EPISODE · Apr 23, 2026 · 30 MIN
Saint Adalbert Of Prague
from Super Saints Podcast · host Brother Joseph Freyaldenhoven
Send us Fan MailA nobleman becomes a bishop, then an exile, then a missionary who keeps walking toward the hardest ground. Saint Adalbert of Prague isn’t remembered because his path was smooth, but because he refused to trade the Gospel for comfort, approval, or safety.We follow Adalbert from his Bohemian roots and rigorous Catholic formation at Magdeburg into the pressure-cooker of tenth century Prague, where he confronts simony, fights for clergy reform, defends Christian marriage, and calls a divided people back to conversion. When resistance turns into repeated exile, the story doesn’t shrink, it expands. Adalbert’s setbacks become the doorway to wider evangelization across Central Europe, with a missionary heart that keeps choosing obedience, prayer, and pastoral love over status.Then comes the frontier: the pagan Prussians. We explore what drives a Catholic missionary toward a place known for hostility, how Eucharistic devotion becomes daily strength, and why martyrdom in 997 becomes a seed for the faith across Poland, Bohemia, and Hungary. Along the way, we share how Journeys of Faith, inspired by Bob and Penny Lord, helps bring the lives of the saints and Catholic pilgrimage into your home through resources, media, and devotionals.If Saint Adalbert’s courage stirs something in you, subscribe, share this with a friend who needs hope, and leave a review so more listeners can find these stories of Catholic saints and missionary discipleship. What part of Adalbert’s journey do you want to imitate this week?Open by Steve Bailey Support the showJourneys of Faith brings you Super Saints PodcastsChat with US 24/7 Ask us anything https://chatting.page/mjxs9aerrtgm3lmpndlcepmbyosntrjnDownload Journeys of Faith App for Iphone or Android FREE https://journeysoffaith.com/pages/download-our-appPlease consider subscribing to this podcast or making a donation to Journeys of Faith Help us Grow!Journeys of Faith is blessed to provide Catholic media, including podcasts and inspirational content, free of charge across multiple media platforms for viewers and listeners around the world. While access to this content remains free, there are significant and continually increasing costs associated with producing, hosting, and distributing these programs. Your support helps us continue sharing the beauty of the Catholic faith with souls everywhere. We want to reach more souls and you can help us do that by becoming a Mission Angel. Make a Donation Any AmountRefer a FriendYou can help us ...
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Send us Fan Mail A nobleman becomes a bishop, then an exile, then a missionary who keeps walking toward the hardest ground. Saint Adalbert of Prague isn’t remembered because his path was smooth, but because he refused to trade the Gospel for comfort, approval, or safety. We follow Adalbert from his Bohemian roots and rigorous Catholic formation at Magdeburg into the pressure-cooker of tenth century Prague, where he confronts simony, fights for clergy reform, defends Christian marriage, and c...
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