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Saints for Slackers

Little With Great Love

The Saints for Slackers Podcast launched in 2021 to share little inspirations with all of us slackers whom God calls to be saints. A “CliffNotes on the saints” for slackers, our podcast episodes feature a 3-5 minute reflection of an inspiring saint and introduce a hilarious “wannabe patron saint” created by our team to pair faith and fun. Our Fall 2023 Little Way Edition (9/21 - 11/30/23) will focus on our patroness, St. Thérèse of Lisieux. We will introduce her “Little Way” spirituality weekly

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Episode 20: St. Joan of Arc

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2021/03/12

St. Joan of Arc KNEW, without a doubt and despite opposition and persecution, that God had called her to a special mission: to save the Catholic King and the Catholic Church in France - and ultimately to save souls for Christ. She was the heroic, warrior saint who shows us how to enter the battlefield for God!Moira of Modern Catholic Mom is a Midwest girl — though she lived for a short while in the South, and absolutely loved it — she still misses those winters! She met her husband, John, while

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Episode 19: St. Maximilian Kolbe

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2021/03/11

St. Maximilian Kolbe is the saint who gave up his life to save a fellow Auschwitz prisoner. He loved to remind us that truth is not relative, but a fundamental creation of God. St. Maximilian challenges us to overcome the obstacles of life by growing in our faith and staying close to the sacraments to gain strength - so that we might become one with Truth, the Truth that is our Lord Jesus Christ.Dr. Jeremy Lustig has been a member of the Troops of Saint George since its launch. He served as the

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Episode 18: St. Pope John Paul II, Strong Families...

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2021/03/10

St. Pope John Paul II was the pope who urgently taught us to fight for the family. We learn to live out our identity as adopted sons and daughters of God in the family. Of the many wonderful treasures offered to us from this incredible pope and saint, his advocacy for the family is second to none. His teachings echo in our hearts that strong families make strong nations, and strong nations produce saints.Patrick Novecosky is one of America’s most accomplished Catholic communicators. He’s the author

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Episode 17: St. Elizabeth Ann Seton

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2021/03/09

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton suffered the loss of loved ones throughout her life, which left her feeling empty and in search for more. She eventually found all she was looking for, and so much more, in finding her home in the Catholic Church and in the arms of Mary, the Mother of God. This saint teaches us to find all we could ever want and need in God Our Father and Mary Our Mother.Fr. Joe O’Connor serves as the Director of Seminarians for the Diocese of Syracuse and Pastor of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton

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Episode 16: St. Benedict

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2021/03/08

St. Benedict teaches monks, and us, how to live a Christ-centered & Christ-ordered life. St. Benedict began a deep walk with the Lord as a hermit, living in solitude for three years. He then started opening monasteries, and developing principles to structure a monk's daily way of life, which we know of today as "The Benedictine Rule."This saint taught monks how to be monks. The quote “ora et labora” is Latin for pray and work.Our podcast & reflection for today is by slacker Brian

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Episode 15: St. Veronica

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2021/03/06

St. Veronica knelt down, wiped a suffering face with love and compassion, and became a saint! The example of St. Veronica teaches us that loving our neighbors well is a ticket to sainthood. When we can see the face of Jesus in those around us and love them, we are not far from the love St. Veronica showed Jesus in wiping His face. The love we put into small gestures and acts of service holds a power that can make us holy.Our podcast & reflection for today is by slacker Joy Boudreaux. Joy and her

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Episode 14: St. Louis Martin

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2021/03/05

St. Louis Martin was a remarkable saint, husband & father, and a man who helped build an entire family dedicated to God. He can teach us how to lead and be members of a holy family and household. St. Louis Martin entered a special and holy marriage with another saint, his wife St. Zelie Martin. Together, they raised a family that offered their whole lives to God.Our podcast & reflection for today is by slacker Ryan Breaux. Ryan is from the small town of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana. He's

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Episode 13: St. Zélie Guérin Martin

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2021/03/04

St. Zelie Martin became the mother of a family that radically said "Yes" to God's plans. She is a saint who teaches us to say yes to God no matter what, to His unique and unexpected plans, joys, sorrows, and everything else that means following God in all things.Our podcast & reflection for today is by slacker Kelly Breaux. Kelly is from the small town of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana. She's been married 18-years to her husband, Ryan. They have 4 children: 12-year-old Estelle

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Episode 12: St. Gianna Molla

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2021/03/03

St. Gianna Molla was a wife, mother, doctor, and God's faithful servant. St. Gianna inspires us to open ourselves to the many ways God will call us to use our gifts and talents for His glory. She particularly inspires any woman who longs to follow Christ in all things. She practiced self-giving daily in her call to her family, her medical patients, and in the stillness of prayer with God.Our podcast & reflection for today is by slacker Kara Hebert. Kara Hebert is a native of Breaux Bridge,

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Episode 11: Our Lady of Guadalupe

