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The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

Discover awe-inspiring testimonies of miracles worked through the saints, revealing God’s power and grace throughout history. From St. Anthony’s command over a mule to St. Mariam’s stigmata, these stories inspire deeper devotion, heroic virtue, and trust in Heaven’s intercession.

Miracles of the Saints

Explore the extraordinary life and ministry of St. Paul, from his dramatic conversion at Damascus to his daring missionary journeys and profound teachings. Drawing on historical, theological, and archaeological insights, these pages illuminate Paul’s miracles, letters, and evangelization, revealing his genius, sanctity, and unshakable trust in God as he helped lay the foundation of the early Church.

St. Paul of Tarsus

Prof. Lee Oser explores the intertwined lives, faith journeys, and literary legacies of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, and the Inklings, highlighting their countercultural Christian imagination against modernist trends. This lecture was given on November 22nd, 2024, at College of William and Mary. For more information on upcoming events, visit us at <a href="https://thomisticinstitute.org/upcoming-events" target="_blank">thomisticinstitute.org/upcoming-events</a>. About the Speakers: Lee Oser's scholarly focus is Religion and Literature. His books include Christian Humanism in Shakespeare: A Study in Religion and Literature and The Return of Christian Humanism: Chesterton, Eliot, Tolkien and the Romance of History. Also, he is a noted novelist who specializes in satire.&nbsp;&nbsp; Keywords: Beowulf, Christian Imagination,&nbsp;The Chronicles of Narnia, Inklings, Medievalism, Modernism in Literature, Owen Barfield, Subcreation,&nbsp;The Lord of the Rings, World War I

Getting to Know Tolkien and Lewis and Why It's Worth Your Time I Prof. Lee Oser

Enter into the beauty of Advent through daily meditations on the Collects of the Mass. With short reflections, prayer prompts, and journaling space, these pages invite you to deepen your relationship with God, prepare your heart for Christ’s coming, and experience the richness of the liturgy in a new and transformative way.

Praying with the Church Through Advent

Matt and Cameron sit down for a date night in studio, discussing Cameron's health, favorite memories from their marriage and what they're hopeful for about the future. 🍺 Want to Support Pints With Aquinas? 🍺 Get episodes a week early, score a free PWA beer stein, and join exclusive live streams with me! Become an annual supporter at 👉 https://mattfradd.locals.com/support 💵 Show Sponsors:  👉 Seven Weeks Coffee – Use promo code MATT for up to 25% of your first subscription order + claim your free gift: https://sevenweekscoffee.com/matt 👉  Truthly – The Catholic faith at your fingertips: https://www.truthly.ai/ 👉 Hallow – The #1 Catholic prayer app: https://hallow.com/mattfradd ￼ 💻 Follow Me on Social Media: 📌 Facebook: https://facebook.com/mattfradd 📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/mattfradd 𝕏 Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/Pints_W_Aquinas 🎵 TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@pintswithaquinas 👕 PWA Merch – Wear the Faith! Grab your favorite PWA gear here: https://shop.pintswithaquinas.com

Matt and Cameron Fradd Go on a Date (and You’re Third-Wheeling) | Ep. 537

It is possible for our moral conscience to remain in ignorance for a variety of reasons. Fr. Mike delves into the sources of errors of judgment in moral conduct and how habitual sin blinds our conscience. As we wrap up this article, Fr. Mike reminds us that a well-formed conscience sets us free and gives us the power to do what we ought. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1790-1802.

This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

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Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Day 240: Erroneous Judgment of Conscience (2025)

Unite your sufferings with Christ through the Chaplet of the Seven Sorrows of Mary. Guided by profound insights on redemptive suffering and mental prayer, this devotional leads you closer to Our Lady’s heart and calls upon the saints for aid, offering hope, healing, and strength for today’s trials.

Contemplating the Seven Sorrows of Mary

Discover St. Hildegard of Bingen’s timeless wisdom on health, nutrition, and holistic living. Drawing from her remedies and insights, learn how to use herbs for healing, improve digestion and sleep, ease pain, and create nourishing meals. With practical tips for cultivating a thriving garden and caring for both body and soul, this guide brings Hildegard’s groundbreaking knowledge into everyday life.

