus, I trust in You.

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    8 mins
  • January 6: Saint André Bessette, Religious—USA Optional Memorial (Canada on January 7)

    January 6: Saint André Bessette, Religious—USA Optional Memorial (Canada on January 7)
    Jan 5 2025
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    January 6: Saint André Bessette, Religious—USA Optional Memorial

    1845–1937
    Patron saint of family caregivers in Canada
    Canonized by Pope Benedict XVI on October 17, 2010
    Liturgical Color: White

    Quote:
    God is good! How beautiful and powerful he is! He must be beautiful, because the human soul, which is a reflection of God’s beauty, is so beautiful! ~Spoken on his deathbed

    Prayer:
    Saint André, you were not given any monumental tasks in this world, but you were given great responsibility. You were responsible for loving those who came to you, listening to those who needed to be heard, and praying for those who needed your prayers. Please pray for me, that I may learn from your humble service and live my daily duty in deep love and fidelity to the will of God. Saint André, pray for me. Saint Joseph, pray for me. Jesus, I trust in You.

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    9 mins
  • Epiphany of the Lord—Solemnity

    Epiphany of the Lord—Solemnity
    Jan 4 2025
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    Epiphany of the Lord—Solemnity

    January 6, or on the first Sunday after January 1 in countries where this feast is not a Holy Day of Obligation
    Liturgical Color: White/Gold

    Quote:
    They were overjoyed at seeing the star, and on entering the house they saw the child with Mary his mother. They prostrated themselves and did him homage. Then they opened their treasures and offered him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. ~Matthew 2:10-11

    Prayer:
    Most glorious Christ Child, the Father in Heaven honored Your birth by placing a star over the place where you lay. Through that new star, Your divine presence was made manifest to the world in the Magi who responded with faith and worship. Please manifest Yourself to me within my own soul where You wish to be born, and give me the love and zeal I need to follow the example of the Magi, offering You my own gifts in adoration and trust. Jesus, I trust in You.

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    6 mins

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