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2021/03/02

Our Lady of Guadalupe: A Mother Whose Promise & Love NEVER FailsOur Lady of Guadalupe challenges us, her beloved and sometimes overly self-reliant children, to remember that she always has our back. She will protect us and care for our every need. Even when St. Juan Diego tried to avoid meeting her again to take care of his affairs, she found him wherever he was. She reminded him, and us, that our Mother knows all we need and it is pointless to try to do it all on our own. A mother who is so

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Episode 10: St. Francis de Sales

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2021/03/01

St. Francis de Sales was a 16th-century spiritual master who teaches us to reject fear and embrace the crosses in life. This saint reminds us not to worry about tomorrow, for the God who cares for us today will also care for us every day. St. Francis de Sales draws our attention back to what we know to be true: worry is useless and we cannot escape suffering in this life. But take heart, he also tells us, for our God offers us unfailing strength in every hardship we encounter.Our podcast &

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Episode 9: Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati

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2021/02/27

Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati was the mountaineer saint who loved God and fellow man - to the fullest! Frassati was an Italian, charismatic, and loving young man who spent his time serving the poor and suffering, while also living a full life with his friends by his side. Simply put for slackers, Pier loved God, served the poor, played jokes, and scaled mountains.Our podcast & reflection for today is by slacker Danielle Knight, the Chief Storyteller & Contributor with the Little With Great

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Episode 8: St. Pio

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2021/02/26

St. Pio, also known as the Padre of the famous words, “Pray, Hope, and Don't Worry!”, is the saint who encourages us to keep hope at all times. Worry is useless! These are some of the famous words given to us by this special and holy saint, a Capuchin friar who spent most of his days hearing countless confessions, and the rest of his time being a faithful spiritual father, friend, and counselor of souls.Our podcast & reflection for today is by slacker Alyssa Sanchez, Contributor, Social

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Episode 7: St. John Vianney

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2021/02/25

St. John Vianney is the saint whose faithfulness made him beloved in all of France. He was now for his faithfulness, austerity, and for being a dedicated confessor—hearing up to 75,000 confessions per year. He was so faithful in fighting for souls, the devil never left him alone.Our podcast & reflection for today is by slacker Tammi McCarthy, a writer and speaker on the Little With Great Love Team. Still, she has been running her own blog and social media for years at Chasing Time Drinking Wine

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Episode 6: St. Faustina

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2021/02/24

St. Faustina is the saint who reminds us that God loves it when we trust him more and more. Jesus appeared to St. Faustina repeatedly, giving her the message of His Divine Mercy, His merciful love for all of souls. He chose to share His message of love and mercy through a slacker who became a great saint.Our podcast & reflection for today is by slacker Michelle Hillaert, a writer and speaker on the Little With Great Love Team. Michelle is a wife, mother, bestselling author, coach, and a woman of

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Episode 5: St. John XXIII

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2021/02/23

St. John XXIII surprised his peers by doing the unexpected and carrying the Catholic Church through big changes and growth during his papacy! He was the "Good" Pope who reminds us to always trust in God!Our podcast & reflection for today is by Dr. Bob McCarty who lives with his wife Maggie in Laurel, Maryland. Bob is a pastoral ministry consultant and trainer and adjunct faculty at The Catholic University of America and The University of Dallas. He offers consultations, retreats,

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Episode 4: St. Teresa of Avila

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2021/02/21

St. Teresa of Avila reminds us that during our hardest times and biggest storms, we never have to be afraid—everything passes and with God, we have all that we need. Our podcast & reflection for today is by Barb Smerecki, who hails from the Metro Detroit area of Michigan. Barb is a retiree with over 30 years of law enforcement service as an Intelligence Analyst. She has been a volunteer with Catholic High School youth groups for over 40 years. She continues in this service passionately and jokes

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Episode 3: St. Teresa of Calcutta

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2021/02/20

St. Teresa of Calcutta, one of our beloved modern-day saints, loved, served, and suffered with all God's poor and forgotten children.Jesus' thirst for souls took hold of St. Teresa's heart, and the desire to satiate His thirst became the driving force of her life.Our podcast & reflection for today is by Kelly Breaux of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana. Kelly and her husband Ryan are the founders of Red Bird Ministries, the sister organization of Little With Great Love. Red Bird

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Episode 2: St. Albert the Great

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2021/02/19

Today Little With Great Love Founder, Lisa Martinez, gives a little insight into the relationship between St. Albert the Great and St. Thomas Aquinas.Her 3-minute written reflection and short podcast show us how God chooses whomever He wishes to do whatever He asks, especially the social outcasts.Read and learn more here: https://www.littlewithgreatlove.com/st-albert-the-great

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Episode 1: Blessed Solanus Casey

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2021/02/18

Blessed Solanus Casey shows us how to become saints in the simplest of ways - in being beacons of light and bringing hope to everyone we encounter. Our podcast & reflection for today is by Jeff Sanchez, a theology faculty member of Monsignor Edward Pace High School in South Florida. He enjoys craft beers, good food, and family time. Jeff has always had a passion for using his gifts for the Lord, most recently in voiceover work. Read more today

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