Saints and the Spirit
Come journey through the season of Lent with Mia, a 9 year old on a mission to learn about the 7 gifts of the Holy Spirit. With a brand new Saints Alive mini episode each Monday and 10 minute daily reflections throughout the week, this challenge will inspire, teach, and entertain your family and classroom with the beauty of the gifts of the Holy Spirit.
43 sessions
1St. Valentine - The Gift of CounselIn this all new Saints Alive mini-episode, join Mia in her quest to learn about the 7 gifts of the Holy Spirit, starting with St. Valentine and the gift of counsel. Wednesday, Feb 14
2Journal - The Gift of CounselJoin Fr. Brandon Dang as he helps us learn more about the Gift of Counsel and offers some journal questions for listeners to reflect on. Thursday, Feb 15
3Lectio Divina - PentecostJoin Emily Wilson as she guides us through a Lectio Divina meditation on the story of Pentecost.Friday, Feb 16
4Family Discussion QuestionsJoin Alex and Melissa Dee--creators of Saints Alive--as they help your family reflect on the Gift of Counsel this week. Saturday, Feb 17
5Family Mass PrepTune in on your drive to mass as Katie and Tommy McGrady dive into the Sunday readings and help your family prepare their hearts to hear God's Word.Sunday, Feb 18
6St. Bahkita - Gift of UnderstandingJoin us for another mini episode of Saints Alive as Mia continues her quest to learn about the Gifts of the Holy Spirit. Today, she'll hear the story of St. Josephine Bahkita from her favorite teacher, Ms Wyman! Monday, Feb 19
7Journal - Gift of UnderstandingJournal along with Fr. Brandon as he helps us learn about the Gift of Understanding. Tuesday, Feb 20
8St. Josephine BahkitaListen to the story of St. Josephine Bahkita in this excerpt from Meg Hunter-Kilmer's beautiful picture book, Saints Around the World. For more stories of saints for kids, check out the full book: stpaulcenter.com/product/saints-around-the-world/Wednesday, Feb 21
9Prayer - ExamenToday, Fr. Brandon will help us learn how to pray an Examen meditation. Thursday, Feb 22
10Lectio Divina - Mother MaryListen in as Emily Wilson leads us in a Lectio Divina meditation on Mother Mary. Friday, Feb 23
11Family Discussion QuestionsJoin Alex and Melissa Dee--creators of Saints Alive--as they lead your family in a discussion about the gift of understanding. Saturday, Feb 24
12Family Mass PrepTune in on your way to mass with Katie and Tommy McGrady!Sunday, Feb 25
13St. Thomas More - Gift of WisdomJoin Mia in her quest to learn more about the gifts of the Holy Spirit! In today's Saints Alive episode, Mia will hear the story of St. Thomas More and how he exemplified the gift of wisdom.Monday, Feb 26
14Journal - Gift of WisdomJoin Fr. Brandon Dang as he helps us learn more about the Gift of Wisdom and offers some journal questions for listeners to reflect on.Tuesday, Feb 27
15St. EulaliaListen to the story of St. Eulalia in this excerpt from Meg Hunter-Kilmer's beautiful picture book, Saints Around the World. For more stories of saints for kids, check out the full book: stpaulcenter.com/product/saints-around-the-world/Wednesday, Feb 28
16Prayer - The RosaryToday, Fr. Brandon and Abby will help us learn how to pray a Rosary.Thursday, Feb 29
17Lectio Divina - King SolomonListen in as Emily Wilson leads us in a Lectio Divina meditation on King Solomon.
Friday, March 1
18Family Discussion QuestionsJoin Alex and Melissa Dee--creators of Saints Alive--as they help your family reflect on the Gift of Wisdom this week. Saturday, March 2
19Family Mass PrepTune in on your drive to mass as Katie and Tommy McGrady dive into the Sunday readings and help your family prepare their hearts to hear God's Word.Sunday, March 3
20St. George - Gift of FortitudeJoin us for another Saints Alive mini episode as Mia learns about the gift of Fortitude! And what better saint to learn about fortitude than Saint George and his famous fight with an evil dragon! Monday, March 4
21Journal - Gift of FortitudeJoin Fr. Brandon Dang as he helps us learn more about the Gift of Fortitude and offers some journal questions for listeners to reflect on.Tuesday, March 5
22St. Rafael Guizar y ValenciaListen to the story of St. Rafael Guizar y Valencia in this excerpt from Meg Hunter-Kilmer's picture book, Saints Around the World. For more stories of saints for kids, check out the full book: stpaulcenter.com/product/saints-around-the-world/Wednesday, March 6
23Prayer - Litany of the Holy SpiritToday, Fr. Brandon and Emma will help us learn how to pray a Litany of the Holy Spirit.Thursday, March 7
24Lectio Divina - The Lions' DenListen in as Emily Wilson leads us in a Lectio Divina meditation on Daniel in the Lion's Den.