St. Hildegard's Garden

Nothing warms the heart like Christmastime. All of us have precious memories of yuletide cheer, from the excitement of anticipation to the frenzy of preparations to the heartfelt family moments. Uncover the hidden origins and rich meaning behind favorite Christmas customs. Fr. Weiser explores the stories, symbols, and faith-filled traditions that bring the season to life, inviting families to celebrate with renewed wonder and devotion.

The Christmas Book

Dr. Paul LaPenna delves into the neuroscience of vice and virtue, explaining how neuroplasticity, habit formation, and philosophical insights from figures like Aquinas inform our understanding of humility, magnanimity, pride, and vainglory in the development of moral character. This lecture was given on May 2nd, 2025, at Thomistic Institute in New York City. For more information on upcoming events, visit us at <a href="https://thomisticinstitute.org/upcoming-events" target="_blank">thomisticinstitute.org/upcoming-events</a>. About the Speakers: Dr. Paul LaPenna is a neurologist based in Greenville, South Carolina, specializing in the care of patients with neurological emergencies. He is also an award-winning professor at the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine, where he teaches neuroscience and has been recognized as the Professor of the Neuroscience Block from 2019 to 2025. Dr. LaPenna’s professional and academic work is deeply informed by the thought of St. Thomas Aquinas, particularly regarding the integration of faith and reason, science and religion, and the Thomistic understanding of the human person. Through his lectures and writings, he explores how modern neuroscience complements classical philosophy and theology, offering insights into human cognition, virtue formation, and the relationship between mind, brain, and soul. Dr. LaPenna lives in Greenville with his wife Nicole and their three daughters, Catherine, Susanna, and Lucia, who daily remind him of life’s greatest joys and deepest blessings. Keywords: Addiction Neuroscience, Aristotelianism, Habit Formation, Humility, Magnanimity, Moral Psychology, Neuroplasticity, Summa Theologiae, Teleology, Vice and Virtue

The Neuroscience of Vice and Virtue I Dr. Paul LaPenna

Together, we examine The Morality of The Passions. Fr. Mike unpacks and explores the different elements of the definition of “passions”. He emphasizes that while passions, themselves, are neither good nor bad, there still is a moral component to them. It is what we do with our passions that can either contribute to virtue or vice. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1762-1775.

This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy

Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Day 237: The Morality of the Passions (2025)

With humor and heartfelt wisdom, Costanza Miriano offers a practical and deeply relatable guide to thriving in marriage. Through personal stories and spiritual insights, she shows how struggles can sanctify, prayer can deepen intimacy, and perseverance can strengthen love. Blending cultural references with faith-filled advice, she shares keys to navigating challenges, nurturing virtue, and keeping your heart — and your marriage — anchored in Christ.

Blessed Is The Day We "Got It Wrong"

In this thought-provoking work, Vittorio Messori examines humanity’s obsession with distraction and avoidance of mortality, inviting readers to confront life’s ultimate questions through the lens of Pascal’s Wager. Blending history, psychology, culture, and theology, he explores how society’s denial of death fosters spiritual aimlessness, moral confusion, and a culture of escapism. Drawing on philosophy, Scripture, and Christian tradition, Messori highlights the dignity of the human person, the uniqueness of Christian hope, and the necessity of choosing life over despair. These pages challenge, inspire, and equip you to find meaning, embrace faith, and live with purpose now and in eternity.

A Wager on Death

Why are plane windows round? Why does gas smell? When did doors start having push bars? In this free-for-all-Friday you’ll discover the disastrous origins of every day devices that keep you safe.

#1071 FFAF: Familiar Devices and Unfamiliar Disasters (Re-Upload) - Trent Horn

The first of Father John’s fall series on A.I., Father Jacob and he take up the question from the perspective of the uncontrollability of the world. Unpacking the thought of Harmut Rosa and bringing Von Balthasar to bear, they seek to understand the contours of “resonance,” in place of the illusion of an engineered reality.

A.I. and the Uncontrollability of the World

“The Beatitudes are at the heart of Jesus’ preaching,” the Catechism tells us. Jesus’ proclamation in Chapter 5 of the Gospel of Matthew purifies our hearts, sets a standard for earthly discernment, and directs our actions towards heaven. Fr. Mike invites us to choose God’s ways and forsake our own ways. Today’s readings and paragraphs 1716-1729.

