Support the podcast through Patreon here!

Bl. Anne Catherine Emmerich is a mystic, seer, stigmatists and perhaps one of the most influential figures when it comes to Marian visions.

Her visions were largely used for Mel Gibson's The Passion of the Christ, and a lot of scenes from her visions are repeated often in art, homilies and general legends of Our Lady, Christ and the saints.

Support through Patreon here!

We're back with another listener Q&A - happy to bring this segment back.

Here are a few of the topics we'll be discussing:

• Do we "have" to believe in the supernatural elements of Catholicism?
• Why would God give the stigmata?
• Why is the stigmata through the palms rather than the wrist?
• How do we know if the mystics and saints weren't just suffering from mental illness?
• Are supernatural experiences demonic?!
• Is it always demons?!
• Should we strive for experiences in prayer?

& more!

St. Bernard of Clairvaux isn't just one of the most important figures in Catholic history, but really, all of history.

He held political influence over popes and kings, but also defined a love-based mysticism, and a Marian devotion that we still follow today.

For more please check out the Patreon at www.patreon.com/anthonystongue

St. Gemma Galgani is a newer saint, both in history and to me personally. Though, she's easily becoming one of my favorite stigmatists and potentially mystics overall.

Join me as we discuss this great saint, her stigmata and her battles with the devil.

St. Lutgardis is a fascinating saint, mystic and stigmatist. She was the second reported stigmatist of the church, and was the first woman to receive the stigmata.

Her story surrounding her apparitions of Jesus and His heart, were also precursors to the Sacred Heart devotion.

If you enjoy this episode, check out many more bonus episodes on patreon!

http://www.patreon.com/anthonystongue

We kick-off our series on the stigmatists with a look at the first noted stigmatists - St. Francis of Assisi. Though we also discuss, in general, what the stigmata is and it's deep theology.

For more content on the mystics, the stigmata and more - join my Patreon at http://www.patreon.com/anthonystongue

Welcome back to St. Anthony's Tongue! We kick off our new season full of mystics and saints with a refresher episode.

I hope you enjoy! For more on Catholic Mysticism, Catholic Saints, Mystics and more check out my Patreon below

www.patreon.com/anthonystongue

For the remainder of these tales, join me on Patreon here:

http://www.patreon.com/anthonystongue

As I prepare for Season Three of St. Anthony's Tongue, I've been researching unique and weird stories from medieval Catholicism. Here, I've come across a great collection of folk tales surrounding the Virgin Mary, which was written by the mysterious Pope Celestine V.

I hope you enjoy this collection, and join me on Patreon for the rest -but also for more bonus episodes, prayer books, a Discord server and much more!

Dear Friends,

This episode marks the finale of our series on mysticism. However, it can still be enjoyed, even if you haven't listened to all of the episodes this season.

While this will mark an official break, please check out our Patreon at www.patreon.com/anthonystongue as well as follow on social media for more content and to see what's next.

Thank you for allowing me to be even a small part of your journey.

-W.

Mary was more than just the mother of God, but also the model mystic. Join us as we approach Mary's mysticism alongside the Glorious Mysteries.

For more St. Anthony's Tongue join our Patreon at: http://www.patreon.com/anthonystongue

Mary's sorrows are a deep ocean of Catholic Mysticism. Join me as we explore her sorrowful mysteries and see how Mary is the model mystic for Christian Contemplation.

For more content on Mary, Mysticism + More join the Patreon at: http://www.patreon.com/anthonystongue

Mary isn't only the Mother of God, but also the model mystic. In this series, we will explore what Mary can teach us about the contemplative Catholic path of Christian mysticism.

For bonus episodes and similar content check out our Patreon at: www.patreon.com/anthonystongue

St. Titus Brandsma was a Carmelite priest, a mystic, and also a martyr. He was killed in a concentration camp due to protecting Catholic newspapers from Nazi propaganda and anti-semitism.

This episode is quite special to me, so I hope you enjoy it! Please support my podcast through my patreon:

Patreon.com/anthonystongue

One of the most interesting practices to spring from The Cloud of Unknowing is Centering Prayer. This is a simple yet profound method of connecting with the divine, though it's also had some criticism. Here I hope to share a balanced take on a very fruitful practice.

A mysterious text took medieval England by storm. The book was written by a mysterious monk, aiding his student in Christian contemplation - teaching him to unite with God by going beyond the intellect.

