Hallowed: Exploring the Lives of the Saints

They built a New World together. This is the story of St Juan Diego and Our Lady of Guadalupe.email: [email protected] to St Juan Diego: https://www.usccb.org/prayers/prayer-st-juan-diego#:~:text=Print%20Download%20PDF-,St.,whether%20by%20choice%20or%20necessity.Prayers to Our Lady of Guadalupe: https://dioceseoftrenton.org/documents/2018/10/Prayers%20to%20Our%20Lady%20of%20Guadalupe.pdfPilgrimage: https://catholicshrinebasilica.com/basilica-of-our-lady-of-guadalupe-mexico/Music: 'Come Thou Font,' traditional melody recorded by Taryn Harbridge and used with artist's permission (https://www.youtube.com/@TarynHarbridge)

Following yonder star: this is the fascinating story of the Three Magi, SS Caspar, Melchior, and Balthasar. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hallowedEmail: thomas.m.thorneoutlook.comEpiphany Novena: https://www.catholicdoors.com/prayers/novenas/p00073.htmTroparion (Orthodox Prayer): https://www.goarch.org/-/preparing-for-our-lords-nativity#:~:text=The%20Troparion%20of%20the%20Feast,people%20who%20studied%20the%20stars.Music: 'Come Thou Font,' traditional melody performed by Taryn Harbridge and used with artist's permission (https://www.youtube.com/@TarynHarbridge)

A quick update on the schedule of the show.

You've heard of her. But do you know her? This is the gripping life of Mother Teresa of Calcutta.Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hallowedEmail: [email protected]: https://www.holyrosary.com.au/st-teresa-of-calcutta.htmStories: https://aleteia.org/2016/09/02/6-inspiring-stories-from-people-who-met-mother-teresa/https://www.crossroadsinitiative.com/saints/quotes-from-blessed-mother-teresa-of-calcutta/Private Writings: https://time.com/4126238/mother-teresas-crisis-of-faith/Music: 'Come Thou Font,' traditional melody recorded by Taryn Harbridge and used with artist's permission (https://www.youtube.com/@TarynHarbridge)

She took to the mountains and set captives free. This is the story of St Quiteria.Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hallowedEmail: [email protected] to St Quiteria: https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9c2964_0ad0f992a93042d0945d7830e9e0efec~mv2.jpg/v1/crop/x_365,y_2,w_291,h_504/fill/w_390,h_676,al_c,lg_1,q_80,enc_auto/9c2964_0ad0f992a93042d0945d7830e9e0efec~mv2.jpgBook on St Quiteria: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Saint-Quiteria-Veneration-Iconography-Peninsula/dp/3845438681Festival of St Quiteria in Tamil Nadu: https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=vOzOsSSF1qs

He brought the deep magic of Christ into the lives of those who needed it. This is the story of Don Bosco, God's magician.Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hallowedEmail: [email protected] of Don Bosco: http://www.donboscowest.org/saints/donboscoNovena to Don Bosco: http://www.donboscowest.org/resources/novena-prayers/novena-donboscoPilgrimage for Don Bosco: https://www.visitpiemonte.com/en/art-and-spirituality-itineraries/route-don-boscoMusic: 'Come Thou Font,' traditional melody recorded by Taryn Harbridge and used with artist's permission (https://www.youtube.com/@TarynHarbridge)

They gave their lives to defend the little ones. This is the story of St Charles Lwanga and the Ugandan Martyrs.Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hallowedEmail: [email protected]: https://www.praymorenovenas.com/st-charles-lwanga-and-companions-novenaIcons: https://sacredartbytianna.com/product/saint-charles-lwanga-ascension/Shrine: https://www.ugandamartyrsshrine.org.ug/the-saints/the-martyrs-2/st-charles-lwangaMusic: 'Come Thou Font,' traditional melody recorded by Taryn Harbridge and used with artist's permission (https://www.youtube.com/@TarynHarbridge)

