web01.fireside.fm Sun, 05 Apr 2026 13:48:24 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Ave Explores - Episodes Tagged with “Saints” https://aveexplores.fireside.fm/tags/saints Wed, 02 Oct 2024 05:00:00 -0400 A project of Ave Maria Press, Ave Explores helps you discover and learn about aspects of the Catholic faith from a variety of different angles, looking at topics relevant to the spiritual life in a fresh, engaging, and practical way. en-us episodic Everyday Faith for Everyday Catholics Ave Maria Press A project of Ave Maria Press, Ave Explores helps you discover and learn about aspects of the Catholic faith from a variety of different angles, looking at topics relevant to the spiritual life in a fresh, engaging, and practical way. no Faith, Ave Maria press, Catholicism, Catholic, Mary, Church, Our Lady, Blessed Mother, Jesus Ave Maria Press katieprejean@gmail.com Week Two: Unveiling the Mystery of Relics with Sean Pilcher and Sharing Holy Stories with Jonathan Roumie https://aveexplores.fireside.fm/aveexplorespecculiarstuffcatholicsdopilcherroumie e98bb142-746c-47fb-bd15-068597d2da0e Wed, 02 Oct 2024 05:00:00 -0400 Ave Maria Press full 25 Ave Maria Press Sean Pilcher, from Sacra, an apostolate focused on the restoration and recovery of relics, shares the meaning and importance of relics for all Catholics. Sean discusses how relics are verified, what it looks like to restore relics that have been damaged, and offers insight into how relics impact our spiritual lives. Then, in a special bonus Ave Explores exclusive, Katie sits down with Jonathan Roumie, award winning actor from The Chosen and executive producer of the new film Heart of a Servant: The Father Flanagan Story to discuss how the joy of his Catholic faith guides him in his career and helps him discern good projects to work on, and he tells the story of meeting Pope Francis, who called him “Jesus.” 1:11:41 no Sean Pilcher, from Sacra, an apostolate focused on the restoration and recovery of relics, shares the meaning and importance of relics for all Catholics. Sean discusses how relics are verified, what it looks like to restore relics that have been damaged, and offers insight into how relics impact our spiritual lives. Then, in a special bonus Ave Explores exclusive, Katie sits down with Jonathan Roumie, award winning actor from The Chosen and executive producer of the new film Heart of a Servant: The Father Flanagan Story to discuss how the joy of his Catholic faith guides him in his career and helps him discern good projects to work on, and he tells the story of meeting Pope Francis, who called him “Jesus.” We would love it if you could leave a written review on Apple and share with your friends! Editing provided by Forte Catholic (https://www.fortecatholic.com/) Ave Explores, Ave Maria Press, peculiar stuff Catholics do, Matt Maher, Katie McGrady, Jonathan Roumie, Sean Pilcher, Sacra, The Chosen, Sonja Corbitt, Steffani Aquila, Mike Aquilina, Deacon David Keene, Meg Hunter-Kilmer, saints, relics Sean Pilcher, from Sacra, an apostolate focused on the restoration and recovery of relics, shares the meaning and importance of relics for all Catholics. Sean discusses how relics are verified, what it looks like to restore relics that have been damaged, and offers insight into how relics impact our spiritual lives.

Then, in a special bonus Ave Explores exclusive, Katie sits down with Jonathan Roumie, award winning actor from The Chosen and executive producer of the new film Heart of a Servant: The Father Flanagan Story to discuss how the joy of his Catholic faith guides him in his career and helps him discern good projects to work on, and he tells the story of meeting Pope Francis, who called him “Jesus.”

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Then, in a special bonus Ave Explores exclusive, Katie sits down with Jonathan Roumie, award winning actor from The Chosen and executive producer of the new film Heart of a Servant: The Father Flanagan Story to discuss how the joy of his Catholic faith guides him in his career and helps him discern good projects to work on, and he tells the story of meeting Pope Francis, who called him “Jesus.”

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]]> Week One: How Saints are Studied and Made with Meg Hunter-Kilmer and Deacon David Keene https://aveexplores.fireside.fm/aveexplorespeculiarstuffcatholicsdohunterkilmerkeene acef3343-0da4-4d42-b72d-919d3c65d6ad Wed, 25 Sep 2024 05:00:00 -0400 Ave Maria Press full 25 Ave Maria Press Join Meg Hunter-Kilmer, author and storyteller of saints, and Deacon David Keene, an archeologist and canon lawyer, as they delve into the fascinating process of uncovering the lives of saints. From researching their stories to studying their relics, they explore the challenges and discoveries that bring these holy figures to life. 1:17:10 no Join Meg Hunter-Kilmer, author and storyteller of saints, and Deacon David Keene, an archeologist and canon lawyer, as they delve into the fascinating process of uncovering the lives of saints. From researching their stories to studying their relics, they explore the challenges and discoveries that bring these holy figures to life. We would love it if you could leave a written review on Apple and share with your friends! Editing provided by Forte Catholic (https://www.fortecatholic.com/) Ave Explores, Ave Maria Press, Katie McGrady, Meg Hunter-Kilmer, David Keene, saints, peculiar stuff Catholics Do, Matt Maher, Fr. Patrick Mary Briscoe, Sonja Corbitt, Sean Pilcher, Mike Aquilina, Steffani Aquila Join Meg Hunter-Kilmer, author and storyteller of saints, and Deacon David Keene, an archeologist and canon lawyer, as they delve into the fascinating process of uncovering the lives of saints. From researching their stories to studying their relics, they explore the challenges and discoveries that bring these holy figures to life.

