Silence With A Modern Patron Saint of Diabetics

Send us Fan MailNoise is everywhere, but peace is not. We follow the life of Saint Raphael Arnaez Baron, a young Spaniard who seems to have everything wealth, talent, friends, and a bright future yet feels a deeper pull that comfort cannot quiet. His answer is startling: he walks away from the world to seek God in the Trappist silence of San Isidro de Dueñas, where prayer, hidden work, and Eucharistic adoration reshape what “success” even means. We talk through the foundations that form him: a Catholic home marked by daily Mass, family Rosaries, and a simple love for the Blessed Virgin Mary and the Holy Eucharist. Then we trace the hard edge of his story, severe diabetes that repeatedly forces him out of the monastery and into painful limitations. Rather than letting illness become bitterness, Raphael turns it into offering, teaching a practical spirituality of surrender, divine providence, and small daily yeses that anyone can live whether you are raising kids, caring for a sick parent, or just trying to pray in a distracted age. You will also hear why Raphael is often called a saint for restless souls: his “silence” is not empty, but full of presence, especially before Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. His childlike trust in Mary, his devotion to the Rosary, and his ability to find God in ordinary chores point to a path of holiness that fits real life. If you want Catholic encouragement for chronic illness, spiritual discipline, Eucharistic devotion, and Marian spirituality, this story lands close to home. Subscribe for more lives of the saints, share this with someone who needs quiet hope, and leave a review with the word “silence” plus one practice that helps you make space for God.Open by Steve Bailey Support the showJourneys of Faith brings you Super Saints PodcastsVisit our blog for full text of our podcasts https://journeysoffaith.com/blogs/eucharist-mary-saintsDownload 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 by referring a friend! When they upgrade you get $20 and so does Journeys of Faith...