Saint Stories for Kids
171 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 months ago - ★★★★★ - 1.4K ratingsA weekly podcast of stories for kids about Catholic Saints, from the creator of Shining Light Dolls, Chantal Baros. Join us each week for a new short story about the lives of the Saints!
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Ep. 146 St Euphronius - All Saints' Day
November 30, 2023 00:00 - 11 minutes - 14.2 MBSt Euphronius recognized the importance of honoring the Saints we don't know all that much about, as well as those who we do. Listen now to hear his story. St Euphronius, Pray for Us! www.shininglightdolls.com www.instagram.com/shininglightdolls www.facebook.com/shininglightdollsllc
Ep. 147 St Andrew Corsini
November 02, 2023 00:00 - 6 minutes - 7.42 MBSt Andrew Corsini knew to always keep an eye out for trouble. Sometimes it takes a discerning eye to see the truth though. Listen now to hear his story. St Andrew Corsini, Pray for Us! www.shininglightdolls.com www.instagram.com/shininglightdolls www.facebook.com/shininglightdollsllc
Ep. 145 St Odilo - All Souls' Day
October 30, 2023 00:00 - 7 minutes - 8.99 MBSt Odilo was a holy man who cared very much for the souls of those who had gone before him. So much so that it was making some "people" pretty irritated. Listen now to hear his spooky story! St Odilo, Pray for Us! www.shininglightdolls.com www.instagram.com/shininglightdolls www.facebook.com/shininglightdollsllc
Ep. 144 St Anthony the Great
September 22, 2023 00:00 - 5 minutes - 6.54 MBSt Anthony was a very holy man...but even holy men and women need a reminder every now and then of what God expects of all of us. Listen now to heat his story! St Anthony the Great, Pray for Us! www.shininglightdolls.com www.instagram.com/shininglightdolls www.facebook.com/shininglightdollsllc
Ep. 143 St Francis Xavier
September 10, 2023 00:00 - 7 minutes - 9.57 MBSt Francis Xavier knew that God would always be listening. He prayed for many miracles in his lifetime. God was listening to Francis' heart too though, and heard prayers he didn't even know he had. Listen now to hear his story! St Francis Xavier, Pray for Us! www.shininglightdolls.com www.instagram.com/shininglightdolls www.facebook.com/shininglightdollsllc
Ep. 142 St Severinus
September 04, 2023 00:00 - 6 minutes - 8.2 MBSt Severinus traveled from place to place a lot, wherever he felt that God needed him. Sometimes the reasons were obvious, sometimes they weren't. But God always shines a light on the situation. Listen now to hear his story. St Severinus, Pray for Us! www.shininglightdolls.com www.instagram.com/shininglightdolls www.facebook.com/shininglightdollsllc
Ep. 141 St Omobono
March 26, 2023 00:00 - 7 minutes - 9.55 MBOmobono was always helping those in need...and he was ready for a well deserved day trip with his family. But there were other travelers on the road too. Maybe they could use a hand? It was hard for him to turn that part of himself off...even for a day. Listen now to hear his story! St Omobono, Pray for Us! www.shininglightdolls.com www.instagram.com/shininglightdolls www.facebook.com/shininglightdollsllc
Ep. 140 St Teresa of Avila
March 12, 2023 00:00 - 6 minutes - 8.25 MBSt Teresa travelled a lot and met many kind people on her way. Some offered a spot to rest, some offered a meal and a drink. Today was an opportunity for both...and a lesson for her sisters. Listen now to hear her story! St Teresa, Pray for Us! www.shininglightdolls.com www.instagram.com/shininglightdolls www.facebook.com/shininglightdollsllc
Ep. 139 St Frances of Rome
March 05, 2023 00:00 - 8 minutes - 9.69 MBSt Frances would've preferred to say her prayers uninterrupted...wouldn't you? But prayer...even interrupted prayer is still important. Listen now to hear her story! St Frances, Pray for Us! www.shininglightdolls.com www.instagram.com/shininglightdolls www.facebook.com/shininglightdollsllc