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]]> Reading Scripture Daily with Meg Hunter-Kilmer https://aveexplores.fireside.fm/aveexploresthebiblehunterkilmer 551ad119-fe1e-4af0-97a1-dce2d33891da Wed, 08 Sep 2021 05:00:00 -0400 Ave Maria Press full 12 Ave Maria Press Author and itinerant missionary Meg Hunter-Kilmer says daily reading of Scripture inspires a greater appreciation of Church tradition and a more robust understanding of Christ. Hunter-Kilmer has shared her reflections on daily Scripture on Instagram for two years. She explains how her life of faith has been changed by using the Bible as an anchor of her daily prayer. 31:09 no Author and itinerant missionary Meg Hunter-Kilmer says daily reading of Scripture inspires a greater appreciation of Church tradition and a more robust understanding of Christ. Hunter-Kilmer has shared her reflections on daily Scripture on Instagram for two years. She explains how her life of faith has been changed by using the Bible as an anchor of her daily prayer. Ave Explores, Ave Maria Press, Meg Hunter-Kilmer, The Bible, Reading Scripture Daily, Pray for Us, Saints Author and itinerant missionary Meg Hunter-Kilmer says daily reading of Scripture inspires a greater appreciation of Church tradition and a more robust understanding of Christ. Hunter-Kilmer has shared her reflections on daily Scripture on Instagram for two years. She explains how her life of faith has been changed by using the Bible as an anchor of her daily prayer.

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]]> Broken Saints for Broken People with Meg Hunter-Kilmer https://aveexplores.fireside.fm/catholicsaints 324955cd-1559-44e1-9190-2ac0e12ae4db Wed, 07 Jul 2021 05:00:00 -0400 Ave Maria Press full 11 Ave Maria Press Meg Hunter-Kilmer, author of the forthcoming Pray for Us, loves to tell stories of the saints, especially those who are not as well known. She shares how growing close to holy men and women has helped her to love Christ more. Hunter-Kilmer says each saint she’s grown close to has been a unique match during particular challenges in her life. 49:54 no Meg Hunter-Kilmer, author of the forthcoming Pray for Us, loves to tell stories of the saints, especially those who are not as well known. She shares how growing close to holy men and women has helped her to love Christ more. Hunter-Kilmer says each saint she’s grown close to has been a unique match during particular challenges in her life. Ave Explores, Ave Maria Press, Katie Prejean McGrady, Meg Hunter-Kilmer, saints, catholic saints, holy men and women, overcoming challenges, stories, pray for us Meg Hunter-Kilmer, author of the forthcoming Pray for Us, loves to tell stories of the saints, especially those who are not as well known. She shares how growing close to holy men and women has helped her to love Christ more. Hunter-Kilmer says each saint she’s grown close to has been a unique match during particular challenges in her life.

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]]> Encouraging Kids to Think About Holiness with Lisa M. Hendey https://aveexplores.fireside.fm/kidssaints c6474efa-c364-4107-8b88-ae70ee3253f2 Fri, 13 Nov 2020 05:00:00 -0500 Ave Maria Press full 7 Ave Maria Press Author Lisa M. Hendey discusses writing children’s books about the lives of the saints and shares advice on how to talk with kids about becoming holy in their everyday lives. 32:13 no Author Lisa M. Hendey discusses writing children’s books about the lives of the saints and shares advice on how to talk with kids about becoming holy in their everyday lives. kids, catholicism, faith, saints, holiness Author Lisa M. Hendey discusses writing children’s books about the lives of the saints and shares advice on how to talk with kids about becoming holy in their everyday lives.

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]]> Diversity of the Saints with Gloria Purvis https://aveexplores.fireside.fm/diversity b84fba99-7b04-4089-95cf-547acc6b12c7 Wed, 04 Nov 2020 05:00:00 -0500 Ave Maria Press full 7 Ave Maria Press Gloria Purvis explains that learning the stories of black, indigenous, and other diverse saints helps to expand the understanding of holiness in the world. She also shares about the lives of several diverse men and women with open causes for canonization. 43:34 no Gloria Purvis explains that learning the stories of black, indigenous, and other diverse saints helps to expand the understanding of holiness in the world. She also shares about the lives of several diverse men and women with open causes for canonization. diversity, catholicism, saints, communion of saints Gloria Purvis explains that learning the stories of black, indigenous, and other diverse saints helps to expand the understanding of holiness in the world. She also shares about the lives of several diverse men and women with open causes for canonization.

