Episodes

Celebrate the Feast of the North American Martyrs (October 19) with the true story of St. Isaac Jogues, St. René Goupil, St. Jean de Lalande, and their companion martyrs. When Fr. Isaac Jogues escapes with his life the first time, he has to choose whether to keep going. When a box meant as a gift of peace is misunderstood, Fr. Isaac faces grave danger again. This Catholic saint story for kids and families explores perseverance (part of the virtue of fortitude) and faithfulness (a fruit of the Ho...

Ever feel like you were just going through the motions at Mass? In this true story, a priest stands at the altar, but in a crisis. Every time he says the words of consecration in the liturgy (like Mass), it just looks like bread and wine. He’s praying for help with his doubt, and nothing seems to change. Then, one morning in Lanciano, Italy, something happens that no one in the church will ever forget. In this episode, I tell the story of the Eucharistic Miracle of Lanciano, one of the oldest ...

What would a teenager who loved soccer, computers, and the Eucharist teach us about becoming a saint? In this episode, we jump into the remarkable true story of St. Carlo Acutis, the first millennial saint. Carlo wasn't a perfect kid. He struggled with math, got in trouble, and made mistakes. But he had an extraordinary ability to notice people others overlooked, or who were bullied... and to do something about it. Come with me as we follow Carlo from the hallways of his school to his love for...

Happy Feast Day, St. Francis of Assisi—and happy 800th anniversary! Gather your family, and in this story, follow Francis as he faces a ferocious wolf, crosses enemy lines to preach the Gospel to the Sultan of Egypt, celebrates the birth of Jesus with a living nativity scene, and endures great suffering, including the stigmata. What does it mean to be a lamb among wolves? How did St. Francis win the battle to remain loving and faithful, even through suffering? Come discover the courage, joy, a...

🛡️ Happy Feast of the Archangels (Michaelmas)! Gather your kids and hear the incredible story of St. Michael the Archangel and his three apparitions on Mount Gargano in Italy. It begins with a mysterious bull, a strange arrow that turns around in midair, and a hidden cave high on a mountain. Then things get even more astonishing: an invading army, three days of fasting and prayer, a miraculous victory, and a mysterious footprint in the stone. But this isn't just an exciting ancient story. Alon...

Want more Catholic stories and prayers for your family? Visit my website: www.catholicstoriesforkids.com How could someone go from being beaten up, robbed, and living on other people's leftovers to singing praises with the birds? In this Catholic saint story for kids, Francis is jumped by thieves, thrown into a snowy ditch, begs for scraps, rebuilds churches by hand, gives away his possessions, travels to Rome, and even gets mistaken for a beggar by Pope Innocent III! And then, Francis encounte...

Francis is giving everything away - his money, his horse, even the clothes off his back. But in a crumbling old church, a voice speaks to him from the crucifix, and Francis realizes God is asking for something more... This week's Catholic family story and reflection follows young Francis of Assisi through mockery, a locked cellar, and a public stand against his own father, all the way to the moment he decides, once and for all, which house he truly belongs to. Perfect for Catholic families loo...

Before he was a saint, Francis of Assisi was a rich merchant’s son who wanted to be a knight—funny, restless, and chasing glory. But God had a different kind of battle in mind for him. In this family prayer episode, follow young Francis from the battlefield to a single, unforgettable moment on a dusty road that changes everything. A story of courage, mercy, and learning to hear God’s quiet voice—perfect for bedtime prayer, car rides, or family time with kids, especially ages 7–14. 🕯️ Part of ou...

Pharaoh’s army is coming—and Moses and hundreds of thousands of Israelites are trapped against the Red Sea. ...didn't God lead them here?! And why isn't he answering Moses' prayer?... Join Moses for one of the most exciting and dramatic moments in the Bible: the parting of the Red Sea. As Egyptian chariots thunder toward them, Moses and Israel must learn to trust God, even when they cannot see a way forward. But there is another important lesson in this incredible story. Sometimes we pray and...

Pharaoh still refuses to let God’s people go—and Egypt is about to face a series of astonishing plagues. Frogs invade Pharaoh’s palace, locusts darken the sky, hail tears through the land, and even the darkness seems to swallow Egypt. But as Moses watches Pharaoh’s stubbornness, he begins to recognize something closer to home: his own stubbornness and lack of trust in God. Then comes the first Passover. Moses gathers with his family around a lamb, and in the darkness of that unforgettable nigh...

Moses has spent forty years as a shepherd in the wilderness. But one day, while tending his sheep near Mount Sinai, he sees something impossible: a bush blazing with fire—but it isn't burning up. Then Moses hears a voice. God has heard the cries of His people in Egypt, and He has chosen Moses to lead them to freedom. But Moses is afraid. He has questions, doubts, and plenty of reasons why he thinks God has chosen the wrong man. Join me for this dramatic Bible story from Exodus, as Moses encou...

Moses has grown up as the adopted grandson of Pharaoh, surrounded by wealth and power. But when he witnesses the suffering of his own Hebrew people, everything changes. One courageous decision forces him to flee across the desert, leaving behind his home, his family, and the riches of Egypt. Join me as we continue our journey through Exodus with a story of courage, sacrifice, and trusting God when the future seems uncertain. Perfect for Catholic families, bedtime listening, car rides, homescho...