This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy

Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Day 233: The Beatitudes (2025)

As Fr. Mark-Mary mentioned, the friars will be taking a meaningful break to embrace the rest and the joy of the Jubilee Year. While they are away, please enjoy listening (or re-listening) to this previously released episode, and join us in continuing to pray for Fr. Mark-Mary, Fr. Innocent, Fr. Angelus, and Fr. PT as they follow God’s will and heed the call of the Jubilee. The Poco a Poco podcast happens because of many generous donors, including recurring monthly donations of any amount. Thinking about helping out? You can give at https://spiritjuice.org/supportpoco. Thank you! --- What makes us most free, is this submitting to God and this dependence on Him.  Yes, freedom is actually dependent on obedience rather than kind of doing whatever I want. When we fall in love with God and we experience that love, this deep interior freedom takes place and it becomes the most important thing of our lives—even to a point that is greater than our circumstances. This episode is the first part of our series on Interior Freedom by Fr. Jacque Philippe that talks about what it means to live in freedom as sons and daughters of God and how this freedom can become greater than the circumstances of our lives.

A Freedom Greater Than Circumstances (2023)

A virtuous person is someone who consistently chooses the good. Fr. Mike unpacks the four human or cardinal virtues that are essential in helping us become more like Jesus: prudence, justice, fortitude, and temperance. We learn that these four virtues make possible “ease, self-mastery, and joy in leading a morally good life.” Today’s Catechism readings are paragraphs 1803-1811.

This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy

Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Day 241: The Cardinal Virtues (2025)

Experience the dramatic story of faith, valor, and divine intervention behind the apparition of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Through gripping firsthand accounts, discover the clash between Catholic Spain and Aztec culture, the miraculous conversions, and the heroic courage of those who brought the Gospel to a land steeped in darkness. A powerful testament to God’s mercy and Mary’s intercession that forever changed history.

Our Lady of Guadalupe and the Conquest of Darkness

This devotional offers a profound encounter with the heart of Mother Frances Cabrini, the first American saint and tireless missionary of God’s love. Drawn from her letters and spiritual retreat notes, these weekly reflections invite you to walk alongside her as she crosses oceans, serves the forgotten, and seeks holiness in every circumstance. Through her words, you’ll gain courage in trials, practical guidance for deepening your faith, and a renewed vision of Heaven’s joy. Let her wisdom inspire you to live boldly, love deeply, and trust entirely in God’s providence.

The Mother Cabrini Companion

Discover the life and spiritual wisdom of St. Pio of Pietrelcina through his letters, counsels, and extraordinary experiences. From miraculous gifts and spiritual battles to profound insights on prayer, suffering, and forgiveness, these pages reveal how Padre Pio continues to guide, protect, and intercede for souls today. Meet the humble friar who longs to lead his spiritual children closer to God’s heart.

Padre Pio and You

Discover inspiring examples of Catholic colleges and universities that remain faithful to their mission while forming future saints. Through powerful testimonies and practical insights, learn how these institutions preserve their Catholic identity, integrate faith with academics, and cultivate leaders rooted in prayer, worship, and the pursuit of truth.

A Lamp in the Darkness

Experience a deeper, more fruitful Lent through eighteen meditations from Cardinal Joseph Zen, drawn from his homilies and pastoral letters during a time of social and political upheaval. With candor and compassion, he guides you to open your heart to God’s love, embrace sacrifice, and live with renewed faith. Also included are thirteen Easter reflections that illuminate the Paschal Mystery, offering wisdom on prayer, charity, and trust in God’s providence. These powerful insights will strengthen your devotion, deepen your understanding of the Gospel, and inspire you to walk confidently in Christ’s light.

Cardinal Zen's Lenten Reflections

Opening Credits

Publisher's Note

Grace and the Gifts

The Gift of Understanding

The Gift of Knowledge

The Gift of Wisdom

The Gift of Counsel

The Gift of Piety

The Gift of Fear

The Gift of Fortitude

The Gifts for Glory

End Credits

The Holy Spirit’s quiet promptings guide you to peace and strength in a troubled world. Learn how His seven gifts build virtue, conquer fear, and help you live courageously for God’s glory each day.