Swallowed by a demon and born anew to slay it: this is the story of St Margaret of Antioch.Novena to St Margaret: https://www.catholickingdom.com/Cathedral/Prayer/novenas/St_Margaret-Antioch.htmlSt Margaret's Day Traditions: https://www.saintsfeastfamily.com/copy-of-saint-margaret-of-antioch-jMusic: 'Come Thou Font,' traditional melody recorded by Taryn Harbridge and used with artist's permission (https://www.youtube.com/@TarynHarbridge)

A Dark Age hunter who found God in the forest: this is the story of St Hubert.---Show Notes---Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hallowedEmail: [email protected] to St Hubert: https://catholicgentleman.com/2014/09/st-hubert-patron-saint-hunters/Ardennes Pilgrimage: https://visitwallonia.com/en-gb/content/andenne-saint-hubert-pilgrimage

The ancient martyr who blesses our throats each year: this is the story of St Blaise. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hallowedEmail: [email protected] Blaise Novena: https://www.ewtn.com/catholicism/devotions/novena-in-honor-of-st-blaise-288Pilgrimage to Maritea: https://maratea.info/st-blase-the-patron-saint-of-maratea.htmlMusic: 'Come Thou Font,' traditional melody recorded by Taryn Harbridge and used with artist's permission (https://www.youtube.com/@TarynHarbridge)

A quick update on the show, which will be on hiatus until the end of June because of my wedding!

They were good men in savage times: this is the saga of SS Magnus and Ronald of Orkney.---Show Notes---Patreon: www.patreon.com/hallowedEmail: [email protected] Saga: https://www.gutenberg.org/files/57723/57723-h/57723-h.htmPoetry of St Ronald: https://www.arcpublications.co.uk/content/572Devotions: https://showerofrosesblog.com/2015/celebrating-saints-st-magnus-of-orkney/Music: 'Come Thou Font,' traditional melody recorded by Taryn Harbridge and used with artist's permission (https://www.youtube.com/@TarynHarbridge)

The Renaissance master who gave his art to God: this is the story of Blessed Fra Angelico.

There was one who stood up for Christ when it could have cost him everything: the Good Pharisee, St Nicodemus. ---Show Notes---Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hallowedEmail: [email protected] Prayer to St Nicodemus: http://www.divine-redeemer-sisters.org/saint-of-the-day/august/31-sts-joseph-of-arimathea-and-nicodemus#:~:text=PRAYER%3A%20God%2C%20You%20alone%20are,Amen.History of the Herods: https://www.catholic.com/magazine/print-edition/death-dynastyMusic: 'Come Thou Font,' traditional melody recorded by Taryn Harbridge and used with artist's permission (https://www.youtube.com/@TarynHarbridge)

Spouse of the Virgin, Guardian of the Redeemer, and Terror of Demons: this is the heroic story of St Joseph.---Show Notes---Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hallowedEmail: [email protected] of St Joseph: https://www.ewtn.com/catholicism/devotions/litany-of-st-joseph-247Martin Mosebach, 'The Genealogy of Jesus': https://www.catholicculture.org/culture/library/view.cfm?recnum=6869St Joseph in the Bible: https://osjusa.org/st-joseph/scripture/Music: 'Come Thou Font,' traditional melody recorded by Taryn Harbridge and used with artist's permission (https://www.youtube.com/@TarynHarbridge)

You know the saint. Now it's time to hear his story. ---Show Notes---Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hallowedEmail: [email protected] Patrick's Lorica Prayer: https://www.ewtn.com/catholicism/devotions/lorica-of-saint-patrick-349Croagh Patrick Pilgrimage: https://followthecamino.com/en/blog/croagh-patrick-ireland-pilgrimage/Music: 'Come Thou Font,' traditional melody recorded by Taryn Harbridge and used with artist's permission (https://www.youtube.com/@TarynHarbridge)

