The Lives of the Saints

Audios

Saint Cecilia was a Roman Christian virgin martyr who died after witnessing to her faith following the martyrdom of her husband and brother. She became the patroness of music and...

Blessed Louise of Savoy was a member of the French royal family who became a Poor Clare nun after her husband died when she was 27. Serious about the spiritual...

Dr. William Marra discusses Divine Providence in the life of St. Augustine, including the roles of Monica and Ambrose. Plato talks of life involving divine surprises. Christianity speaks of Providence...

Dr. WIlliam Marra, in his penultimate lecture, explains Saint Augustine’s complex teachings on God. Saint Augustine teaches how God does not need any creature, to exist Himself, but only creates...

Archbishop Fulton Sheen reflects on the mystery of suffering. Our Lord uses us; He invites us to share His Cross. Our sufferings are the continuation of the Passion of Christ...

Father John Perricone explains why Saint Therese was made a Doctor of the Church. He discusses the qualities necessary to be a Doctor of the Church. The ultimate goal of...

Dr Alice von Hildebrand discusses the life of Edith Stein. Edith Stein was a gifted Jewish child, who excelled in all her studies,, but as a result was not humble,...

The story of St. Florian is told in a modern drama. St Florian was a commander in the Roman army and responsible for training an elite group of soldiers specially...

St Philip Neri is called the Second Apostle of Rome. He developed his unique vocation while serving the marginalized communities on the streets of Rome. His original, cheerful and even...

Saint Aelred was a Cistercian monk and abbot who was a companion of King David of Scotland and advisor to King Henry II of England. He was a successful missionary...

J. Wallace Johnson explains that we are being bombarded with attempts to crush our Catholic Faith. Have you heard the Twelve Promises of the Sacred Heart to Saint Margaret Mary...

In his final lecture Dr. William Marra wraps up his series by offering an overall view of Confessions and Saint Augustine’s general influence on important Christian thinkers, most especially Saint...

Archbishop Fulton Sheen reflects on the mystery of death. St. Therese wanted to be with her beloved. The Little Flower did not fear death; she said she knew she was...

Dr. William Marra discusses three saints of the era both important to him as an individual and central to Tridentine Reform. The character of St. Ignatius Loyola, his spiritual journey,...

Fr. John Perricone introduces us to Martyrs of the 20th Century. Did you know that the 20th century has produced many more martyrs than any other century? Father Perricone is...

St Agnes is a virgin martyr who suffered martyrdom in 304 at about age 13. Born to a noble family her beauty caused many to seek her hand in marriage,...

Blessed Margaret of Savoy was Marchioness of Monferrrat who grew in piety after hearing the preaching of St Vincent Ferrer, and following the death of her husband after 15 years,...

Saint Camillus of Lellis was a Roman Catholic priest from Italy who founded the Camillians, a religious order dedicated to the care of the sick. He was beatified by Pope Benedict...

A dramatization of the life of St. Francis De Sales. Perfect for young children! Taken from: The Lives of The Saints

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The holiness, simplicity and keen perception of Saint Teresa of Calcutta radiate throughout this most beautiful two part series of four addresses on Religious life. Mother Teresa eloquently demonstrates her...