This book was The Cloud of Unknowing, and today, we're discussing it.

Thanks to everyone who submitted questions! This week we discuss:

- Purgatory

- Was Our Lady of Guadalupe an indigenous goddess?

- Santa Muerte and Our Lady of Sorrows

- Deconstruction

- Is Ancestral Veneration "Catholic"?

+ much more!

___

For bonus content, and to have questions like this answered by me more directly - consider joining the Patreon at www.patreon.com/anthonystongue

The Jesus Prayer is one of the most beloved prayers and spiritual practices of the east, but it's also catching on in the west. How does this compare to western mystical contemplation? And how can we incorporate it into our own spirituality?

Tune in to find out!

For more content on mysticism, check out the Patreon here!

The Dark Night is one of the most well known elements of St. John's mysticism, and yet, it's also one of the most misunderstood.

In this episode we discuss the mysticism of suffering, attachment, and what it means to have a dark night of the soul and of the senses.

We also discuss the whole of John's mysticism, including his work the Spiritual Canticle.

For more content on the mystics, consider joining our Patreon!

St. John of the Cross is the authority of Catholic mysticism. Not only is he a beloved doctor of the church, but was also a poet, teacher, and spiritual director.

This episode opens with a story of his life, before uncovering an introduction to his thought and teachings.

For more content on John of the Cross and other mystics, check out our Patreon here.

Hey folks,

I will soon be departing on my annual summer break to tighten up the next part of the Mysticism Series. So, let's take a walk down memory lane and summarize some of the high points of this season.

Also - Patreon will still be quite active - so hang out with us there!

www.patreon.com/anthonystongue

Also follow us on IG, Twitter and TikTok!

Join Our Patreon

Donate to the Podcast 

St. Hildegard von Bingen is one of the most beloved and interesting saints, mystics and doctors of the church.

One of her most well known concepts, and to me, one of the most mystical, is her concept of viriditas or “greening”. Here she describes a life force present in us that connects us all, that comes straight from God. 

If you enjoy, please consider joining the Patreon, donating to the podcast, or simply sharing with a friend! 

St. Hildegard von Bingen is one of the most beloved Catholic saints. It's easy to see why. She's a mystic, a musician, a prophet, an herbalist and more. She's also a Doctor of the Church, which gives added credence to her visions.

In this episode we will share stories from her life, then jump into her biography, her mysticism and more. Next week, we will get into some of her key concepts and how we can incorporate them into our own spirituality.

If you'd like to support St. Anthony's Tongue, join the Patreon here!

St. Ignatius of Loyola gave us many great exercises to enhance our relationship with God. Here are a few. For more bonus content and show notes, join the St. Anthony's Tongue Patreon here.

Here we continue our discussion on two things:

1. Modern miracles that led to sainthood

2. But also miracles that involved holy relics.

Today we discuss St. Nunzio Sulprizo, Bl. Carlo Acutis and St. Titus Brandsma!

Please consider supporting my work through Patreon at: patreon.com/anthonystongue

St. Ignatius is one of the best known saints, though largely for being the founder of the Jesuit Order. However, Ignatius was also a very notable mystic, which is most prevalently seen in his Spiritual Exercises.

In this episode, we dive into his life and thought. Next week we will look at some of his more approachable mystical exercises.

If you're interested in show notes and bonus content, join the Patreon here.

⁠Donate to St. Anthony's Tongue.⁠ ⁠Join Our Patreon!⁠ In our final part of this mini-series, we discuss one of the most interesting concepts. The belief that when we reach a certain level of spiritual attainment, our vision itself becomes divinized. We can see God working throughout nature in new ways. We also discuss how the issues in today's climate crisis and how it's not just a scientific or political issue, but also a spiritual issue. If you've enjoyed this series, please consider donating or becoming a patron!

Donate to St. Anthony's Tongue.

Join Our Patreon!

In our second episode on nature mysticism we discuss the effect of the incarnation, and how Christ's arrival was seen as giving new importance to all of creation. Similarly, we discuss the topic of pantheism, animism and panentheism in a Christian context.

Donate to St. Anthony's Tongue

Join Our Patreon!

Did you know we are all called to be cosmic priests?

In our first nature mysticism episode we discuss a unique, yet orthodox, concept in Christianity called the Cosmic Priesthood. We discuss this terminology, it's roots in saints such as Bonaventure and Maximus, as well as it's modern use by popes such as Pope Benedict XVI.

