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In a culture of noise and distraction, this podcast aims to draw you back to the stillness of prayer. From the Rosary and Divine Office to forgotten devotions and sacred litanies, we work to recover the language of the soul. Join us as we open the treasury of Catholic prayer and allow it to transform our lives.

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  1. 20.11.2025

    [Prayer Series] Daily Rosary: The Joyful Mysteries

    Saints & Skeptics Prayer Series - The Rosary of the Blessed Virgin Mary - The Joyful Mysteries (Mondays & Saturdays) The rosary is a Marian prayer that depicts the biblical life of Jesus. The word "rosary" derives from the Latin word "rosarium", meaning a garden of roses. Tradition tells us that Our lady appeared to St. Dominic while he prayed in the forest. "My son", the Queen of Heaven said, "prayer and penance are the only way to win souls".  The Rosary is a deeply meditative Catholic prayer that reflects on key events in the life of Jesus Christ and the Blessed Virgin Mary. These events are organized into four sets of "mysteries": the Joyful, Sorrowful, Glorious, and Luminous Mysteries. Each set contains five individual mysteries (or events), making a total of 20. These mysteries are not just historical events but theological meditations meant to lead the faithful into a deeper relationship with Christ. The Joyful Mysteries reflect on the joyful events surrounding the Incarnation of Jesus.These mysteries show how God's plan unfolds through humble, obedient human cooperation, especially in Mary. They are prayed on Mondays, Saturdays, and Sundays during Advent.

    16 Min.

  2. 13.11.2025

    [Prayer Series] Daily Rosary: The Luminous Mysteries

    Saints & Skeptics Prayer Series - The Rosary of the Blessed Virgin Mary - The Luminous Mysteries (Thursdays) The rosary is a Marian prayer that depicts the biblical life of Jesus. The word "rosary" derives from the Latin word "rosarium", meaning a garden of roses. Tradition tells us that Our lady appeared to St. Dominic while he prayed in the forest. "My son", the Queen of Heaven said, "prayer and penance are the only way to win souls".  The Rosary is a deeply meditative Catholic prayer that reflects on key events in the life of Jesus Christ and the Blessed Virgin Mary. These events are organized into four sets of "mysteries": the Joyful, Sorrowful, Glorious, and Luminous Mysteries. Each set contains five individual mysteries (or events), making a total of 20. These mysteries are not just historical events but theological meditations meant to lead the faithful into a deeper relationship with Christ. The Luminous Mysteries highlight Christ’s public ministry and illuminate how Christ revealed himself and the Father, inviting us into the life of grace. These mysteries and are prayed on Thursdays.

    15 Min.

  3. 31.10.2025

    [Prayer Series] Daily Rosary: The Sorrowful Mysteries

    Saints & Skeptics Prayer Series - The Rosary of the Blessed Virgin Mary - The Sorrowful Mysteries (Tuesdays & Fridays) The rosary is a Marian prayer that depicts the biblical life of Jesus. The word "rosary" derives from the Latin word "rosarium", meaning a garden of roses. Tradition tells us that Our lady appeared to St. Dominic while he prayed in the forest. "My son", the Queen of Heaven said, "prayer and penance are the only way to win souls".  The Rosary is a deeply meditative Catholic prayer that reflects on key events in the life of Jesus Christ and the Blessed Virgin Mary. These events are organized into four sets of "mysteries": the Joyful, Sorrowful, Glorious, and Luminous Mysteries. Each set contains five individual mysteries (or events), making a total of 20. These mysteries are not just historical events but theological meditations meant to lead the faithful into a deeper relationship with Christ. The Sorrowful Mysteries focus on the Passion and the suffering of Jesus. They are said on Tuesdays and Fridays (and Sundays during Lent).

