Saint Louis Mary de Montfort's life is inseparable from his efforts to promote genuine devotion to Mary, the mother of Jesus and mother of the church. Totus tuus (completely yours) was Louis's personal motto. Born in the Breton village of Montfort, close to Rennes (France), as an adult Louis identified himself by the place of his baptism instead of his family name, Grignion. Educated by Jesuits, he was considered intelligent, studious, deeply religious, artistic and somewhat shy by most of his teachers. This Podcast series is available on  all major platforms. See more resources, maps ..read more

Saint John Mark, later known simply as Mark, was a Jew by birth. He was the son of that Mary who was proprietress of the Cenacle or "upper room" which served as the meeting place for the first Christians in Jerusalem (Acts 12:12). He was still a youth at the time of the Savior's death. In his description of the young man who was present when Jesus was seized and who fled from the rabble leaving behind his "linen cloth," the second Evangelist might possibly have stamped the mark of his own identity. This Podcast series is available on  all major platforms. See more resources, maps, and i ..read more

Saint George is thought to have been a soldier in the fourth century who courageously defended his faith and encouraged his fellow Christians. For this, he suffered martyrdom by beheading under Diocletian. He was a popular saint in the East. This Podcast series is available on  all major platforms. See more resources, maps, and information at: https://www.dwworldhistory.com Checkout the video version at: https://www.youtube.com/DWWorldHistory A PDF Publication is available for this episode at: https://www.patreon.com/DWWorldHistory Support the show ..read more

Indifferent toward religion as a young man, St. Anselm became one of the church's greatest theologians and leaders. He received the title “Father of Scholasticism” for his attempt to analyze and illumine the truths of faith to the aid of reason. This Podcast series is available on  all major platforms. See more resources, maps, and information at: https://www.dwworldhistory.com Checkout the video version at: https://www.youtube.com/DWWorldHistory A PDF Publication is available for this episode at: https://www.patreon.com/DWWorldHistory Support the show ..read more

St. Francis of Paola was a man who deeply loved contemplative solitude and wished only to be the “least in the household of God.” Yet, when the Church called him into active service in the world, he became a miracle worker and influenced the course of nations. This Podcast series is available on  all major platforms. See more resources, maps, and information at: https://www.dwworldhistory.com Checkout the video version at: https://www.youtube.com/DWWorldHistory A PDF Publication is available for this episode at: https://www.patreon.com/DWWorldHistory Support the show ..read more

The selection in 1977 of Oscar Romero as Archbishop of San Salvador delighted the country's oligarchy as much as it disappointed the activist clergy of the archdiocese. Known as a pious and relatively conservative bishop, there was nothing in his background to suggest that he was a man to challenge the status quo. No one could have predicted that in the three short years he would be denounced by his fellow bishops, earn the hatred of the rich and powerful of El Salvador, and generate such enmity that he would be targeted for assassination - the first bishops slain at the altar since Thomas Bec ..read more

St. Turibius of Mogrovejo, a member of a wealthy Spanish family in the 16th century, was a brilliant professor of law at Salamanca University. As judge at the court of Inquisition, he dispensed justice. His responsibility and keen insight were praised by Philip II, king of Spain. Unexpectedly, the pope appointed this layman archbishop of Lima, Peru. Turibius argued, for he was not a priest, had not volunteered, and had never been to South America. But the pope sent him anyway. This Podcast series is available on  all major platforms. See more resources, maps, and information at: https ..read more

St. Joseph appears in the Gospels of Matthew and Luke, both of which contain accounts of the Nativity of Jesus. Significant differences between the two versions reflect the theological interests of the two evangelists. Nevertheless, both agree that Mary and Joseph were betrothed to be married when Mary was discovered to be pregnant. Luke's version emphasizes the perspective of Mary. But in Matthew's Gospel we received the story from Joseph's perspective. Here the discovery of Mary's pregnancy precedes any divine reassurance, thus presenting Joseph with a terrible dilemma. This Podcast series ..read more

The feast of St. Patrick is widely celebrated in many parts of the world. Admittedly, the celebration is more often an occasion for national pride than for reflection on the cause to which the saint dedicated his life. Ironically, Saint Patrick is much better known for his apocryphal achievement - having rid the Emerald isle of snakes - then for his actual accomplishments as a missionary. But even his great achievement, having established the Christian church in Ireland, tends to overshadow some of the more personal aspects of his life. This Podcast series is available on  all major plat ..read more

In 1925 Pope Pius XI declared her patron saint of automobile drivers because of a legend that her guardian angel used to light the road before her with a lantern keeping her safe from hazards. She is also the patron saint of widows. St. Frances' life combined aspects of secular and religious life. A devoted and loving wife, she longed for a lifestyle of prayer and service, so she organized a group of women to minister to the needs of Rome's poor. She expressed her commitment to Christ first in her affectionate care for her husband and children, then for her extended household, and finally for ..read more