The Seven Steps to Sanctification

This insightful study explores the mystery of divine love and reveals how every form of love originates from God and leads us closer to Him. Drawing on Scripture, the teachings of the saints, and real-life stories of healing and redemption, Dr. Paul Chaloux explains how love, suffering, and death work together in God’s plan for salvation. You’ll learn how love grows when shared, why charity is the true currency of Heaven, and how living according to the Commandments, Beatitudes, and Works of Mercy transforms both your life on earth and your eternal destiny.

Heaven's Currency

In this episode, Trent shares an update on his wife Laura’s recovery from brain surgery and her test results, as well as an outline of next steps for the Counsel of Trent.

#1070 Update on Laura’s Cancer (and Future of the Channel) - Trent Horn

Homily from the Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time Discipline isn't the point, but it is the path. God calls us to develop the potential He has given us by leaning into the discipline He is calling us to. Who is it you want to be? What do you want to be true about you?<dl style="margin : 0; padding-top:0;"><dt style="font-weight:normal;"> Mass Readings from August, 24, 2025:</dt><dt style="font-weight:normal;">Isaiah 66:18-21</dt><dt style="font-weight:normal;"> Psalm 117:1, 2</dt><dt style="font-weight:normal;">Hebrews 12:5-7, 11-13</dt> Luke 13:22-30

8/24/25 Begin. Or begin again.

As Fr. Mark-Mary mentioned, the friars will be taking a meaningful break to embrace the rest and the joy of the Jubilee Year. While they are away, please enjoy listening (or re-listening) to this previously released episode, and join us in continuing to pray for Fr. Mark-Mary, Fr. Innocent, Fr. Angelus, and Fr. PT as they follow God’s will and heed the call of the Jubilee. The Poco a Poco podcast happens because of many generous donors, including recurring monthly donations of any amount. Thinking about helping out? You can give at https://spiritjuice.org/supportpoco. Thank you! --- What makes us most free, is this submitting to God and this dependence on Him.  Yes, freedom is actually dependent on obedience rather than kind of doing whatever I want. When we fall in love with God and we experience that love, this deep interior freedom takes place and it becomes the most important thing of our lives—even to a point that is greater than our circumstances. This episode is the first part of our series on Interior Freedom by Fr. Jacque Philippe that talks about what it means to live in freedom as sons and daughters of God and how this freedom can become greater than the circumstances of our lives. We think we're most free when we can kind of be in control.  "I'm free when I get to get up every day and just have control over my life and my circumstances."  That's not a Catholic freedom according to Jacque Philippe, but it is actually being able to accept reality as it is. We struggle with freedom because it's hard to accept our weakness. It's quite difficult to accept our sinfulness—it's hard to accept these different parts of our lives. But if we don't accept ourselves, our realities, we either live in memories or fantasies where Jesus can't reach us. This episode is the second part of our series on Interior Freedom by Fr. Jacque Philippe that talks about and the importance of acceptance towards being truly free.

Realities Not Fantasies (2023)

Journey across the storied Camino de Santiago with Fr. Greg Markey as he recounts his five-hundred-mile pilgrimage filled with challenges, grace, and profound encounters. Through journal reflections, conversations with fellow pilgrims, and lessons drawn from Scripture, Fr. Markey offers spiritual insights on perseverance, divine providence, and the beauty of Catholic unity. Along the way, you’ll also learn about St. James the Greater, miracles attributed to his intercession, and the enduring significance of this ancient path for modern discipleship.

Discovering the Camino De Santiago

Come listen to the moving finale of St. Katharine Drexel’s life. Amid grief and searching, Katharine Drexel’s faith is tested. A bold encounter with the pope ignites her call to religious life, leading her to champion the marginalized and the founding a new religious order: The Sisters of The Blessed Sacrament.Today’s episode is a special public release of the story of Saint Katharine Drexel that was part of our 2025 Kids Lenten Challenge on Hallow called The Little Way. We can&apos;t wait for you to hear an all new season of Saints Alive starting this September!  Saints Alive is brought to you by the #1 Catholic Prayer App, Hallow! Sign up today with a <a href='http://hallow.com/saintsalive'>30-day free trial!</a> Please rate, review and share with friends and family! Find resources on the saints, discussion questions and more about our team by visiting our website: <a href='https://www.saintsalivepodcast.com/'>https://www.saintsalivepodcast.com/</a>