He loved the loveless enough to become one of them. This is the story of Hawaii's greatest hero, St Damien of Molokai.---Show Notes---Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hallowedEmail: [email protected] to St Damien: https://www.praymorenovenas.com/st-damien-of-molokai-novenaRelics of St Damien: https://www.papalartifacts.com/portfolio-item/father-damien-of-molokai/#:~:text=During%20the%20canonization%20of%20St,right%20of%20the%20main%20sanctuary.Pilgrimage to St Damien's Shrine: https://thecatholictravelguide.com/destinations/u-s-a/catholic-churches-and-shrines-in-hawaii/molokai-hawaii-shrine-st-damien-molokai/

From Roman martyr to patron of lovers - this is the story of St Valentine. ---Show Notes---Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hallowedEmail: [email protected] St Valentine’s Novena:https://catholicnovenaapp.com/novenas/st-valentine-novena/Passion of St Valentine (translated by Roger Pearse):https://www.roger-pearse.com/weblog/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Valentine-of-Terni-Passio-2019-1.pdfChaucer’s Parliament of Fowls (translated by AS Kline):https://www.poetryintranslation.com/PITBR/English/Fowls.phpOldest Surviving Valentine’s Letter:https://www.bl.uk/learning/timeline/item126579.html#:~:text=This%20is%20probably%20the%20oldest,till%20I%20hear%20from%20you.On the Suppression of Lupercalia (William M Green):http://penelope.uchicago.edu/Thayer/E/Journals/CP/26/1/Lupercalia*.htmlMusic: 'Come Thou Font,' traditional melody recorded by Taryn Harbridge and used with artist's permission (https://www.youtube.com/@TarynHarbridge)

From the ashes of the ancient world, they built a new order that would last for generations. This is the story of Saints Benedict and Scholastica. ---Show Notes---Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hallowedEmail: [email protected] Gregory's Dialogues, Book II: https://www.tertullian.org/fathers/gregory_02_dialogues_book2.htmRule of St Benedict:https://www.solesmes.com/sites/default/files/upload/pdf/rule_of_st_benedict.pdfSt Benedict Devotions:https://www.virgosacrata.com/power-st-benedict-prayer.htmlSt Scholastica Novena:https://novenaprayer.com/st-scholastica-novena/#:~:text=O%20God%2C%20to%20show%20us,to%20attain%20to%20joys%20everlasting.Music: 'Come Thou Font,' traditional melody recorded by Taryn Harbridge and used with artist's permission (https://www.youtube.com/@TarynHarbridge)

Answering your questions for the New Year. RIP Pope Benedict XVI.---Show Notes---Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hallowedEmail: [email protected] on Pope Benedict's life by Jimmy Akin: https://www.catholic.com/magazine/online-edition/the-future-sainthood-of-benedict-xvi

The true story of Santa Claus. Merry Christmas!---Show Notes---Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hallowedEmail:[email protected] Novena to St Nicholas: https://www.praymorenovenas.com/st-nicholas-novenaImages of St Nicholas:https://www.stnicholascenter.org/who-is-st-nicholas/real-faceMusic: 'Come Thou Font,' traditional melody recorded by Taryn Harbridge and used with artist's permission (https://www.youtube.com/@TarynHarbridge)

I bet you didn't know there was a patron saint of dogs. This is the story of St Roch. ---Show Notes---Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hallowedEmail: [email protected] Novena to St Roch: https://www.daily-prayers.org/novenas/saint-roch/St Roch in Renaissance Art: https://artsandculture.google.com/story/saint-roch-the-plague-the-cult-and-the-image-museu-de-s%C3%A3o-roque/sAUxRLvGRYOWLw?hl=en-GBShrine of St Roch (New Orleans): https://unusualplaces.org/st-roch-chapel-a-shrine-of-life-on-a-cemetery/Music: 'Come Thou Font,' traditional melody recorded by Taryn Harbridge and used with artist's permission (https://www.youtube.com/@TarynHarbridge)