Ep. 138 St Hubert of Liege
February 26, 2023 00:00 - 5 minutes - 6.63 MBSt Hubert didn't always make time for God...that is...until God reminded him. He speaks to each of us in different ways. Listen now to hear his story! St Hubert, Pray for Us! www.shininglightdolls.com www.instagram.com/shininglightdolls www.facebook.com/shininglightdollsllc
Encore: Ep. 6 St Valentine
February 14, 2023 00:00 - 4 minutes - 5.58 MBSt Valentine was a healer! And though he was martyred for his beliefs, even that could not stop his miraculous works! Listen now! St Valentine, Pray for Us! www.shininglightdolls.com www.instagram.com/shininglightdolls www.facebook.com/shininglightdollsllc
Ep. 137 St John the Almoner
February 11, 2023 00:00 - 5 minutes - 6.21 MBSt John knew there must be a way to end the fighting, he just needed time to figure it out...and a little help from his friends. Listen now to hear his story! St John, Pray for Us! www.shininglightdolls.com www.instagram.com/shininglightdolls www.facebook.com/shininglightdollsllc
Ep. 136 St Gonsalo
January 21, 2023 00:00 - 8 minutes - 9.97 MBSt Gonsalo had to help the people of his town. He called on others for assistance but was instead met with resistance. God was watching out for him though, he knew how to even things out in Gonsalo's favor. Listen now to hear his story! St Gonsalo, Pray for Us! www.shininglightdolls.com www.instagram.com/shininglightdolls www.facebook.com/shininglightdollsllc
Encore: Ep 49 St Juan Diego
December 11, 2022 00:00 - 10 minutes - 13.8 MBSt Juan Diego was just your average Joe...He was a recently converted Catholic just going about his business...but someone had other ideas for him. They had a big job for him to do. Listen now to hear his story! St Juan Diego, Pray for Us! www.shininglightdolls.com www.instagram.com/shininglightdolls www.facebook.com/shininglightdollsllc
Encore: Ep. 48 St Nicholas
December 05, 2022 00:00 - 8 minutes - 11.4 MBSt Nicholas wanted a way to share what he had with others. He finally came up with a great idea...it was just a little out of the ordinary. Listen now to hear his story! St Nicholas, Pray for Us! www.shininglightdolls.com www.instagram.com/shininglightdolls www.facebook.com/shininglightdollsllc
Encore: Ep. 47 St Conrad
November 25, 2022 00:00 - 5 minutes - 6.68 MBSt Conrad didn't have arachnophobia before Mass that day...do you think he did afterwards? Listen now! St Conrad, Pray for Us! www.shininglightdolls.com www.instagram.com/shininglightdolls www.facebook.com/shininglightdollsllc
Encore: Ep. 45 St Martin of Tours
November 10, 2022 00:00 - 4 minutes - 5.95 MBSt Martin gave selflessly to help someone in need. Who was this man? listen now to hear the story! St Martin, Pray for Us! www.shininglightdolls.com www.instagram.com/shininglightdolls www.facebook.com/shininglightdollsllc
Encore: Ep. 44 St Leo the Great
November 09, 2022 00:00 - 4 minutes - 5.8 MBPope Leo knew he had to do something to protect Rome! He just didn't realize that he had such persuasive friends with him. Listen now to hear his story! St Leo, Pray for Us! www.shininglightdolls.com www.instagram.com/shininglightdolls www.facebook.com/shininglightdollsllc
Ep. 135 St Anthony of Padua
October 29, 2022 00:00 - 7 minutes - 8.65 MBSt Anthony knew that he had to tell the truth...no matter what. Without God, and without the truth, things can get a little bit...frightening. Listen now to hear his story! St Anthony of Padua, Pray for Us! www.shininglightdolls.com www.instagram.com/shininglightdolls www.facebook.com/shininglightdollsllc
Ep. 133 St Macarius of Egypt
