The Flowered Path

The Prophecies of the Sibyls

Did the Sibyls – the Ancient Greek prophetesses – predict the Annunciation and the coming of Jesus? Justin and Timothy present some theories and read some of the possible

The Pope's Exorcist

Michael Lichens stops by to talk about The Pope’s Exorcist: 101 Questions About Fr. Gabriele Amorth from Sophia Institute Press. We discuss Father Amorth, exorcisms, demo

Saint Perpetua

The autobiography of Saint Perpetua, a martyr from the second century, tells of her trial and imprisonment at the hands of the Romans. After her death in the arena, a con

Saint Thérèse of Lisieux

Mary Beth Bracy discusses two books on Saint Thérèse of Lisieux from Sophia Institute Press: I Would Like to Travel the World and I Believe in Love. We discuss Saint Thér

Christmas Special 2023

It’s an extra-long Christmas episode! Father Dwight Longenecker discusses his book, The Secret of the Bethlehem Shepherds. Father Longenecker brings a great depth of rese

Saint Abibus

First, a tale from Lives of the Eastern Saints, about a great miracle worker named Habib, followed by the story of the martyrdom of another Saint Habib (aka Saint Abibus)

A Bride of Christ

Sister Mary Josefa of the Eucharist talks with Timothy about her time with the Benedictines of Mary, Queen of the Apostles, their new children’s book, Brides of Christ, a

The Shroud of Turin

Dr. Gilbert Lavoie discusses his book, The Shroud of Jesus. We talk about the history of the relic and the physical evidence shown on the shroud image, as well as how wha

Saint Ottilia

Saint Ottilia was born blind, but had her sight restored upon being baptized. Some tales state that a mountain opened beneath her, to hide her from pursuers, leaving a we

The Holy Grail

Charles Coulombe discusses his book, A Catholic Quest for the Holy Grail. Arthurian legends, Eucharistic miracles, Chivalry, the relics of the Passion, and more are explo

A Miracle at Every Mass

Sister Mary Ann Fatula, OP, discusses her new book, The Wonders of the Mass and the Eucharist – which explores the compelling and touching insights of several saints rega

Saint Sebastian

The figure of St Sebastian, tied to a tree and pierced with arrows, may be one of the most recognizable icons of all the saints. The image of Saint Sebastian has been rep

Saint Genevieve

Author Phillip Campbell returns to speak about Saint Genevieve and his book of historical fiction based on her life, Matron of Paris. We also hear another reading from Br

Saint Lydwine

First, Brother Richard presents a reading about Saint Francis and the Wolf of Gubbio. Next, Timothy tells the story of Saint Lydwine, a mystic who, while confined to bed

Bonus Episode 4: The Hermit-Priest of Rotheneuf

After a stroke forced him into retirement, Abbé Fouré moved to a hermitage on the Brittany coast. Over the next 14 years, he carved more than 300 sculptures into the rock

Saint Padre Pio – Wounds of Love

Author Phillip Campbell talks to Timothy about Padre Pio and Phillip’s historical fiction biography of the saint, Wounds of Love. Campbell gives an overview of Padre Pio’

Blessed Solanus Casey

Born in Wisconsin in 1870, Blessed Solanus Casey became a Capuchin Friar serving in different locations throughout the United States. Wherever he went, his humble nature

Venerable Mother Mary Lange

Mother Mary Lange was recently declared Venerable by Pope Francis. This remarkable woman founded the Oblate Sisters of Providence and Saint Frances Academy in Baltimore,

Coal Region Mysticism

Maxim Furek, author of Coal Region Hoodoo, stops by to discuss Catholic mysticism in the Coal Region of Pennsylvania. An apparition of Pope John XXIII appearing to miners

Saint Benedict

Saint Benedict is considered by many to be the father of Western monasticism. After living as a hermit for a time, he eventually founded several monasteries. Hear about s