Saints clash with samurai in the Japanese game of thrones. This is the story of the Nagasaki martyrs.---Show Notes---Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hallowedEmail: [email protected] of St Francis Xavier about Japan: https://my.tlu.edu/ICS/icsfs/EurosinAsiaSources9pg.pdf?target=f95413e2-209d-4e7f-a324-456e70da7a3dChaplet of the 26 Martyrs: https://aleteia.org/2021/02/06/this-unique-chaplet-honors-26-japanese-martyrs/Memorial: https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e4417.htmlMusic: 'Come Thou Font,' traditional melody recorded by Taryn Harbridge and used with artist's permission (https://www.youtube.com/c/TarynHarbridge)

From Spain to India to Japan, he lived a life of high adventure for Christ: this is the bold tale of St Francis Xavier.---Show Notes---Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hallowed (Join for bonus episodes!)Email: [email protected] (Send your questions for the Q&A)Novena of Grace: https://www.praymorenovenas.com/novena-of-graceLetters of St Francis Xavier: https://archive.org/details/LifeLettersOfStFrancisXavierV1Castle of Xavier: https://www.castlesworld.com/castles/castle-of-xavier.phpBasilica of Bom Jesus (Relics of St Francis Xavier): https://www.bomjesus.org/Music: 'Come Thou Font,' traditional melody recorded by Taryn Harbridge and used with artist's permission (https://www.youtube.com/c/TarynHarbridge)

No cause is lost with Christ. This is the powerful story of St Rita.---Show Notes---Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hallowedEmail: [email protected] Prayers to St Rita: https://www.christian-miracles.com/prayerstostrita.htmSt Rita's Basilica in Cascia: https://santaritadacascia.org/en/Pope St John Paul II's address: https://www.vatican.va/content/john-paul-ii/en/speeches/2000/apr-jun/documents/hf_jp-ii_spe_20000520_santa-rita.htmlMusic: 'Come Thou Font,' traditional melody recorded by Taryn Harbridge and used with artist's permission (https://www.youtube.com/c/TarynHarbridge)

The Devil is still seething. This is the legend of St Michael the Archangel.---Show Notes---St Michael Prayer: https://www.ewtn.com/catholicism/devotions/prayer-to-st-michael-the-archangel-371Novena to St Michael: https://www.praymorenovenas.com/st-michael-archangel-novenaGolden Legend: https://www.christianiconography.info/goldenLegend/michael.htmMonte Gargano: https://sacredsites.com/europe/italy/monte_gargano.htmlMusic: 'Come Thou Font,' traditional melody performed by Taryn Harbridge and used with artist's permission (https://www.youtube.com/c/TarynHarbridge)

This is the tale of how England came to Christ: the adventure of St Augustine of Canterbury. RIP HM Queen Elizabeth II, r. 1952-2022.---Show Notes---St Bede the Venerable, The Ecclesiastical History of the English People:https://www.gutenberg.org/files/38326/38326-h/38326-h.htmlSt Augustine's Oak:https://www.worcesterpeopleandplaces.org.uk/news/134/146/Saint-Augustines-Oak.htmlSt Augustine's Relic and Shrine:https://www.augustine-pugin.org.uk/st-augustine/the-relic-and-shrine/St Augustine's Abbey (SS Peter and Paul):https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/st-augustines-abbey/Music: 'Come Thou Font,' traditional melody recorded by Taryn Harbridge and used with artist's permission (https://www.youtube.com/c/TarynHarbridge)

A modern slave set free by Christ: this is the remarkable story of St Josephine Bakhita.---Show Notes---Prayers for the Feast of St Josephine: https://www.sistersagainsttrafficking.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/2019-BAKHITA-Morning-Prayer.pdfCharities Against Human Trafficking: https://www.usccb.org/offices/anti-trafficking-program/coalition-catholic-organizations-against-human-traffickingPilgrimage to Schio:https://aleteia.org/2022/02/04/a-pilgrimage-in-the-footsteps-of-st-josephine-bakhita/Music: 'Come Thou Font,' traditional melody recorded by Taryn Harbridge and used with artist's permission (https://www.youtube.com/c/TarynHarbridge)

