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Greetings from the City by the Bay, under the patronage of Saint Francis of Assisi. The SaintCast travels to San Francisco after the SaintCaster breaks a finger! Hear about St. Catherine of Siena, the Dominican stigmatic who helped bring the papacy back to Rome, the last holy men and women raised to the title Blessed last fall, and the next to be so honored in May. Why are relics often embedded in stones in the altars of the faithful? Tom Serafin from the Apostolate for Holy Relics answers this question and more. Plus our new St. Jeopardy quiz, and the answer to last week’s phobia query. All this and the calendar of saints. . .

Stay tuned for our first sound-seeing tours beginning next week. . .

Songs from this episode . . .

“Nails and Thorns,” by Steven Stewart from his album Balance, at music.podshow.com
“Allegro in D Minor,” and “ Spanish Ballad”by Jeff Wahl from his album Guitarscapes,
available at magnatune.com

Websites mentioned this episode. . .

Office of Papal Liturgical Celebrations, Saints & Blesseds

“Grazie Mille,” many Thanks to Mr. Tom Serafin, of the Apostolate for Holy Relics for his insight and expert knowledge regarding holy relics of the Saints. Tom will grace the SaintCast with his incredible knowledge again in the near future. Please visit his websites. . .

International Crusade for Holy Relics
Apostolate for Holy Relics

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