Friday, March 8
25Family Discussion QuestionsJoin Alex and Melissa Dee--creators of Saints Alive--as they help your family reflect on the Gift of Fortitude this week. Saturday, March 9
26Family Mass PrepTune in on your drive to mass as Katie and Tommy McGrady dive into the Sunday readings and help your family prepare their hearts to hear God's Word.Sunday, March 10
27St. John Paul II - Knowledge Join Mia as she continues her quest to learn about the gifts of the Holy Spirit! In today's all new Saints Alive episode, we'll hear about Saint John Paul II and how he allowed the gift of knowledge to help him become a saint.Monday, March 11
28Journal - The Gift of KnowledgeJoin Fr. Brandon Dang as he helps us learn more about the Gift of Knowledge and offers some journal questions for listeners to reflect on.Tuesday, March 12
29Bl. Carlo AcutisListen to the story of Bl. Carlo Acutis in this excerpt from Meg Hunter-Kilmer's beautiful picture book, Saints Around the World. For more stories of saints for kids, check out the full book: stpaulcenter.com/product/saints-around-the-world/Wednesday, March 13
30Prayer - Holy Spirit MeditationToday, Fr. Brandon and Emma will help us learn how to pray a Holy Spirit Meditation.Thursday, March 14
31Lectio Divina - Whatever is TrueListen in as Emily Wilson leads us in a Lectio Divina meditation on Philippians 4.Friday, March 15
32Family Discussion Questions
Join Alex and Melissa Dee--creators of Saints Alive--as they lead your family in a discussion about the gift of knowledge.Saturday, March 16
33Family Mass PrepTune in on your drive to mass as Katie and Tommy McGrady dive into the Sunday readings and help your family prepare their hearts to hear God's Word.Sunday, March 17
34St. Mother Teresa - Gift of PietyJoin Mia on her quest to learn about the gifts of the Holy Spirit! In today's Saints Alive episode, Mia will read the story of Saint Mother Teresa and hear about the gift of piety.Monday, March 18
35Journal - Gift of PietyJoin Fr. Brandon Dang as he helps us learn more about the Gift of Piety and offers some journal questions for listeners to reflect on.Tuesday, March 19
36Bl. Concepción Cabrera de ArmidaListen to the story of Bl. Concepción in this excerpt from Meg Hunter-Kilmer's beautiful picture book, Saints Around the World. For more stories of saints for kids, check out the full book: stpaulcenter.com/product/saints-around-the-world/Wednesday, March 20
37Prayer - Prep for ConfessionToday, Emma will help us prepare for the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Choose the short option for younger listeners (7-12) and the long options for teens (13-18).Thursday, March 21
38Lectio Divina - Inner RoomListen in as Emily Wilson leads us in a Lectio Divina meditation on Matthew 6.
Friday, March 22
39Family Discussion QuestionsJoin Alex and Melissa Dee--creators of Saints Alive--as they help your family reflect on the Gift of Piety this week.
Saturday, March 23
40Family Mass PrepTune in on your drive to mass as Katie and Tommy McGrady dive into the Sunday readings and help your family prepare their hearts to hear God's Word.Sunday, March 24
41St. Therese - Fear of the LordJoin Mia on her quest to learn about the 7 gifts of the Holy Spirit! In today's episode she'll learn about Fear of the Lord with Saint Therese! Monday, March 25
42Journal - Fear of the LordJoin Fr. Brandon Dang as he helps us learn more about the Gift of Fear of the Lord and offers some journal questions for listeners to reflect on.Tuesday, March 26
43St. Moses the StrongListen to the story of St. Moses the Strong in this excerpt from Meg Hunter-Kilmer's beautiful picture book, Saints Around the World. For more stories of saints for kids, check out the full book: stpaulcenter.com/product/saints-around-the-world/Wednesday, March 27