

St. Anthony's Tongue
St. Anthony's Tongue
Rediscovering the beauty of Catholicism through it's mysticism, saints and folklore.
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Mar 1, 2025 • 27min
Lenten Prep! Four Ways to Prep and Persevere This Lent
Let's get ready for Lent! This topic has been done today, so I hope to offer you four unique POVs for this lenten season. If you'd like to join our Lenten Gospel of John meditation please join us at Patreon.com/AnthonysTongue Books recommended this episode include:The Presence of GodThe Healing Power of the RosaryStation to StationFire Within

Feb 11, 2025 • 50min
The Grandpa with the Stigmata: The Curious Case of Irving Houle
I've covered numerous stigmatists in my few years hosting this podcast: St. Francis, Padre Pio, Gemma Galgani... however, none are as unique as the Stigmata of Irving Houle.Irving was a grandfather and former plant manager out of Michigan. A totally normal guy, until ... he received the wounds of Christ in the stigmata.Unlike other stigmatists, Irving was called to a healing ministry, which may have cemented his future canonization.Please consider supporting my podcast through joining myPatreon here.

Feb 5, 2025 • 31min
Magnificat! How Did The Mystics Pray?
We continue our video series on Catholic Mysticism, as we discuss how did the mystics pray? If Christ was God, why did he pray?How does the church define prayer? And how does the church insist we pray?Learn this and more in our breakdown of Catholic Mysticism!If interested in supporting this podcast, please check out myPatreon here.

Jan 28, 2025 • 23min
[Video] Fact or Fiction: Ted Bundy and the Rosary
For over two decades, a story has circulated claiming that a rosary prevented a murder from Ted Bundy. However, what is the historical evidence of this claim? Did it really happen?
Also, what are the spiritual fruits of this story? Or are there more spiritual harm?
Resources:
Catholic Online Article
https://www.catholic.org/news/national/story.php?id=87089
Msgr Kerr Interview (2003)
https://triblive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/news/regional/s_164408.html
St. Anthony's Tongue Patreon
http://www.patreon.com/anthonystongue

Jan 10, 2025 • 30min
[Video] Magnificat! What is Mysticism?
This is the first episode in my video series called "Magnificat! An Exploration in Catholic Mysticism".We're going to cover a lot of the same themes I've covered over the years. Though, in a video format. Please also support me on YouTube where I'll also be sharing these!https://www.youtube.com/@StAnthonysTongue

Dec 23, 2024 • 1h 19min
A Christmas Q&A: Saints, Prayer, Santa & More!
In this Q&A we discuss topics such as:
How to remain focused in prayer.
Should we tell our kids the truth about Santa?
The identity of the Three Kings
What to do when mystical visions contradict one another?
& Much More!
If you enjoy this episode, please consider joining my Patreon for even more bonus content like this.

Dec 19, 2024 • 33min
The Miraculous Birth of Christ: Through the Eyes of Anne Catherine Emmerich
This is part of a larger series I am doing on Patreon, as I read the many visions of Bl. Anne Catherine and the birth of Christ.
I hope you enjoy this bonus episode and check out my Patreon at: patreon.com/anthonystongue

Dec 13, 2024 • 35min
3 Mystical Visions of Christ's Birth!
Want more visions from the mystics? Check out my Patreon for more, and get access to over 700 pieces of bonus content, and more!
Continuing our Advent with the Mystics Series, we look at three visions of the miraculous birth of Christ. Mystics include Bl. Anne Catherine Emmerich, Maria of Agreda and Sr. Chiara Scarabelli.

Dec 4, 2024 • 22min
Advent with the Mystics: St. Bernard of Clairvaux
Did you know that St. Bernard of Clairvaux is one of the reasons we celebrate Christmas as a time of celebration, rather than penance? He also gives us a beautiful reflection on Advent called the Three Advents of Christ.
I also hope you check out my two other episodes on St. Bernard from earlier in 2024.
If you wish to support the podcast, please consider joining my Patreon, here.

Nov 12, 2024 • 32min
St. Catherine of Genoa: The Apostle of Purgatory
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While the popular thought of purgatory is a place of discomfort many saints, such as St. Catherine of Genoa, spoke of purgatory as a place of sorrow, yes - but also great joy.
This episode discusses St. Catherine's mysticism and views of purgatory.