October 28, 2022 00:00 - 5 minutes - 6.55 MBSt Macarius knew that God loves us so much that He will never stop trying to give us chances for redemption. Listen now to hear his story! St Macarius Pray for Us! www.shininglightdolls.com www.instagram.com/shininglightdolls www.facebook.com/shininglightdollsllc
Ep. 134 St. Romanus
October 28, 2022 00:00 - 7 minutes - 8.11 MBSt. Romanus couldn't stand idly by while people were sent to their deaths at the hands of...oh...you'll have to listen for that part. But he knew what he had to do. Listen now to hear his story! St. Romanus, Pray for Us! www.shininglightdolls.com www.instagram.com/shininglightdolls www.facebook.com/shininglightdollsllc
Ep. 132 St Benedict of Nursia
October 27, 2022 00:00 - 5 minutes - 6.89 MBYou can't always trust that little voice in your head...you don't know who's been in there. Better to listen to St Benedict...in fact...listen now to hear his story! St Benedict Pray for Us! www.shininglightdolls.com www.instagram.com/shininglightdolls www.facebook.com/shininglightdollsllc
Encore: Ep. 109 St Padre Pio
October 26, 2022 00:00 - 4 minutes - 5.69 MBVisitors weren't anything new for Padre Pio. Not even ones from "out of town." Listen now to hear his story! St Padre Pio, Pray for Us! www.shininglightdolls.com www.instagram.com/shininglightdolls www.facebook.com/shininglightdollsllc
Encore: Ep. 108 St John Macias
October 26, 2022 00:00 - 7 minutes - 8.41 MBSt John was modest about some of his mystical abilities...he probably should have shared that info with the new guy at the monastery though. Listen now to hear his story! St John Macias, Pray for Us! www.shininglightdolls.com www.instagram.com/shininglightdolls www.facebook.com/shininglightdollsllc
Encore: Ep. 107 St Dominic
October 25, 2022 00:00 - 5 minutes - 6.8 MBIt's hard enough to get your work done, let alone with someone breathing down your neck. Listen now to hear St Dominic's story! St Dominic, Pray for Us! www.shininglightdolls.com www.instagram.com/shininglightdolls www.facebook.com/shininglightdollsllc
Encore: Ep. 106 St Anthony of Padua
October 23, 2022 00:00 - 8 minutes - 9.77 MBWe all know St Anthony is the patron of lost things...but do you know why? Well...let's just say it's never wise to steal from a Saint. Listen now to hear what happens! St Anthony, Pray for Us! www.shininglightdolls.com www.instagram.com/shininglightdolls www.facebook.com/shininglightdollsllc
Encore: Ep. 105 St Macarius of Eqypt
October 23, 2022 00:00 - 5 minutes - 7.03 MBVisiting cemeteries is an important part of Hallowtide. But when you visit...make sure you don't overstay your welcome. Listen now to hear St Macarius' story! St Macarius, Pray for Us! www.shininglightdolls.com www.instagram.com/shininglightdolls www.facebook.com/shininglightdollsllc
Encore: Ep. 100 St Pope John Paul
October 21, 2022 00:00 - 8 minutes - 10 MBPope John Paul knew that our faith comes from inside of us, not from things, possessions, or even paintings. Listen now to hear his story! Pope St John Paul II, Pray for Us! www.shininglightdolls.com www.instagram.com/shininglightdolls www.facebook.com/shininglightdollsllc
Encore: Ep. 41 St Teresa of Avila
October 14, 2022 00:00 - 5 minutes - 7.59 MBSt Teresa always had a sense of humor...even with God. She knew he wanted her to be herself. Listen now to hear her story! St Teresa, Pray for Us! www.shininglightdolls.com www.instagram.com/shininglightdolls www.facebook.com/shininglightdollsllc
Ep. 131 St Faustina
October 04, 2022 00:00 - 6 minutes - 7.33 MBSt Faustina knew she needed to honor Jesus' request. She just wasn't sure how...or how long it would take. Listen now to hear her story! St Faustina, Pray for Us! www.shininglightdolls.com www.instagram.com/shininglightdolls www.facebook.com/shininglightdollsllc