    14 Min.

  4. 29.10.2025

    [Prayer Series] Daily Rosary: The Glorious Mysteries

    Saints & Skeptics Prayer Series - The Rosary of the Blessed Virgin Mary - The Glorious Mysteries (Wednesdays & Sundays) The rosary is a Marian prayer that depicts the biblical life of Jesus. The word "rosary" derives from the Latin word "rosarium", meaning a garden of roses. Tradition tells us that Our lady appeared to St. Dominic while he prayed in the forest. "My son", the Queen of Heaven said, "prayer and penance are the only way to win souls".  The Rosary is a deeply meditative Catholic prayer that reflects on key events in the life of Jesus Christ and the Blessed Virgin Mary. These events are organized into four sets of "mysteries": the Joyful, Sorrowful, Glorious, and Luminous Mysteries. Each set contains five individual mysteries (or events), making a total of 20. These mysteries are not just historical events but theological meditations meant to lead the faithful into a deeper relationship with Christ. The Glorious Mysteries celebrate Christ’s Resurrection and the glory of eternal life and are said on Wednesdays and Sundays (except in Advent and Lent).

    15 Min.

  5. 16.10.2025

    [Prayer Series] The Jesus Prayer

    Saints & Skeptics Prayer Series - The Jesus Prayer Recited five times.  To follow along: Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner. Amen

    1 Min.

  6. 19.09.2025

    [Prayer Series] The Hail Mary

    Saints & Skeptics Prayer Series - The Hail Mary Recited five times.  To follow along: Hail, Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.

    1 Min.

  7. 08.08.2025

    [Prayer Series] The Our Father

    Saints & Skeptics Prayer Series - The Our Father / The Lord's Prayer Recited five times.  To follow along: Our Father, Who art in heaven,  Hallowed be Thy Name.  Thy Kingdom come.  Thy Will be done,  on earth as it is in Heaven. Give us this day our daily bread.  And forgive us our trespasses,  as we forgive those who trespass against us.  And lead us not into temptation,  but deliver us from evil. Amen.

    2 Min.

  8. 30.07.2025

    [Prayer Series] The Apostles' Creed

    Saints & Skeptics Prayer Series - The Apostles' Creed Recited five times.  To follow along: I believe in God, the Father almighty, Creator of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried; he descended into hell; on the third day he rose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty; from there he will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and life everlasting. Amen.

    4 Min.

  9. 03.07.2025

    [Prayer Series] Hail, Holy Queen - The Salve Regina

    Saints & Skeptics Prayer Series - Hail, Holy Queen - The Salve Regina Recited five times.  To follow along: Hail, holy Queen, Mother of mercy, our life, our sweetness and our hope. To you do we cry, poor banished children of Eve. To you do we send up our sighs, mourning and weeping in this valley of tears. Turn, then, O most gracious advocate, thine eyes of mercy toward us, and after this, our exile, show unto us the blessed fruit of thy womb, Jesus. O clement, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary. Pray for us, O holy Mother of God. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ. Amen.

    3 Min.

  10. 26.06.2025

    [Prayer Series] A Prayer to St. Michael the Archangel

    Saints & Skeptics Prayer Series - Prayer to St. Michael the Archangel Recited five times.  To follow along: St. Michael the Archangel,  defend us in battle.  Be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the Devil.  May God rebuke him, we humbly pray,  and do thou,  O Prince of the heavenly hosts,  by the power of God,  thrust into hell Satan,  and all the evil spirits,  who prowl about the world  seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.

    2 Min.

  11. 19.06.2025

    [Prayer Series] A Prayer For Peace

    Saints & Skeptics Prayer Series - A Prayer For Peace (Prayer of St. Francis of Assisi) Recited five times.  To follow along: Lord, make me an instrument of your peace: where there is hatred, let me sow love; where there is injury, pardon; where there is doubt, faith; where there is despair, hope; where there is darkness, light; where there is sadness, joy. O divine Master, grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled as to console, to be understood as to understand, to be loved as to love. For it is in giving that we receive, it is in pardoning that we are pardoned, and it is in dying that we are born to eternal life.

    3 Min.
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In a culture of noise and distraction, this podcast aims to draw you back to the stillness of prayer. From the Rosary and Divine Office to forgotten devotions and sacred litanies, we work to recover the language of the soul. Join us as we open the treasury of Catholic prayer and allow it to transform our lives.

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