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  • Julian of Norwich - With guest Maria Brock

    Julian of Norwich is such a remarkable resource for us to grow in our understanding of Divine Love! I enjoyed speaking with Maria so much about the unfathomable reaches of God's love for us and I know y'all will too. Please check out Maria's art at the link below!

    Magnificat Prints
    www.magnificatprints.com

    Resources for this episode:
    Revelations of Divine Love by Julian of Norwich
    An Explorer's Guide to Julian of Norwich
    by Veronica Mary Rolf

    Thank you to:
    Catherine Bryant for the music
    Jacque Szczepanski for the cover art

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    1 hr 14 min
  • Venerable Augustus Tolton - with guest Brother Thériè Pascua

    Here is another great episode about a modern and American Saint in the making. A big thank you to Brother Thériè for teaching my about this amazing man!
    Please pray for Brother Thériè's discernment and for the beatification of Father Augustus!

    Dead Friends, pray for us!

    Resources for this episode:
    https://tolton.archchicago.org/about/biography
    The graphic novel mentioned in this episode is called
    Father Augustus Tolton: The First Recognized Black Catholic Priest in America

    Thank you to:
    Catherine Bryant for the music
    Jacque Szczepanski for the cover art

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    57 min
  • Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton

    Saint Elizabeth is not only one of the our first American-born saints, she's also an absolute baddie. So glad to have her pulling for us as a patroness and to walk towards Christ by her example. Dead Friend, pray for us!

    Resources for this episode:
    https://elizabethannseton.org/biography-of-st-elizabeth-ann-seton
    Ordinary Suffering of Extraordinary Saints by Vincent J. O'Malley C.M.

    Thank you to:
    Catherine Bryant for the music
    Jacque Szczepanski for the cover art

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    17 min
  • Deacon Kyle's "Mega Soapbox"

    Here's a bonus episode featuring Deacon Kyle Etzel. this episode acts as a companion to Episode 87 (covering Saint John Henry Newman) in which we expand on the ideals of formation is is revealed by Idea of A University by Saint John Henry Newman and the work of the Oratory of Saint Philip Neri... and of course this episode is populated by the twists and turns of conversation between friend. Enjoy!

    Resources for this episode:
    Apologia Pro Vita Sua

    Idea of A University 

    You can find Newman the Oratorian, a collection of his letters at the following link:
    http://newmanreader.org


    Thank you to:
    Catherine Bryant for the music
    Jacque Szczepanski for the cover art

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    1 hr 18 min
  • Saint John Henry Newman - with guest Deacon Kyle Etzel

    Ok. This episode was profoundly fun to record. Here, Deacon Kyle masterfully speaks about one of his favorite dead friends and I simply benefit from his wisdom and crack jokes. Stay tuned for the companion bonus episode to be released within the week! 

    Dead friend, pray for us!

    Resources for this episode:
    Apologia Pro Vita Sua

    Idea of A University 

    You can find Newman the Oratorian, a collection of his letters at the following link:
    http://newmanreader.org


    Thank you to:
    Catherine Bryant for the music
    Jacque Szczepanski for the cover art

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    1 hr 16 min
  • Saint Jude

    Saint Jude is so freaking cool. Not only was he one of Jesus's besties, but now we know him as the patron of impossible causes!

    Dead Friend, pray for us!

    Resources for this episode:
    Heaven Help Us by James J. Craughwell
    https://shrineofstjude.org/the-shrine/st-jude/

    Thank you to:
    Catherine Bryant for the music
    Jacque Szczepanski for the cover art

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    14 min
  • Venerable Teresita Quevedo - with guest Sister Cause of Our Joy

    Today's episode brings great inspiration for what it means to CLING to the heart of Jesus through Mary. Venerable Teresita is a powerful witness of unwavering devotion to Christ and how to be a vessel of light in the world. I want to give a huge thank you to Sister Cause of Our Joy of the Servants of the Lord and the Virgin of Matará (AKA the Servidoras) for being my guest on the pod. Please pray for many more vocations to religious life through the intercession of Venerable Teresita!

    Dead Friend, pray for us!

    Resources for this episode:
    "Mary Was Her Life: The Story Of A Nun, Sister Maria Teresa Quevedo" by Mary Pierre Tirrell

    Thank you to:
    Catherine Bryant for the music
    Jacque Szczepanski for the cover art

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    54 min
  • Saint Amata of Assisi

    Hey guys! It's season 3 of Dead Friend Saints and Saint Amata is the perfect lady to bring us back in. Plus have you ever met a bad Amy? Me neither!

    Resources for this episode:
    https://www.rockfordpoorclares.org/blessed-amata-of-assisi/

    Thank you to:
    Catherine Bryant for the music
    Jacque Szczepanski for the cover art

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    12 min
  • Part 2 - Saint Titus Brandsma with guest, Deacon Wil Kratt

    Here it is. Part two of an amazing episode about a spectacular man! Praise God for the life of SAINT Titus Brandsma and for dear friend of the podcast, DEACON Wil Kratt. Enjoy this special second half of the episode!

    Resources for this episode:
    The Price of Truth: Titus Brandsma, Carmelite by Miguel Arribas

    Thank you to:

    Catherine Bryant for the music
    Jacque Szczepanski for the cover art
    MSP Catholic and CEND.

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    1 hr 19 min
  • Part 1 - Saint-elect Titus Brandsma with guest, Deacon-elect Wil Kratt

    Y'all, this is an episode which is so special to me. My dear friend (and reoccurring guest on DF) is becoming a deacon this week! In this two-part episode, we talk about an inspiring soon-to-be saints who is a powerful witness and martyr of the holocaust. Part two of this episode will be released on the day that Titus Brandsma becomes a SAINT and the day after Wil becomes a DEACON! Enjoy the extra content and Dead Friend, Pray for us!

    Resources for this episode:
    The Price of Truth: Titus Brandsma, Carmelite by Miguel Arribas

    Thank you to:

    Catherine Bryant for the music
    Jacque Szczepanski for the cover art
    MSP Catholic and CEND.

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    Facebook: facebook.com/deadfriendsaints
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    1 hr 2 min

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In this podcast, Claire Ellendson tells the stories of Catholic Saints while appreciating what made them human. Dead Friends, pray for us!