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]]> Broken Saints for Broken People with Meg Hunter-Kilmer https://aveexplores.fireside.fm/brokensaints ddf02d2e-696a-4f78-961f-aafa206a78d0 Wed, 28 Oct 2020 05:00:00 -0400 Ave Maria Press full 7 Ave Maria Press Meg Hunter-Kilmer, author of the forthcoming Saints Around the World, loves to tell stories of the saints, especially those who are not as well known. She shares how growing close to holy men and women has helped her to love Christ more. Hunter-Kilmer says each saint she’s grown close to has been a unique match during particular challenges in her life. 46:13 no Meg Hunter-Kilmer, author of the forthcoming Saints Around the World, loves to tell stories of the saints, especially those who are not as well known. She shares how growing close to holy men and women has helped her to love Christ more. Hunter-Kilmer says each saint she’s grown close to has been a unique match during particular challenges in her life. saints, brokenness, family, faith, ave Maria press, ave explores Meg Hunter-Kilmer, author of the forthcoming Saints Around the World, loves to tell stories of the saints, especially those who are not as well known. She shares how growing close to holy men and women has helped her to love Christ more. Hunter-Kilmer says each saint she’s grown close to has been a unique match during particular challenges in her life.

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]]> The Saints in our Lives with Maria Morera Johnson https://aveexplores.fireside.fm/cuba 14e248f4-ddfc-42de-a27c-1032c2767fa0 Fri, 23 Oct 2020 05:00:00 -0400 Ave Maria Press full 7 Ave Maria Press Maria Morera Johnson discusses her family’s immigration to the United States from Cuba. Johnson, the author of Our Lady of Charity, shares the journey that led her to a relationship with the saints, especially St. Teresa of Avila, and a deeper prayer life. 34:07 no Maria Morera Johnson discusses her family’s immigration to the United States from Cuba. Johnson, the author of Our Lady of Charity, shares the journey that led her to a relationship with the saints, especially St. Teresa of Avila, and a deeper prayer life. saints, cuba, immigration, teresa of Avila, ave explores Maria Morera Johnson discusses her family’s immigration to the United States from Cuba. Johnson, the author of Our Lady of Charity, shares the journey that led her to a relationship with the saints, especially St. Teresa of Avila, and a deeper prayer life.

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]]> Saints 101 with Doug Tooke https://aveexplores.fireside.fm/saints101 5ad69253-bd7b-4bfd-b200-524bd0b6020f Wed, 21 Oct 2020 05:00:00 -0400 Ave Maria Press full 7 Ave Maria Press Doug Tooke, vice president of mission at ODB Films and host of the Renovo podcast, explains canonization, the process the Church uses to declare a person a saint. He also discusses how each of us can strive for holiness. 44:05 no Doug Tooke, vice president of mission at ODB Films and host of the Renovo podcast, explains canonization, the process the Church uses to declare a person a saint. He also shares how each of us can strive for holiness. saints, catholicism, holiness Doug Tooke, vice president of mission at ODB Films and host of the Renovo podcast, explains canonization, the process the Church uses to declare a person a saint. He also shares how each of us can strive for holiness.

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]]> Eyes Fixed to Heaven with Sr. Bethany Davis, F.S.P. https://aveexplores.fireside.fm/holiness1 877b4a33-325b-4ab1-8ce8-41087b295109 Wed, 14 Oct 2020 05:00:00 -0400 Ave Maria Press full 7 Ave Maria Press Sister Bethany Davis of the Daughters of St. Paul sits down with Katie Prejean McGrady to explore what it means to be holy and keep our eyes fixed to heaven, not just because that makes us “a good Catholic,” but because it’s what Jesus wants for our lives. Sister Bethany tells her vocation story, explores the charism and mission of her congregation, and also shares about the new book of saints from the Daughters of St. Paul, In Caelo et in Terra: 365 Saints, and how this project ten years in the making is finally coming to fruition. 49:45 no Sister Bethany Davis of the Daughters of St. Paul sits down with Katie Prejean McGrady to explore what it means to be holy and keep our eyes fixed to heaven, not just because that makes us “a good Catholic,” but because it’s what Jesus wants for our lives. Sister Bethany tells her vocation story, explores the charism and mission of her congregation, and also shares about the new book of saints from the Daughters of St. Paul, In Caelo et in Terra: 365 Saints, and how this project ten years in the making is finally coming to fruition. holiness, faith, catholicism, saints, ave explores, ave Maria press Sister Bethany Davis of the Daughters of St. Paul sits down with Katie Prejean McGrady to explore what it means to be holy and keep our eyes fixed to heaven, not just because that makes us “a good Catholic,” but because it’s what Jesus wants for our lives. Sister Bethany tells her vocation story, explores the charism and mission of her congregation, and also shares about the new book of saints from the Daughters of St. Paul, In Caelo et in Terra: 365 Saints, and how this project ten years in the making is finally coming to fruition.

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