Living an educated and well respected life was not enough for Bernardine who found his true vocation only after becoming a Jesuit priest. His undying love for his people named him the patron saint of Lecce, Italy. 

Saint Bernardine Realino 1530-1616. Feast day: July 2.

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Ireland has long been a land torn by violent division between Catholics and Protestants. Born into this conflict Oliver was no stranger to persecution. Yet he continued to serve the Lord in his vocation, in spite of the threat to his life. 

Saint Oliver Plunkett 1625-1681. Feast day: July 1.

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Anxiety, depression, addiction, and periods of darkness afflict all of us from time to time. But what do we do when our struggles don’t seem to go away? These saints know exactly what that feels like and we can look to them for help and consolation in the dark times.

June 28, 2023

Show Host: Sophia Bauer

Episode 388

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