Encore: Ep. 79 St Francis of Assisi
October 03, 2022 00:00 - 5 minutes - 7.32 MBSt Francis is known for caring about animals, great and small. But did you know he had his own pets too? Listen now! St Francis of Assisi, Pray for Us! www.shininglightdolls.com www.instagram.com/shininglightdolls www.facebook.com/shininglightdollsllc
Ep. 130 St Thérèse of Lisieux
September 30, 2022 00:00 - 5 minutes - 7.11 MBSt Thérèse knew that even though she faced hardships and challanges, she never faced them alone. She knew God was there to help her and He could carry her cross when she needed Him. Listen now to hear her story! St Thérèse of Lisieux, Pray for Us! www.shininglightdolls.com www.instagram.com/shininglightdolls www.facebook.com/shininglightdollsllc
Encore: Ep. 39 St Jerome
September 29, 2022 00:00 - 6 minutes - 8.23 MBSt Jerome probably never expected a wild animal to wander into class as he sat outside with the other monks...definitely not a lion! What would you do? Would you run? Listen now to hear what St Jerome did! St Jerome, Pray for Us! www.shininglightdolls.com www.instagram.com/shininglightdolls www.facebook.com/shininglightdollsllc
Encore: Ep. 38 St Padre Pio
September 22, 2022 00:00 - 6 minutes - 8.8 MBPadre Pio was known as a Saint while he was still alive. He could be in two places at once, he could fly, and he could miraculously heal people! Listen now to hear just one of Padre Pio's amazing miracles. St Padre Pio, Pray for Us! www.shininglightdolls.com www.instagram.com/shininglightdolls www.facebook.com/shininglightdollsllc
Ep. 129 St Ephigenia of Ethiopia
September 18, 2022 00:00 - 7 minutes - 9.79 MBSt Ephigenia knew what she wanted for herself. She was sure that her life with Christ was exactly as it should be...and she didn't need anyone telling her differently. Listen now to hear her story! St Ephigenia, Pray for Us! www.shininglightdolls.com www.instagram.com/shininglightdolls www.facebook.com/shininglightdollsllc
Encore: Ep. 37 St Hildegard of Bingen
September 17, 2022 00:00 - 7 minutes - 9.94 MB- Originally aired 9/14/19 - St Hildegard knew what God wanted her to do...her abbot disagreed. Sometimes you have to ask God to take control and help...but sometimes God decides to take control whether you ask or not. God used Hildegard to change the mind of her abbot who was strict and "inflexible" to say the least. Listen now! St Hildegard of Bingen, Pray for Us! www.shininglightdolls.com www.instagram.com/shininglightdolls www.facebook.com/shininglightdollsllc
Ep. 128 St Nicholas of Tolentine
September 12, 2022 00:00 - 6 minutes - 7.17 MBSt Nicholas took a vow...he took several actually. But sometimes it's hard to keep your word. But God is always looking out for us...and He definitely had some help for Nicholas. Listen now to hear his story! St Nicholas of Tolentine, Pray for Us! www.shininglightdolls.com www.instagram.com/shininglightdolls www.facebook.com/shininglightdollsllc
Encore: Ep. 40 St Wilfrid Bishop of York
September 11, 2022 00:00 - 7 minutes - 10 MBSt Wilfrid believed that you should always make informed decisions, especially for matters of faith. Listen now to hear his advice! St Wilfrid, Pray for Us! www.shininglightdolls.com www.instagram.com/shininglightdolls www.facebook.com/shininglightdollsllc
Ep. 127 St Dominic
August 07, 2022 00:00 - 6 minutes - 7.95 MBSt Dominic had a close connection to God, and he knew that God would always take care of His people...even when others doubted. Listen now to hear his story! St Dominic, Pray for Us! www.shininglightdolls.com www.instagram.com/shininglightdolls www.facebook.com/shininglightdollsllc
Ep. 126 St Anthony of Padua
