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Catholic Saints & Feasts of the Liturgical Year

Catholic Saints & Feasts of the Liturgical Year

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 If a list were made of the greatest human beings who have ever lived, the Catholic saints would be at the top. Though historians often attempt to judge greatness from a subjective perspective, there must be objective criteria by which human greatness is judged. The only Being capable of establishing that criteria is God. The criteria that God has established are the virtues, as identified by Jesus and revealed by Him through the holy Gospels.

The goal of this podcast is to present each saint found on the Catholic liturgical calendar in such a way so as to identify the Godly virtues that place each one on that list. The Church has already confirmed the saints’ greatness and their heroic virtues. Importantly, God chose the men and women found in these pages, not only for greatness in their lifetimes, but also as models of holiness in ours. These men and women are gifts to you, given by God through the Church.

Each podecast reflection comes from the four-volume series Saints and Feasts of the Liturgical Year. These reflections can be read at our website for free: mycatholic.life. They are also available for purchase in eBook and paperback.2024 My Catholic Life! Inc. Christianity Ministry & Evangelism Spirituality
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  • The Most Holy Trinity—Solemnity

    The Most Holy Trinity—Solemnity
    Jun 11 2025
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    The Most Holy Trinity—Solemnity
    First Sunday after Pentecost

    Liturgical Color: White

    Quote:
    “Father,” “Son,” “Holy Spirit” are not simply names designating modalities of the divine being, for they are really distinct from one another: “He is not the Father who is the Son, nor is the Son he who is the Father, nor is the Holy Spirit he who is the Father or the Son” (Council of Toledo XI (675)). They are distinct from one another in their relations of origin: “It is the Father who generates, the Son who is begotten, and the Holy Spirit who proceeds” (Lateran Council IV (1215)). The divine Unity is Triune.~Catechism of the Catholic Church #254

    Prayer:
    Most Holy Trinity—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—I worship You with profound love and adoration. I bow before Your greatness and perfect holiness. You are the One God in Three Persons. I give to You my life, all that I am, and all that I will be. Please take me to Yourself and do with me what You choose. I am Yours, my God. Do with me what You will so that You will be glorified in my life. Most Holy Trinity, have mercy on me. Jesus, I trust in You.

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    12 mins
  • June 13- Saint Anthony of Padua, Priest and Doctor—Memorial

    June 13- Saint Anthony of Padua, Priest and Doctor—Memorial
    Jun 11 2024
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    June 13: Saint Anthony of Padua, Priest and Doctor—Memorial

    1195–1231
    Patron Saint of amputees, animals, mail, horses, expectant mothers, fishermen, harvests, lost articles, boatmen, and travelers, as well as the elderly, oppressed, poor, and starving
    Canonized by Pope Gregory IX on 30 May 1232
    Declared the Evangelizing Doctor of the Church by Pope Pius XII in 1946
    Liturgical Color: White

    Quote:
    The man who is filled with the Holy Spirit speaks in different languages. These different languages are different ways of witnessing to Christ, such as humility, poverty, patience and obedience; we speak in those languages when we reveal in ourselves these virtues to others. Actions speak louder than words; let your words teach and your actions speak. We are full of words but empty of actions, and therefore are cursed by the Lord, since he himself cursed the fig tree when he found no fruit but only leaves. ~Sermon of Saint Anthony of Padua

    Prayer:
    Saint Anthony, you were not only drawn to a life of study and prayer, you were also humble, desiring only to glorify God and save souls. God used you in powerful ways, despite the short time you had on earth. Please pray for me, that I will devote the rest of my life to the pursuit of holiness, embracing every grace I am given for the glory of God and the salvation of souls, beginning with my own. Saint Anthony of Padua, pray for me. Jesus, I trust in You.

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    Images Saint Anthony Taking the Habit of the Franciscan Order
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    12 mins
  • June 11- Saint Barnabas the Apostle—Memorial

    June 11- Saint Barnabas the Apostle—Memorial
    Jun 9 2024
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    June 11: Saint Barnabas the Apostle—Memorial

    Early First Century–c. 61
    Patron Saint of Cyprus, Antioch, and peacekeeping missions
    Invoked against hailstorms
    Pre-Congregation canonization
    Liturgical Color: Red

    Quote:
    The news about them reached the ears of the church in Jerusalem, and they sent Barnabas to go to Antioch.When he arrived and saw the grace of God, he rejoiced and encouraged them all to remain faithful to the Lord in firmness of heart, for he was a good man, filled with the holy Spirit and faith. And a large number of people was added to the Lord. Then he went to Tarsus to look for Saul, and when he had found him he brought him to Antioch. For a whole year they met with the church and taught a large number of people, and it was in Antioch that the disciples were first called Christians. ~Acts 11:22–26

    Prayer:
    Saint Barnabas, you listened to the Gospel from the mouth of Christ Himself, witnessed His miracles, and allowed His saving message to transform your life. As a result, you spent the rest of your life preaching the Good News and saving many souls. Please pray for me, that I will follow your example and dedicate my life to the mission to which I am called. Saint Barnabas, pray for me. Jesus, I trust in You.

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    10 mins
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