The SaintCast

SaintCast #135, St. Anthony’s Feast, Boston

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 02:13:24 -0600

It's called the largest religious festival in the America, St. Anthony's Feast in Boston's North End. Paul takes you there to witness the sights, sounds, and festivities on the last weekend in August, simultaneously celebrated in Montelfalcione, Italy.

[More...] Saint news on a possible Pius XII miracle, a new movie on His Holiness, and feedback on San Onofre.

* Pius XII movie site
* Deacon Tom from the Catholic Vitamins Podcast
* If Saints Wrote Conversation Hearts
* Music from Notre Dame Basilica Schola Choir

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SaintCast #134, St. Benildus, Patron of Daily Grind

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 08:03:08 -0600

Ever wonder to whom to pray to help you get through the daily grind? Here's the man - a saint for the rest of us. No visions, miracles while alive, no extraordinary penances - just did his daily duty with love for God. Get to know St. Benildus. Is Mary now appearing in Egypt? A visit from the iPadre and more.Try your luck at the new St. Jeopardy. Saints of the Week and your feedback.

* ROMCAL.net Catholic calendar site
* SaintCast on Anthony the Abbot
* Mary appearing in Egypt blogpost/video
* www.sqpngear.com
* Camino of St. Vincent
* The iPadre

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SaintCast #133, St. Thomas Becket

Tue, 29 Dec 2009 09:41:54 -0600

839 years ago today, the murder of St. Thomas Becket, Archbishop of Canterbury, inside Canterbury cathedral has been memorialized by T. S. Eliot, Jean Anouilh, and many others. Today we take an in depth look at the life and times of Henry II's close friend and confidant, whose life change and resulting martyrdom spawned years of miracles and pilgrimage.A St. Jeopardy quiz winner and a new quiz on St. Lucy in this extended SaintCast on the 5th day of Christmas.

* News story approval of miracles and heroic virtues
* Becket the Movie

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SaintCast Extra - ‘Santa Lucia’

Sun, 13 Dec 2009 00:34:51 -0600

What do Elvis Presley, Enrico Caruso, Dante Alighieri, and Venetians have in common? They all have a special love for Santa Lucia. On December 13th we celebrate the Feast of St. Lucy. Special traditions take place all over the world. [More...]

Hear the story of St. Lucy from the Golden Legend, other St. Lucy tidbits, and hear clips of Elvis and Enrico Caruso singing the Italian ballad of Santa Lucia.

* Becoming Italian blog on St. Lucy
* Magnatune.com
* Catholic Roundup Advent Calendar

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SaintCast #131, A Saintly ‘Ghost’ Story

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 11:46:45 -0500

Today, in honor of the Feast of All Saints (and Halloween) we recount a true ghost story as told by St. John Bosco, whose best friend who came to visit after his death.

No Jeopardy but a chance to win a mug when Paul goes on the road with the Saint on the Pacific Coast Highway.

* Our Sunday Visitor "What about Ghosts?"
* Writings of St. John Bosco

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