The Sanctified Podcast

Howdy all!  Welcome back to another episode, today we are going to explore the life of Saint Piran, a priest who liked to party and provided numerous miracles to those around him.   Have a wonderful day!   Prayer: O God, who sent your servant Piran to work in Cornwall for your kingdom: mercifully grant that we may faithfully labour for you as fellow-workers of your Son Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.

Howdy all!  Welcome back to another episode, today we are going to explore the life of Saint Alphonsus Rodriguez.  His life seemed to be going pretty well, but then it all fell apart at once.  But he still became an inspiration to everyone around him. Have a wonderful day! Prayer: St. Alphonsus Rodriguez, humble servant of God, help us to embrace our daily tasks with love and patience. Intercede for us in our sufferings, that we may find strength in Christ, and teach us to encourage and guide others with gentleness and faith.

Howdy all!  Welcome back to another episode, and today we are going to take a look at the life of Saint Lawrence, also known as Saint Lorenzo.  He was a generous person with a killer sense of humor.   Have a wonderful day!   Prayer: Saint Lawrence, Martyr and Deacon, who, being subjected to the most bitter torments, did not lose faith nor constancy in confessing Jesus Christ, help us achieve such an active and solid faith, that we shall never be ashamed to be true followers of Jesus Christ, and fervent Christians in word and in deed.

Howdy all!  In today's episode we are going to explore the life of Saint Lidwina.  She had one accident while ice skating as a young adult that changed her entire life.  But she never once let her problems stop her from helping others.   Have a wonderful day!   Prayer: St. Lidwina, in your sufferings you knew well the weight of the cross.  Please pray for all who are burdened in life.  Teach us by your example to never waste one drop of pain, but to lovingly and courageously offer it to our Lord, who suffered and died for us.

Howdy all!  Today we are going to look at the life of Saint Pedro Calungsod, a young man who changed lives but whose own life was ruined by rumors.   Have a wonderful day!   Prayer: Saint Peter Calungsod, student, catechist, young migrant, missionary, faithful friend, martyr, you inspire us by your faith in your time of adversity; by your courage in teaching in the midst of hostility; and by your love in shedding your blood for the sake of the Gospel. Make our prayers your own and intercede for us before the throne of Mercy and Grace so that, as we experience the help of Heaven, we may be encouraged to live and proclaim the Gospel here on earth.

Howdy all!  Today we are going to explore the life of Saint Marinus, also known as San Marino.  Thank you to Michelle for recommending this fascinating Saint, even though his lessons are centuries old, the country he founded stands strong today.   Have a wonderful day!   Prayer: St. Marinus, humble servant of God and founder of a community rooted in faith, we ask for your intercession. Pray that we may integrate our faith into our daily work, live with simplicity, and foster communities centered on Christ’s love. May your example inspire us to build lives of holiness in the midst of the world.

Howdy all!  Today we are going to explore the life of Saint Dulce Pontes, a nun from Brazil who was a true role model and a hero to many.  Nothing could stop her from helping others when she put her mind to it.   Have a wonderful day!   Prayer: Lord our God, remembering Your Daughter, Saint Dulce of the Poor, whose heart burned with love for You and her brothers and sisters, particularly the poor and excluded, we ask You: give us the same love for the needy; renew our faith and hope, and grant that we, like this daughter, may live as brothers and sisters, striving daily for holiness, so that we may be authentic missionary disciples of Your Son Jesus. Amen.

Howdy all!  Today we are going to explore the life of Saint Mark Ji Tiangxiang, a doctor who became addicted to his own medicine but never lost his faith.   Have a wonderful day!   Prayer: St. Mark Ji Tianxiang, you are a beacon of hope to all who struggle with deep seated habits of sin and vice. In your life we can see that we never have a legitimate excuse to get angry or blame anyone or anything for our sins, weaknesses, faults, and failings. Rather, strengthened by your example, may we humbly accept responsibility for our defects and with earnest effort, struggle against them as if all depended on us, but pray as if it all depended on God.

Howdy all!  We are starting off 2026 with a pretty big bang, and by that I mean we're going to look at a pretty major and recent event involving saints and miracles.  Today, we are going to take a look at the Children of Fatima and the miracles that they witnessed.  Everything they saw has come true in some way and, personally, the events shouldn't be overlooked.   Have a wonderful day and a blessed 2026!   Prayer: Most Holy Trinity—Father, Son and Holy Spirit—I adore Thee profoundly. I offer Thee the most precious Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity of Jesus Christ, present in all the tabernacles of the world, in reparation for the outrages, sacrileges, and indifferences whereby He is offended. And through the infinite merits of His Most Sacred Heart and the Immaculate Heart of Mary, I beg of Thee the conversion of poor sinners.

Howdy everyone!  Today is a little different, we are just doing a brief year in review instead of covering a new saint.  It has been a fun 2025 and I am excited to cover another 50+ saints in 2026!   Have a wonderful day!

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.