St. Anthony's Tongue The Saints Never Said That: 5 Quotes Catholics Get Wrong!
Jan 21, 2026
Explore the fascinating world of misquoted saints and the theological missteps that arise from it. Discover how words attributed to figures like Jacinta of Fatima can lose their original meaning through translation. Unpack the origins of the famous peace prayer wrongly linked to St. Francis and learn about the true essence of his teachings. Dive into Catherine of Siena's insights, which challenge modern interpretations of self-actualization. This engaging discussion highlights the importance of accuracy in spiritual language and the rich depth of saintly wisdom.
AI Snips
Chapters
Books
Transcript
Episode notes
Instrument Of Peace's Origin
- The
How A Prayer Became 'Franciscan'
- The Instrument of Peace prayer originated anonymously in early 20th-century France and later got paired with St. Francis via a holy card.
- Print and wartime distribution hardened the false attribution into accepted fact.
Fruits Over Authorship
- The Franciscan order accepts the prayer's spiritual fruit but recognizes Francis didn't write it.
- Medieval readers valued spiritual meaning over strict historicity.
