A podcast in which host Sonrise Morning show host Anna Mitchell quizzes Dr. Italy about the life and impact of Pope St. Gregory the Great on the occasion of his feast day, September 3....
John Chrysostom shows how the transformation of twelve weak and fearful disciples into world-conquering apostles is the surest proof that they indeed saw the risen Christ. Customarily read on the feast of St. Bartholomew, apostle, on August 24, this excerpt shows us how the...
Bernard here treats of one of his favorite themes, the love relationship between God as bridegroom and the individual soul as bride, according the Song of Songs (otherwise known as the Canticle of Canticles or Song of Solomon). This selection is so typical of...
St. Lawrence (also rendered St. Laurence) was one of the seven deacons of the Church of Rome and was martyred under the Emperor Valerian on the 10th of August 258, four days after Pope Sixtus II and his companions. Little is known of the life...
St. Sharbel was a Lebanese Maronite hermit in the second half of the 19th century renown for holiness and miracles. Since his death in 1898, Christians and non-Christians alike have come to his shrine seeking healing through his intercession. This short video is a moving story...
Here Augustine reflects on hishat famous incident, recorded in Luke 10, when the Lord comes to the home of Martha and Mary. Martha busies herself with the details of hospitality, anxious and troubled about many things. Martha represents the battle we all face against the...
In this podcast, Dr. Italy shares why St. Clare of Assisi ought not merely be a footnote to Francis' story. And how both saints successfully dealt with the clerical corruption of their day....
Sonrise morning show host Anna Mitchell interviews Dr. Italy on the dramatic life and teaching of one of the most courageous bishops and amazing preachers of all time. This 8 minute podcast on St. John Chrysostom, the bishop with a backbone, will encourage you and...
St. Bonaventure, known as the Seraphic Doctor, teaches us about mystical or contemplative prayer in the Holy Spirit who enkindles within us a raging fire and carries the soul to God with intense fervor and glowing love....
This excerpt from the Rule of St. Benedict is read on St. Benedict's feast day on July 11....