This unique concept allows us to see all of creation and all of nature with new eyes.

Join Our Patreon!

Donate to the Podcast! Follow On Social Media! 

________

In this month’s Lord’s Line Q&A we discuss various topics including:

• My Journey from Hinduism to Catholicism
• Is Yoga Evil? 
• Has Our Guardian Angel Always Been With Us?
• What Happens to Our Guardian Angel Once We Die? 

• Underrated Saints and “Overrated” Devotions 
• Should We Be Careful What We Pray For?
• Folk Customs Involving Jesus Christ.
• Battling Lust and Temptation.

+ Much More!
We also discuss our previous episodes on Mystical Prayer, St. Teresa of Avila and St. Catherine of Siena. 

As promised in this episode, below is the bibliography I’ve used to-date for the mystics series.
Thanks to everyone who asked questions and made this episode possible!

Bibliography for Mystical Series (To-Date)

• Introduction to Christian Mysticism  by Bernard McGinn
• Fire Within by Father Thomas Dubay 
• St. Catherine of Siena by Sigrid Undset
• St. Catherine of Siena: Mystic of Fire, Preacher of Freedom by Father Paul Murray

When we think of the phrase “Who Am I?” we often think of eastern mysticism, and yet, the concept of the true self is deeply rooted in Christianity and Christian mysticism. 
This is widely seen in St. Catherine of. Siena’s writings. In this episode, we’ll explore her concept of the Gentle Mirror of the Soul. Which is using God’s love to burn away the false self, to give light to the image of God in which we were made.
For more content on St. Catherine of Siena, as well as various bonus episodes, blessings, prayers and more - check out the St. Anthony’s Tongue Patreon. 

St. Catherine of Siena is one of the most influential saints, mystics and doctors of the church. She’s best known for her mystical wedding with the Lord, ecstatic experiences and her devotion to the side wound of Christ.

In our first episode on St. Catherine of Siena, we open with a few stories from her life, before going into her life, miracles and how to incorporate her into our own spirituality.

Support on Patreon

Follow on Instagram

The bible isn't just a text to for historical and scriptural insight. In fact, the bible has always been a means to have a unique, personal, direct discussion with God. This is most seen in the meditative practice of Lectio Divina, but sadly, this practice has fallen away for many spiritual seekers, despite it still being highly recommended today.

In this episode we discuss Lectio Divina as a meditation, as well as a way to receive divine insight from the Holy Spirit.

For bonus content, show notes and additional resources, join the Patreon here.

Also follow me on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok!

Free Resource: The Prayers of the Interior Castle Simplified (Sorta)

In the final episode in our trilogy on St. Teresa of Avila, we look into her best-known work, The Interior Castle. Here she discusses the path of the soul on its journey to God. While the Interior Castle is a very deep work, for simplicity, I'll be focusing on the main grades of prayer in it's "mansion". This is a very approachable way to view the Castle, and also a practical approach.

I am also including a link above to a written overview of the Castle from the viewpoint of the grades of prayer. You can find additional content on Patreon and on my Instagram.

Enjoy and St. Teresa, pray for us!

In the second part of our St. Teresa of Avila trilogy, we discuss her biography, her teachings and the best way to approach the work of this great doctor of the church. Teresa is one of the best regarded mystics, but her work can also at times be difficult to approach.

In this episode we pick apart how we can incorporate Teresa's mysticism into our own lives.

For more, including show notes and bonus content, join the Patreon!

Let's discuss three recent miracles involving holy relics, more specifically, miracles that led to the canonization or beatification of individuals like Bl. Solanus Casey, Bl. Francis Xavier Seelos and St. Dulce of the Poor.

If you enjoy this podcast please support my patreon at: http://www.patreon.com/anthonystongue

In the first of our St. Teresa trilogy we explore some of the key moments of her life, in the form of short narratives. This is intended to lay the groundwork before we discuss her life, teachings and mysticism.

For more on Teresa of Avila and mystics follow me on Instagram or join the Patreon.

We are often told to pray - but we are never taught how to pray. In fact, we are often only taught one type of prayer (vocal prayer) and aren't aware of the many steps and types of prayers, these same steps were used by the saints to bring them closer to God.

