Keep Catholicism Weird: Saints, Relics, Martyrs, and More

This week, we’re talking about one of the most glorious teachings of Catholicism: the saints! We also explore the Church’s teachings on relics, how grace transforms the material world, and how a relationship with the saints is meant to strengthen your relationship with Christ, not be a substitute for it. Show Notes:Saints:* Saint Gabriel Possenti* Saint Jude* Saint Elizabeth of the Trinity* Saint Helena* Saint Padre Pio* Saint Brigid of Ireland* Saint Therese of Lisieux* Saint Edith Stein* Saint Hildegard of Bingen* Saint John Paul II* Saint Philip Neri* Saint John Henry Newman* Saint Bernadette SoubirousBooks:* Essays on Woman by Edith Stein* Parochial & Plain Sermons by John Henry Newman* Theology of the Body by John Paul II* Saint Hildegard of Bingen: Discovering the Doctors by Emily Stimpson Chapman* Story of a Soul by Therese MartinRosary Bracelets: Humble Mission BeadsThin Places“Making Christianity Weird Again” by Tracy RowlandTherese (1986 French movie)Help keep sane(ish) Catholic conversation on the Internet. Become a subscriber today. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit visitationsessions.substack.com/subscribe