The Southern Catholic Podcast
Helping Southern Catholics understand their faith, live it daily, never feel alone, and make sense of modern culture through a Catholic lens.
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In this episode of The Southern Catholic Podcast, we reflect on the powerful witness of St. Jacinta Marto, one of the young visionaries of Fatima whose short life was marked by deep prayer, sacrifice, and love for sinners.
What can a child teach us about holiness? A lot more than we think.
Jacinta embraced suffering with remarkable courage, offering her pain for the conversion of souls and for love of Jesus and Mary. Her life reminds...
In this episode of The Southern Catholic Podcast, we explore what it really means to live Catholic love in a world that often confuses it with feelings or convenience. Drawing on Scripture, Church teaching, and stories from everyday Southern life, we reflect on faithful, sacrificial, and courageous love — the kind that transforms hearts, families, and communities.
Learn how to love like Christ: patiently, boldly, and with intention,...
On this episode of The Southern Catholic Podcast, we prepare for the First Sunday of Lent by reflecting on Jesus’ forty days in the desert. Facing temptation and relying on God’s strength, Jesus shows us how to persevere, trust, and grow in holiness.
We explore the readings, uncover the theme of faithful perseverance, and share practical ways to live Lent in your daily life — from prayer and fasting to small acts of mercy. Join us a...
In this episode of The Southern Catholic Podcast, we reflect on the Seven Holy Founders of the Servite Order — seven men who left wealth and status behind to live lives of prayer, penance, and deep devotion to Our Lady of Sorrows.
What does it mean to stand with Mary at the foot of the Cross? And how can sorrow become a path to holiness instead of bitterness?
Join us as we explore their powerful witness and discover how to carry suff...
On this episode of The Southern Catholic Podcast, we prepare for the First Sunday of Lent by reflecting on Jesus’ forty days in the desert. Facing temptation and relying on God’s strength, Jesus shows us how to persevere, trust, and grow in holiness.
We explore the readings, uncover the theme of faithful perseverance, and share practical ways to live Lent in your daily life — from prayer and fasting to small acts of mercy. Join us a...
In this episode of The Southern Catholic Podcast, we uncover the true story of St. Valentine — a priest who gave his life defending Christian marriage and refusing to deny Christ.
Far from chocolates and greeting cards, Valentine’s witness shows us that real love is sacrificial, courageous, and rooted in covenant. What does his martyrdom teach us about marriage, faithfulness, and loving boldly in today’s culture?
If you’ve ever wonde...
In this episode of The Southern Catholic Podcast, we dive deep into the Catholic practice of fasting — not just as a rule, but as a powerful spiritual weapon. From Scripture to Church history, fasting has always been about freedom: freedom from sin, freedom from attachment, and freedom to love God more fully.
How can fasting help break habitual sins? Why does the Church still call us to sacrifice? And how can Southern Catholics live...
On this episode of The Southern Catholic Podcast, we reflect on the feast day, story of Our Lady of Lourdes, and the quiet, powerful faith of St. Bernadette. In a small French town, Heaven met earth — and a young girl’s simple trust became a channel of healing for the world.
What does Lourdes teach us about suffering, prayer, and trusting God when we’re asking for healing?
Join us as we explore how true healing begins with surrender...
In this episode of The Southern Catholic Podcast, we reflect on the life of St. Scholastica (Feb 10) and the famous moment when her prayer brought down a storm. Her story reminds us that persistent, loving prayer moves the heart of God.
What can her bold trust teach us about prayer, family, and faithful love today?
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In this episode of The Southern Catholic Podcast, we prepare our hearts for the 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time by looking ahead to the Mass readings from Sirach 15, Psalm 119, 1 Corinthians 2, and Matthew 5. Jesus calls us to a deeper righteousness — one rooted in truth, integrity, and a heart aligned with God.
This week’s focus: Righteousness Rooted in Truth.
How can we let our “Yes” mean yes and our “No” mean no in everyday South...
In the Agony in the Garden, Jesus shows us how to trust the Father when fear, sorrow, and uncertainty press in. This episode reflects on surrender, honest prayer, and how Southern Catholics can lean on God when the weight feels heavy and the road ahead unclear.
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In this episode of The Southern Catholic Podcast, we reflect on the First Luminous Mystery: the Baptism of Jesus in the Jordan. As the Father’s voice is revealed and the Holy Spirit descends, we are reminded of our own baptism and our call to live as God’s beloved children. A prayerful meditation on humility, obedience, and new life in Christ.
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In this episode of The Southern Catholic Podcast, we meditate on the First Glorious Mystery: the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. From the empty tomb to the triumph over sin and death, this reflection invites us to place our hope in the risen Lord and live as people of the Resurrection. A prayerful reminder that darkness never has the final word.
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In this episode of The Southern Catholic Podcast, we meditate on the First Sorrowful Mystery and enter the Garden of Gethsemane. Jesus faces fear, sorrow, and abandonment, yet surrenders fully to the Father’s will. This reflection invites us to bring our own anxieties to Christ and remain faithful in prayer, especially in moments of trial.
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In the Agony in the Garden, Jesus shows us how to trust the Father when fear, sorrow, and uncertainty press in. This episode reflects on surrender, honest prayer, and how Southern Catholics can lean on God when the weight feels heavy and the road ahead unclear.
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St. Francis de Sales reminds us that holiness grows through patience, kindness, and steady faithfulness. In this episode, we reflect on his gentle approach to evangelization and how choosing calm, loving responses can transform Southern Catholic families and communities.
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St. Thomas Aquinas teaches us that faith seeks understanding—and ultimately leads us to God Himself. This episode reflects on his life and how humble wisdom still shapes Southern Catholic faith today.
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St. Angela Merici trusted God to work through quiet, faithful leadership. In this episode, we reflect on her life, Scripture, and how trusting leadership still shapes Southern Catholic families and parishes today.
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