In this episode we will discuss the mystical journey of prayer. This is the final "intro" episode before we dive into the lives of the mystics.

Join the Patreon for more!

Welcome to a new season of St. Anthony's Tongue!  This entire series will be focusing on the great saintly mystics - but first, we will begin with an episode on mysticism, it's basics and how we are all called to be mystics.

For more episodes and content join our Patreon here, or follow me on Instagram. 

This series is a Patreon series, but I am sharing the first episode with all of you.

If you’re interested in the Patreon please check it out at:

Patreon.com/anthonystongue

Alongside series such as this, we also have weekly posts on saints, psalms, blessings, deliverance rituals and more.

We also have perks that include monthly gifts, a Discord server, and much more!

I hope to see you over there, and I am excited to share this devotional series with you all.

-W. 

Following this episode, I will soon be off on a brief hiatus to write my series on the mystics. Thus, I felt it was time to open up about my own experiences with the divine.

This isn't to set myself apart, as I am a broken human like us all - but to showcase my philosophy, of how spirituality should start from the heart, and be an exercise of love, rather than an exercise of logic.

In this reflection, I discuss real experiences I've had in prayer that have shaped my view on God, that has allowed me to go beyond logic, beyond the human, and rest in the mystery.

I hope you enjoy me opening up in this episode, and I am very excited to revamp the podcast with our upcoming season on the mystics.

Thank you for all your support.

If you want more St. Anthony's Tongue during my break, I still post daily on the Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/anthonystongue 

St. John of the Cross is the premiere mystical saint in Catholicism. While we be doing a deep dive on all things mystical in the coming months - I wanted to record this episode on my favorite St. John work as a tribute to his feast day today (12/14).

In this episode we unpack his poem the Spiritual Canticle, while also discussing mysticism, and methodology.

Support the podcast via the Patreon at: www.patreon.com/anthonystongue  

Join my Patreon!

Donate to Support!

Relics are a very ancient and traditional part of Catholicism. However, what is the history? Why do we venerate the corpses of saints? And how do they work?

Tune in to find out!

Can we really ever escape the love of a mother? Especially the mother of the whole world?

Our Lady of Guadalupe is one of the most beloved faces of Mary. She is revered in various cultures - and yes, she also has a long history of native worship in her history, that has only added to her mystique.

This episode dives into the lore of Our Lady of Guadalupe, and how you can incorporate her into your own spirituality.

I also am offering an Our Lady of Guadalupe novena for free on Patreon. It has custom written prayers for all nine days.

You can find it at: www.patreon.com/anthonystongue

Honor the saints, and celebrate All Saints Day, alongside me by praying this Litany. Happy All Saints Day and may all the saints in heaven, pray for us!

St. Margaret Mary is the saint that gave us the Sacred Heart devotion as we know it today. A great mystic to reflect upon during the month of Jesus' heart.

http://patreon.com/anthonystongue

You can support St. Anthony's Tongue through my Patreon, with tiers as low as $7 a month: http://patreon.com/anthonystongue

Or you can simply offer a one-time donation to my podcast through the link here: Donate to St. Anthony's Tongue!

We all are familiar with the Sacred Heart of Jesus, but are you familiar with it's ancient origins? The common devotion stems from the 17th century, but it has roots all the way back to the Gospel writers.

For more, check out the patreon at http://www.patreon.com/anthonystongue

St. Bernard of Clairvaux is one of the reasons we associate Christian Mysticism with the love of God.

Here I discuss one of his most accessible works On Loving God, and cover his four degrees on loving God.

For bonus episodes and more check out my Patreon at http://www.patreon.com/anthonystongue

Welcome to the first in our series on saints versus monsters! We kick off the series with a retelling of St. Francis and the Wolf of Gubbio.

We then discuss the symbolism of the story and the topic of werewolves in Catholicism!

Support my work through my patreon here!

Support My Work & Bonus Content: Patreon.com/AnthonysTongue

Ghosts are integral to Catholic spirituality, however, we rarely emphasize it. Though, turning to things like the theology of Thomas Aquinas, but even more powerfully also communion of saints and spiritual warfare and the holy mass, we see the power and necessity of spirits in our faith.

Join me as we discuss how saints from heaven, hell and purgatory can visit the faithful, intertwined with stories detailing ghosts in Catholic spirituality.

Further Reading:

Purgatory Explained: Fr. F.X. Shouppe

Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World: After Death Communications