Travel back to ancient Egypt and meet baby Moses! In this unforgettable Bible story for kids and families, discover how God watched over a helpless Hebrew baby through the courage of his mother, Jochebed, and his brave sister, Miriam. Together, we'll hide from Pharaoh's terrible decree, float on the mighty Nile River in a basket of reeds, and witness one of the most beautiful moments in all of Scripture—when God begins preparing Moses for the incredible mission that lies ahead. Along the way, ...

Looking for a simple Catholic family prayer you can pray together tonight? Here, we'll pray a guided Catholic Examen inspired by St. Ignatius of Loyola—a beautiful way for children and parents to reflect on their day, thank God for His blessings, ask forgiveness, and prepare to love a little better tomorrow. This week's Examen focuses on the virtue of love (charity) through the example of St. Pier Giorgio Frassati. Together we'll: • Thank God for today's blessings • Ask forgiveness for momen...

The inspiring conclusion to our three-part story of St. Pier Giorgio Frassati. As sickness suddenly overtakes the joyful young man, Pier Giorgio continues to think of everyone but himself. He comforts his family, worries about the poor, keeps his sense of humor, and never stops loving—even in his final hours. Discover the moving true story behind the famous pawn ticket, the thousands who filled the streets at his funeral, and why Pier Giorgio's life continues to inspire Catholics around the wo...

Last time we met little Giorgio and watched God begin teaching him how to love. In Part 2, that love continues to grow. Walk beside St. Pier Giorgio Frassati as a young man through the streets of Turin, the poor neighborhoods he faithfully served, the friendships he cherished, and the mountains he loved to climb. Discover how daily Mass, prayer, Confession, and the Eucharist transformed an ordinary young man into one of the Church's most beloved modern saints. Pier Giorgio's famous motto, Vers...

Meet St. Pier Giorgio Frassati—one of the Church's newest saints—in this true Catholic saint story for kids and families. Discover the childhood of the little boy called "Dodo," whose compassion, courage, and growing love for others would one day inspire Catholics around the world. Little Giorgio loved exploring the outdoors, bringing home frogs, snakes, and even eggs he hoped would hatch. But he also had an extraordinary heart for people. Hear the true stories of the day he gave away his own s...

Noah survived the flood. But what happened after the rain stopped? For months and months, Noah, his family, and every animal on the ark floated across a world covered in water. No land. No rescue. No word from God. Had God forgotten Noah? In Part 2 of Noah's story, we discover one of the most important verses in the Bible, and why it's important for us to: "God remembered Noah." Join us as we continue this exciting Old Testament adventure, discover the meaning of the rainbow, and learn why...

Before Noah built the ark, before the animals arrived, and before the rain began to fall, God spoke to an ordinary man living in a world filled with evil. In this Catholic Bible story for your kids and family, join Noah as he learns that God's mercy comes before our work, God's love comes before our obedience, and God's plan is already at work long before we can see it. Travel back to the days before the flood, hear the story of Noah's impossible boat, meet the animals gathering two by two, an...

In this exciting conclusion, Joan faces her greatest battle—and it is not on the battlefield. After helping save France and place the king upon his throne, Joan is captured, imprisoned, and put on trial. Surrounded by powerful judges, threatened with torture, and facing death, the young shepherd girl must decide whether she will remain faithful to God no matter the cost. Join us as we discover the dramatic final chapter of Saint Joan of Arc's life: the trial, the fire, and the faith that made ...

Joan of Arc rides into battle... In this exciting Joan of Arc story for kids and Catholic families, children journey beside the teenage girl carrying the white banner as exhausted French soldiers fight to free the besieged city of Orléans. Even after being struck by an arrow in battle, Joan refuses to retreat. Children will march beside frightened soldiers, cheering townspeople, wounded enemies, priests hearing confessions, crashing stones, flying arrows, and the young maiden who inspired all ...

Joan of Arc and her ragged convoy finally approach the besieged city of Orleans — but thousands of English soldiers stand in their way. In this Catholic story for kids and families, children will journey beside muddy soldiers, frightened boys, priests, pigs, barges, and the mysterious maiden carrying her white banner into danger. As fear spreads through the camp, Joan inspires courage, prayer, confession, and hope in the hearts of weary men who think all may already be lost. Then, under cover o...

Joan of Arc has finally arrived at the royal court of France — but no one seems to believe the teenage peasant girl from Domrémy. Surrounded by nobles, soldiers, priests, and whispers of doubt, Joan must patiently endure being ignored, tested, and judged before she can begin the mission God has given her. In this exciting Catholic story for kids and families, children will journey with St. Joan of Arc into the great hall of the Dauphin and hear the famous moment when Joan recognizes the prince ...

Deep beneath a Mount Gargano in Italy lies a mysterious cave unlike any other in the world — a cave said to have been chosen and consecrated by St. Michael the Archangel himself. To this day, cave Basilica is the only Church in the world not consecrated by a Bishop. On this special May 8th feast, I wanted to share with you the ancient story of the Cave Basilica of St. Michael at Mt. Gargano: the missing bull, the arrow that turned in midair, the siege of Siponte, and the miraculous appearances ...