Venerable Matthew Talbot, Patron of Alcoholics and Addicts

Saint Josemaria Escriva, Patron of Diabetics

This episode is on Saint Josemaria Escriva who lived from 1902 to 1975. Saint Josemaria was declared declared a Saint on October 6, 2002 by Pope Saint John Paul II and his feat day is June 26th. He is the patron of Opus Dei and diabetics. “Saints for the Sick: Heavenly Help for Those Who Suffer” by Joan Carroll Cruze, you can purchase the book here [https://www.sunrisemarian.com/product/9780895558329.html] This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit learningthewaytocalvary.substack.com [https://learningthewaytocalvary.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

Venerable Matthew Talbot, Patron of Alcoholics and Addicts

This episode is on Venerable Matthew Talbot who lived from 1856 to 1925. Matthew was declared venerable on October 3, 1975 and his feat day is June 19th. He is the patron of alcoholics and addicts. When a person is declared venerable in the Catholic Church it means that their life has demonstrated to have attained a certain level of sanctity and is worthy of imitation. Their cause may continue on to become a blessed or saint. “Saints for the Sick: Heavenly Help for Those Who Suffer” by Joan Carroll Cruze, you can purchase the book here [https://www.sunrisemarian.com/product/9780895558329.html] This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit learningthewaytocalvary.substack.com [https://learningthewaytocalvary.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

Saint Bernadine, Patron of Respiratory Illnesses

This episode is on Saint Bernardine of Siena who lived from 1380 to 1444. Saint Bernardino was canonized on May 24, 1450 by Pope Nicolas V and has the feast day of May 20th. He is the patron advertising, communications, compulsive gambling, respiratory problems, as well as any problems involving the chest area. “Saints for the Sick: Heavenly Help for Those Who Suffer” by Joan Carroll Cruze, you can purchase the book here [https://www.sunrisemarian.com/product/9780895558329.html] This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit learningthewaytocalvary.substack.com [https://learningthewaytocalvary.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

St. Damien, Patron of Lepers and Outcasts

This episode is on Saint Damien Joseph de Veuster who lived from 1840 to 1889. Saint Damien was canonized on October 11, 2009 by Pope Benedict XVI and has the feast day of May 10th. He is the patron of people with leprosy and outcasts. I will be reading a section from “Saints for Sinners: Heavenly Help for Those Who Suffer” by Joan Carroll Cruze. You can purchase the book here [https://www.sunrisemarian.com/product/9780895558329.html] Augustine Institute - St. Damien Catholic Saint https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/st-damien-of-molokai/id1597828386?i=1000612144291 [https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/st-damien-of-molokai/id1597828386?i=1000612144291] This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit learningthewaytocalvary.substack.com [https://learningthewaytocalvary.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

Introducing Learning the Way to Calvary

This episode is an introduction to Learning the Way to Calvary, where I will be telling you how it started, what you can expect, the name, and a bit about myself. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit learningthewaytocalvary.substack.com [https://learningthewaytocalvary.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]