Saint Katharine Drexel Part III

In this beautifully written and illustrated book, Patrick O’Hearn invites children and families to journey through Our Lady’s Seven Sorrows, experiencing her tender love and profound closeness to Jesus. Told through moving reflections from the Blessed Mother’s perspective, each sorrow includes Scripture passages, meditations, and prayers to deepen devotion and trust in God. Readers will learn to overcome fear and doubt, grow in virtues like courage and perseverance, imitate the Holy Family, and reflect on Christ’s life, Passion, and Resurrection. Complete with traditional prayers in English and Latin and four original prayers by Fr. Chad Ripperger, this book offers a simple yet powerful way for children to honor Our Lady daily and draw closer to her Son.

Our Lady of Sorrows

&quot;The patient and humble endurance of the cross – whatever nature it may be – is the highest work we have to do.&quot;Come listen to the incredible story of Saint Katharine Drexel with Paul and Mia! Today’s episode is a special public release of the story of Saint Katharine Drexel that was part of our 2025 Kids Lenten Challenge on Hallow called The Little Way. We can&apos;t wait for you to hear an all new season of Saints Alive starting this September!  Saints Alive is brought to you by the #1 Catholic Prayer App, Hallow! Sign up today with a <a href='http://hallow.com/saintsalive'>30-day free trial!</a> Please rate, review and share with friends and family! Find resources on the saints, discussion questions and more about our team by visiting our website: <a href='https://www.saintsalivepodcast.com/'>https://www.saintsalivepodcast.com/</a>

Saint Katharine Drexel Part I

Welcome to The Saint of the Day Podcast, a service of <a href='https://www.goodcatholic.com/'>Good Catholic</a> and <a href='http://thecatholiccompany.com/'>The Catholic Company</a>.   Today&apos;s featured saint is St. Bartholomew.   If you like what you heard, share this podcast with someone you know, and make sure to subscribe!🔔Subscribe to Our Channel: <a href='https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbVNrdEJMWl9MMHluX2FYOVExYktxa0xGdGp1d3xBQ3Jtc0tsSmFkN2pqNWFkQkI3NVFFeGZYTno0cmp6b1hJVVI3cW5IbmZ4aWN1Y0FLRUJsWUItZGRJSTRPUW13YWtnQVJLbzBUS041TzlveF9Ec3lwSDd4RWgwaFg3VTJQc2Eyc3lXTkF1WWoyM0MyenV2MTdzbw&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F3sX4exh&amp;v=uXS4iQbY-gY'>https://bit.ly/3sX4exh</a>✅ Visit Good Catholic for more great content:

8/24 - St. Bartholomew

Children will be inspired by the extraordinary life of St. Frances Xavier Cabrini, the first American citizen to be canonized. Despite her frailty and fear of water, she crossed the ocean more than two dozen times, rescuing forgotten children and founding orphanages, hospitals, and schools across the globe. Through captivating storytelling and Richard Cowdrey’s vibrant illustrations, young readers will encounter Mother Cabrini’s courage, compassion, and unwavering faith — and be encouraged to live out those virtues in their own lives.

Mother Cabrini

Welcome to The Saint of the Day Podcast, a service of <a href='https://www.goodcatholic.com/'>Good Catholic</a> and <a href='http://thecatholiccompany.com/'>The Catholic Company</a>.   Today&apos;s featured saint is St. John Eudes.   If you like what you heard, share this podcast with someone you know, and make sure to subscribe!🔔Subscribe to Our Channel: <a href='https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbVNrdEJMWl9MMHluX2FYOVExYktxa0xGdGp1d3xBQ3Jtc0tsSmFkN2pqNWFkQkI3NVFFeGZYTno0cmp6b1hJVVI3cW5IbmZ4aWN1Y0FLRUJsWUItZGRJSTRPUW13YWtnQVJLbzBUS041TzlveF9Ec3lwSDd4RWgwaFg3VTJQc2Eyc3lXTkF1WWoyM0MyenV2MTdzbw&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F3sX4exh&amp;v=uXS4iQbY-gY'>https://bit.ly/3sX4exh</a>✅ Visit Good Catholic for more great content:

8/19 - St. John Eudes

Why Mary and Why Trust

Mary, the One Who Trusts God

Mary, the One Who Leads Us to Trust God

Mary Entrusted to Us

About the Author

Closing Credits

Grow in trust and total abandonment to divine providence by following Mary’s example of loving obedience and unwavering faith. Reflect on how her yes at the Annunciation, her witness at Calvary, and her intercession in the Upper Room reveal the depth of her surrender to God’s plan. Learn to imitate her fiat, rejoice in her Magnificat, and ponder God’s mysteries with a heart open to grace. Let her lead you to love Jesus with her heart and trust Him completely, no matter the trial.

