Have you ever been at mass and heard a long list of Saints during the Eucharistic prayer? Many of them are familiar, like Mary, Joseph, and the Apostles… some of them might not be, like Linus, Cletus, Clement, Sixtus, Cornelius, Cyprian, Laurence, Chrysogonus, John and Paul, Cosmas and Damian… and then after the consecration, there is another long list… who are all these people? And why do they get special mention in the Eucharistic Prayer? In this episode, I explore the Saints of Eucharistic Prayer I, aka the Roman Canon.

On January 31st, 2024, the feast of St. John Bosco, I had the opportunity to present a talk to Our Lady of Loreto Catholic Church in Foxfield CO in the Archdiocese of Denver: "Eucharistic Inspiration: Miracles and Saints". Here is a portion of the evening on Eucharistic Saints. For content on Eucharistic Miracles, see Episode 8 of the Cannonball Podcast.

That was a great night. We laughed, we learned, there was juggling, audience participation, a random volunteer who happens to play for the CO Rockies… all of the hits. Best of all, plenty of Eucharistic Inspiration. I would love to bring this presentation to a church or conference near you. Visit cannonballpodcast.com or patreon.com/bradfarmer to contact me for booking information.

On January 31st, 2024, the feast of St. John Bosco, I had the opportunity to present a talk to Our Lady of Loreto Catholic Church in Foxfield CO in the Archdiocese of Denver: "Eucharistic Inspiration: Miracles and Saints". Here is a small part of the evening, on Eucharistic Miracles. More on the Saints in Episode 9.

That was a great night. We laughed, we learned, there was juggling, audience participation, a random volunteer who happens to play for the CO Rockies… all of the hits. Best of all, plenty of Eucharistic Inspiration. I would love to bring this presentation to a church or conference near you. Visit cannonballpodcast.com or patreon.com/bradfarmer to contact me for booking information.

Have people actually lifted off the ground in prayer? Is this a real thing or artistic embellishment? Brad Farmer ponders the historical reality and how it applies to real life.

Learn the powerful prayers of the St Benedict Medal and its origins. The St. Benedict Medal is a sacramental that has been used:

• against witchcraft, spells of magicians, of wicked and evil-minded persons. and all other diabolical influences.
• to obtain the conversion of sinners, especially when they are in danger of death.
• as an armor in temptations against holy purity.
• as protection against poison, storms, lightning, and contagious diseases.
• to secure a timely and healthy birth for children.
• Has often been used with admirable effect even for animals infected with plague or other maladies, and for fields when invaded by harmful insects.

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Br. Jude has some provoking thoughts on going through difficulties. The Saints were everyday people… I almost said ordinary, but as CS Lewis notes in his magnificent essay, the Weight of Glory, there is no such thing as ordinary people. There are only immortal horrors rejecting God by their own free choice and focusing on self alone, or immortal splendors reflecting God's own glory. How can we learn from the Saints' experience of struggle in life?

How do Saints become associated with different patronages? What does it even mean to be a patron saint of something? Brad Farmer and Br Jude Emmanuel, OFM, Cap. discuss.

How do you know that you know what it is that you think that you know? In other words, what are your sources? How do we verify a story is true?

How do the Saints have an impact on our lives right here, right now? Brad Farmer and Br Jude Emmanuel, OFM, Cap. discuss how their lives have been impacted and how we can move from admiration to collaboration in building the Kingdom of God.

Brad Farmer and Br. Jude Emannuel, OFM, Cap. introduce themselves and chat about why they find the Saints so inspiring.