From baroness to Bride of Christ - this is the charming story of St Jane de Chantal.---Show Notes---Prayers to St Jane: https://www.stjane.org/about-us/our-patroness/Chateau de Bourbilly: http://bourbilly.fr/ Chateau de Monthelon:https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Ch%C3%A2teau_de_Monthelon_%28Sa%C3%B4ne-et-Loire%29#/media/File:Monthelon_(Sa%C3%B4ne-et-Loire)._(36422095964).jpgShrine at Lake Annecy:https://thecatholictravelguide.com/destinations/france/france-annecy-basilica-visitation-relics/Letters of St Jane and St Francis de Sales:https://www.abebooks.co.uk/Francis-Sales-Jane-Chantal-Letters-Spiritual/30642101422/bd?cm_mmc=ggl-_-UK_Shopp_Tradestandard-_-product_id=UK9780809129904USED-_-keyword=&gclid=Cj0KCQjwgO2XBhCaARIsANrW2X047pN5EtQwwvO4Nsqbom6Pzm8cZUMwl94xWNT2id9X4W9ZW-sh4A8aAnElEALw_wcBSt Francis de Sales, Treatise on the Love of God:https://ccel.org/ccel/desales/love/loveMusic: 'Come Thou Font,' traditional melody recorded by Taryn Harbridge and used with artist's permission (https://www.youtube.com/c/TarynHarbridge)

Nobody expects the papal inquisition! This is the story of St Peter of Verona, one of the most astonishing martyrs of the high middle ages.---Show Notes---Prayers and Devotions to St Peter Martyr:https://sensusfidelium.com/2018/04/18/st-peter-martyr-29-april-the-peter-martyr-palms/St Peter Martyr in Renaissance Art: https://www.italianartsociety.org/2018/04/on-april-6-1252-peter-martyr-also-known-as-peter-of-verona-was-assassinated/Recent scholarly histories of the inquisition:https://www.amazon.com/Modern-Scholar-Heaven-History-Inquisition/dp/B001JHT8A6 (Thomas Madden)https://www.amazon.co.uk/Spanish-Inquisition-Historical-Revision-Fourth/dp/0300180519 (Henry Kamen)https://www.amazon.co.uk/Spanish-Inquisition-Historical-Association-Studies/dp/0631206000 (Helen Rawlings)Music: 'Come Thou Font,' traditional melody recorded by Taryn Harbridge and used with artist's permission (https://www.youtube.com/c/TarynHarbridge)

From the pagan longhouse to the House of God: this is the wilderness adventure of Kateri Tekakwitha, North America's first native saint.---Show Notes---Shrine of St Kateri: https://pilgrimcenterofhope.org/national-shrine-historic-site-of-st-kateri-tekakwitha/Iconography of St Kateri: https://fineartamerica.com/art/saint+kateri+tekakwithaSt Kateri Conservation Centre: https://www.kateri.org/Music: 'Come Thou Font,' traditional melody recorded by Taryn Harbridge and used with artist's permission (https://www.youtube.com/c/TarynHarbridge)

What her son beheld in the heavens, she discovered on earth - and by this sign, they conquered. This is the story of St Helena, mother of Constantine the Great.---Show Notes---Eusebius on St Helena: http://gloriaromanorum.blogspot.com/2017/08/the-deeds-of-saint-helena-as-described.htmlNovena to St Helena: https://novenaprayer.com/st-helena-novena/Pilgrimage Following St Helena: https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/1433/gallery/On Relics of the True Cross: https://www.ncregister.com/news/taking-the-measure-of-relics-of-the-true-crossMusic: 'Come Thou Font,' traditional melody recorded by Taryn Harbridge and used with artist's permission (https://www.youtube.com/c/TarynHarbridge)