Icon of Trust

Welcome to The Saint of the Day Podcast, a service of <a href='https://www.goodcatholic.com/'>Good Catholic</a> and <a href='http://thecatholiccompany.com/'>The Catholic Company</a>.   Today&apos;s featured saint is St. Augustine.   If you like what you heard, share this podcast with someone you know, and make sure to subscribe!🔔Subscribe to Our Channel: <a href='https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbVNrdEJMWl9MMHluX2FYOVExYktxa0xGdGp1d3xBQ3Jtc0tsSmFkN2pqNWFkQkI3NVFFeGZYTno0cmp6b1hJVVI3cW5IbmZ4aWN1Y0FLRUJsWUItZGRJSTRPUW13YWtnQVJLbzBUS041TzlveF9Ec3lwSDd4RWgwaFg3VTJQc2Eyc3lXTkF1WWoyM0MyenV2MTdzbw&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F3sX4exh&amp;v=uXS4iQbY-gY'>https://bit.ly/3sX4exh</a>✅ Visit Good Catholic for more great content:

8/28 - St. Augustine

Welcome to The Saint of the Day Podcast, a service of <a href='https://www.goodcatholic.com/'>Good Catholic</a> and <a href='http://thecatholiccompany.com/'>The Catholic Company</a>.   Today&apos;s featured saint is Pope Saint Pius X.   If you like what you heard, share this podcast with someone you know, and make sure to subscribe!🔔Subscribe to Our Channel: <a href='https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbVNrdEJMWl9MMHluX2FYOVExYktxa0xGdGp1d3xBQ3Jtc0tsSmFkN2pqNWFkQkI3NVFFeGZYTno0cmp6b1hJVVI3cW5IbmZ4aWN1Y0FLRUJsWUItZGRJSTRPUW13YWtnQVJLbzBUS041TzlveF9Ec3lwSDd4RWgwaFg3VTJQc2Eyc3lXTkF1WWoyM0MyenV2MTdzbw&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F3sX4exh&amp;v=uXS4iQbY-gY'>https://bit.ly/3sX4exh</a>✅ Visit Good Catholic for more great content:

8/21 - Pope Saint Pius X

Dedication

The Chapter That Became a Book

Part 1 - The Life of St. Peter Claver

The Man Who Liked Slaves

Claver's Early Life

The Tempering of the Steel

And Cannot Come Again

The Church and Slavery

Theory and Practice

The Vilest Ever

The Forerunners of Emancipation

Contrasts

Claver in Cartagena

Claver and the Whites

Servus Servorum

The Dying of Claver

Part 2 - Supplementary Questions

The Conquest of Happiness

The Conquest of Pain

The Flight from Pity

Catholic Humanism

Catholic Sanctity

St. Peter Claver voluntarily entered the horrors of the slave trade to serve as a “slave of the slaves,” bringing comfort, healing, and the sacraments to the most forsaken. This powerful book follows his heroic charity aboard disease-ridden ships and in the slave pens of the West Indies, where he lived Ignatian spirituality with selfless love. Alongside Claver’s example, the book reflects on the Church’s historical witness against slavery and offers timely spiritual insights on how personal holiness and sacrificial love remain the most potent force against injustice—then and now.

A Saint in the Slave Trade

This devotional offers practical guidance for cultivating perfect contrition and deeper union with Christ in the Eucharist. Discover when and how to make an act of perfect contrition, pray spiritual communions, and examine your conscience fruitfully. Drawing from Scripture, traditional prayers, and St. Mary Magdalene’s example, it provides comfort, clarity, and hope for repentant souls seeking God’s mercy.

The Magdalena Prayer Book

In this episode Trent sits down with Eric Sammons of Crisis Magazine to discuss whether the Catholic church should have "youth ministry".