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Catholic Saints & Feasts

Fr. Michael Black
Catholic Church
Christianity
Catholicism
Jesus Christ
Martyrdom
Roman Catholic Church
Council Of Trent
Holy Eucharist
Counter-Reformation
Education
Poland
Saint Augustine
Dominican Order
Saint Paul
Mary
Saint Francis Of Assisi
Virgin Mary
Our Lady Of Guadalupe
Christmas
Franciscan Order

"Catholic Saints & Feasts" offers a dramatic reflection on each saint and feast day of the General Calendar of the Catholic Church. The reflections are taken from the four volume book series: "Saints & Feasts of the Catholic Calendar," written by Fr. Michael Black.These reflections profile the theological bone breakers, the verbal flame throwers, the ocean crossers, the heart-melters, and the swee... more

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May 10: Saint John of Ávila, Priest and Doctor

1499-1569

Optional Memorial: Liturgical Color: White

Patron Saint of Andalusia Spain and Spanish clergy

His humble epitaph reads “I was a sower”

Some of the most passionate and daring missionaries s... more

May 3: Saints Philip & James, Apostles

First Century

Feast; Liturgical Color: Red

Patron Saint of hatmakers and pastry chefs (Philip) and pharmacists (James)

The smaller the town the bigger the man

The popes follow one another chronologically ju... more

May 2: Saint Athanasius, Bishop & Doctor

c. 295–373

Memorial; Liturgical Color: White

Patron Saint of theologians

A fiery Egyptian saves the Trinity

The First Sunday of Advent of 2011 introduced to the faithful a new liturgical translation of t... more

May 1: Saint Joseph the Worker

Optional Memorial; Liturgical Color: White

Patron Saint of workers

God wanted a working man to father Jesus

Besides the Virgin Mary, there are just two saints who have more than one feast day dedicated to their hono... more

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Fr. Michael Black
Author and host, known for reflections on saints and feasts; affiliated with Catholic Saints & Feasts; provides theological context and devotional take.

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 92 ratings
  • Enlightening

    Impressive storytelling. Humanizes the exceptional faithful people who have lived among us. These truly are models for all of us.

    Audible
    5
    MC
    United States9 months ago
  • Impressive storytelling. Humanizes the exceptional faithful people who have lived among us. These truly are models for all of us.

    Audible
    5
    MC
    United States9 months ago
  • Very informative and educational. One small request - sometimes I'm enjoying the background music so much that I forget to listen to the words. 😁 If it's no trouble to include the song's name in the podcast notes, that would be wonderful.

    Please keep it up. Enjoy the podcast!

    Podcast Addict
    5
    JTNC
    2 years ago
  • Outstanding

    This is well worth the 5 minutes everyday!

    Fascinating to learn about the “greatest men and women to ever live”.

    Very well done, researched well, great theological insights, and a joy to learn from.

    Very inspiring!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DawnyMichelle
    United States2 years ago
  • Learning from the Saints

    The Catholic Saints & Feasts podcast is outstanding. Fr. Black does a great job of giving us lots of accurate historical context for each saint. I also love the music and sound effects.

    In this podcast, the saints come alive for us. These lives are not curious facts from the past but inspiring testimonies that move us to imitate them.

    Fr. Black's discussion of the saints is filled with sound doctrine and instructive examples.

    Catholic Saints & Feasts is an essential resource for anyone wanting t... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    fr124224
    United States2 years ago

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What is Catholic Saints & Feasts about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show provides thoughtful, theology-forward reflections on saints and feast days from the Catholic liturgical calendar. Episodes cover a wide range of figures and events, pairing historical context with devotional insights, and frequently tying saints' lives to broader Church teachings and moral themes. A distinctive element is the connection to a four-volume canon by a single author, which lends a coherent, scholarly throughline across episodes while keeping each entry accessible for everyday listeners. The format tends to blend biography, historical context, and spiritual takeaway, making it appealing to devout Catholics, catechists, educators, and anyone interested in deepening their understanding of Catholic tradition. A notable str... more

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