July 17, 2022 00:00 - 8 minutes - 10.1 MBSt Anthony had a special connection with people. He knew that our bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit and he was always willing to protect them. Listen how to hear his story! St Anthony of Padua, Pray for Us! www.shininglightdolls.com www.instagram.com/shininglightdolls www.facebook.com/shininglightdollsllc
Ep. 125 St Anthony of Padua
July 02, 2022 00:00 - 8 minutes - 9.7 MBSt Anthony was known to be a great speaker. People came from far and wide to listen to him preaching. I wonder if he knew just how far reaching his words would be? Listen now to hear his story! St Anthony of Padua, Pray for Us! www.shininglightdolls.com www.instagram.com/shininglightdolls www.facebook.com/shininglightdollsllc
Ep. 124 St Peter Celestine
June 27, 2022 00:00 - 6 minutes - 7.83 MBSt Peter had doubts just like everybody else. He didn't think he was doing a very good job. Do you know who did though? God! Listen now to hear his story! St Peter Celestine, Pray for Us! www.shininglightdolls.com www.instagram.com/shininglightdolls www.facebook.com/shininglightdollsllc
Ep. 123 St Desiderius
May 22, 2022 00:00 - 6 minutes - 8.29 MBDesiderius was just who the people needed...even if he didn't know it. Listen now to hear his story! St Desiderius, Pray for Us! www.shininglightdolls.com www.instagram.com/shininglightdolls www.facebook.com/shininglightdollsllc
Ep. 122 St Isidore
May 15, 2022 00:00 - 7 minutes - 8.96 MBSt Isidore always made time for prayer. But he never forgot about his other responsibilities...He did get a little help once in a while though. Listen now to hear his story! St Isidore, Pray for Us! www.shininglightdolls.com www.instagram.com/shininglightdolls www.facebook.com/shininglightdollsllc
Ep. 121 St Odilo
May 08, 2022 00:00 - 8 minutes - 10 MBSt Odilo knew that he could always count on God. He would always have his back...even on horseback! Listen now to hear his story! St Odilo, Pray for Us! www.shininglightdolls.com www.instagram.com/shininglightdolls www.facebook.com/shininglightdollsllc
Ep. 120 St Antoninus
May 01, 2022 00:00 - 7 minutes - 8.92 MBSt Antoninus knew the value of words...and that words had weight. Listen now to hear his story! St Antoninus, Pray for Us! www.shininglightdolls.com www.instagram.com/shininglightdolls www.facebook.com/shininglightdollsllc
Ep. 119 St Zita
April 24, 2022 00:00 - 8 minutes - 10.1 MBSt Zita always saw the best in people, even when things went wrong. Listen now to hear her story! St Zita, Pray for Us! www.shininglightdolls.com www.instagram.com/shininglightdolls www.facebook.com/shininglightdollsllc
Ep. 118 St Catherine of Bologna
March 13, 2022 00:00 - 6 minutes - 7.55 MBIt seemed like sometimes all St Catherine did was pray and pray and...pray...because she did. No, really, she did! Listen now to hear her story! St Catherine, Pray for Us! www.shininglightdolls.com www.instagram.com/shininglightdolls www.facebook.com/shininglightdollsllc
St John Joseph of the Cross
February 28, 2022 00:00 - 7 minutes - 8.79 MBSt John Joseph performed many miracles, but was very modest about it. He wanted people to know it was truly God's power that provided them, not his...but some people are harder to convince than others. Listen now to hear his story! St John Joseph, Pray for Us! www.shininglightdolls.com www.instagram.com/shininglightdolls www.facebook.com/shininglightdollsllc
Ep. 117 St John Joseph of the Cross
February 26, 2022 00:00 - 7 minutes - 8.79 MBSt John Joseph performed many miracles, but was very modest about it. He wanted people to know it was truly God's power that provided them, not his...but some people are harder to convince than others. Listen now to hear his story! St John Joseph, Pray for Us! www.shininglightdolls.com www.instagram.com/shininglightdolls www.facebook.com/shininglightdollsllc