Episode 16: Saint Benedict
May 30, 2023
Saint Benedict is considered by many to be the father of Western monasticism. After living as a hermit for a time, he eventually founded several monasteries. Hear about several miracles attributed to Saint Benedict as well as the symbolism and meaning of the Saint Benedict medal.
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sources:
• CatholicSaints.info ( https://catholicsaints.info/saint-benedict-of-nursia/ )
• The Golden Legend
• Saint Benedict Center ( https://www.saintbenedict.com/catholic-resources/st-benedict-medal/ )
news sources:
• AP News ( https://apnews.com/article/vatican-coptic-orthodox-martyrs-beheaded-libya-45937c3da0c43868ef33ceceaf6d8906 )
• Benedictines of Mary ( https://benedictinesofmary.org )
• Catholic Key ( https://catholickey.org/2019/06/06/sister-mary-wilhelmina/ )
• Catholic News Agency
( https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/250399/lord-alton-commemorates-bravery-solidarity-of-the-21-coptic-orthodox-martyrs )
( https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/254368/pope-francis-approves-beatification-of-priest-martyred-in-world-war-ii )
( https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/254384/a-miracle-in-missouri-body-of-benedictine-sisters-foundress-thought-to-be-incorrupt )
( https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/254413/who-was-sister-wilhelmina-lancaster-the-african-american-whose-body-is-potentially-incorrupt )
( https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/254434/morticians-sister-wilhelmina-lancaster-preserved-body )
( https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/254434/morticians-sister-wilhelmina-lancaster-preserved-body )
• CBS Sunday Morning YouTube channel ( https://youtu.be/Po5LZpGSN-k )
• Christian News Now ( https://christiannewsnow.com/ghana-christian-martyred-by-isis-with-coptic-christians-finally-laid-to-rest/ )
• Diocese of Kansas City – St. Joseph ( https://kcsjcatholic.org/2023/05/bishops-may-26-statement-regarding-sister-wilhelmina-lancaster/ )
• The Guardian ( https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2023/may/27/missouri-nun-body-intact-four-years )
• New York Times ( https://www.nytimes.com/2015/10/27/nyregion/dorothy-days-retreat-is-now-a-vacant-lot-but-a-bid-to-protect-it-survives.html )
• NYC.gov ( https://www.nyc.gov/html/dot/html/pr2023/dorothy-day-inaugural-ride.shtml )
• The Pillar ( https://www.pillarcatholic.com/p/the-mysterious-saint-who-is-the-21st )
• Roman Catholic Saints ( https://www.roman-catholic-saints.com/incorruptible-saints.html )
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• Wikipedia ( https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dorothy_Day )
News writers for The Flowered Path are patrons and friends of the show, Sarah and Kevin.
Theme music is Mariam Matrem Virginem, played by a forest beggar.