A saint can wear steel as well as sackcloth. This is the story of King Kaleb Elesbaan, Ethiopia's holy warrior.---Show Notes---Images of St Kaleb: https://www.liturgicalartsjournal.com/2018/03/images-of-elesbaan-king-and-saint.htmlPrayers to St Arethas and the Martyrs of Najran: http://full-of-grace-and-truth.blogspot.com/2008/10/st-arethas-holy-martyr-and-those-with.htmlTomb of St Kaleb in Ethiopia: https://www.lonelyplanet.com/ethiopia/northern-ethiopia/aksum/attractions/tombs-of-kings-kaleb-gebre-meskel/a/poi-sig/437968/355294Music: 'Come Thou Font,' traditional melody recorded by Taryn Harbridge and used with artist's permission (https://www.youtube.com/c/TarynHarbridge)

She was born a slave, but died a saint. This is the story of St Brigid, Patroness of Ireland and 'Mary of the Gael.'---Show Notes---Prayers to St Brigid: https://www.daily-prayers.org/angels-and-saints/prayers-to-st-bridgid-of-ireland/Life of St Brigid by Cogitosus: http://faculty.fairfield.edu/repstein/Brigid.pdfPilgrimages to Kildare: https://pilgrimagemedievalireland.com/2012/07/14/pilgrimage-at-kildare-in-the-sevent-century/Music: 'Come Thou Font,' traditional melody recorded by Taryn Harbridge and used with artist's permission (https://www.youtube.com/c/TarynHarbridge)

The world makes martyrs from ordinary men. This is the story of Bl Lucien Botovasoa: teacher, husband, and hero.---Show Notes---Secular Franciscan Order: https://ciofs.info/Lucien's Beatification: https://ciofs.info/2019/09/30/un-francescano-secolare-e-beatificato-il-maestro-di-scuola-lucien-botovasoa-del-madagascar/Beautiful Images of Madagascar: https://www.pendaphototours.com/madagascar-landscape-photography-highlights/Music: 'Come Thou Font,' traditional melody recorded by Taryn Harbridge and used with artist's permission (https://www.youtube.com/c/TarynHarbridge)

HERESY! This is the story of Gnosticism - the first and worst Christian heresy - and of the saint who defeated it.---Show Notes---Irenaeus of Lyon, Against Heresies: https://www.newadvent.org/fathers/0103.htmPrayer of Irenaeus for Truth-Seekers: https://aleteia.org/2021/06/28/st-irenaeus-prayer-for-those-seeking-the-truth/Searching for Irenaeus in Lyon: https://catholicinspirationonline.com/st-irenaeus-church-in-lyon-france/Music: 'Come Thou Font,' traditional melody recorded by Taryn Harbridge and used with artist's permission (https://www.youtube.com/c/TarynHarbridge)

They tried to burn her alive. They tried to feed her to lions. They failed - and she lived forever. This is the legend of St Thecla, the first virgin martyr.---Show Notes---Acts of Paul and Thecla: http://www.earlychristianwritings.com/text/actspaul.htmlPrayer for the Dying: https://www.ourcatholicprayers.com/prayer-for-a-departing-soul.htmlCatacomb of St Thecla in Rome: http://www.catacombeditalia.va/content/archeologiasacra/en/catacombs/by-provinces/rome/catacomb-of-st-thecla.htmlMusic: 'Come Thou Font,' traditional melody recorded by Taryn Harbridge and used with artist's permission (https://www.youtube.com/c/TarynHarbridge)

Roman martyr, legendary knight, patron saint of chivalry: this is the epic story of St George the Dragonslayer. ---Show Notes---Caxton's Life of St George: https://sourcebooks.fordham.edu/basis/goldenlegend/gl-vol3-george.aspNovena Prayers to St George: https://www.ewtn.com/catholicism/library/novena-in-honor-of-st-george-11864Tomb of St George in the Holy Land: https://www.biblewalks.com/stgeorgelodMusic: 'Come Thou Fount,' traditional melody recorded by Taryn Harbridge and used with artist's permission (https://www.youtube.com/c/TarynHarbridge).