Saint Stories for the Soul: Saint Andrew Dũng-Lạc & Companions, Saint Catherine of Alexandria, Saint Catherine Labouré (Ep. 489)

Journey beyond comfort into the heartbeat of holiness. Each week, Saint Stories for the Soul brings you the gripping, true stories of men and women who faced fear, loss, and temptation—and chose God anyway. Through vivid storytelling and timeless wisdom, discover what the saints would say to our restless age and how their courage, mercy, and faith can shape your own.

This week: Saint Andrew Dũng-Lạc & Companions | Faith That Would Not Bow | Feast Day: November 24

Saint Catherine of Alexandria | Wisdom That Would Not Break | Feast Day: November 25

Saint Catherine Labouré | The Visit That Changed the World | Feast Day: November 28

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Ordinary people. Extraordinary grace.

Because sanctity isn’t someday—it’s now.

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My Catholic Link article: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Business Of Holiness: Legatus Leaders Reflect On Pope Leo XIV’s New Papacy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Worship Song: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Over the Storm (A Tribute to Charlie Kirk)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

My book, our present-day plight, predicting so much of all this nearly 2 years ago: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Magnificent Piglets of Pigletsville⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ This is not a time to sit back. It is a call to rise, to live IT in our homes and families, and to bear witness to Christ in the storm.

God is calling. His grace is waiting.

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